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Florida AG Flags NFL’s Rooney Rule

Florida AG James Uthmeier sent a warning letter to the NFL alleging that its Rooney Rule and related diversity initiatives violate state civil rights law by requiring consideration of race and sex in hiring and training decisions. In the letter, AG Uthmeier claims the Rooney Rule’s diverse-candidate interview requirements, draft-pick incentives tied to developing minority…

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Republican AGs Warn Corporations on Plastics Collective Action Risks

Florida AG James Uthmeier led a group of 10 Republican AGs in sending a notice letter to nearly 80 corporations associated with plastics and packaging advocacy organizations, warning that their participation could raise concerns under Section 1 of the Sherman Act and state consumer protection laws. In the letter, the AGs argue that the U.S.…

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