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Partner Peter Williams, counsel Elizabeth Walker join Reed Smith’s structured finance team in New York
Global law firm Reed Smith has announced that structured finance attorneys Peter Williams and Elizabeth Walker have joined its Financial Industry Group, based in the New York office.
Bradley Partner Jack Harrington to Chair Newly Launched Financial Crime & Economic Sanctions Team
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner and former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Jack Harrington has been named chair of the firm’s newly launched Financial Crime & Economic Sanctions team.
Reed Smith’s Mark Goldstein and Jonathan Andrews named to INvolve’s 2024 Enable Role Model List
Reed Smith today announced that its New York Labor & Employment partner Mark S. Goldstein and London-based associate Jonathan Andrews had been named to the Enable Role Model List 2024 sponsored by Dow.
'Judicial Hellholes' report: Philly No. 1, but South Carolina asbestos court moving up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina's asbestos court is now the No. 3 "Judicial Hellhole" in the country, the American Tort Reform Association announced, handing the docket its highest ranking since it first appeared on the annual report in 2020.
Jackson Kelly Attorney Joshua Claybourn Recognized Among Top U.S. Trademark Attorneys in Artificial Intelligence
Jackson Kelly PLLC is proud to announce that Member Joshua Claybourn has been named one of the top 30 U.S. trademark attorneys specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) by Husk.ai, an industry leader in data-driven legal insights.
Fatality Notification - December 3, 2024 Police-Involved Vehicle Collision in Charles County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General today was notified of the death of the juvenile passenger critically injured in the police-involved vehicle collision on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland.
AG Fitch Warns Consumers to Beware of Holiday Scams
Attorney General Lynn Fitch warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited “missed delivery” notification scamsas they increase this holiday season.“
Attorney General Labrador Wins Sweeping Reversal at Idaho Supreme Court for University of Phoenix Case
The Idaho Supreme Court today overturned a lower court ruling by Judge Jason D. Scott on the controversial and highly-publicized case involving the University of Idaho’s proposed purchase of the University of Phoenix, the State Board of Education, and Idaho’s Open Meetings Law.
Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urged the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United States Attorney General.
Florida AG warns voice providers over illegal robocalls
Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued warnings to four voice service providers for their role in transmitting millions of suspected illegal robocalls.
Orange County man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking offenses
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Joshua Grant Cobb, a 34-year-old resident of Orlando, to 25 years in federal prison.
Poplar Bluff man convicted of meth distribution faces up to 20 years
Jurors in the U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau have found a man from Poplar Bluff guilty of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Attorney General warns of increased puppy scams during holidays
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to consumers about potential puppy scams during the holiday season.
Delaware DOJ indicts ten alleged members of Wilmington's Exit 4 gang
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that the Department of Justice has indicted 10 individuals on over 130 criminal charges related to their involvement in the Wilmington-area gang Exit 4, also known as "The Mag" and "Magboyz."
Rapid City man receives four-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Derrick Patton, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person.
Tax preparer sentenced for filing false returns causing $574k loss
Jean Volvick Moise has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by filing false income tax returns.
Mexican resident sentenced for illegal firearm purchases intended for export
A Mexican resident has been sentenced for straw purchasing firearms intended for export to Mexico, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Arizona woman sentenced for leading drug trafficking operation
Yvette Porras-Ochoa, a 42-year-old resident of Wittmann, Arizona, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Coalition urges FCC to enhance customer service standards across communication sectors
Attorney General Michelle Henry has taken the lead in a coalition of Attorneys General, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance customer service standards for internet, cable, voice, and broadcast satellite providers.
Florida man pleads guilty to stealing checks from churches
A Florida man has admitted to stealing checks from church mailboxes in Missouri and Illinois.