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State v. Sophie Ross; State v. Bridget Shergalis; State v. Paige Belanger; State v. Calla Walsh
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that co-defendants Sophie Ross, Bridget Shergalis, Paige Belanger, and Calla Walsh each pled guilty to and were sentenced, in Hillsborough County Superior Court – Southern District, on one count of conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and one count of criminal trespass, class A misdemeanors.
Judge grants final OK to $115M Oracle data privacy class action deal; Lawyers get $28.75M
About 3.2 million class members are set to receive $25 each from the deal. The judge overruled objectors who argued the plaintiffs settled too quickly for too little
Navigating the Onboarding Process: Best Practices and I-9 Compliance on November 21, 2024
David Adams, Counsel in Cozen O'Connor's Immigration Practice; Andrew Andersen, Co-Founder at SafestHires, Inc.; David Adams, Account Executive at SafestHires, Inc.; and Karen Elson, Senior Global Mobility Manager at Chewy will present "Navigating the Onboarding Process: Best Practices and I-9 Compliance."
How to Raise a Debut PE Fund on November 21, 2024
On November 21, McDermott Partner Ian Schwartz will be a panelist during the online workshop, “How to Raise a Debut PE Fund.”
ABOTA Honors Dan Scully With Presidential Award
The American Board of Trial Advocates Michigan Chapter recently announced that Detroit Member Dan Scully is this year’s recipient of the Presidential Award.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Grant from State Opioid Settlement Funds to Arkansas Specialty Courts Program
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a grant of up to $1 million from state opioid settlement funds to the Arkansas Specialty Courts Program.
Anchorage Jury Finds State Corrections Not Liable for Attempted Suicide
Anchorage jury found that the Alaska Department of Corrections was not liable for an attempted suicide in the Wildwood Correctional Complex in Kenai on Feb. 8, 2020.
Attorney General Bonta Supports Strengthening Robocall Regulations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its proposed rules designed to protect consumers from illegal robocalls by increasing the effectiveness of the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database.
Holland & Knight Advises Bladex on $86 Million Syndicated Loan for Grupo Monge
Holland & Knight advised Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (Bladex) as sole lead arranger and bookrunner on a $86 million three-year senior unsecured syndicated loan to GMG Holding S.A. (Grupo Monge) and its subsidiaries.
Bite-Sized Legal: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is Here – Are You Prepared? on November 21, 2024
Hungry for the latest food law insights and developments? Our Bite-Sized Legal food webinar series is just the thing to satisfy your appetite.
$97M brain damage verdict struck; Plaintiff lawyer's 'rhetoric paints attorneys in a poor light'
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa's highest court has struck a nearly $100 million verdict in favor of a family who blamed doctors for a baby's brain injuries, and its chief justice delivered a smackdown of the plaintiffs' lawyer for ridiculing the defendants' arguments to the jury.
AG Fitch Calls on the FCC to Strengthen VettingProcess to Block Robocallers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch and a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
SCOTUS Denies Emergency Petition from Biden Administration on Immigration Challenge by Idaho, Texas
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that the Supreme Court of the United States denied an emergency petition from the Biden Administration to rule on a controversial immigration policy known as Parole-in-Place.
Court reporter position open at South Central Judicial District Court
The North Dakota Court System has announced an opening for a full-time court reporter position within the South Central Judicial District Court Judge Chambers located in Bismarck.
Joseph M. Stanalonis named administrative judge for St. Mary's County Circuit Court
Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader has appointed Judge Joseph M. Stanalonis as the county administrative judge for the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, effective November 20, 2024.
South Dakota CASA Commission plans virtual meeting for December
The South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Commission is scheduled to convene on December 2, 2024.
Veterans urged by AG James to claim refunds from Harris Jewelry settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James has called on veterans and service members affected by Harris Jewelry's deceptive practices to file claims for refunds.
Consumer Choice Center pushes for 'Auto Choice' insurance reform to cut premiums
The Consumer Choice Center has published a new policy primer, Fixing What’s Broken: Practical Consumer-Friendly Insurance Reforms to Save Money, advocating for reforms aimed at reducing costs and increasing options in auto insurance for American drivers. The proposed “auto choice” system would allow consumers to choose between tort and no-fault insurance models, aiming to reduce litigation expenses, foster competition, and lower premiums.
Georgia poll worker indicted for alleged bomb threat and false statements
A former poll worker from Georgia, Nicholas Wimbish, has been indicted for allegedly mailing a threatening letter to a polling place and providing false information to the FBI.
Attorney General probes Tyson Foods over employment practices
Amid concerns about the influx of illegal aliens and "legal migrants" into local communities, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken action by issuing a civil investigative demand (CID) to Tyson Foods in Logansport.