News from February 2024
Attorney General Miyares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform
Attorney General Miyares joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in urging Congress to reform the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to prioritize patients over profit-driven corporations. Miyares emphasized the need for legislative action against PBMs' unjustifiable increases in drug prices and for establishing structured systems to increase transparency in their practices."In the absence of meaningful federal regulations, Virginia enacted laws to protect consumers from exploitative PBM practices – legislation I supported while serving in the...
Ohio Supreme Court permanently disbars attorney Gary A. Vick Jr
A Parma attorney, Gary A. Vick Jr., has been disbarred by the Supreme Court of Ohio for multiple ethics violations and neglecting client matters.
Ohio lawyer disbarred for ethics violations involving client settlement funds
The Supreme Court of Ohio has disbarred Hamilton attorney Dennis L. Adams and ordered him to pay over $25,000 in restitution to former clients and others affected by his misconduct.
What Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Labor and Employment Law? on February 20, 2024
If you're an employer, you likely struggle to comply with federal regulations issued by the DOL, NLRB, or the EEOC - especially when agency positions change.
Troutman Pepper Counsels L2 Capital in Strategic Investment in The iFranchise Group and TopFire Media
Troutman Pepper counseled L2 Capital, a boutique lower middle market private equity firm, in its strategic investment in The iFranchise Group and TopFire Media. Read a company press release about the investment.
Ask A Littler Attorney: 2024 Hot Topics and New Employment Laws on February 20, 2024
Have burning questions about labor and employment law in 2024 for the DC, VA, MD area?
Attorney General Lopez Calls on Fda to Protect Children From Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food.
Pethtel Sentenced in Lemhi County Manslaughter
Tel William Pethtel, 29, a resident of Bonneville County, was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County, Idaho, Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced.
Attorney General Moody Files Criminal Charges Against Three Thieves Operating Retail Theft Ring Stealing More Than $100,000
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has taken decisive action against a group of thieves who orchestrated an organized retail theft ring, siphoning off over $100,000 from Home Depot stores. The individuals involved in this illicit operation, identified as Vicky Popat, Christopher Abad, and Christopher Eduardo Baglin, engaged in a sophisticated scheme that involved swapping barcodes on high-value roof sealers for significantly cheaper items.In response to the investigation's findings, Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasized the severity of the...
Florida man charged with forging signatures for new political party in Kansas
A Florida man has been arrested on charges of election fraud in Kansas. George Andrews, 30, from Dade City, Florida, was taken into custody on February 10 for allegedly forging signatures on petitions to make “No Labels” an officially recognized political party in Kansas.
Florida man arrested for election fraud charges in Kansas
A Florida man is under arrest after being charged with election fraud in Kansas. George Andrews, 30, of Dade City, Florida, was arrested on Feb. 10 for forging signatures on petitions to make "No Labels" an officially recognized political party in Kansas.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Mcdonough County Man With Dissemination, Possession of Child Pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macomb, Illinois man with dissemination and possession of child pornography.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Public Integrity Unit Arrest of Former Bull Shoals Mayor
Following the surrender of former Bull Shoals Mayor David L. Nixon, 69, to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on two Class C Felony charges, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement.
Denali Brehmer Sentenced to 99 years for Murder of Cynthia Hoffman at Thunderbird Falls
23-year-old Denali Dakota Skye Brehmer, of Anchorage, was sentenced by Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson for the murder of Cynthia Hoffman near Thunderbird Falls in Chugiak, Alaska, on June 2, 2019.
Prepared remarks: Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on lawsuit challenging proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger
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Providers, experts, scholars file briefs supporting appeal of W.Va. abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Several healthcare experts have filed briefs supporting a drug manufacturer’s federal appeal challenging West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspends ex-judge after felony conviction
The Supreme Court of Ohio has indefinitely suspended Jason Warner, a former Marion County Common Pleas judge, from practicing law following his conviction on two felony charges related to leaving the scene of an auto accident.
America First Legal Releases the “Borrower Defense Toolkit” to Combat Woke Leftist Anti-Semitism in Higher Education
America First Legal (AFL) has recently launched the "Borrower Defense Toolkit" to empower Americans in their fight against the woke leftist anti-Semites who are allegedly ruining our taxpayer-funded higher education system. The toolkit aims to hold these individuals accountable and make them pay for the damage they have caused.According to recent data, there are approximately 43.4 million student loan borrowers in the United States, holding a staggering $1.63 trillion in outstanding loans, all guaranteed by federal taxpayers. It is this very support that sustains the...
Nevada commission nominates finalists for judicial position in Clark County
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection held interviews on February 16, 2024, to evaluate seven candidates for a vacancy in the 8th Judicial District Court.
Multi-County Grand Jury indicts three in Swadley’s contract scandal
The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted three men for conspiracy to defraud the state and other fraudulent claims stemming from the Swadley’s Bar-B-Q contract with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.