News from July 2024
Statement by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on SCOTUS Idaho v. United States opinion
“We are relieved that the Supreme Court did the right thing (in “legal speak” vacated its stay of the preliminary injunction) in Idaho v. United States.
Drummond comments on Richard Rojem Jr. execution
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement today after the execution of Richard Rojem Jr.
Attorney General Yost comments on death of Cleveland police officer
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the death of Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, 27, who was killed overnight in the line of duty.
USTP Director emphasizes fresh starts at NACTT annual seminar
U.S. Trustee Program Director Tara Twomey addressed the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees’ Annual Seminar on July 4, 2024. In her remarks, Twomey emphasized the significance of fresh starts and new beginnings, drawing parallels between the historical context of American independence and the principles underlying bankruptcy law.
Clausen Miller Obtains Summary Judgment in Prisoner’s § 1983 Claim
Brian J. Riordan, James M. Weck, and Lauren M. Jones obtained summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on behalf of a healthcare industry client.
Quinn Emanuel ranked by Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2024 for ESG and Crisis Management
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that we have been ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers Crisis & Risk Management, both Global-wide for our ESG Risk practice and USA-Nationwide for our Crisis Management practice.
Federal judge halts Biden’s LNG export ban
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked a Biden administration move to pause the approval of applications to export liquefied natural gas.
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Announces First Settlements in Campaign Against Delta 8 Retail Industry
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces the first two settlements in his statewide campaign to clean up the Delta 8 retail market in Nebraska.
Attorney General James Announces Indictments of Rensselaer and Orange County Medical Transport Companies for Stealing over $4.4 Million From Medicaid
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the indictments and arrests of five Medicaid-contracted transportation providers and their seven companies for stealing over $4.4 million from New York’s Medicaid program.
Litigation claiming acne meds turn to benzene hits Harris Pharmaceutical
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - One of the dozens of lawsuits started by a lab that heated acne medicine to show it would turn into benzene targets the Harris brand of products.
Wrongful death lawsuit targets Georgia cop after fatal shooting
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit says the last officer on the scene of a police chase shot the subject eight times while the man was pinned in his car.
Pro-life law affirmed in Iowa; Chief justice: 'I cannot stand by this decision'
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - An Iowa law banning abortions after a fetus' heartbeat is detected is constitutional, the state's supreme court has ruled.
Fifth Circuit again says challenge to CFPB's late fees cap should be in Texas
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Though he has twice sent the case out of his court, a Texas federal judge looks now to be in charge of a legal challenge to new federal rules that limit late fees on credit card payments.
Keith Hebeisen’s Clients Receive $6.35 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Keith Hebeisen, partner at Clifford Law Offices, obtained a $6.35 million verdict on June 26, 2024, on behalf of a west suburban man who had a heart transplant following undiagnosed coronary ischemia.
Fox Rothschild’s IP Group Featured in IAM Patent 1000
For the ninth consecutive year, Fox Rothschild’s Intellectual Property Department has been listed in the IAM Patent 1000.
Brian Barger Discusses the Future of Employee Affirmative Action in ABA’s The Procurement Lawyer
In striking down the use of race as a factor in college student admissions in its decision involving Harvard College and the University of North Carolina, the U.S. Supreme Court included language regarding limits on the use of racial.
DLA Piper advises Alimera Sciences in acquisition by ANI Pharmaceuticals
DLA Piper advised Alimera Sciences, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company focused on ophthalmic solutions, in its acquisition by ANI Pharmaceuticals, a diversified biopharmaceutical company, in a transaction that values Alimera at approximately US$381 million in up front consideration plus contingent value rights providing for additional consideration upon the achievement of certain revenue milestones.
Statement by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on SCOTUS Decision regarding Purdue Pharma/ Sackler Case
U.S. Supreme Court rejected the reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, that would have released members of the Sackler family, (owners of Purdue) from any future liability for claims against them.
Pawtucket man sentenced to serve 25 years in state prison for multiple counts of child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 25 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to sexually assaulting three female victims under the age of 14 between 2018 and 2021.
Vedder Price Expands East Coast Finance Presence with Addition of Tomasz Kulawik to Finance and Transactions Practice Group
Vedder Price is pleased to announce the addition of finance attorney Tomasz Kulawik as a Shareholder in the firm’s Washington, DC office.