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Mark Goldstein named Human Storyteller of the Year
Reed Smith Labor & Employment partner Mark Goldstein has won the Human Storyteller of the Year Award from TLC Lions.
Shook Partners To Present on Junk Science in the Courtroom on November 13, 2024
Shook Partner Phil Goldberg will moderate and Partner Patrick Oot will be one of three panelists for a presentation at the 2024 Manufacturing Legal Summit in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Marshall and Coalition Stop the Biden-Harris Unlawful “Parole in Place” Rule for Illegal Immigrants
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauds a court order dismissing the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to circumvent the law and obtain permanent residency.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrests for Elder Abuse and Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement announcing the arrests of three individuals following investigations by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Nelson Mullins Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms List by Best Lawyers®
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP earned 32 national rankings for its legal practices in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” list.
Husch Blackwell Named 2024 "Tipping the Scales" Firm by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance
National law firm Husch Blackwell has been named by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance (DAFA) as a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm, which recognizes law firms for having 50 percent or more women in their 2024 U.S.- based new partner classes.
Attorney General announces four regional Officers of the Year
In Oklahoma City, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced the winners of the inaugural Attorney General’s Outstanding Officer of the Year Award.
Gundersen settles air pollution case with $160K payment
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. for $160,000.
Wilmington man convicted for murder of former partner Cynthia Amalfitano
A Wilmington man has been found guilty in the 2023 murder of Cynthia Amalfitano.
Former Delaware advisor suspended for accessing ex-clients' accounts
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has secured a six-month suspension for a former Delaware investment adviser who accessed the financial account information of former clients while unregistered.
John Hovey remembered for dedication to law and community service
John Donald Hovey, a long-time resident of New Rockford, North Dakota, passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 86.
Kroger settles $1.37 billion lawsuit over role in opioid crisis
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, along with a bipartisan group of thirty state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.
Lawsuit filed against UnitedHealth-Amedisys merger over senior care concerns
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with three other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys, Inc. The legal action aims to block UnitedHealth's acquisition...
Portland woman convicted in million-dollar investment fraud scheme
On November 4, 2024, a Cumberland County jury found Jody Flynn Dalvet of Portland guilty of theft by deception.
Federal Bureau officer faces charges for alleged civil rights violations
A lieutenant from the Federal Bureau of Prisons at U.S. Penitentiary McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for civil rights violations.
Child predator sentenced to 16 years after manipulation and exploitation case
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has secured a 16-year prison sentence for James Bechtold, who was charged with possessing and soliciting child pornography as well as the online solicitation of minors.
Justice Department files lawsuit against UnitedHealth’s acquisition bid for Amedisys
The United States Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Attorneys General from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to prevent UnitedHealth Group's proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of...
Attorney General warns New Yorkers about health insurance scams during ACA open enrollment
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning to residents about potential health insurance scams as the open enrollment period for Affordable Care Act plans begins.
Wisconsin DOJ releases annual report highlighting increase in student safety tips
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of School Safety (OSS) has published its 2023-2024 annual report for the Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) program.
Former police officer David Veile becomes judge after years of persistence
21st District Circuit Court Judge David Veile was elected to the bench on August 1, 2024, succeeding retired Judge Michael Binkley.