News from November 2023
Industry Coverage: Howard Lavin Joins Thompson Coburn
Partner Howard Lavin recently joined Thompson Coburn’s Employment and Labor practice based in the New York office, and his arrival to the firm has resulted in wide coverage from media organizations that cover the legal industry.
Nelson Mullins Shortlisted for the Financial Times’ 2023 Innovative Lawyers Awards
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been shortlisted by the Financial Times for its 2023 Innovative Lawyers Awards for North America in the category of Innovative Lawyers in Deals & Financing.
Parental Notification, Indecent Material to Minors, and More: AG Explains Law to School Districts and Libraries
In response to questions and concerns from Alaskans, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor addressed a number of topics related to education.
Attorney General Tong Joins Amicus Brief Fighting for Texas Patients Put at Risk by Texas's Cruel Anti-Abortion Laws
Attorney General William Tong this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in an amicus brief fighting for access to emergency care for Texas patients.
26 Attorneys General Demand Congress Grant State Officials Power to Perform Immigration Functions
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and 24 other attorneys general in pushing Congress to grant state officials the power to perform immigration functions when the Biden administration refuses—as is happening right now at the nation’s border with Mexico.
'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer plays key role in W.Va. civil lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The musician behind “Rich Men North of Richmond” is a key part of a West Virginia civil lawsuit about a soured business relationship.
AG Kaul Announces $100,000 Settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking Inc., and Paul J. Bugar for Alleged Water Pollution Violations
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a $100,000 settlement with Paul Bugar Trucking, Inc. and its owner, Paul J. Bugar. The settlement comes as a resolution to a civil environmental enforcement action, which alleged violations of a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit for the company's non-metallic mining operations in Clark County, Wisconsin."Companies entrusted with WPDES permits must uphold their obligations under those permits," stated Attorney General Kaul. "When those obligations aren't met, Wisconsin DOJ is prepared to act to ensure...
Baltimore court celebrates re-entry project graduates with Torrey Smith
On November 1, 2023, the District Court in Baltimore City marked the graduation of 17 individuals from the District Court Re-Entry Project (DCREP).
Troutman Pepper Expands Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group With Partner Addition in Washington, D.C.
James Beers, an environmental attorney with extensive litigation experience and significant expertise on Clean Air Act issues, has joined Troutman Pepper’s Environmental + Natural Resources practice as a partner. He joins the firm’s Washington, D.C. office in a move from Preti Flaherty.
McGuireWoods Named a 2023 LCLD Top Performer, Wins Compass Award
The national Leadership Council on Legal Diversity recently announced its 2023 Top Performers and Compass Award recipients.
Bioenergy group says Hawaiian Electric has cornered island market, wants to amend antitrust suit
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) – A bio-renewable energy group is seeking to amend and supplement resurrected antitrust litigation against Hawaiian Electric, arguing that its continued anti-competitive conduct is tantamount to “high-handed, monopolistic dominance” that has secured more than 90% of Hawaii’s power generation market.
Court reinstates $940K verdict against cab company sued by Good Samaritan injured in assault
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Colorado has affirmed a jury’s decision that a taxi cab company owed $940,000 to a man who attempted to stop an assault perpetrated on one of its drivers, only to be run over with the cab by the assailant.
Tired of going to gym, plaintiffs file lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Customers of LA Fitness are suing the company, claiming they were unable to cancel their memberships.
Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition in Opposing Oklahoma’s Ban on Lifesaving Gender-Affirming Care
– Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in opposing a state law in Oklahoma that blocks transgender youth from accessing critical, lifesaving gender-affirming care.
Attorney General Brown Announces Completion of Wick Squad Investigation and Prosecution
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that all nine defendants facing multiple charges in a long-term investigation into the Wick Squad drug trafficking organization have pleaded guilty.
Barton County woman sentenced to life in prison for arson murder of Teresa Dutton
A Barton County court today sentenced Lyndsay Nichole George to life in prison, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Cautions Those Seeking to Donate to Lewiston Charities to Avoid Scams
As Mainers continue the long recovery after the horrific mass shooting in Lewiston, Attorney General Aaron Frey is warning residents to use caution when choosing where to send their money and donations.
Attorney General Bird Leads 18-State Coalition Opposing Unconstitutional Gag Order Against President Donald Trump
Attorney General Brenna Bird and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led an 18-State coalition , calling on the courts to reverse the unconstitutional gag order against President Trump.
Attorney General Cameron Urges White House, Congress to Support Israel
Attorney General Daniel Cameron implored President Biden and Congress to increase America’s support for Israel.
Kobach leads coalition urging Biden to drop rule that prioritizes foreign nationals over American workers
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is leading a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Labor to drop a proposed rule change that would allow foreign agricultural workers in the United States to form unions - a right that is denied to U.S. citizen farmworkers.