Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Florida's new attorney general filed a federal court lawsuit against Target on Thursday, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and hurt sales,
Florida officials file lawsuit against Target due to activism
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined a class action lawsuit against Target on Thursday alleging the retail giant concealed the possible effects on its stock price from its pro-LGBTQ policies.
Florida Sues Target for Defrauding Investors Over DEI and 'LGBTQ Activism'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday filed a class-action lawsuit against the retail corporation Target for defrauding investors and "sexualizin
Target Sued by Florida for Defrauding Shareholders About DEI
Target was sued on Thursday by the state of Florida for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash among customers that caused its stock price to decline.
Florida takes aim at Target's 2023 Pride collection in a lawsuit over the retailer's DEI initiatives
Target executives did say during an August 2023 earnings call that traffic and top-line trends were affected by backlash to its Pride collection, but added that "it's not possible
Target DEI Efforts Face Growing Attacks as Florida Sues
Target Corp. was sued by the state of Florida for allegedly failing to disclose the risks of the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to investors, the latest lawsuit tied to a backlash over the retailer’s 2023 LGBTQ-Pride campaign.
Florida sues Target, alleging investor fraud over LGBTQ activism risks
Florida is facing off with a retail giant over claims the store's political correctness cost the state's public employees retirement fund millions. On Thursday, newly sworn-in Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier,
Florida sues Target for “leftist agenda that sexualized children,” harm to retirement fund
The lawsuit claims the retailer’s LGBTQ PRIDE campaign hurt the state’s retirement fund, which owns Target stock.
Uthmeier elevated to Florida attorney general
After serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis chief of staff, it was made official Monday during a ceremony at the Old Capitol.
DeSantis ally promises ‘America first agenda’ after being sworn in as attorney general
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DeSantis appoints new ‘bulldog’ Florida Attorney General
James Uthmeier assumed his position as Florida Attorney General on Monday after serving as Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) chief ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s attorney general
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier as Florida’s attorney general, handing the ...
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Florida AG Uthmeier Files Brief at Supreme Court in Support of Trump's Executive Power Use
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed an amicus curiae brief in support of President Donald Trump’s authority to remove federal officials from off ...
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James Uthmeier Sworn In as Florida Attorney General, Vows to Champion 'America-First' Ideals
James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida's new attorney general, vowing an "America-first" legal approach, with Governor ...
Michelle Spaven named new U.S. attorney in North Florida amid President Trump shakeup
Michelle Spaven, who served as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Florida, has been named its top ...
Central Florida’s top federal prosecutor Roger Handberg is out
When asked about the departure, a DOJ spokesperson said U.S. Attorneys serve at the pleasure of the President. The departure ...