Latest News
North Smithfield woman charged with DUI, child endangerment
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a North Smithfield woman has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with driving under the influence with two child passengers stemming from a traffic stop in Smithfield in September 2023.
Professional Licensing Board Denied a Request for a Licensee’s Response in Discipline Case
Request: Whether the Board properly denied a request for a licensed chiropractor’s response to a complaint in a pending discipline case.
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Stacy Paek and Dana Treister to Speak at IMN’s Forum on Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing on January 17, 2024
Stacy Paek, head of Seyfarth’s Los Angeles Real Estate practice, and Dana Treister, managing partner of Seyfarth's Los Angeles office, will speak at the Information Management Network (IMN)’s 20th Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing in Laguna Beach, California from January 17-19.
Pomerantz Named Lead Counsel in Investor Suit Against Fintech Company DLocal
On January 4, United States Magistrate Judge James R. Cho of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York named Pomerantz Lead Counsel in a securities class action against Uruguayan fintech company DLocal.
Real Estate Team Advised Scale Lending in Loan for Multifamily Development Property in Brooklyn
A Sheppard Mullin Real Estate team in New York represented Scale Lending in connection with a $46 million bridge loan for KD Sagamore and Ranger Properties, secured by property known as Arris Grand located at 982 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York’s Clinton Hill neighborhood.
Thompson Coburn Bounds into 2024 with Lateral Additions, Continuing its National Growth
Building on its growth momentum, Thompson Coburn begins the new year with three lateral additions in its Washington, D.C., New York, and St. Louis offices.
Bradley Partner Tripp Haston Selected to 2023 Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders USA Report
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Tripp Haston has been named to the 2023 edition of the Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Thought Leaders: USA report.
Greenville County Man Arrested on Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Related Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Horea Adrian Singeorzan, 33, of Simpsonville, S.C., on 11 charges connected to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department made the arrest.
AGO Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Electoral Integrity
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. Anderson.
Attorney General Clark Releases Top 10 Scams of 2023
Scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) totaled 3,212 in 2023.
AGO Joins Collaboration to Prosecute Massive Drug and Money Laundering Bust
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined the United States Attorney for the District of Utah, announcing that 23 defendants have been arrested and charged with federal crimes that include drug and money laundering between Utah, Mexico and Honduras.
Union Gap, Everett men sentenced to maximum terms of life in prison following attempted child rape prosecutions by Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a Yakima County Superior Court judge sentenced two men to maximum terms of life in prison following their convictions for felony child rape.
Operation Ceasefire Secures 50 Month Sentence for Portsmouth Man Over Drug and Firearm Offenses
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a Portsmouth man was sentenced to 50 months in prison after illegally possessing two firearms, narcotics, and narcotics paraphernalia in a busy residential area near downtown Portsmouth.
Supreme Court to Review President Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Case After Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief With 26 Other States
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined 26 other attorneys general in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) arguing against a legally unfounded decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove presidential candidate Donald Trump from the ballot in the upcoming presidential primary election in that state.
Left-wing climate group 'indoctrinates judges' as lawsuits against fossil fuel companies are the rise
The Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), a little noticed environmental group, holds seminars and other educational programs for judges across the nation that, according to the group’s website, provide “reliable, up-to-date information" about climate change litigation.
Quinn Emanuel Opens in Delaware
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the renowned leader in global business litigation, announced the opening of its office in Wilmington, Delaware. Michael A. Barlow – a widely respected practitioner with deep roots and experience in Delaware – will lead the new office, the firm said.
Court closures announced due to extreme weather and holiday
Due to severe weather conditions, the Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals has closed its operations. This includes the suspension of accepting filings as of 3:15 pm CST on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Mary J. Mudrick appointed judge pro tempore for Shreveport City Court
Retired Assistant United States Attorney Mary Mudrick has been appointed as judge pro tempore of Shreveport City Court Division C. Her term began on January 8, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2024, or until the vacancy is filled.
Super Lawyers Names Five from Wilson Elser to 2024 Maryland Lists
Super Lawyers® has named the following Wilson Elser attorneys to the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars™ lists,
Chief Legal Counsel to Georgia Governor to Join Troutman Pepper
David B. Dove, executive counsel to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, will join Troutman Pepper to lead the national law firm’s Regulatory and Economic Investment Practice in Georgia on February 1.