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Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name

By Chris Dickerson |
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.

Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $49.1 million settlements in ongoing multistate antitrust lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, and reduce competition for numerous generic prescription drugs.

Alabama Joins 25-State Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Grant Emergency Motion so Virginia Is Not Forced to Add Noncitizens to its Voter Rolls

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 25-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant Virginia’s emergency motion so that the Commonwealth is not forced to place noncitizens on its voter rolls for the upcoming election.

Class action lawyer, facing penalty, says Ricola was the one keeping case alive

By John O'Brien |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer called a "wrecking ball" by a federal judge is defending his choice to continue his cough drop case, as he faces a potential $60,000 penalty for doing so.

Bradley Named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” Firm by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance

By Legal News Line |
Bradley has been named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for having 50% or more women in their 2024 U.S.-based new partner class.

Maryland Paid Sick and Safe Leave for Businesses 101 on November 7, 2024

By Legal News Line |
As the end of the year approaches, many employers are reviewing their policies and employee handbooks to get ready for 2025.

The National Law Journal Names McGuireWoods ‘Community Impact Leader’ for Third Year

By Legal News Line |
McGuireWoods won a Community Impact Leader Award from The National Law Journal, marking the third year in a row the publication honored the firm for social responsibility, pro bono service, diversity and inclusion, and guiding clients on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Quincy-Based Physician Group To Pay $650,000 To Resolve Allegations of False Billing to MassHealth

By Legal News Line |
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has reached a settlement with Evolve Health, P.C. (Evolve), a Quincy-based physician group practice specializing in substance abuse treatment.

Attorney General Bird Leads Fight to Shut Down Political Prosecution of President Trump

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a 20-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to shut down the political prosecution of President Trump. The multistate brief follows the district court’s earlier dismissal of the case.

Former bank manager sentenced for stealing over $200K from customer

By Legal Newsline |
A former branch manager in New York has been sentenced to 13 months in prison and three years of supervised release for misusing his position to steal from a customer's accounts.

Coalition files brief defending law prohibiting felons from firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to defend the federal law that prohibits felons from possessing firearms.

Partner Katherine Lemire and Laura Ferguson Detail Recent Updates to the New York Cybersecurity Regulations in the NYLJ

By Legal News Line |
Quinn Emanuel partner Katherine Lemire and associate Laura Ferguson, in the New York Law Journal , detail recent updates to the New York cybersecurity regulations.

Attorney General Bonta issues guidance on protecting reproductive healthcare providers

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a law enforcement bulletin emphasizing the state's legal protections for individuals seeking reproductive healthcare.

Michigan Supreme Court hosts annual Adoption Day event

By Legal Newsline |
Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement and Justice Megan K. Cavanagh of the Michigan Supreme Court will host the 22nd annual Adoption Day event on November 18, 2024, at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.

Providence man sentenced for felony assault after shooting incident

By Legal Newsline |
A Providence man has been sentenced to 13 years in state prison for felony assault and firearms charges, according to an announcement by Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.

Former county treasurer sentenced for embezzling over $21k

By Legal Newsline |
A former Love County treasurer has been sentenced for embezzlement after pleading guilty to seven counts.

Native American tribe supports Tori Smith’s path to becoming county judge

By Legal Newsline |
Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Tori Smith's journey to the judiciary began with an unexpected source of inspiration—a popular children's television show.

California DOJ releases findings on officer-involved shooting case

By Legal Newsline |
The California Department of Justice has released a report concerning the officer-involved shooting of Curtis Barnett, which occurred on July 13, 2022, in Salinas, California.

Attorney General Labrador Joins Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Expedite Virginia Voter Registration Case

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined attorneys general from 26 states in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia to remove non-citizens from its voter roll.

Palmer Judge Sentences Saccheus to 50 Years for 2019 Murder of Girlfriend

By Legal News Line |
Palmer Superior Court Judge Kristin Stohler sentenced 40-year-old Martin Saccheus to 65 years with 15 years suspended for the 2019 murder of his girlfriend Mingnuna Miller. Saccheus faces 10 years of probation supervision upon release.