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Exxon: CA A/G Bonta, enviro activists conspired with foreign 'green energy' interests in plastic recycling suits
ExxonMobil has sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta and environmental activist organizations, accusing them of working with an anti-oil Australian billionaire to launch a coordinated "lawfare" campaign against ExxonMobil, including recent lawsuits over Exxon's 'advanced recycling' programs
J&J plaintiffs should finally get their relief in bankruptcy court
One of the most complicated tort trials in history continues to unfold in a Texas bankruptcy court.
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP Elects Eight Attorneys to Firm Partnership, Representing Four Offices and Eight Practice Areas
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce the election of Alexander Brock, Cassie Daum, Nicole Kalkines, Jacob Obande, Morgan Manley, Melissa Salsano, Rachel Thomasen and Stephen Youngblood to its partnership effective January 1, 2025.
Little, weaker Southern Comforts still create a buzz as class action moves forward
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has allowed a class action to proceed accusing Southern Comfort of misleading New York consumers by selling a “whiskey flavor” malt beverage in bottles that resemble full-strength Southern Comfort.
Naturalization Ceremony on January 9, 2024
Judge Williams introduces guest speaker Corinne McCann Trainor to address the new citizens.
Rachelle M. Bin Selected to New Jersey Law Journal’s Women Attorneys of the Year List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Rachelle M. Bin, who is among 15 women recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal on its 2024 “Women Attorneys of the Year” list.
Utah AG Sean Reyes and Texas AG Ken Paxton Lead 15 States and National Home Builders in Challenge to HUD and USDA Policies Making Housing Less Affordable
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are co-leading 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders to challenge radical energy efficiency standards that undercut affordable housing.
Attorney General Alan Wilson fights back against Biden mandates harming American homeowners, first-time buyers
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 15-state coalition and the National Association of Home Builders to challenge radical energy efficiency standards that undercut affordable housing.
Happy New Year From the Utah Attorney General’s Office
We’ve made it through another year – and what a tremendous trip around the sun it has been!
Further Information on Suspicious Death Investigation in Somersworth, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall, and Somersworth Police Chief Timothy McLin announce an update on the investigation into a suspicious death reported Monday evening in Somersworth, New Hampshire.
AG Henry Announces Restitution for Pennsylvania Consumers Who Paid Excessive Tips and Donations on Loans Made Through Online Peer-to-Peer Lending Platform SoLo Funds
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that her office has issued restitution payments to over 1,300 Pennsylvania consumers who borrowed money through California-based online lending platform SoLo Funds, Inc. (SoLo).
Attorney General James Updates New Yorkers on Investigation into the Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following video providing an update on the ongoing investigation into the death of Robert Brooks, who died on December 10, 2024 following an encounter with Department of Corrections and Community Supervision officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, Oneida County.
AG Nessel Offers Tips to Combat Identity Theft After Data Breaches
Attorney General Dana Nessel wants those whose information may have been compromised in data breaches to know what steps they can take to protect their data from scammers and identity thieves.
Body-Worn Camera Footage Release Delayed in November’s Fatal Shooting in Howard County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the delay in the release of the body-worn camera footage of the fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Laurel, Howard County, Maryland.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announces new legislative director and policy advisor
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced two significant appointments to his legislative and policy team.
Richmond-based state lobbying practice spins out from Reed Smith
Reed Smith today announced that its Richmond, VA-based Government Relations team is spinning off from the firm to create a government relations and lobbying practice called Seven Hills Strategy Group LLC.
Court dissolves nonprofit after misuse of federal funds meant for Rochester charities
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a court order to dissolve the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC), a not-for-profit organization in Monroe County.
Philadelphia man sentenced for setting West Philadelphia building ablaze
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced that Tyrone Wise, a 34-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received a sentence of five years in prison.
Virginia contractor settles false claims case for over $2.6 million
R&K Enterprises Inc., a company based in Newport News, Virginia, has agreed to pay over $2.6 million to settle allegations that it falsely claimed eligibility for small business contracts.
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Brooks Smith in Its Managing Partners Spotlight for the Second Year
Brooks Smith, managing partner of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Richmond office and a leader in the firm’s Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group, has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s list of “some of the best-known and hardest-working managing partners of law firms in the Commonwealth,” for the second consecutive year.