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Barclays Ineligible to Participate in Texas's Bond Market Over Failure to Verify ESG Policies
The Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") has announced that Barclays will no longer be allowed to underwrite Texas's municipal bonds due to its failure to provide information regarding its "net zero" carbon emissions commitments. The OAG had sent a letter to all bond counsel on November 1, in which Barclays was identified as a member or affiliate of the Net Zero Alliance while also having a standing letter with the OAG. This raised concerns about whether Barclays' activities could classify it as a "fossil fuel boycotter" under Texas law.Barclays was asked to provide...
Office of the Attorney General Requests Review of Judge’s Ruling in Litigation with Former Employees
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has filed a mandamus request with the Third Court of Appeals, seeking to halt a Travis County judge's orders for unnecessary and harassing depositions in a case initiated by four disgruntled former employees.In a strategic move to avoid the time and expense of a lawsuit in an unfavorable and biased court, the OAG chose not to contest the former employees' lawsuit, without admitting any fault. This decision is not uncommon, as the majority of civil litigation cases are resolved without going to trial.However, what sets this case...
Kentucky also wants to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require a voter to be a U.S. citizen.
Holland & Knight Represents SportsMed Physical Therapy in Acquisition of Red Bank Physical Therapy
Holland & Knight advised SportsMed Physical Therapy, a portfolio company of New York-based investor Hildred Capital Management, in its acquisition of Red Bank Physical Therapy, a leading provider of physical therapy services in New Jersey.
Texas Attorney General Rejects Biden Administration's Demand to Surrender Shelby Park and Maintain Border Security
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has firmly responded to the demands made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), stating that Texas will not comply and will continue its efforts to secure the border. In a letter addressed to DHS, Attorney General Paxton also made several counter-demands, seeking specific information and documents related to the alleged authority of the federal agency.The dispute arose after the Texas Military Department took action to secure Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, on January 11. This move was intended to protect the public and...
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 ranks Mayer Brown in 44 practice categories and recognizes 36 lawyers
Mayer Brown has been ranked by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 in 44 practice categories.
Vedder Price Expands Global Transportation Finance Team with Addition of Hoyoon Nam in New York and London
Vedder Price is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Hoyoon Nam as a new Shareholder in the firm’s New York and London offices.
America First Legal Files Judicial Conduct Complaint Against 3 Federal Judges for Unlawful Race and Sex Discrimination
America First Legal (AFL) has taken action by filing a formal judicial conduct complaint against three district court judges for alleged unlawful race and sex discrimination. The organization claims that the judges, Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel, Judge Staci M. Yandle, and Judge David W. Dugan, have implemented policies that grant oral argument time in cases based on a lawyer's sex and race. AFL argues that these policies constitute judicial misconduct and are in violation of the Rule for Judicial-Conduct and Judicial-Disability Proceedings 4(a), Judicial Code of...
AG Moody in Court on Friday to Battle Federal Government as Biden Fights to Keep Catch and Release Going
Attorney General Ashley Moody's office will be in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Friday, as the Biden administration seeks to reverse a judgment obtained by Florida that directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to follow federal immigration laws. The Biden administration has been practicing catch and release, releasing millions of unvetted migrants into the interior of the country. Attorney General Moody has previously won federal court battles challenging President Biden's efforts to keep the Southern Border open, but the Biden...
'No punt' football coach wins $200K in lawsuit over email criticizing his paperwork
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A high school football coach who was demoted after adopting a disastrous “no punt” strategy can keep $200,000 a jury awarded him in a lawsuit over an email criticizing his paperwork skills, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled.
Company defeats shareholder class action after stock drop in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has thrown out a shareholder lawsuit against Atlassian, a maker of collaboration and project-management software that suffered a 29% stock decline in 2022.
Nestle faces class certification possibility in child labor lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A new filing in a child labor lawsuit against Nestle over cocoa harvesting poses a threat to Nestle.
Boeing sued after employee commits murder-suicide
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Boeing faces a lawsuit blaming it for not taking the threats of a worker seriously enough, leading to a murder-suicide in 2022.
Lawsuit blames Wisconsin city, county for letting suspect sneak meth into jail and overdose
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The estate of a man who died in custody from an overdose is now suing Ashland, Wis., and several of its prison staff.
NYSE Withdraws Proposal to List Natural Asset Companies One Week After Attorney General Labrador’s Letter of Protest
In a win for Attorney General Raúl Labrador and a coalition of 24 other states, the New York Stock Exchange withdrew a recently proposed rule change that would have allowed it to list “Natural Asset Companies” (NACs) on the exchange.
AG Fitch Unveils New MAMA App, EmpoweringWomen and Families with Access to Hundreds ofPublic and Private Resources
Attorney General Lynn Fitch today unveiled the free Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) mobile app that connectspregnant women and mothers to private and public resources available acrossthe state. Since launching the MAMA website in October 2023, over 7,200 individuals have visited the site.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures En Banc Rehearing in Border Buoys Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an en banc rehearing by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concerning the Biden Administration’s attempt to force Texas to remove buoys placed in the Rio Grande at the Texas-Mexico border.
Union City Man to Face Trial for Criminal Enterprise, Embezzlement Charges Alleged Against Family Trust
David White, 67, of Union City, was bound over to face trial on charges of criminal enterprise, embezzlement, and tax evasion, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
DLA Piper advises PerformYard in securing US$95 million Equity Investment from Updata Partners
DLA Piper represented PerformYard, a leader in performance management, in securing a significant US$95 million equity investment from Updata Partners, a growth equity firm based in Washington, DC.
Greenberg Traurig Adds FinTech Sandbox Regulator Shane Foster in Phoenix
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Shane Foster as shareholder.