News from December 2024
Judge John Irby announces retirement after over two decades of service
East Central Judicial District Presiding Judge John Irby is set to retire on December 31, 2024.
Oregon DOJ issues guidance on AI compliance for local businesses
The Oregon Department of Justice has released new guidance for businesses in the state on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Judicial Branch announces Christmas holiday schedule
The Judicial Branch has announced its closure for the Christmas holiday.
Howard Lavin Shares Insights on 2025 New York Employment Law Trends
Thompson Coburn partner Howard Lavin wrote an article in Crain’s New York Business outlining key labor and employment law changes affecting New York employers in 2025.
Alan Cates Inducted into 2024 Charles W. "Buz" Dooley Pro Bono Hall of Fame by Legal Aid of East Tennessee
National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Chattanooga, Tennessee-based attorney Alan Cates has been honored as a 2024 inductee into the Charles W. “Buz” Dooley Pro Bono Hall of Fame by Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET).
Law firm that represents Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers sued by Louisiana clients
A Houston attorney representing plaintiffs who allege hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs engaged in sexual abuse and exploitation now faces a pair of lawsuits in Louisiana accusing the lawyer of negligently or fraudulently withholding settlement funds.
Kentucky Super Lawyers Recognizes 29 Dinsmore Attorneys on 2025 List
Twenty-nine Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have earned recognition on the 2025 Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Oregon AG Announces Settlement with RV Dealer Camping World
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced today a $3.5 million settlement with Camping World, a national dealer of recreational vehicles, or RVs, with multiple locations in Oregon.
Holland & Knight Represents Howard University on Rezoning of 27 Acres Along Georgia Avenue Corridor
Holland & Knight advised Howard University on its petition to rezone approximately 27 acres to permit mixed-use, high-density development along the east side of Georgia Avenue, from Euclid Street south to Florida Avenue.
Fargo’s Home Rule Charter and Ordinance Regarding Its Approval Voting Election Procedure Supersede the Ballot Requirements of N.d.c.c. Section 16.1-06-04 for the Election of City Officials
Because the City of Fargo is a home rule city which validly adopted an approval voting procedure through its appropriately adopted and enacted home rule charter powers and implementing ordinance, the City of Fargo’s approval voting ordinance supersedes conflicting state laws related to the procedure for the election of city officials, including N.D.C.C. § 16.1-06-04 concerning the form and quality of ballots.
Nebraska Osteopathic Physician License Revoked Following Court-Martial for Sexual Abuse of a Child and Indecent Viewing, Recording, Broadcasting
Recently, Timothy Tesmer, Nebraska's Chief Medical Officer, revoked the license of Dr. Troy Dillon in response to a petition filed by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.
Richard Cortés Joins Bradley as Senior Advisor of Banking and Financial Services
Bradley is pleased to announce that Richard (“Rich”) Cortés* has joined the firm as a senior advisor with Bradley’s Banking & Financial Services Practice Group.
Former School Resource Officer Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Battery
A former Preble County deputy sheriff who served as a school resource officer was sentenced to prison after a jury found him guilty of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Application period opens for Nevada's Seventh Judicial District Court vacancy
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the upcoming retirement of Judge Gary Fairman from the Seventh Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 2.
Attorney General Bonta sues C.C.O.A., seeks dissolution over management issues
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to dissolve the C.C.O.A. Housing Corporation, a nonprofit established in 1979 to provide affordable housing for elderly and handicapped...
BCI supervisor completes FBI National Academy training
A BCI Special Agent Supervisor has completed the FBI National Academy, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Armed career criminal receives 15-year sentence for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Antoine Johnson, a 45-year-old resident of Indialantic, to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Attorney General warns against holiday scams involving payment apps
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a renewed warning to consumers about the risks associated with payment apps and scams during the holiday season.
Slidell man receives ten-year sentence for possession of child exploitation materials
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 18, 2024, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
New Orleans man and Texas woman indicted for multiple federal offenses
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Kevin Thompson, 39, from New Orleans, and Nina Thomas, 34, from Austin, Texas.