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Partner Robert “Bobby” Schwartz will be speaking at the 2024 Institute on Entertainment Law & Business hosted by USC Gould School of Law and Beverly Hills Bar Association
Quinn Emanuel Partner Robert “Bobby” Schwartz will be speaking at the 2024 Institute on Entertainment Law & Business hosted by USC Gould School of Law and Beverly Hills Bar Association on October 19.
NADOA 51st Annual Institute on October 2-4, 2024
Steptoe & Johnson is sponsoring NADOA’s 51st Annual Institute.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and the Catherine Cutler Institute at USM Issue Report on the Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Maine Law Enforcement
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and the Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine announced the release of a new report on the use of body-worn cameras (“BWCs”) by Maine law enforcement.
AG Nessel’s Intervention Helps Secure a 94% Reduction for MGUC Residential Customers, 58% Reduction for UPPCO Residential Customers in Rate Hike Case Settlements
Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved settlements in rate increase requests from the Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation (MGUC) and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO), announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Attorney General James and DEC Interim Commissioner Mahar Announce Completion of $68.6 Million Environmental Investment Program in Greenpoint
In celebration of Climate Week, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the completion of the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF), an innovative, community-led grant program that invested more than $68.6 million in environmental initiatives for Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights File Complaint in Superior Court Against Virtua Health for Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Patients
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced that they have filed a complaint in Superior Court against Virtua Health, Inc. (Virtua), and the network of hospitals it runs in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden, New Jersey.
Attorney General Drummond comments on Littlejohn execution
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement after the execution of Emmanuel Littlejohn, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the brutal murder of 31-year-old Kenny Meers during a convenience store robbery in June 1992.
Wisconsin DOJ investigates fatal crash following police pursuit
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating a death that occurred in the Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin. The incident took place on the evening of Monday, September 30, 2024.
Leron Rogers Named Among Atlanta Business Chronicle’s DEI&B Honorees
Congratulations to Fox Rothschild partner Leron E. Rogers, who was highlighted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as part of its 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) honorees.
Former pediatrician indicted for sexually assaulting nursing home resident
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual assault against a patient who was known to him at Tockwotton Assisted Living Facility in East Providence in May 2024.
Virginia Attorney General Office SAKI Program Helps Convict Rapist in 1992 Norfolk Cold Case
A 32-year old cold case was reopened and a Norfolk jury found Vernon Lorenzo Gay guilty on Wednesday of rape and armed burglary with intention to commit rape. This a 1992 cold case reopened due to DNA testing provided by the Virginia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI).
Shook Attorneys Present Discovery, Data Protection and AI Webinar on October 1, 2024
Shook Co-Chair of Complex Litigation Strategic Counseling Patrick Oot and Associate Shannon Schoultz are co-presenting a CLE webinar hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region.
Rent-to-own company says CFPB has no authority over it
SHERMAN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants a Texas federal judge to throw out claims it lacks the authority to prosecute a company offering lease-to-own financial products.
Justice court vacancy announced for West Jordan City
Applications are now open for a full-time justice court judge position in West Jordan, Utah. The role will replace Judge Ronald Kunz, who is set to retire in January.
Justice Department finds unconstitutional conditions in Georgia prisons
The Justice Department has released findings indicating that conditions in Georgia’s prisons violate the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Oklahoma AG addresses delays in buying emergency inhalers for schools
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has issued a letter of counsel to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) regarding its delay in utilizing state funds for purchasing emergency asthma inhalers for public schools. The legislature had appropriated $250,000 on July 1, 2023, specifically for this purpose.
Supreme Judicial Court to hold hearings at three Maine high schools next week
The Supreme Judicial Court will hold oral arguments at three Maine high schools next week, hearing a total of nine cases.
Russian national indicted over alleged use of BitPaymer ransomware
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov, charging him with using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to attack multiple victims in Texas and across the United States. The indictment alleges that since at least June 2017, Ryzhenkov gained unauthorized access to victims' computer networks, deployed BitPaymer ransomware to encrypt files, and demanded ransom for decryption keys and to prevent public exposure of sensitive information.
AG Kaul announces $70K settlement over fish kill near Merrill
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a settlement with the former owners and operators of Morning View Dairy, a medium-sized dairy farm near Merrill, Wisconsin. The defendants agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve violations related to a fish kill in Devil Creek caused by the dairy in 2021. The settlement includes $50,000 to be paid to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the fish killed. The settlement was approved by the Lincoln County Circuit Court on September 26, 2024.
AG Yost inaugurates first Law Enforcement Training Symposium in Sandusky
Attorney General Dave Yost inaugurated the first Law Enforcement Training Symposium (LETS) in Sandusky, Ohio, emphasizing the significance of evolving police training to meet societal changes. The event saw over 500 peace officers participating in a two-day showcase of enhanced training and modern practices.