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Protections for minority teachers affirmed, as Minn. court says taxpayers can't challenge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A taxpayer can't challenge a Minnesota school district's preference for helping minority teachers keep their jobs, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Macomb County Woman Sentenced on 18 Felony Counts for Stealing from Vulnerable Adults
Neil Kalina, 69, formerly of Shelby Township, was resentenced to 7-15 years’ incarceration for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old child in 1984. His sentence includes an order for lifetime registration with the Sex Offender Registry.
Colorado joins Justice Department in suing six large landlords for algorithmic pricing scheme that harms millions of renters
Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Justice Department and a bipartisan coalition of states today filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage (PDF), to sue six of the nation’s largest landlords for participating in algorithmic pricing schemes that harmed renters.
State of Alaska Sues the Feds for Violating Congressional Directive to Develop Resources of 1002 Area
The State is suing the federal government for actions in 2024 that violate the statutory mandate of Congress to open oil and gas leasing and development in a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge known as the Coastal Plain.
Buckeye Institute suggests eight reforms for Ohio's higher education system
In a recent report titled "Transforming Higher Education in Ohio: Reforms Needed Today to Prepare for Tomorrow," The Buckeye Institute has proposed eight policy reforms aimed at improving Ohio's higher education system.
Attorney General Mayes Announces New Cold Case Homicide Unit to Bring Hope and Justice for Victims’ Families
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the creation of a Cold Case Homicide unit within the Attorney General Office.
AG Campbell Issues Statement On Victory In Attorney General v. Town Of Milton
Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, resolving Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s lawsuit against Milton for failure to comply with the MBTA Communities Law by declaring that Milton now must do so.
Armed robbers who murdered Chris Beaty during downtown Indy riots to remain in prison thanks to Attorney General Todd Rokita and appeals team
Three people who were involved in the murder of Chris Beaty must continue serving 108- and 164-year sentences after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s legal team prevailed at the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Steptoe & Johnson Continues Growth in Oklahoma City with Addition of Laura McConnell-Corbyn and Peter Shadid
Laura H. McConnell-Corbyn, a prominent Oklahoma trial lawyer, and her team have joined the Oklahoma City office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.
Armstrong Teasdale Earns Equality 100 Award in 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that it met all of the criteria to earn a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Troutman Pepper Locke achieved a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
Attorney General Miyares Announces Legislative Agenda for 2025 General Assembly Session
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced his legislative priorities and goals for the 2025 General Assembly session.
Attorney General Miyares Secures Major Victory Safeguarding Virginia Youth from Harmful THC Products
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a major victory for child safety and public health as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision denying a preliminary injunction that would have prohibited Virginia’s ability to regulate hemp-derived products with intoxicating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels.
Polsinelli Earns Top Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Polsinelli is pleased to share that the firm has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Wilson Elser Elevates 34 to Partnership in 2025
National law firm Wilson Elser today announced the promotion of 34 attorneys to the partnership, effective January 1, 2025.
Attorney General Knudsen, MTDOJ support legislation to protect children from online sex predators and hold perpetrators accountable
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Department of Justice investigators and prosecutors testified in House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 82, sponsored by Representative Kathy Love, which will protect children from sexual exploitation online and hold predators accountable by strengthening Montana law.
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against T-Mobile for massive data breach
Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit today against T-Mobile for failing to adequately secure sensitive personal information of more than 2 million Washingtonians.
Bradley Partner Casey L. Miller Elected to Nashville Bar Association Board of Directors, Recognized with President’s Award
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Casey L. Miller has been elected to serve a four-year term on the board of directors of the Nashville Bar Association (NBA) beginning January 1, 2025.
Polsinelli Bankruptcy Attorneys Appointed to Industry Association Leadership Roles
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Associate Ashley D. Champion has been appointed to two leadership positions within the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Bankruptcy Committee.
Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group Hosts “The Future of MedTech: Trends and Opportunities in 2025” Webinar During J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 15.