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Consumer Finance Litigation and Legislative Updates in Wisconsin on March 13, 2024
Seeking to understand recent changes in Wisconsin consumer finance law?
Dinsmore Adds Emily McKinney to Firm’s Corporate Group Specializing in Affordable Housing and Partnership Tax Law
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to welcome partner Emily McKinney to the Firm’s national Tax Credits, Affordable Housing and Economic Development practice, working out of the Washington D.C. office.
Alabama Co-Leads Effort to Intervene in Immigration Rule Settlement Discussions Between Biden and Immigrant Advocacy Groups
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall co-led motions to intervene in two lawsuits between the Biden administration and immigrants’ rights groups, including the ACLU (East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Biden and M.A. v. Mayorkas).
John Mark Hammonds Sentenced to 86 Years for Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Enticement
Retired Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso sentenced 50-year-old John Hammonds of Akiachak to serve 86 years of incarceration after being convicted of one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and one count each of Enticement and Unlawful Contact.
Vernon Hayford Autopsy Results
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that an autopsy has been completed on the body of Vernon Hayford, age 75, of Manchester, New Hampshire.
Attorney General Bird Leads 16-State Coalition Demanding YouTube Remove Misleading Labels on Abortion Pill Videos
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a 16-state coalition in a letter demanding YouTube remove dangerous and misleading information labels attached to videos discussing chemical abortion pills. The label contains inaccurate information that jeopardizes women’s health.
Department of Public Safety Employee Sentenced for Making False Statements and Submitting Fake Academic Transcripts to Investigators
– Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (formerly known as the Department of Public Safety) Training Officer J. Marte Martinez was sentenced , by First Circuit Court Judge Faʻauuga Toʻotoʻo, to a one-year term of probation and a suspended 30-day term of imprisonment, to run concurrently, for tampering with government records and making false statements to authorities.
Attorney General Investigators Arrest Bannock County Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Bannock County man on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Gonzales Man For 247 Counts Of Possession Of Child Pornography
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested Phoenix Goodwin (W/M, DOB 9/19/1993) of Gonzales on March 7, 2024.
Ga. attorney disciplined by Supreme Court for a second time surrenders law license
ATLANTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline) — The Georgia Supreme Court accepted the voluntary surrender of a Georgia attorney's law license after he was accused of communicating with a person represented by another attorney without permission.
IL Supreme Court: Hockey club that rents ice arena can be sued under IL human rights law for 'banishing' teen diagnosed with depression
The Illinois Supreme Court says the teen's mental health diagnoses mean she could be protected by the IL Human Rights Act's anti-discrimination provisions protecting access to "places of public accommodation." Objectors contended such reasoning could open broad range of private organizations to lawsuits, violating First Amendment
International Arbitration of Crypto-Related Disputes on March 12, 2024
International arbitration partner Juliya Arbisman has been invited to present in a panel session on “International Arbitration of Crypto-Related Disputes” as part of California International Arbitration Week.
Sheppard Mullin Recognized in 2024 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards
Seven Sheppard Mullin attorneys have been recognized as 2024 JD Supra Top Authors: Townsend Bourne (Government Contracting), A.J. Dhaliwal (Finance & Banking), Dominick DiSabatino (Life Sciences), Ann O’Brien (Antitrust & Trade Regulation), Moorari Shah (Finance & Banking), Liisa Thomas (Data Privacy) and Jonathan Wang (International Law).
Colorado Super Lawyers Recognizes Shook Partner
Shook Partner Eric Hobbs has been named in the Colorado Super Lawyers for 2024.
Holland & Knight Represents EmVenio Research in Acquisition by PCM Trials
Holland & Knight advised EmVenio Research, the largest provider of community-based clinical trial sites served with mobile research units, in its acquisition by PCM Trials.
Three Polsinelli Attorneys Accepted into Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Development Programs
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys will be part of the 2024 Fellows and Pathfinder Programs of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization challenging the legal profession to prepare future generations of diverse talent for the highest positions of leadership.
Kansas court rules driver's licenses must list sex at birth
The District Court of Shawnee County has issued a temporary injunction and memorandum decision in the case of State of Kansas ex rel. Kris Kobach v. David Harper, et al. The court ruled that Kansas driver's licenses must list sex at birth and only sex at birth.
Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against Charity Misusing Funds Meant for Cancer Patients
Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken legal action against Cancer Recovery Foundation International, Inc. and its founder Gregory B. Anderson for misusing funds meant for cancer patients. The charity, which also operated under the name Women’s Cancer Fund, claimed to provide financial support directly to cancer patients and families in need. However, a civil investigation revealed that only a small fraction of the donated funds actually went towards supporting patients.In response to the situation, Attorney General Moody stated, “The defendants in this case exploited...
Attorney General Moody Releases 2024 Open Government Manual in Recognition of National Sunshine Week
Attorney General Ashley Moody has released the 2024 Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual to kick off National Sunshine Week. The manual, compiled and written by the Florida Attorney General’s Office, is aimed at assisting the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements of and exemptions to the state’s open government laws."In recognition of National Sunshine Week, we are publishing the 2024 Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual online for free. This manual is available for all to download and reference in order to better understand Florida’s open records...
Attorney General Miyares Leads Coalition Defending Montana’s TikTok Law
Attorney General Jason Miyares, alongside 18 other states, has filed an amicus brief in support of Montana’s legislation aimed at requiring TikTok to separate from its parent company ByteDance. The legislation, which mirrors federal legislation that recently passed unanimously out of a House Committee, seeks to protect the data and privacy of Montanans.Speaking on the matter, Attorney General Miyares emphasized the importance of protecting citizens from foreign threats, stating, “Montana has the authority and responsibility to protect its citizens from foreign threats to...