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Criticized by FDA and DoD contract still a mystery, but drug-testing lab has possibly spawned another mass tort
In what has become a familiar pattern, a testing lab called Valisure last month told the Food and Drug Administration that Clearasil and other widely used acne medications contain potentially cancer-causing benzene.
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bruce Swartz Addresses Disruptive Technology Protection Network Trilateral Summit
Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Counselor for International Affairs, Bruce Swartz, recently delivered remarks at the Disruptive Technology Protection Network Trilateral Summit. In his address, Swartz emphasized the importance of cooperation and information sharing among key partners.Swartz began his speech by greeting his colleagues and acknowledging the strong foundation on which the cooperation between the United States, the Republic of Korea, and Japan is built. He highlighted the positive relations in terms of mutual legal assistance and extraditions, stating,...
Justice Department Hosts Trilateral Summit on Disruptive Technology
The first high-level trilateral summit of the Disruptive Technology Protection Network was held by the Justice Department, bringing together delegations from Japan and the Republic of Korea. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco set the tone by delivering the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of preventing critical technologies from falling into the wrong hands. Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen and other senior government officials also spoke at the summit, highlighting the joint efforts to safeguard such technologies from...
Corporate Technology Lawyer Nancy Ryan Joins McGuireWoods in New York
Nancy B. Ryan, an accomplished corporate lawyer and in-house counsel for two Fortune 500 technology companies, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in New York.
Sarah R. Skubas Named to Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity's Board of Directors
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Principal Sarah R. Skubas has been appointed to the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity’s (LCD) Board of Directors.
Justice Department and FTC Urge FERC to Consider Competition Concerns in Common Ownership
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly submitted a public comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) emphasizing the importance of considering competition concerns in common ownership situations. According to the agencies, "competition is a core component of FERC’s 'public interest' analysis." They further explained that "partial acquisitions, including acquisitions involving common ownership in which individual investors hold non-controlling interests in firms that have a competitive relationship that...
Attorney General Moody Files Lawsuit Against ACC for Withholding ESPN-Related Agreements from Review
Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken legal action against the Atlantic Coast Conference for withholding public records related to ESPN-related agreements. The ACC has allegedly made claims that could potentially cost Florida State University over half a billion dollars. Attorney General Moody initially requested the ACC to produce the contracts in January, but the ACC refused to comply, leading to the lawsuit filed today.In a statement, Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed her concerns, saying, “The ACC is asking a state entity—Florida State University—to...
Director Kristina Rose Delivers Remarks at the National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony
Director Kristina Rose delivered remarks at the 2024 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony held on the National Mall. She expressed gratitude to the National Park Service for their partnership in ensuring care for crime victims across national parks. Rose welcomed distinguished guests, including Assistant Attorney General Amy Solomon, recognizing her leadership and support for victims of crime. She also acknowledged the U.S. Postal Inspection Services for their role in raising awareness about victims' rights.Rose referenced Justice Thurgood Marshall's 1978...
America First Legal Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Shake Shack For Illegal Race and Sex Discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal’s (AFL) Center for Legal Equality filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Shake Shack, Inc. for alleged race and sex discrimination conducted under the guise of so-called “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI).AFL also sent a cease and desist letter to the CEO and Board of Directors of Shake Shack, demanding the company end its discriminatory employment practices in violation of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.Shake Shack appears to be discriminating...
Hugh Marbury Named to the Johns Hopkins Eudowood Foundation Board of Directors
Hugh Marbury, co-chair of the firm’s Copyright Practice, has been named to the board of directors of the Eudowood Foundation at Johns Hopkins.
Sheppard Mullin Adds Entertainment Litigator Wook Hwang In New York
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that partner Wook Hwang has joined the firm’s Business Trial practice group in New York.
Healthcare Team Advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice in Partnership with Elevance Health
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and New York-based private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in primary care delivery, enhance the healthcare experience, and improve health outcomes.
A Q&A Conversation With Anthony Campau and Del Chenault
Seeing a need to expand their Government and Regulatory Affairs practice group, Delbert Chenault and Anthony Campau led the creation of Clark Hill Public Strategies (CHPS) in late 2022.
The FTC’s Rule on Non-Competes – Next Steps Following the Final Rule on April 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule on non-competes will impact all companies within the United States, but particularly employers that rely on restrictive covenants to protect their business interests as well as companies and funds engaged in M&A activities.
Shook Nesting Peregrine Falcons Star in New YouTube Livestream
The firm is pleased to present the Shook Falcon Cam Livestream, a YouTube page featuring Shook’s bonded nesting pair of peregrine falcons.
Clark Hill Announces Inaugural Webinar on Online Abuse in Sport
Clark Hill, a leading international law firm, in collaboration with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Dublin City University (DCU), and the United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) coalition, is pleased to announce the launch of a new webinar series titled “Online Abuse in Sport.”
Drummond urges House passage of bill to address illegal immigration
Amid the continued failure of the Biden Administration to secure the border and obey federal law, Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the state House to approve a new bill that would allow state law enforcement to arrest and incarcerate illegal immigrants.
30 Charged in New 333-Count Indictment in Richmond County Following Major Gang, Drug Trafficking Investigation
Attorney General Chris Carr and Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree today announced the indictment of 30 people in Richmond County following a major multi-agency investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics and other acts of violence that have occurred throughout the Central Savannah River Area.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Hosts 2024 Youth Conference
On Tuesday, Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted fifty-three students at the Nebraska State Capitol for the 2024 Attorney General’s Youth Conference.
State of New Hampshire Files Civil Action Against Southers Construction and Ricky Southers for Numerous Violations of the Consumer Protection Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the filing of a civil complaint in Rockingham Superior Court against Southers Construction, Inc. and its owner, Ricky Southers, alleging unfair or deceptive practices in violation of the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act.