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Justice Department accuses Nebraska of violating civil rights laws
The Justice Department has declared that Nebraska is in violation of federal civil rights laws, due to the unnecessary segregation of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living and day program facilities. This segregation breaches the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Olmstead v. L.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland commemorates 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board decision
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The event took place in the Justice Department’s Great Hall, with Secretary Cardona representing the Department of Education.
AFL files petition against FCC's collection of broadcasters' race and sex data
America First Legal (AFL), in conjunction with co-counsel Boyden Gray PLLC, has lodged a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The petition is on behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters and American Family Association, against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has issued an order that allegedly unlawfully mandates television and radio stations in the United States to publicly disclose the race, ethnicity, and sex of their employees.
Maryland woman admits guilt in plot to disrupt Baltimore power grid
Sarah Beth Clendaniel, a 36-year-old woman from Catonsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to damage or destroy electrical facilities in the state. Court documents reveal that Clendaniel became acquainted with Brandon C. Russell, a Florida resident currently awaiting trial on similar charges, in 2018. Both individuals espouse white supremacist ideologies and advocate for a concept known as “accelerationism.”
America First Legal challenges Biden's Title IX rules with injunction
Today, America First Legal (AFL) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an amended complaint and a motion for a preliminary injunction against President Biden’s Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, among others. The aim is to halt the implementation of the Biden Administration's Title IX rules which they argue could have detrimental effects on women, children, and schools across the country.
Lawsuit: HP customers never received refunds they were promised
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit alleges HP, Inc., offered sort-of warranties with the promise of a full refund if no issues arose with its computers but failed to pay up.
Nip-slip lawsuit: Cakes nipple covers not 'grippy,' slide off easily
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Citing negative online reviews, class action lawyers are suing the maker of nipple covers that allegedly fail to stay in place.
Oklahoma Attorney General sues pharmaceutical firms over insulin pricing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has initiated a lawsuit against major diabetic drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) for an alleged unfair and deceptive pricing scheme that has reportedly cost Americans billions of dollars. The suit, filed in Cleveland County District Court, accuses the defendants of violating the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act (OCPA).
Ohio Commission approves task force's recommendations for police training
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) has unanimously endorsed the recommendations of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Future of Police Training. This move marks a significant advancement in the transformation of law enforcement training in Ohio.
Big asbestos law firm accused of cheating its way to billions
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Fraud drove asbestos lawsuits at the prominent plaintiffs firm Simmons Hanly Conroy, J-M Manufacturing Company is alleging in a new racketeering lawsuit.
Gun seller, maker face jury trial over accidental shooting
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - A judge was wrong to rule for Bass Pro and Beretta in a gun violence lawsuit, a Kansas appeals court has ruled in sending the case to a jury.
Court affirms death benefits for likely COVID victim who worked during outbreak at nursing home
DENVER, Colo. (Legal Newsline) - Another court has ruled COVID-19 can be considered an occupational disease, clearing the way for Workers' Compensation benefits to be paid to employees who suffered from it.
Safe2Tell records second highest reporting month in program history
Safe2Tell, a violence intervention and prevention program, recorded its second highest reporting month in April 2024 with 3,188 reports. According to the report released today, school complaints continued to top the category of reports for the fourth consecutive month.
Ohio AG Yost calls for reversal of federal funding cuts to VOCA
Addressing nearly 1,000 victim advocates at the annual Two Days in May conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to reverse the 41% cut to federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA).
Texas AG seeks injunction against Biden's Title IX changes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amended complaint and requested a stay of agency action and a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the Biden Administration. The lawsuit is aimed at preventing what Paxton sees as an unlawful removal of protections for women in educational institutions under Title IX.
Amanda Thompson appointed as new director of NC State Crime Lab
Attorney General Josh Stein has appointed Amanda Thompson as the new director of the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory. Thompson, who has been serving as the assistant director of administrative operations at the Lab since 2016, was selected after a comprehensive nationwide search. She succeeds Interim Director Leslie Cooley Dismukes.
Washington Supreme Court to visit Sunnyside High School for outreach program
The Washington Supreme Court is set to visit Sunnyside High School on May 15-16, where the justices will engage with students and faculty, answer public inquiries, and hear two oral arguments starting at 9 a.m. on May 16. This visit forms part of an outreach program that sees the justices travel to two or three communities around Washington each year to hear real cases and interact with community members about the judicial branch.
Florida sees influx of out-of-state officers during National Police Week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—As National Police Week commences, Attorney General Ashley Moody has shared initiatives and programs that contribute to Florida's reputation as the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. Since July 2022, over 1,200 officers have relocated from various parts of the country to serve in Florida. The influx of law enforcement professionals is attributed to strong leadership support and public endorsement, along with attractive incentives such as sign-on bonuses, scholarships, home-buying assistance and more.
Cherokee County DSS Case: Guilty Verdict Announced by Attorney General
Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that a Macon County jury has found Scott Lindsay guilty on 12 counts of felony obstruction of justice and two counts of misdemeanor obstruction of justice. The case was prosecuted by Special Prosecution Section head and Special Deputy Attorney General Boz Zellinger, along with Special Deputy Attorney General Arneatha James.
Brown County Drug & DUI Court announces graduation ceremony
PIERRE, S.D.—The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team has extended an invitation to the public to join them in celebrating the commendable achievements of participants who have successfully completed the program. A graduation ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room located in the basement of the Brown County Courthouse, 25 Market St., Aberdeen.