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Carr Challenges EPA’s Burdensome Emissions Rule for Oil and Gas Producers
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to block a new rule that seeks to impose unlawful and burdensome emissions standards on oil and gas producers.
Paul James Jr. Sentenced to 104.5 Years for Sexual Assault and Other Convictions
Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced 48-year-old Paul James Jr., of Alakanuk, to serve 104.5 years of incarceration after being convicted of two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, one count of Incest, one count of Assault in the Second Degree, four counts of Furnishing Alcohol to Minors in a Local Option Community while being a sex offender, and one count of Manufacturing Alcohol in a Local Option Community.
Bob Bodansky, Michael Herbst, Suzie Saxman, and Russ Robertson to Speak at Practical Law Webinar "Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the who, what, and when of reporting" on March 26, 2024
Bob Bodansky, Suzie Saxman, and Michael Herbst, partners in Seyfarth's Corporate department, and Russ Robertson, partner in the firm's Real Estate department, will serve as speakers in the Practical Law webinar, "Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the who, what, and when of reporting," on March 26.
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Recognizes Art Gambill
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA) recently named McGuireWoods Atlanta partner Art Gambill a 2023 “Volunteer of the Year.”
Citywealth Recognizes Troutman Pepper New York Partner Genna Garver Among 2024 Powerwomen Award Winners
Troutman Pepper Partner Genna Garver has received the Champion of the Year (Bronze) award as part of the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2024.
FinCEN Transparency Initiatives Have Become UBIQUITOUS on March 27, 2024
Tax attorney Alan Granwell will participate in a webinar hosted by STEP Miami, STEP Mid-Atlantic and STEP New York analyzing the most up-to-date Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) transparency initiatives.
Arizona State House, Senate, Chamber file lawsuit against Environmental Protection Agency
Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen, Arizona State House Speaker Ben Toma, and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop their new air quality act from being implemented.
Insurance Information Institute announces excessive litigation is raising car insurance rates
The Insurance Information Institute (III) has released a report suggesting that excessive lawsuits are contributing to rising auto insurance rates. The report outlines how practices such as third-party litigation funding and outsized jury verdicts are increasing costs for businesses and consumers.
The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Overturn New York’s Unconstitutional Gun Law
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has taken a stand against New York's Conceal Carry Improvement Act, filing an amicus brief in Antonyuk v. James to challenge the constitutionality of the law. Representing Project 21, a national network of black political, civic, and business leaders, The Buckeye Institute is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and address the concerns raised by the legislation.Director of litigation at The Buckeye Institute, David C. Tryon, highlighted the discriminatory nature of the law, stating, "New York’s new laws to carry firearms are...
Seven Hackers Associated with Chinese Government Charged with Computer Intrusions
The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging seven nationals of the People’s Republic of China with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and wire fraud. The hacking group, known as Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (the APT31 Group), was involved in targeting U.S. and foreign critics, businesses, and political officials for approximately 14 years.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated, “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence the dissidents who are protected...
Justice Department Opens Nominations for Annual Award in Community Policing
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the opening of nominations for the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. The awards aim to recognize the efforts of law enforcement officers who actively engage with their communities to promote safety and trust.According to Attorney General Garland, the awards "represent part of the Justice Department’s ongoing commitment to support the nation’s law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe."The Attorney General’s Award...
Man Sentenced for Sending Death Threats to Arizona State Election Official
An Ohio man, Joshua Russell, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for sending death threats to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office during Arizona’s primary and general elections. The threats were made between Aug. 2, 2022, and Nov. 15, 2022, through a series of voicemails.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the importance of protecting election workers, stating, "If you threaten violence against the public servants who administer our elections, there will be consequences."Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General...
Attorney General Moody Launches 2024 Tax Season Scam Series to Protect Floridians from Fraudulent Schemes
Attorney General Ashley Moody has initiated the 2024 Tax Season Scam Series in an effort to assist Floridians in avoiding falling victim to deceitful schemes as Tax Day approaches. In a statement, Moody emphasized the importance of vigilance during tax season, stating, “Scammers may look to exploit the stress many may feel when preparing their taxes to steal personal and financial information. It is crucial to stay on guard against potential schemes—so I am releasing this series to help Floridians avoid falling prey to fraudsters.”Moody highlighted the significance of...
Oasis Legal Finance gets class action against it booted from N.J. court
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who challenged her agreement with Oasis Legal Finance as illegal has been told she filed her lawsuit in the wrong court.
CFPB defeats challenges, free to take on student loan trusts
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court will not stand in the way of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as it targets student loan trusts.
'A mess': Expert in Fla. toxic tort plagiarizes cancer research of others, tries to submit it to court
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - More plaintiffs have been booted from a Florida toxic tort lawsuit because the expert hired by lawyers to connect their cancers to substances released at a Lockheed Martin plant plagiarized the work of a research group.
Lawyer claims Eggland's Best isn't the best egg
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A comparison of saturated fat reveals Eggland's Best is lying about the quality of its products, a class action lawsuit says.
Lawsuit alleges benzene in Walmart's acne medication
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A recent class action lawsuit complains the amount of benzene in acne treatment sold by Walmart is unsafe.
California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Luis Garcia-Arias
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on Luis Garcia-Arias's death from an officer involved shooting in Tustin, California, on August 9, 2021, involving the Tustin Police Department (TPD).
AG Fitch Announces Completion of HumanTrafficking Operation in Pearl, Four Victims Reachedand One Arrest Made
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced thecompletion of a week-long human trafficking investigator training, culminatingin an operation that resulted in the recovery of four victims and one arrest.