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Moderator, "Global Commodities & Domestic Supply Chain," Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit on March 11, 2024
Steve Neeley will moderate, “Global Commodities & Domestic Supply Chain,” at the Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit hosted by Infocast on Monday, March 11, 2024.
Alabama Attorney General Marshall Finalizes $220 Million Settlement with Two Opioid Distributors
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $220 million settlement with two opioid distributors to resolve litigation with the State over their role in the opioid crisis in Alabama.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Prevails Over Biden’s Unlawful Attempt to Redirect Money Away from Border Wall Construction
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a preliminary injunction against an attempt by the Biden Administration to illegally redirect statutorily obligated funds away from the construction of a border wall.Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, Congress dedicated roughly $1.4 billion to the construction of walls and barriers along the southern border in order to reduce the number of illegal aliens entering the country. Immediately upon taking office, President Joseph Biden issued an executive order demanding construction stop and directing the Department of...
Wrongful death case against Riverside County trimmed but moving forward
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A California federal judge has allowed three of nine claims to move forward in a lawsuit alleging prison staff in Riverside County helped cause the murder of an inmate.
Bankruptcy plan to avoid asbestos lawsuits approved despite company's massive value
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The contested strategy of a Georgia-Pacific unit created to clear asbestos claims will continue in bankruptcy court, a judge has ruled much to the dismay of plaintiff lawyers hoping to get their clients bigger paydays in civil courts.
Former President of Honduras Convicted of Cocaine Trafficking and Firearms Offenses in US Federal Court
Juan Orlando Hernández, the former President of Honduras, has been convicted in a Manhattan federal court of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and related firearms offenses. The conviction comes after a federal jury found Hernández guilty on all three counts in the indictment.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed, “Juan Orlando Hernández abused his position as President of Honduras to operate the country as a narco-state where violent drug traffickers were allowed to operate with virtual impunity, and the people of Honduras and the United States...
PDI Fund Formation League Table 2022-2023
Private Debt Investor recognized Kirkland & Ellis atop its annual “Fund Formation League Table.”
The Buckeye Institute: Ohio’s Job Market Sends Mixed Signals
Columbus, OH – The latest jobs report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has revealed a mixed picture of the state's job market, as analyzed by Rea S. Hederman Jr., the executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute.Hederman Jr. highlighted that Ohio's unemployment rate saw a slight increase from 3.6 percent to 3.7 percent in January, aligning with the national average for the same period. He noted that this uptick in unemployment continues a trend that began in July 2023, indicating a weakening...
Greenberg Traurig Adds Cross-Border Data Privacy Ace Liz Harding in Denver
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice with the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Harding as shareholder, based in the Denver office.
NGE Represented Magnetar Capital Partners LP in $1.5 Billion Spin-out
Neal Gerber Eisenberg served as counsel to Magnetar Capital Partners LP, a hedge fund, in connection with the $1.5 billion spin-out of its energy and infrastructure business, resulting in the launch of Elda River Capital Management, LLC, an independent real assets-focused investment firm.
Gregg Clifton Joins Sports Law Expert Podcast to Discuss Career and 2024 Trends
Arizona Partner and Chair of Lewis Brisbois' Collegiate & Professional Sports Law Practice Gregg E. Clifton recently spoke on Hackney Publications' Sports Law Expert podcast about his legal career and sports litigation trends for 2024.
Kobach leads coalition seeking intervention in immigration lawsuits
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is leading a coalition of state attorneys general seeking to intervene in two lawsuits between the Biden administration and immigrants' rights groups, including the ACLU. The cases, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Biden and M.A. v. Mayorkas, are currently before the District of D.C. Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Gene Hamilton Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee on Biden’s Border Crisis
America First Legal (AFL) Executive Director, Executive Vice President, and General Counsel Gene Hamilton is currently testifying before the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement in Washington, D.C. The hearing is focused on "The Presidential Power to Secure the Border." During the hearing, Hamilton addressed the ongoing border crisis under the Biden administration. He stated, "The Biden administration's reckless policies have fueled a crisis at our southern border, jeopardizing national security and undermining the...
New Buckeye Institute Economic Modeling Reveals Billions in Economic Growth Possible for Georgia
A new report by The Buckeye Institute, in partnership with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, has highlighted the potential for significant economic growth in Georgia through tax reform. The report, titled Next Steps for Georgia Tax Reform, emphasizes the importance of continuing to reform tax policies to maintain competitiveness and attract more workers and businesses to the state.According to Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center at The Buckeye Institute, incremental tax cuts in Georgia could lead to substantial economic benefits. He...
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Addresses Anti-Defamation League Summit
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the Anti-Defamation League's Never is Now Summit. During his speech, Garland emphasized the importance of combating hate and discrimination in all its forms. He stated, "We must continue to stand together against hate and intolerance."Garland also highlighted the significance of unity in the fight against bigotry, saying, "Our strength lies in our diversity and our unity." He underscored the need for collective action to address and eradicate hate in society.The Attorney General commended the Anti-Defamation...
Ruling will keep tourists and their money out of Bar Harbor
PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) - The tourist destination Bar Harbor, Maine, can restrict cruise ship passengers from entering the town in order to keep locals happy.
Netflix, Hulu win New Jersey case seeking fees designed for cable TV providers
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has joined other appellate courts in rejecting the idea streaming providers like Netflix and Hulu must pay franchise fees originally designed to be imposed on cable TV companies.
Lawsuit says civilian had to stop West Palm Beach police officer's attack on 67-year-old man
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit against the National Fraternal Order of Police alleges a West Palm Beach police officer's excessive force resulted in a 67-year-old man suffering a skull fracture, among other injuries.
Professor sued after calling battery suspect a pedophile in a news article
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A man suspected of battery and stalking has sued Tallahassee Community College and one of its professors over her comments that were published in a news article.
Judge rejects idea green Perrier bottles fool customers wanting lime juice in their water
PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - No reasonable consumer would be tricked by a green bottle into thinking the water inside contained more lime than what was listed on the ingredients list, a federal judge has ruled in rejecting a class action lawsuit.