News from March 2024
Student sues school after tug-of-war goes wrong
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawsuit blames a school for injuries sustained in a game of tug-of-war.
Attorney General Kaul Applauds Passage of the Office of School Safety Extended Funding Bill
Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his appreciation for the bipartisan effort that led to the passage of the bill extending funding for the Office of School Safety (OSS) in Wisconsin. The bill, which ensures the continued operation of OSS through the next state budget and the entirety of the 2024-25 school year, received overwhelming support in both the Senate and the Assembly.“Our Office of School Safety is making a difference in an area of paramount importance: the safety of our kids. That office works to proactively prevent violence in schools and trains educators,...
Those scammed blame Google for keeping gift card money
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit on behalf of victims of a gift card scam says Google wrongly kept their money.
Bite-Sized Legal: The Emerging Threat of Post-Recall Class Actions on March 13, 2024
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Sheppard Mullin Recognized in Chambers FinTech Legal Guide 2024
Sheppard Mullin has been ranked among the nation’s leading payments, blockchain, cybersecurity and data protection firms in the 2024 edition of Chambers FinTech Legal guide.
Man Sentenced for Sending Bomb Threat to Arizona State Election Official
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for sending a bomb threat to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated, “Those using illegal threats of violence to intimidate election workers should know that the Justice Department will find you and hold you accountable under the law.” James W. Clark, 40, of Falmouth, sent a message to the election official warning of an explosive device, prompting law enforcement to conduct searches and evacuations.Principal Deputy Assistant...
Attorney General Kaul Joins FTC in Taking Action Against Allegedly Fraudulent Charity for Deceiving Donors
Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with the Federal Trade Commission and nine other states, have filed a complaint against the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, also known as Women’s Cancer Fund, and its operator, Gregory B. Anderson, for deceiving donors who sought to offer financial support to women battling cancer and their families."Those who solicit charitable donations must use the money they raise appropriately," stated Attorney General Josh Kaul regarding the deceptive practices of Women’s Cancer Fund in misusing donations intended to support cancer...
Ohio attorney disbarred for sexual misconduct involving minor
The Supreme Court of Ohio has permanently disbarred Amber R. Goodman, a northwest Ohio attorney from Elida, following her conviction for unlawful sexual contact with a minor.
Three UB Greensfelder Attorneys Recognized in WTR 1000 Rankings
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that three attorneys – Michael A. Marrero, Rachael L. Rodman, and Scott E. Rogers – were recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in its “WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals” rankings.
Kirkland Advises Reverence Capital Partners on $200 Million Investment in New York Community Bancorp
Kirkland & Ellis counseled Reverence Capital Partners on its decision to invest $200 million in New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: NYCB), along with investments from Liberty Strategic Capital, funds managed by Hudson Bay Capital Management, Citadel Global Equities, other institutional investors and certain members of the company's management.
Shook Partners Named JD Supra Top Authors for Sixth Year
JD Supra has named three Shook Partners as Top Authors for the 2024 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards in the Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update newsletter.
Tax Partner Mark Miller Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville
Holland & Knight welcomes Mark Miller as a partner in the Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice in Nashville.
Consumer Finance Litigation and Legislative Updates in Wisconsin on March 13, 2024
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Dinsmore Adds Emily McKinney to Firm’s Corporate Group Specializing in Affordable Housing and Partnership Tax Law
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to welcome partner Emily McKinney to the Firm’s national Tax Credits, Affordable Housing and Economic Development practice, working out of the Washington D.C. office.
Alabama Co-Leads Effort to Intervene in Immigration Rule Settlement Discussions Between Biden and Immigrant Advocacy Groups
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall co-led motions to intervene in two lawsuits between the Biden administration and immigrants’ rights groups, including the ACLU (East Bay Sanctuary Covenant v. Biden and M.A. v. Mayorkas).
John Mark Hammonds Sentenced to 86 Years for Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Enticement
Retired Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso sentenced 50-year-old John Hammonds of Akiachak to serve 86 years of incarceration after being convicted of one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and one count each of Enticement and Unlawful Contact.
Vernon Hayford Autopsy Results
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that an autopsy has been completed on the body of Vernon Hayford, age 75, of Manchester, New Hampshire.
Attorney General Bird Leads 16-State Coalition Demanding YouTube Remove Misleading Labels on Abortion Pill Videos
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a 16-state coalition in a letter demanding YouTube remove dangerous and misleading information labels attached to videos discussing chemical abortion pills. The label contains inaccurate information that jeopardizes women’s health.
Department of Public Safety Employee Sentenced for Making False Statements and Submitting Fake Academic Transcripts to Investigators
– Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (formerly known as the Department of Public Safety) Training Officer J. Marte Martinez was sentenced , by First Circuit Court Judge Faʻauuga Toʻotoʻo, to a one-year term of probation and a suspended 30-day term of imprisonment, to run concurrently, for tampering with government records and making false statements to authorities.
Attorney General Investigators Arrest Bannock County Man for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Bannock County man on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.