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New Orleans man indicted for federal drug trafficking and gun charges
Steve Banks, a 49-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been indicted on charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.
DLA Piper advises SolarWinds in its acquisition by Turn/River for $4.4 billion
DLA Piper advised SolarWinds Corporation (SolarWinds), a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, in entering into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Turn/River in an all-cash transaction for $18.50 per share or approximately $4.4 billion.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group with Addition of Dianne Bourque in Boston
Holland & Knight has welcomed healthcare and life sciences attorney Dianne Bourque as a partner in Boston.
Nelson Mullins Expands Boston Litigation Group with New Partner Benjamin Lajoie
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to welcome Benjamin Lajoie as a partner in its Boston litigation practice. Lajoie, who joins from McGlinchey Stafford, brings extensive experience in complex business, financial services, government enforcement, and securities litigation.
Ryan Stevens Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Louisville Office
Ryan Stevens recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Louisville office as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department.
Reed Smith strengthens Transportation Industry Group with finance partner in Washington D.C.
Global law firm Reed Smith announced the appointment of partner Chris Buchanan in its Washington D.C. office.
The Unified Patent Court: Insights & Lessons on February 18, 2025
What is the Unified Patent Court, and how can you effectively use this new European jurisdiction to protect your assets and investments?
Attorney General Alan Wilson fully supports Section 504 school accommodations for children
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson assures parents whose children rely on “Section 504” accommodations in school that nothing is changing, and your child’s accommodations are not going away.
State of Washington joins lawsuit against Trump Administration for defunding medical and public health innovation research
“Within only a few hours of the lawsuit filed by our coalition of more than 20 attorneys general, a federal judge paused the President’s illegal cuts to NIH,” Attorney General Nick Brown said.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country.
AG Fitch Announces Settlement in Medicaid Fraud Case
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi has joined 37 other States and Puerto Rico in settling kick back allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., asubsidiary wholly owned by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Inc.
Attorney General Lopez Files Multistate Lawsuit to Stop Elon Musk’s Unconstitutional Power Grab
Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with 13 other attorneys general, announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the unlawful delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Senate to Pass HALT Fentanyl Act that Ends the Copycat Fentanyl Loophole and Saves Lives
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led 25 states in urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will end the copycat fentanyl loophole and save American lives.
Yost Offers Nearly $11 Million in Grant Funds to Enhance School Safety
Ohio schools can apply for a share of nearly $11 million in safety grants being awarded for the current academic year, Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Attorney General Neronha files landmark multistate lawsuit to stop Elon Musk’s unconstitutional power grab
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, along with 13 other Attorneys General, today announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the unlawful delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.
Chadwick Mobley pleads no contest to murder charges in Andrea Eilber case
Chadwick Mobley, 44, has entered a No Contest plea to charges of First-Degree Murder, Felony Murder, and Felony Firearm in connection with the 2011 murder of Andrea Eilber.
Court orders new competency evaluation for death row inmate Ricky Ray Malone
A Comanche County judge has approved Attorney General Gentner Drummond's request for a reevaluation of death row inmate Ricky Ray Malone's competency.
New Mexico Department of Justice Secures Conviction Against Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford for the Shooting Death of Presley Eze
A jury found Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford guilty of voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement following the August 2022 shooting death of Presley Eze.
Attorney General Hilgers Leads 23 State Coalition in Criticizing Biden-Harris Dietary Recommendations
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers led 23 states in pushing back against dietary recommendations made by a committee appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration.
Oklahoma's AG monitors natural gas activities amid winter storm
As Oklahoma prepares for an intense cold spell, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced that his office will be closely monitoring the natural gas supply and marketing activities.