News from December 2024
Dinsmore Helps Secure Appellate Victory for Hyundai in Tragic Product Liability Case
The Kentucky Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed a defense verdict in favor of Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. (“Hyundai”) in a product liability crashworthiness case involving deeply tragic circumstances.
Attorney General’s Mobile Office Sets January 2025 Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
The Attorney General’s Office announced a representative will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in January 2025 to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.
Richard Kalson Appointed Chair of the Deep Foundations Institute Risk and Contracts Committee
Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been appointed chair of the Deep Foundations Institute Risk and Contracts Committee.
Class action asks Arby's where the rest of our French fries are
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer with a knack for coming up with novel theories - and sometimes angering judges with them - is suing Arby's, complaining the fast-food chain is giving customers less while charging them more.
AG Rosenblum Issues Guidance on AI for Oregon Businesses
Artificial Intelligence is already changing the world, from entertainment to government to business.
Attorney General’s Office awards sheriff office assistance grants to all Oklahoma counties
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s office has awarded grant funding totaling $18 million to provide support for every county sheriff’s office in Oklahoma through a new program created by the state Legislature this year to enhance law enforcement services.
Greenberg Traurig’s David G. Thomas Named a 2024 Massachusetts ‘Go To Business Litigation Lawyer’
David G. Thomas, co-chair of the Boston Litigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named a 2024 “Go To Business Litigation Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Vedder Price Represents Tortoise Funds in Strategic Initiative
Vedder Price is pleased to announce the completion of a suite of mergers that were part of a strategic initiative to restructure the closed-end fund product line of funds managed by Tortoise Capital.
AG's Office Secures Guilty Plea From Disbarred Attorney For Embezzlement
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that Andrew Piltser Cowan, 42, of Somerville pleaded guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to three counts of Fiduciary Embezzlement and was sentenced to 2.5 years in the House of Correction, suspended for three years, followed by three years probation.
AG Nessel Reminds Consumers to Check Return Policies Before Heading to the Store
As consumers look to return holiday gifts and other merchandise, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on Avoiding Unhappy Returns to help consumers avoid surprises by taking a little extra time to understand the store's return policies.
Sarah Rozek Receives 2024 Atlas Award from the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Fox Rothschild congratulates Sarah M. Rozek, who was among the 2024 Atlas Award recipients by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).
Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Law Enforcement Heroes
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold qualified immunity protections for law enforcement heroes.
Justice Department concludes final payout to Madoff Ponzi scheme victims
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the tenth and final distribution from the Madoff Victim Fund (MVF), providing over $131.4 million to victims of Bernard L. Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
Jason M. Frierson announces resignation as U.S. Attorney for District of Nevada
United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson will resign from his position on January 17, 2025.
Justice Department completes final fund distribution for Madoff Ponzi scheme victims
The Justice Department has announced the commencement of the 10th and final distribution of funds to victims of Bernard L. Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
Phoenix man sentenced for assaulting federal officer and alien smuggling
Michael Leroy Witt, a 56-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to ten years in prison following his conviction on charges related to assaulting a federal officer and alien smuggling.
New Orleans man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl after Alabama traffic stop
On December 20, 2024, Terrell Jermaine Perkins from New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced to five years in prison by United States District Court Judge Kristi K. DuBose.
California DOJ investigates Anaheim police shooting under AB 1506
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Anaheim.
AG Nessel advises public on protection measures following recent data breaches
Attorney General Dana Nessel has addressed the growing concern over data breaches affecting Michigan consumers, providing guidance on how individuals can protect themselves from identity theft.
Katz's Deli settles lawsuit over ADA violations with new consent decree
Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced a lawsuit filing and settlement with Katz’s Delicatessen of Houston St. Inc., known as Katz’s Deli, over violations of the Americans with...