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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.
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.
Polsinelli Attorney Named a 2024 Atlas Award Winner by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Associate Brittany S. Macon has been named a 2024 Atlas Award Winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) upon successful completion of her 2024 LCLD Pathfinder Program.
Who's Who and What's Ahead on January 9, 2025
Senior Policy Advisor Dennis Potter will be speaking on a panel at a virtual workshop hosted by the Public Affairs Council introducing the large class of freshmen members of Congress, their committee aspirations and policy focuses.
Troutman Pepper Locke Officially Launches
Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, a law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys across 33 offices in the United States and Europe.
Attorney General James Urges Supreme Court to Uphold States’ Authority to Redraw Congressional Maps
New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states have the constitutional right to redraw legislative maps in response to likely violations of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
Autopsy Information on Somersworth, New Hampshire Homicide Investigation
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall, and Somersworth Police Chief Timothy McLin announce further information on shooting in Somersworth, New Hampshire, that resulted in one individual being killed and a second individual suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
AG Platkin: New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy Revokes License of Massage Therapist for Alleged Sexual Misconduct Against Client
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (“Board”) has permanently revoked the license of an Essex County massage therapist amid allegations he engaged in inappropriate and unwanted sexual contact with a female client during a massage session.
Lexington man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Zachary Collins Woodward, 30, of Lexington, S.C., on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Workers’ Compensation 2025 Benefit Rates for Oklahoma, Nebraska & Illinois
The maximum weekly benefit rate for TTD and PTD increased to $1,083.46.
NY Partners Anne Toker and Andrew Berdon Listed in Attorney Intel’s Top 25 Biotechnology and Life Sciences Attorneys of 2024
Quinn Emanuel New York Partners Anne Toker and Andrew Berdon were listed in Attorney Intel’s Top 25 Biotechnology and Life Sciences Attorneys of 2024.
Honduran national pleads guilty to firearm possession charges
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Daniel Ignacio Mejia-Castillo, a 32-year-old native of Honduras, pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm.
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announces resignation effective January 19
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani has announced his resignation as the chief law enforcement officer for the Southern District of Texas, effective midnight on January 19.
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.