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Drummond remarks on U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear Glossip case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear the case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip.
Pickens County Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Logan Tyler Smith, 20, of Central, S.C., and Sergio Eduardo Salinas Maradiaga, 20, of Easley, S.C., on 13 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Attorney General James Announces Indictment and Arraignment of NYPD Sergeant on Manslaughter Charge
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictment and arraignment of New York City Police Department (NYPD) Sergeant Erik Duran, 36, of Putnam County, on charges of Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the First and Second Degrees, and Criminally Negligent Homicide.
Attorney General to Release Records From Officer Involved Shooting
Attorney General Drew Wrigley announces that the investigation into the Fargo Police Officer Involved Shooting, from July 14, 2023, is now closed.
Autopsy Results Regarding Officer-Involved Shooting in Nashua, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces additional information concerning the officer-involved shooting in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 21, 2024.
2023 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review on January 30, 2024
Join Seyfarth's partners, Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Kate Perrelli for an insightful analysis of the key legal developments in 2023.
Polsinelli Represents Grubbly Farms in Series A Financing
Polsinelli congratulates its client, Grubbly Farms (https://grubblyfarms.com/), on its Series A financing.
More than a Handshake Required – Practical Tips for Efficient Compliance with the Contractual Requirements of Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
Paul T. Rushton of our Business & Finance Department prepared an article titled “More than a Handshake Required – Practical Tips for Efficient Compliance with the Contractual Requirements of Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.”
Five Shook Attorneys Speak at ALM Week on January 29 - February 2, 2024
Five Shook attorneys will be speaking at ALM Legal Week happening January 29 – February 1 in New York City.
Ryan Heck Named to Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's 40 Under 40
Ballard Spahr Business and Transactions Partner Ryan D. Heck has been named to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s 2024 40 Under 40.
David J. Burns, Jr. Joins Rawle & Henderson LLP
Rawle & Henderson is pleased to welcome David J. Burns, Jr. as an Associate in the firm’s Hackensack, NJ office.
Office of the Attorney General Seeks Relief From Texas Supreme Court in Lawsuit with Former Employees
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has announced its plans to file a petition for mandamus with the Supreme Court of Texas in a case involving four former employees. The OAG had previously requested the Third Court of Appeals to intervene and halt the unnecessary depositions ordered by a Travis County judge. However, the court denied relief, despite the OAG's decision to not contest liability.The OAG's primary concern is to focus on the critical challenges facing the State of Texas, particularly the unprecedented influx of illegal immigration at the southern border....
Sec. of State LaRose: ‘I'll continue to do everything in my power to make sure President Trump is on the ballot in all 50 states [...]'
In a joint effort, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, along with ten other Secretaries of State from across the country, has filed an Amicus Curiae in support of former President Donald Trump.
Eric Reilly leads Mayer Brown's Charlotte office
Mayer Brown appointed Eric Reilly as managing partner of the firm’s Charlotte office, effective November 1, 2023. Eric succeeds Keith Oberkfell, who held the role since 2013.
Greenberg Traurig Attorney, Practices Shortlisted for 2024 Benchmark Litigation US Awards
One attorney and several practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are shortlisted for 2024 Benchmark Litigation US Awards.
Office of School Safety Receives 10,000th Contact to Speak Up, Speak Out Tipline
The Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) tipline, an initiative of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS), has reached a significant milestone. Since its launch on September 1, 2020, the tipline has received its 10,000th contact. This marks a significant achievement for the program, which aims to provide students with immediate and confidential support for any safety concerns they may have.Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his appreciation for the trust and confidence that students and educators have placed in SUSO. He emphasized the importance of...
Boeing says it's not to blame for murder-suicide by employee in love triangle
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Boeing is defending itself against allegations it failed to prevent a murder-suicide near its plant in Renton, Wash., by pointing out the crime did not occur on its property.
Lawsuit follows Massachusetts inmate's opioid overdose, death
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A Massachusetts town is being blamed in court for the death of a man who overdosed on opioids while in jail.
Newark sues Hyundai, says its cops had to spend thousands of hours investigating thefts
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The city of Newark, N.J., is suing Hyundai, claiming it had to pay its cops overtime to investigate the thefts of the company's cars that lacked security measures.
P&G wants Ninth Circuit to answer key class action question
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Procter & Gamble wants a higher court to change a judge's ruling that allowed a class action lawsuit over its VapoRub products to proceed.