News from January 2019
DUANE MORRIS LLP: Duane Morris Partner Mauro M. Wolfe Named Co-Chair of the International Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee
Mauro M. Wolfe has been appointed co-chair of the Criminal Law Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) for a two-year term.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Public Finance Attorney Benjamin Johnson Joins Ballard Spahr in Minneapolis
National law firm Ballard Spahr has expanded its public finance capability into the Midwest with the arrival of Benjamin W. Johnson—an attorney known for his work with municipal bond financing—to its office in Minneapolis, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Partner Elected a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel
Membership in the exclusive organization, which promotes sound tax policy and engages with the government on matters affecting the tax systeM.
BLANK ROME: Blank Rome Welcomes New Energy Associate in Washington, D.C.
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Lamiya N. Rahman has joined the Firm’s Washington, D.C., office as an associate in the Energy group.
WILENTZ GOLDMAN & SPITZER: Lawrence F. Jacobs Sworn in as Mayor of Bedminster Township
On January 4, 2019, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. shareholder Larry F. Jacobs was sworn in for his first term as Mayor of Bedminster Township in New Jersey.
OGLETREE DEAKINS: Ogletree Deakins Promotes Eight to Office Managing Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce new office managing shareholders in the firm’s Berlin, Dallas, Greenville, Jackson, Memphis, Milwaukee, Morristown, Paris, and Portland, Oregon offices.
World Nutrition alleges competitor's false advertising is likely to cause it injury
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – A nutraceuticals seller alleges a direct competitor's false advertising is likely to cause injury.
ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Rutledge Reaches Settlement Over Illegal Promotion Of Hip Implants
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced she has joined 45 attorneys general to reach a $120 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its wholly-owned subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. to settle allegations that DePuy unlawfully promoted its metal-on-metal hip implant devices.
NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General James Announces $8 Million Settlement In Principle With Walgreens Over False Claims Billed To New York's Medicaid Program For Prescription Drugs
Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York has joined with other states and the federal government to reach an agreement in principle with Walgreen Co. (Walgreens) to settle allegations that Walgreens violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicaid at rates higher than its usual and customary (U&C) rates for certain prescription drugs.
FORMAN WATKINS: Giallourakis and McMinn Selected by Mississippi Business Journal for 2018 Leadership in Law
FormanWatkins is proud to announce that Nick Giallourakis and Alison McMinn have been selected by the Mississippi Business Journal as part of the 2018 Leadership in Law class.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Three Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in EB-5 Investors
Three attorneys with global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLPare listed in EB-5 Investors, “Top 25 Immigration Attorneys in the EB-5 Industry.” Laura Foote Reiff is included as one of the EB-5 attorneys in specialized fields, for her legislative work.
DYKEMA GOSSETT: Shelly Edgerton, Former Director of Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Joins Dykema’s Lansing Office
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Shelly J. Edgerton, who will join the firm’s Government Policy and Practice group as a senior counsel in the firm’s Lansing office on January 24, 2019.
DLA PIPER: Mary Gately to serve as pro bono legal director for DC Affordable Law Firm
DLA Piper and the DC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) have jointly announced that Mary Gately, a partner in DLA Piper's Litigation practice, will be devoting part of her time to serving as the legal director for DCALF during 2019 on a pro bono basis.
DLA PIPER: Terry Weiss joins DLA Piper's Litigation practice in Atlanta
DLA Piper announced today that Terry Weiss has joined the firm's Litigation practice as a partner in Atlanta.
NORTH DAKOTA SUPREME COURT: Investiture of Judge Daniel Borgen
South Central Judicial District Judge Bruce Romanick served as Master of Ceremonies.
NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT: Nebraska Supreme Court Holds Arguments at Nebraska Law Schools in February & March
Supreme Court oral arguments to be held at Nebraska’s Law Schools: February 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT: Justice Griffis to take Supreme Court oath Feb. 1
New Supreme Court Justice T. Kenneth Griffis Jr. of Ridgeland will take the oath of office Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court En Banc Courtroom in Jackson.
MISSISSIPPI SUPREME COURT: Judge Donna Barnes to become Chief Judge of Mississippi Court of Appeals
Mississippi Supreme Court issued the following announcement on Jan. 24.Judge Donna M.
HAWAII SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address
Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald delivered his State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the State Senate and House.
MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME COURT: SJC Chief Justice Gants Remarks Delivered at the 20th Annual Walk to the Hill at the Massachusetts State House
The following remarks were delivered in the Great Hall of Flags in the Massachusetts State House.