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Iowa Judicial Branch addresses court debt distribution errors
The Iowa Judicial Branch oversees the collection and distribution of court debt, a task mandated by the Iowa Code. Annually, it gathers over $140 million in court debt, distributing these funds to various recipients including the state general fund, victims, cities, counties, sheriff departments, and multiple other state entities.
Alison D. Nelson to be sworn in as magistrate judge for Second Judicial Circuit
The Second Judicial Circuit in South Dakota is set to welcome Alison D. Nelson as its newest magistrate judge. The swearing-in ceremony will occur on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. CDT in Courtroom 5B at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls. The event is open to the public and will be followed by refreshments courtesy of the Second Circuit Bar Association.
U.S. Marshals arrest hundreds during Operation Nazare Wave
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has concluded Operation Nazare Wave, targeting violent crime in Washington, D.C., and the National Capital Region. Conducted by the USMS’ Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) from April to September, the operation led to the arrest of 826 fugitives, including 63 for homicide. Additionally, 54 firearms were recovered and seized, alongside 6.4 kg of narcotics and $1,115,365 in cash.
North Carolina AG sues companies over illegal robocalls
Attorney General Josh Stein has initiated legal proceedings to combat illegal robocalls in North Carolina. The lawsuit targets Club Exploria, LLC, a timeshare company accused of making over one million unsolicited robocalls to state residents without obtaining prior consent, as required by law.
Michigan AG sues man for alleged scam political websites
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Donald Peltier from South Hadley, Massachusetts. The lawsuit accuses Peltier of operating fraudulent websites that purported to be affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties. These sites, named “democraticnationalcommittee.co,” “maf.democrat,” and “republicannationalcommittee.org,” allegedly solicited donations under false pretenses.
Peruvian national sentenced for defrauding Spanish-speaking immigrants in transnational scheme
A Peruvian national, Jose Alejandro Zuñiga Cano, has been sentenced to 98 months in prison and ordered to pay nearly $700,000 in restitution for his involvement in a transnational fraud scheme. The scheme targeted over 1,100 Spanish-speaking immigrants in the United States.
Judge rules against Labor Law Poster Service for mass scam in Washington
A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that the Michigan-based company Labor Law Poster Service violated the law nearly 600,000 times by sending misleading solicitations to Washington businesses. The decision came after Attorney General Bob Ferguson pursued legal action against the company's owner, Joseph Fata. Judge Sandra Widlan granted a summary judgment without a trial, finding that the mailers were deceptive and in violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
Holland & Knight Advises Underwriters of $40.7 Million Initial Public Offering of Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc.
Holland & Knight advised Piper Sandler & Co. (NYSE: PIPR) as lead book-running manager and Raymond James & Associates Inc. (NYSE: RJF) and Hovde Group LLC as book-running managers in the $40.7 million initial public offering of Chain Bridge Bancorp Inc., the bank holding company for Chain Bridge Bank, National Association.
Bradley Attorneys Jim Archibald, Ian Faria, Abba Harris and Jon Paul Hoelscher Co-Authored Chapter in New ABA Book on Design-Build and EPC Contracting
Bradley attorneys Jim Archibald, Ian Faria, Abba Harris and Jon Paul Hoelscher co-authored a chapter in Design-Build and EPC Contracting: A Practical Legal Guide, which was recently published by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Leading Energy Lawyer David Martin Connelly Returns to McGuireWoods in D.C.
David Martin Connelly, a nationally recognized energy regulatory lawyer with more than 25 years of experience representing electric utilities and other industry clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and U.S. Courts of Appeals, has returned to McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Meta, social media operators can't pull plug on states' suit over young people's 'addiction'
An Oakland federal judge said a bipartisan coalition of nearly three dozen state attorneys general had provided enough evidence to this point that Meta and other social media companies knew their products were addictive to young people and misled the public about the risks, leading to societal harms
Xockets, Inc. secures hearing date in case against Nvidia, Microsoft and RPX Corporation
Xockets, Inc. has received a favorable ruling from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas in its ongoing legal battle in which it has accused NVIDIA Corporation, Microsoft Corporation and RPX Corporation of stealing its technology.
Utah AG’s Office Supports World Mental Health Day
Utah Attorney General’s Office recognizes World Mental Health Day.
Attorney General Clark Announces $590,000 Settlement with Marriott over Data Breach
Attorney General Charity Clark announced that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. after an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of Marriott’s Starwood guest reservation databases
Attorney General Miyares Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases.
University of Missouri law professor: Third-party litigation funding presents 'significant ethical concerns'
On October 11th, Dennis Crouch, a law professor at the University of Missouri School ofLaw, published a detailed breakdown of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in patent cases, emphasizing the ethical and transparency issues surrounding this growing practice.
BakerHostetler Represents Truepill in Acquisition by LetsGetChecked
Partners Lee H. Rosebush, Marc G. Schildkraut, Thomas E. Hogan and Charlotte A. Combre, Counsel Laura E. Peterson and Associates Marc N. Wagner, Jeffrey E. Liskov, Laura E. Macherelli, Gregory A. Tanner, Tanner J. Gattuso and Nicole D. Katapodis represented Truepill, which offers digital health experiences and care services for life science, health plan and consumer brand partners, in its acquisition by LetsGetChecked.
Ohio AG supports veteran transportation needs
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited Joseph House in Cincinnati to fulfill a promise made earlier this year. The visit marked the unveiling of an accessible van aimed at assisting military veterans dealing with addiction. The initiative stemmed from a conversation in May between Yost and Joseph House Executive Director Alicia Patterson, during which Patterson highlighted the need for such a vehicle.
Buckeye Institute demands FOIA compliance from University of Michigan
On October 17, 2024, The Buckeye Institute issued a final letter to the University of Michigan, referred to as "That School Up North," demanding compliance with a freedom of information request. The institute seeks immediate access to specific documents and has threatened legal action if the university does not comply with Michigan law.
Stephanie Hinds appointed as director of EOUSA by Attorney General Garland
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the appointment of Stephanie M. Hinds as the Director of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA).