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Monday, September 30, 2024

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Attorney General Mayes Announces Indictment for Alleged Patient Brokering

By Legal Newsline Report |
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that the State Grand Jury has indicted 41-year-old Corey Beckhum for conspiracy and unlawful consideration for the referral of patients.

Bret Herrick Sentenced for Attempted Murder of State Trooper

By Legal Newsline Report |
On Nov. 1, 2023, Superior Court Judge Bride Seifert sentenced 62-year-old Bret Herrick to a composite sentence of 74 years with 15 years suspended for the attempted murder of Alaska State Trooper Bruce Brueggeman and related crimes.

On Two-Year Anniversary of Housing Justice Team, Attorney General Bonta Highlights Critical Work to Fight for Equitable, Affordable Housing for All Californians

By Legal Newsline Report |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, on the two-year anniversary of the Housing Justice Team within the California Department of Justice, highlighted the critical work done to fight for equitable, affordable housing:

Wrongful death lawsuit targets where Florida teen was shot

By Marian Johns |
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The owner of an apartment complex is facing a wrongful death lawsuit over the August shooting of a Florida teenager.

Attorney General Miyares Announces State Price Gouging Protections in Effect Due to Potential Threat of Wildfires

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has announced that the state's anti-price gouging statutes are now in effect due to the potential threat of wildfires. This action comes as the Quaker Run Fire in Madison County and the Tuggles Gap Fire in Patrick County have broken containment lines in recent days, prompting Governor Glenn Youngkin to declare a state of emergency."The anti-price gouging laws in Virginia safeguard Virginians from exploitation by bad actors during a time of crisis," said Attorney General Miyares. "Any violations of Virginia's Anti-Price Gouging...

Leni Cummins Named Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

By Legal Newsline Report |
Leni Cummins, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice and chair of the firm’s Condominium & Cooperative Practice, has been named a fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

2023 NAPABA Convention on November 9 - 12, 2023

By Legal Newsline Report |
James Oh, Alaap Shah, Catherine Kang, and Tammy Tran speak at the 2023 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention, which runs from November 9 to 12.

EPA finalizes PFAS reporting rules

By John O'Brien |
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month finished new rules for businesses that have manufactured products with chemicals known as PFAS in them.

Arkansas judge faces civil lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment, also up against criminal charges

By John O'Brien |
YELLVILLE, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A civil lawsuit has followed criminal charges against an Arkansas judge accused of public sexual indecency.

Ga. halfway house may be liable for assault on resident

By Daniel Fisher |
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A Georgia halfway house that took in homeless people and convicted felons may be liable for the false imprisonment and rape of a resident who was assaulted by a man who was on parole for manslaughter, an appeals court ruled.

Class action targets Zoom's renewal policy

By Marian Johns |
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Zoom users are suing over what they say is the company's illegal auto-renewal policy.

CREW Charlotte Honors Diana Palecek with Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award

By Legal Newsline Report |
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Diana R. Palecek, who received the 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award from the Commercial Real Estate Women Network (CREW) Charlotte chapter, a global organization of real estate professionals.

Washington Partner George Terwilliger to Leave McGuireWoods at Year’s End

By Legal Newsline Report |
McGuireWoods partner George J. Terwilliger III — an accomplished litigator, strategic adviser and public servant — has announced he will be leaving McGuireWoods at year end to pursue a broader range of pursuits and matters of public interest.

Holland & Knight Represents Multiple Clients in Department of Energy’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program Awards

By Legal Newsline Report |
Holland & Knight advised multiple clients in their application and selection for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program awards from the Department of Energy (DOE).

GSK Selects Shook as Litigation Law Firm of the Year

By Legal Newsline Report |
Litigation attorneys at GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, have selected Shook, Hardy & Bacon for two honors—2023 Litigation Law Firm of the Year and the Inclusion and Diversity Award.

Mother sues doctor after delivery mishap leads to deceased child's decapitation

By Louisiana Record |
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed a lawsuit against a physician alleging her child died during pregnancy and that the physician mishandled the delivery, resulting in the decapitation of the child and causing both her and her mother psychological trauma.

Bradley Partner Rod Kanter Elected to National Association of Bond Lawyers Board of Directors

By Legal Newsline Report |
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Rod Kanter has been elected to serve as a member of the board of directors for the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL), the premier trade association for lawyers serving the municipal bond market.

Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos

By Marian Johns |
Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos

Virginia AG wonders if pro-Palestine charity is funding terrorism

By John O'Brien |
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia's attorney general is looking into whether a pro-Palestine charity is using funds to provide support to terrorist organizations.

Wrongful death suit filed against Fla. store after kratom overdose

By John O'Brien |
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A new lawsuit in Florida's Palm Beach County alleges kratom killed a 41-year-old man who regularly used it.