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UB Greensfelder Earns Spot on BTI’s Upmarket Movers List for Litigation
UB Greensfelder LLP has earned first-time recognition on the BTI Upmarket Movers list of the 43 law firms that are moving upmarket in the richest ligation market in years.
AG Campbell Urges Congress To Take Action To Stop Gun Trafficking Into Caribbean Countries
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in calling on Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the United States to Caribbean countries.
Frederick County Hunter Pleads Guilty, Ordered to Pay Restitution for Poaching
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Michael K. Hines pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Frederick County to one count of hunting mammals during closed season.
Jason Jones Convicted for Quadruple Homicide in Laurel Nebraska
Dakota County District Court, Jason Jones, age 44, was found guilty of the first-degree murders of Michele Ebeling and Gene, Janet, and Dana Twiford on August 4, 2022, in Laurel, Nebraska.
AG Platkin Announces Paterson Will Receive Funding to Run Youth Boxing Programs
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr. today announced the selection of two Paterson boxing clubs to receive grant funding to conduct amateur boxing programs for youth in the city.
Proposed Transaction Between Catholic Medical Center and HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Director of Charitable Trusts will host a public hearing regarding a proposed asset purchase transaction between Catholic Medical Center of Manchester, New Hampshire and Manchester Health Services, LLC, a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state’s price gouging law in effect because of Hurricane Helene
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency because of Hurricane Helene.
Attorney General Clark Announces Impact of Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive
Following the close of a two-week collective effort, Attorney General Charity Clark, the Vermont Bar Association (VBA), the Vermont Paralegal Organization (VPO), and the Vermont Foodbank announced the positive impact of the Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive.
AG Reyes Joins Efforts to Uphold Constitutionality for Federal Agencies
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined 17 attorneys general on an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Leachco v. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Former PTAB Administrative Patent Judge Amanda Wieker Joins McGuireWoods
Amanda Wieker, a former Administrative Patent Judge and acting member of the senior executive team at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), has joined McGuireWoods’ intellectual property practice group as a partner in Richmond, Virginia*.
Reed Smith’s Box and Mawere named on 2024 Heroes Role Models lists by Involve
Reed Smith today announced London partner Tamara Box and New York partner Natsayi Mawere have again been honored by INvolve for driving gender diversity, equity and inclusion within and across the legal profession.
Troubles with Fosamax label lead to troubles in court for Merck
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - State law claims were wrongly tossed from plaintiffs in a multidistrict litigation proceeding over the drug Fosamax, the Third Circuit has found.
Attorney General Garland praises law enforcement partnerships during visit to Rhode Island
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland visited the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island on October 2, 2024, to deliver remarks and meet with local law enforcement officials. He expressed gratitude for their efforts in maintaining safety and highlighted the importance of partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies.
Records release delayed until post-election at request of Obama-Biden legal teams
America First Legal (AFL) has reported that the Biden-Harris Department of Justice (DOJ) has granted an extension under the Presidential Records Act, delaying the release of records from Joe Biden's vice presidency. This delay, requested by representatives of both President Biden and former President Obama, postpones the public availability of these documents until November 6, 2024, the day after Election Day.
State attorneys general sue FCC over new inmate call cost regulations
Attorney General Todd Rokita is spearheading a legal challenge against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alongside 13 other states. The coalition opposes a new FCC rule that limits phone call costs for inmates, which they argue could impede local law enforcement's ability to monitor inmate communications.
Arizona AG expands racketeering claims against assisted living facilities
Attorney General Kris Mayes has amended the ongoing lawsuit against Heritage Village Assisted Living to include racketeering claims.
Attorney General shuts down Utah-based AR Industries over illegal ghost gun sales
Attorney General William Tong announced today that Utah-based AR Industries will cease operations following a settlement with the State of Connecticut. The company was involved in selling illegal untraceable ghost gun parts.
Justice Department settles with Maryland State Police over alleged discriminatory hiring
The Justice Department has announced a settlement with the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) concerning allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The United States claims that MDSP's hiring process for state troopers violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. According to these allegations, the written test used by MDSP discriminates against Black candidates, while the physical fitness test discriminates against female candidates. The settlement agreement is pending approval from a federal judge.
Precision Toxicology agrees to pay $27M over false claims allegations
Precision Toxicology, operating as Precision Diagnostics, has agreed to pay $27 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act and similar state statutes. The company was accused of billing Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care programs for medically unnecessary urine drug tests and providing free items to physicians who referred laboratory testing business to Precision. Based in San Diego, Precision is one of the largest urine drug testing laboratories in the United States.
Grant supports creation of El Paso County's first domestic violence fatality review board
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that the Colorado Department of Law is granting $44,263 to TESSA. This funding will support the management of El Paso County’s newly established local domestic violence fatality review board for two years. The announcement was made during a press conference at TESSA’s offices in Colorado Springs, attended by law enforcement officials and community partners.