News from November 2024
Ohio Supreme Court suspends attorney Aaron Hartley indefinitely
The Supreme Court of Ohio has indefinitely suspended Aaron Hartley, a Kettering attorney, following his convictions for violent acts against his family and other crimes involving vulgar threats towards his ex-wife and another attorney.
Union Co. woman sentenced to 35 years for sexual abuse of infant
Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Britney Campbell was sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing a baby.
Attorneys general denounce political violence post-election
Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general in issuing a statement condemning political violence related to the recent election.
Federal court rules against Biden's contractor minimum wage policy
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a legal victory today in the case of Nebraska v. Su, where a federal appellate court sided with Nebraska and other states challenging the federal contractor minimum wage policy.
Texas AG wins legal battle preventing DOJ from monitoring state elections
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed not to enter polling and central count locations in Texas or interfere with the administration of elections in the state.
Spirit Lake Tribal Court seeks juvenile public defender
The Spirit Lake Tribal Court is currently seeking a qualified attorney to fill the position of Juvenile Court Public Defender.
Attorneys general condemn potential post-election violence
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general in condemning any potential violence following the election results.
Attorney General Marshall Sends Letter to Columbia University Raising Grave Concerns About Campus Antisemitism and Divestment from Israel
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 25-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to Columbia University to raise grave concerns about antisemitism on campus. The letter also encourages the university not to give in to demands to divest from Israel.
Ag Moody Unveils Statewide Expansion of Critical Hope Line Offering Lifesaving Support to First Responders After Deadly Hurricanes
On National First Responders Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Tampa Bay Crisis Center President & CEO Clara Reynolds, Senator Jay Collins and law enforcement leaders announced the statewide expansion of the First Responder Hope Line.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of LGBTQ+ Americans' Rights in the Workplace
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief pushing back on an effort to undermine civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in the workplace.
Attorney General Mayes Sues Behavioral Health Facility Operators for Disability Discrimination
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit under the Arizona Fair Housing Act against Olive Branch Assisted Living, LLC, Terra Medical LLC, Terra Medical of Arizona LLC, and their owner, Russell Appleton.
Dallas asbestos firm drives defense nuts with stacks of books, microscopes and crying at trial
Before a Connecticut trial this year over whether talcum powder caused a man’s abdominal cancer, lawyers for Johnson & Johnson pleaded with a judge to prevent plaintiff lawyers at Dean Omar Branham Stanley from engaging in what they called “repeated and pervasive misconduct.”
Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Generic Drug Manufacturers Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Resolving Claims of Conspiring To Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced two significant settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million.
Michigan AG Nessel Issues Statement on Washtenaw County Non-Citizen Voting Charges
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to the charges announced today regarding allegations that a non-citizen voted in the 2024 election:
AG Fitch Praises Supreme Court Decision AllowingVirginia to Remove Noncitizens from Voter Rolls
On Monday, Attorney General Fitch joined attorneys general from 25 states in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Courtto allow Virginia to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls.
AG’s Office secures guilty plea, 21-year sentence in attempted murder case
Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced.
Michael de Leeuw Honored by Access Justice Brooklyn with the Dedication to Justice Award
Michael de Leeuw, vice-chair of the firm’s Business Litigation group, has been selected to receive the Access Justice Brooklyn Dedication to Justice Award.
Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium 2024
Join McDermott for our 13th Annual Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium on November 6, 2024 at Boston’s stunning Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
Healthcare Team Advises Compassus in Joint Venture with Providence to Leverage Combined Strengths and Resources to Deliver High-quality Home-based Care
Sheppard Mullin’s Healthcare team is representing Compassus, a leading national provider of integrated home-based care services in its agreement to form a new strategic partnership with Providence, a leading not-for-profit health system that serves the Western U.S.
Nelson Mullins Represents Akorbi in Recent Acquisition by Propio
A team of Nelson Mullins attorneys represented leading digital language service provider Akorbi and its founders in Akorbi’s recent acquisition by Propio Language Services, an interpretation and translation service provider and portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners.