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Louisiana high court overturns state law allowing lawyers in Legislature to delay their legal cases
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.
Insurers funding shadowy S.C. asbestos accounts want secrecy to continue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Nothing to see here, folks. That was the position of lawyers who appeared at an unusual hearing last week called by South Carolina Judge Jean H. Toal to explain how the receivership process in her asbestos court works, and why details about it should remain secret.
Carr: Ohio Man Found Guilty of Human Trafficking Following Recovery of 16-Year-Old Victim in Greene County
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Anthony Charles Holmes, 33, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been convicted of human trafficking after transporting a 16-year-old female from South Carolina to Atlanta to perform commercial sex acts.
Clark Hill Adds Brian O’Neill to Litigation Team
Clark Hill announced that Brian O’Neill has joined the firm’s Litigation team as a Member in its Wilmington office.
Attorney General Mayes Urges Federal Court to Maintain Access to Emergency Abortion Care
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in U.S. v. Idaho to protect access to emergency abortion care in Idaho.
Attorney General Labrador Joins 25-State Letter to Columbia University Concerning Antisemitism on Campus
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a 25-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to Columbia University to raise grave concerns about antisemitism on campus. The letter also encourages the university not to give in to demands to divest from Israel.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez to Host Inaugural Meeting of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Attorney General Raúl Torrez is pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Task Force.
Attorney General James Successfully Defends Gun Safety Regulations
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the majority of the provisions in the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) after the U.S. Supreme Court asked the Second Circuit to review its previous decision in May 2024.
Former State Employee Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud and Felony Theft
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Shanell Angelia West, 46, of Essex, Maryland, has pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in separate cases involving insurance fraud and felony theft.
Nelson Mullins Honored with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
Nelson Mullins is pleased to announce the firm is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award by Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs.
Thirty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024
Super Lawyers has named 25 attorneys in Holland & Knight's New York office "Super Lawyers" and 10 "Rising Stars" for 2024.
Colorado sees decline in domestic violence deaths according to new state report
Domestic violence-related deaths in Colorado decreased in 2023, according to a report by the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
Phil Weiser opposes Kroger-Albertsons merger citing consumer impact
Attorney General Phil Weiser has voiced his opposition to the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons.
Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges FDA restrictions on abortion drug
Attorney General Phil Weiser has called on a federal judge in Washington state to rule against the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) restrictions on mifepristone, an abortion medication.
Supreme Court urged to uphold block on controversial Uinta Basin oil rail project
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has spearheaded a coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court's decision blocking the construction of a rail line intended to transport oil along the Colorado River.
Attorney General Weiser issues advisory on voter protection ahead of 2024 election
Attorney General Phil Weiser has issued a public advisory to remind residents of Colorado about their rights and the legal protections in place for voters and polling centers as the 2024 election nears.
Louisiana Attorney General warns about sex offender laws this Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has issued a cautionary statement to parents regarding the safety of their children during trick-or-treating.
AFL investigates NSF over alleged misuse of federal research funds
Following a report by U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member Sen.
Coalition urges Congress for a nationwide ban on price gouging
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 15 attorneys general, is calling on Congress to enact a national ban on price gouging.
Greene County woman convicted for fatal high-speed collision with mailman
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction of a Greene County woman, Tina Phillips, for vehicular homicide and related charges following a high-speed crash that resulted in the death of a mailman.