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Dead man's tale told to jury OK, Va. SC rules in $2 million case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a priest who died after falling in the hospital will be able to keep a $2 million jury verdict, after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the trial judge did not err by allowing in testimony about the dead man’s supposed explanation for why he fell.
McGuireWoods’ William Harris Named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Real Estate Power List
McGuireWoods Charlotte partner William N. Harris was named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Real Estate Power List.
Former Maple Ridge Employee Sentenced for Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Lilac Rain Brown-Fisher, 29, of Essex Junction, Vermont, was sentenced Monday for felony Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult resulting from her theft of valuable heirlooms from elderly and disabled clients at the Maple Ridge Memory Care facility.
Drummond comments on passing of civic leader Gene Rainbolt
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks regarding the death today of Oklahoma businessman and civic leader Gene Rainbolt. He was 95.
Seyfarth to Sponsor CRE Finance Council 2025 January Conference on January 12
Seyfarth is a sponsor of the CRE Finance Council 2025 January Conference taking place January 12-15 in Miami, Florida.
Attorney General Hilgers Joined Multi-State Lawsuit to Protect Affordable Housing
Attorney General Hilgers joined Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 15-state coalition with the National Association of Home Builders to challenge radical energy codes that will hike housing costs.
Diamond company fights being dragged into controversial Carolina asbestos court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The diamond-trading giant De Beers has filed a scathing motion in South Carolina court accusing a lawyer suing it in the name of another U.K. firm of acting without authority and possibly in collusion with local plaintiff lawyers.
Buckeye Institute urges Ohio lawmakers to uphold universal school choice commitments
As the 136th General Assembly of Ohio begins, The Buckeye Institute has released a policy memo urging lawmakers to uphold their commitment to universal school choice.
AG Nessel Encourages Consumers to Check Free Credit Reports
As part of her holiday scam campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents that they can access free weekly credit reports from each of the three main credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Attorney General Marshall supports Trump’s immigration policies with GOP colleagues
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has declared his support for President Donald J. Trump's immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of border security measures.
Yakuza leader pleads guilty in Manhattan federal court on multiple trafficking charges
Edward Y. Kim, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Takeshi Ebisawa has pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges including nuclear materials trafficking, narcotics distribution, and weapons offenses.
U.S. Attorney Todd Gee announces resignation from Southern District of Mississippi
Todd Gee, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, has announced his resignation effective January 17, 2025.
Turtle Creek felon pleads guilty to firearm possession charge
A Turtle Creek resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
Rockford man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking and illegal gun possession
A Rockford man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston sentenced Michael Mallett, 27, to 103 months in federal prison.
Federal grand jury announces multiple indictments for drug-related offenses
United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the outcomes of the January Federal Grand Jury 2024-A indictments.
Oglala man receives five-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Sheldon Flute, a 29-year-old man from Oglala, South Dakota, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Justice Department releases final volume on firearms commerce assessment
The Justice Department has released the final volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), titled "Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms: NFCTA Updates, New Analysis, and Policy Recommendations."
Douglas man sentenced for church arson motivated by hate crimes
Eric Duane Ridenour, a 58-year-old resident of Douglas, Arizona, was sentenced to 438 months in prison by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash.
BakerHostetler Earns Kudos in the 2025 Chambers FinTech USA Ranking
BakerHostetler’s Digital Assets and Data Management Group continues to demonstrate its grasp of data protection, blockchain and cryptocurrency fintech matters with a strong showing in the 2025 Chambers FinTech USA rankings.
U.S. Attorney's Office recovers over $33 million in fiscal year 2024
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported significant financial recoveries in Fiscal Year 2024.