News from January 2024
AGO Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Electoral Integrity
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. Anderson.
Attorney General Clark Releases Top 10 Scams of 2023
Scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) totaled 3,212 in 2023.
AGO Joins Collaboration to Prosecute Massive Drug and Money Laundering Bust
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined the United States Attorney for the District of Utah, announcing that 23 defendants have been arrested and charged with federal crimes that include drug and money laundering between Utah, Mexico and Honduras.
Union Gap, Everett men sentenced to maximum terms of life in prison following attempted child rape prosecutions by Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a Yakima County Superior Court judge sentenced two men to maximum terms of life in prison following their convictions for felony child rape.
Operation Ceasefire Secures 50 Month Sentence for Portsmouth Man Over Drug and Firearm Offenses
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a Portsmouth man was sentenced to 50 months in prison after illegally possessing two firearms, narcotics, and narcotics paraphernalia in a busy residential area near downtown Portsmouth.
Supreme Court to Review President Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Case After Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief With 26 Other States
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined 26 other attorneys general in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) arguing against a legally unfounded decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove presidential candidate Donald Trump from the ballot in the upcoming presidential primary election in that state.
Left-wing climate group 'indoctrinates judges' as lawsuits against fossil fuel companies are the rise
The Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), a little noticed environmental group, holds seminars and other educational programs for judges across the nation that, according to the group’s website, provide “reliable, up-to-date information" about climate change litigation.
Quinn Emanuel Opens in Delaware
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the renowned leader in global business litigation, announced the opening of its office in Wilmington, Delaware. Michael A. Barlow – a widely respected practitioner with deep roots and experience in Delaware – will lead the new office, the firm said.
Court closures announced due to extreme weather and holiday
Due to severe weather conditions, the Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals has closed its operations. This includes the suspension of accepting filings as of 3:15 pm CST on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Mary J. Mudrick appointed judge pro tempore for Shreveport City Court
Retired Assistant United States Attorney Mary Mudrick has been appointed as judge pro tempore of Shreveport City Court Division C. Her term began on January 8, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2024, or until the vacancy is filled.
Chief Legal Counsel to Georgia Governor to Join Troutman Pepper
David B. Dove, executive counsel to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, will join Troutman Pepper to lead the national law firm’s Regulatory and Economic Investment Practice in Georgia on February 1.
Super Lawyers Names Five from Wilson Elser to 2024 Maryland Lists
Super Lawyers® has named the following Wilson Elser attorneys to the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars™ lists,
McGuireWoods’ Steven Peretz to Join FINRA
New York associate Steven Peretz will join the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as enforcement counsel.
AG’s Office Announces Indictment of Mercer County Correctional Officer Who Allegedly Provided Drugs, Other Contraband to Inmates in Exchange for Bribes
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against a correctional police officer with the Mercer County Department of Corrections, after he allegedly accepted bribes for several years in exchange for providing inmates with illegal drugs, tobacco products, and other contraband.
Moore V. U.S. And Section 965 Transition Tax: Filing Protective Federal and State Refund Claims Now
Edward Froelich is speaking at the webinar, “Moore v. U.S. and Section 965 Transition Tax: Filing Protective Federal and State Refund Claims Now,” hosted by Strafford on Thursday, January 11.
Attorney General Knudsen Asks Montanans To Learn Signs Of Human Trafficking During Human Trafficking Awareness Month
As Human Trafficking Awareness Month begins, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it to help the state fight the heinous crime.
AG Nessel Sues Rockford Business Owner and Tree Service LLCs Alleging Illegal Business Practices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued Rockford business owner David Foster and his Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) Michigan’s Choice Tree Service and Storm Support Emergency Tree Removal, alleging illegal business practices in violation of a previously established Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC), the Limited Liability Company Act, and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA).
Operation Ceasefire Secures 50 Month Sentence for Portsmouth Man Over Drug and Firearm Offenses
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a Portsmouth man has been sentenced to 50 months in prison after being found guilty of illegally possessing two firearms, narcotics, and narcotics paraphernalia in a busy residential area near downtown Portsmouth. The case was prosecuted as part of Attorney General Miyares' Operation Ceasefire initiative, which aims to combat violent gun crime through rigorous prosecution and effective community prevention."This sentencing is a victory for Virginia and a warning to those who seek to destroy our communities with harmful...
Delaware loses some claims against oil companies but can proceed with disinformation lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware has presented enough evidence to proceed with its lawsuit accusing BP, ExxonMobil and several other oil companies of misleading consumers about the dangers of global warming, although it can’t sue over damages stemming from out-of-state emissions, a state court judge ruled.
Phoenix may have to pay for police officer's COVID death
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - The City of Phoenix has to defend itself against claims by the widow of a police officer that he contracted a fatal case of COVID-19 at work, an appeals court ruled, reversing an administrative ruling that denied benefits for lack of evidence.