News from August 2024
Chief Justice Mike Heavican announces retirement after 18 years
Chief Justice Mike Heavican will retire on October 31, 2024, after 18 years of service on the bench. His retirement letter to Governor Jim Pillen is attached below.
Attorney General announces new DNA findings in Marcellus Williams case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that new evidence has emerged in the Marcellus Williams case, confirming his office's assertion regarding DNA found on a knife used in the trial. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office had previously claimed that this DNA would exonerate Williams by matching an unknown individual.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers comments on Chief Justice Heavican's retirement
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has issued a statement in response to the retirement of Chief Justice Heavican. Hilgers expressed his gratitude and congratulated Heavican on his retirement, acknowledging his extensive service to Nebraska.
Buckeye Institute files appeal in Cleveland class action tax case
The Buckeye Institute has filed a notice of appeal in the case Wos v. Cleveland, a class action lawsuit representing nonresidents of Cleveland who experienced delays in receiving their municipal income tax refunds. The appeal will be heard by Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals.
Attorney General announces arrest of former Alexander employee for theft
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today following the arrest of Melissa Ann Anthony-Ratliff, 36, a former employee of the city of Alexander, in Memphis, Tennessee. The arrest resulted from an investigation by the Public Integrity Unit of the Attorney General's office.
America First Legal files second lawsuit against IBM over alleged discrimination
America First Legal files second lawsuit against IBM for alleged discrimination
Attorney General Formella Announces Creation of New Data Privacy Unit
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the creation of a new Data Privacy Unit (the “Unit”) to be housed within the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
Attorney General Drummond joins multi-state efforts against federal voter registration policies
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 21, 2024) - With early and absentee voting for the 2024 presidential election set to begin in a matter of weeks, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect election integrity with a pair of recent filings.
Organized Crime Task Force seizes illegal marijuana in Seminole
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force recently seized and eradicated more than 9,000 marijuana plants and 456 pounds of unlawful marijuana in Seminole.
Jackson Lewis Named Early Adopter of Diversity Lab's Mansfield Certification
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that it has been named an early adopter of Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification Process.
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Djamshed Nematov
New York Attorney General Letitia James released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Djamshed Nematov, who died on March 8, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens.
Attorney General Griffin Clears Owners of Fort Smith Property Near Ebbing Air National Guard Base
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement regarding the results of his investigation into the ownership of property near Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith.
AG Nessel Partners with National Labor Relations Board to Strengthen Worker Protections
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) with the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Regional Directors from Board Regions 7-Detroit and 18-Minneapolis to strengthen worker protections.
New York man charged with operating as illegal Chinese government agent
Yuanjun Tang, 67, a naturalized citizen of the United States and resident of Queens, New York, was charged by criminal complaint with acting and conspiring to act in the United States as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and making materially false statements to the FBI. Tang was arrested today in Flushing, Queens, and will be presented this afternoon.
Alabama Attorney General Marshall Leads Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Uphold State Laws Protecting Girls’ Sports
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a 26-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision that the Constitution prohibits States from restricting girls’ sports teams to biological females.
AG Nessel, County Prosecutors Announce "Operation Survivor Justice,” Partnership with U.S. Marshals Service
The initiative, a partnership between the Michigan Department of Attorney General, local County Prosecutors, and the U.S. Marshals Service, is working to locate, apprehend, and return to Michigan fugitive offenders with outstanding sexual assault warrants.
Sheppard Mullin Attorneys Named 2025 “Best Lawyers in America”
More than 250 Sheppard Mullin attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Fox Rothschild Focuses on Youth in Community Engagement and Charitable Giving
Fox Rothschild is putting youth front and center in the firm’s charitable giving, pro bono work and community involvement.
Nelson Mullins Expands Boston Real Estate Practice with New Partner Eamon Welch
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome partner Eamon Welch to its office in Boston.
Attorney General Bird Sues to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Political Campaign Goals
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined eight other states in suing the Biden-Harris administration for using taxpayer dollars to influence elections and achieve campaign goals.