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FTC's 'gerrymandered' market claims at heart of Meta lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuits against Amazon and Facebook owner Meta share one essential – and both companies say, legally shaky – claim: That they monopolized their “relevant markets.”
AGs, pro-life groups file briefs with 4th Circuit supporting W.Va. near-total abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Attorneys General from 23 states as well as several pro-life groups have filed amicus briefs asking a federal appeals court to uphold West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
American Tort Reform Association reports zoom in on New Jersey trial attorney ad spend and campaign contributions
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has recently published two reports that scrutinize the impact of trial lawyers on New Jersey politics and public perceptions. The reports also shed light on the strategies employed by these attorneys, which include advertising and campaign contributions.
A Global Perspective on Corporate Governance on April 19, 2024
Kathy Jaffari will speak on the panel “A Global Perspective on Corporate Governance” at the Global Capital Markets & the U.S. Securities Laws 2024 hosted by the Practising Law Institute.
Troutman Pepper Partner Dabney Carr Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Class of 2024 Hall of Fame
Dabney Carr, a Richmond, Virginia-based partner in Troutman Pepper’s national Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Class of 2024 Hall of Fame, which honors distinguished Virginia lawyers who have been in practice for at least 30 years.
Providence man sentenced to serve 10 years in state prison for sexual assault
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 10 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for first-degree sexual assault against a female victim in 2020.
Attorney General Drummond files first lawsuits stemming from soaring natural gas prices in 2021 winter storm
Alleging artificially inflated natural gas prices that preyed on Oklahomans in the wake of Winter Storm Uri, Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed litigation against Enable entities (ET Gathering & Processing successor by merger to Enable Midstream Partners, Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission, Enable Gas Transmission and Enable Energy Resources) and Symmetry Energy Solutions LLC.
Polsinelli Ranked Highly in Patexia’s 2024 ITC Section 337, Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution Reports
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked highly by Patexia, a leading intellectual property platform, in three recent reports.
Attorney General Kaul Supports the EPA’s Listing of Nine PFAS Compounds as Hazardous Constituents
Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate coalition of 12 states in submitting a comment letter strongly supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposed rule that would list nine PFAS compounds as hazardous constituents under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
AGO Podcast: The Costs and Benefits of Amicus Briefs
In any given month, the Utah Attorney General’s Office can join dozens of amici, also known as ‘friend of the court’ briefs, or sign the AG’s name to a persuasive letter that argues for or against a hot topic.
Verve Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERV) Investigation
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a preeminent national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Verve Therapeutics, Inc. (“Verve” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:VERV) for violations of the securities laws.
Jones Day among “Women-forward workplaces” recognized by Crain’s New York Business
Crain's New York Business included Jones Day on its list of "Women-forward workplaces" as part of its annual "Women of Influence" awards.
The Buckeye Institute Proposes Solutions to Address Classroom Space Demand
Columbus, OH – In a new policy memo, The Buckeye Institute has put forth recommendations to tackle the increasing need for classroom space in private and charter schools in Ohio. Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, suggests specific actions in the memo, such as authorizing the state treasurer to implement financial programs for non-district schools.Lawson, in the policy memo, emphasized the importance of implementing programs to support non-district schools, stating, "authorize the state treasurer to make linked deposit programs and a loan...
Attorney General Kaul Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. DOT
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has unveiled a new collaboration between Wisconsin and the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) aimed at enhancing consumer protections for airline passengers. The partnership focuses on addressing and resolving consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents, with a particular emphasis on ensuring compliance with federal aviation consumer protection regulations.Kaul emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, “Airlines and ticket agents conducting business in Wisconsin must do so honestly and treat...
Virginia Receives Over $100 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds, Says Attorney General Miyares
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that Virginia has received approximately $108.4 million in opioid settlement funds from various manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacy chains. Miyares expressed gratitude for the efforts of his Consumer Protection team, stating, "Virginia just received over $100 million in opioid settlement funds that will enable us to more effectively prevent, reduce, and treat addiction at a localized level."The funds stem from settlements with major pharmaceutical distributors, drug manufacturers, and retail pharmacy chains. The breakdown of...
Salmonella class action over Jif peanut butter fails
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - J.M. Smucker has defeated a class action complaint filed over a Salmonella outbreak in its Jif peanut butter and brought by plaintiffs who did not allege they were made sick.
Arkansas law protects landowner from liability after 7-year-old drowns under bridge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The owner of Arkansas land has escaped wrongful death litigation from a dad who watched his seven-year-old son drown during a Fathers Day vacation.
Fired woman sues Walmart, says racy photos were spread by co-worker
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman whose sexually explicit photos were spread by a co-worker at Walmart says she was fired over them while he was allowed to keep his job.
Settlement addresses ATV use at Glen Canyon
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - New rules for all-terrain vehicles at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area are coming from the National Parks Service.
Lawyer sues firm for defamation after failed merger
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York lawyer is suing the law firm she tried to merge her business with, claiming defamation and that it spied on her email account.