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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Separation of Powers, Fuels Attorney General’s Authority in Landmark Ruling

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MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling Tuesday, siding unanimously with the state’s Democratic attorney general in a protracted legal dispute over legislation that aimed to reduce his powers. The court’s 7-0 decision found that a 2018 law passed during a lame-duck session by Republicans violated the state’s constitutional separation of powers. The ruling centered around the legislative restrictions that hindered the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s ability to resolve civil cases. The court’s opinion emphasized that litigation on behalf of the state is fundamentally an executive function. However, it acknowledged that … Read more

Surgeon General’s Cancer Warning Spurs Major Legal Action Against Alcohol Industry

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued an advisory on the potential cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption, prompting swift reactions across various sectors, including the legal field. This statement has stirred Parker Waichman LLP, a personal injury firm in New York City, to begin seeking plaintiffs for a class-action lawsuit alleging that the alcohol industry failed to inform the public about these potential dangers. Parker Waichman is not new to large-scale lawsuits; the firm has notably taken on the Trump Organization over alleged rent inflation in rent-controlled apartments in New York and … Read more

Shed Builder Fights Back Against Allegations in Attorney General’s Lawsuit

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Columbus, Ohio – Ohio’s attorney general is bringing heavy allegations against a local shed builder, accusing the company of failing to deliver products after receiving payment from customers. The Columbus-based business and its owner face charges of violating consumer protection laws, according to state officials. The attorney general’s office claims that numerous customers paid for sheds that were either never delivered or constructed in a substandard and unacceptable manner. The lawsuit seeks restitution for the affected consumers, alongside civil penalties and injunctive relief to prevent further violations of consumer law. In a firm rebuttal, the … Read more

Assemblyman Goodell Calls Out Attorney General’s Priorities Amidst Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Concerns

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New York City, NY – Assemblyman Andy Goodell, a Republican from Jamestown, is questioning the priorities of State Attorney General Letitia James. He wonders why she appears to be more focused on cow flatulence than on the dangers posed by lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters. According to Goodell, these battery fires have caused 202 fires, 142 injuries, and six deaths in New York City between January 2021 and December 2022. During a recent floor debate on a bill that would establish a free replacement program for faulty lithium-ion batteries, Goodell expressed his surprise … Read more