News from November 2024
Holland & Knight Advises Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Sale to Comvest Private Equity
Holland & Knight advised Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm The Beekman Group and an affiliate of Beekman Investment Partners III, in its sale to Comvest Private Equity.
Troutman Pepper Partner David B. Dove Named Vice Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
David B. Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has been elected by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to serve as vice chair for a one-year term.
Attorney General Griffin Helps Secure Ruling to Vacate Illegal Biden-Harris Overtime Pay Rule
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated, nationwide, the Biden-Harris administration’s rule regulating overtime pay for exempt employees.
Attorney General Mayes Addresses Arizona Supreme Court Ruling in Gilmore v. Gallego, Encourages Cities and Towns to Work with Public Employee Unions
Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a letter to Arizona’s cities and towns addressing the recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling in Gilmore v. Gallego and discussing some of its potential implications for public entities, unions, and workers across Arizona.
Arizona's 'dark money' law doesn't threaten speech, court rules
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - An Arizona law requiring organizations that support political campaigns to report the ultimate source of donations over $5,000 doesn’t violate freedom of speech, an appeals court ruled, rejecting arguments the measure was unconstitutional and threatened donors with violence.
AG Campbell Issues 2024 Health Care Cost Trends Report Examining Health Care Affordability In Massachusetts
A new report released by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell examines the capacity of Massachusetts households with commercial health insurance to pay for health care and, relatedly, the accumulation of debt when households cannot pay their medical bills.
Ann Arbor Woman Pleads Guilty to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraud
Yulonda Eckel, 56, of Ann Arbor, pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
AG’s Office Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from Investigation into August 12, 2024 Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Newark, N.J.
The Attorney General’s Office released footage from police body-worn cameras relating to the non-fatal shooting of an adult male on August 12, 2024, during an encounter with Newark Police Officer Alexander Ferreira and his partner.
Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
State AGs, DOJ seek limits to Google business practices to end search engine monopoly
CHARLESTON — State attorneys general, including West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the Justice Department have proposed a plan to end Google’s monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers.
Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the 2025 WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings
Congratulations to the seven Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings.
Congratulations to Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We would like to congratulate the Amundsen Davis attorneys who were included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and 2024 Wisconsin Rising StarsSM lists.
Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Nelson Mullins Represents Azalea Capital in its Investment in The Virginia Food Group
A team of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys represented Azalea Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, in its acquisition of The Virginia Food Group.
Bradley and Lillie A. Hobson Recognized by Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service.
Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder and Attempted Murder Convictions in Jefferson County
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, 44, of Birmingham, for capital murder and attempted murder. Fluker was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 6, 2023.
Attorney General Tong Statement on Eversource Winter Rate Increase
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Eversource that standard services rates will rise by 24 percent in January, resulting in a total average bill increase of 7.2 percent.
DOL probe gets green light as company argues it would ruin its business
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A company hoping to show the Department of Labor is wrecking its business with an investigation that would involve its clients has gotten very little help from a federal judge.
Germantown Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud and Felony Theft of Over $129,000
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Ansoumane Camara, 35, of Germantown, Maryland, was sentenced for securities fraud and felony theft scheme over $100,000 in connection with the offer and sale of investment advice.
Attorney General Bird Opposes Biden-Harris Mandate that Jeopardizes Lifesaving, Small-Town Fire Departments
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that she led 19 other states in a comment letter opposing a new Biden-Harris mandate that will shut down small-town, volunteer fire departments.