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Trump endorses Schimel in Wis. Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – President Donald Trump has endorsed Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Colorado Judicial Department releases annual report focusing on transparency
The Colorado Judicial Department has released its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023-24, emphasizing transparency in state court operations.
Colorado Judicial Department opens applications for courthouse security funding
The Colorado Judicial Department has announced the opening of the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Court Security Cash Fund.
BakerHostetler Team Scores Am Law Litigation Daily Litigator of the Week Honors for Co-Diagnostics Victory
Partners Doug Greene, Genevieve York-Erwin, Marissa Peirsol and Zachary Taylor, and Associates Juan Gascon, Kayla Prieto and Alexandra Karambelas earned Am Law Litigation Daily Litigator of the Week honors for their complete dismissal on summary judgment of a securities class action brought against COVID-19 test manufacturer Co-Diagnostics, Inc. in Gelt Trading Ltd. v. Co-Diagnostics, Inc.
Jackson Lewis and Principal Amy L. Peck Ranked in Chambers Global 2025
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce it has been recognized in the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2025 in the labor and employment and business immigration practice areas.
Favre joins other celebrities in endorsing Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has joined other celebrities in supporting Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sheppard Mullin Partners named to 2025 Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers Guide
Lawdragon named six Sheppard Mullin partners among its inaugural list of the Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers Guide for 2025: Shaun Clark, Robert Darwell, Wook Hwang, Alexis Robinson, Adam Streisand and Camille Vasquez.
Davenport man sentenced to two decades for meth distribution and firearm offenses
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm charges.
Michigan commission approves reduced rate hike for Consumers Energy
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has sanctioned a new electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, enabling the company to gather an additional $153.8 million from its customers.
Madison man sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession
James Stevens, a 42-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.
Federal Way woman charged with fraud in fake investment scheme targeting elderly
A woman from Federal Way, Washington, has been indicted on charges of wire and bank fraud related to a fraudulent investment scheme.
Attorneys general support veterans' claims for full G.I. Bill benefits
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined a group of 51 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
Seattle man sentenced for fraud against employer and government programs
A Seattle man has been sentenced to three years in prison for fraud schemes that targeted his employer, government programs, and a former partner.
Arkansas man faces charges for alleged enticement of minor
Brayden Storey, a 21-year-old from West Fork, Arkansas, has been arrested and charged with enticing a minor. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the charges, which could result in a minimum of 10 years in prison or up to life if convicted.
Ohio pension funds lead class-action lawsuit against Boeing
A Delaware judge has appointed two Ohio pension funds as co-lead plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Boeing's board of directors.
America First Legal backs Trump on using Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan gang
America First Legal (AFL) and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have filed an amicus brief supporting President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to address the threat from the Venezuelan criminal group, Tren de Aragua (TdA).
Texas AG halts Biden-era foster care gender identity rule
Attorney General Ken Paxton has halted a Biden Administration rule that required foster care providers to affirm gender identity ideologies, which he argued violated state and federal law.
California man sentenced to prison for role in nationwide fentanyl distribution
Jose Anthony Contreras, a 31-year-old resident of Fullerton, California, received a 120-month prison sentence in U.S. District Court for his involvement in a nationwide narcotics distribution conspiracy.
Illinois man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Rushville, Illinois man with possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material.
Physician found guilty in pill mill operation spanning multiple states
Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor, M.D., a 65-year-old physician from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been found guilty by a federal jury in U.S. District Court for illegally distributing prescriptions for narcotics in exchange for cash at his medical clinic...