News from November 2024
Porfilio: ‘Most respondents believe attorney advertising increases auto insurance costs’
A recent report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) indicates a perceived connection between rising auto insurance costs and attorney advertising.
Federal judge strikes down Biden amnesty program in response to Kobach lawsuit
A federal judge in Texas yesterday sided with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a coalition of 15 other state attorneys general by striking down a Biden administration program that would have granted amnesty to illegal aliens married to U.S. citizens.
Man Arraigned on Charge of False Report or Threat of Terrorism
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, currently incarcerated in the Michigan Department of Corrections, was arraigned on Monday in Lansing’s 54-A District Court on one count False Report or Threat of Terrorism, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
AG Campbell Issues Statement On Results Of 2024 Presidential Election
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
Attorney General Miyares Joins 50 Attorneys General in Condemning Political Violence
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general calling for law and order and condemning political violence ahead of presidential election.
Attorneys General stand in support for National Veterans and Military Families Month
As we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) proudly supports the efforts of state and territory attorney general offices in their commitment to military families.
'Direct defiance' leads to big penalty for big asbestos firm
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court ordered the Napoli law firm to pay more than $1 million in sanctions, saying the prominent asbestos lawyers tried to interfere with a contract dispute by filing competing lawsuits in New York.
McGuireWoods’ George Keith Martin Receives VCIC Humanitarian Award
Richmond counsel and former office managing partner George Keith Martin was honored by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) at its 62nd annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner for his decades of service to the community.
Shook Partners To Present on Junk Science in the Courtroom on November 13, 2024
Shook Partner Phil Goldberg will moderate and Partner Patrick Oot will be one of three panelists for a presentation at the 2024 Manufacturing Legal Summit in Washington, D.C.
Mark Goldstein named Human Storyteller of the Year
Reed Smith Labor & Employment partner Mark Goldstein has won the Human Storyteller of the Year Award from TLC Lions.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrests for Elder Abuse and Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement announcing the arrests of three individuals following investigations by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Attorney General Marshall and Coalition Stop the Biden-Harris Unlawful “Parole in Place” Rule for Illegal Immigrants
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauds a court order dismissing the Biden-Harris Administration’s “parole in place” (PIP) rule that would allow millions of illegal immigrants to circumvent the law and obtain permanent residency.
Husch Blackwell Named 2024 "Tipping the Scales" Firm by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance
National law firm Husch Blackwell has been named by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance (DAFA) as a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm, which recognizes law firms for having 50 percent or more women in their 2024 U.S.- based new partner classes.
Nelson Mullins Earns Recognition in 2025 Best Law Firms List by Best Lawyers®
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP earned 32 national rankings for its legal practices in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” list.
Attorney General announces four regional Officers of the Year
In Oklahoma City, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced the winners of the inaugural Attorney General’s Outstanding Officer of the Year Award.
Gundersen settles air pollution case with $160K payment
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced a settlement with Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. for $160,000.
Wilmington man convicted for murder of former partner Cynthia Amalfitano
A Wilmington man has been found guilty in the 2023 murder of Cynthia Amalfitano.
Former Delaware advisor suspended for accessing ex-clients' accounts
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has secured a six-month suspension for a former Delaware investment adviser who accessed the financial account information of former clients while unregistered.
John Hovey remembered for dedication to law and community service
John Donald Hovey, a long-time resident of New Rockford, North Dakota, passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 86.