News from November 2024
Hedge-fund money complicates J&J's massive settlement for talc claims
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson’s lawyers think they’ve identified the reason the company is having such a hard time settling thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder causes cancer, even though it’s won the vast majority of the cases that have gone to trial.
Lisa Chiarini named IAM Global Leader for patent practice excellence
Lisa Chiarini, a partner in Reed Smith’s Princeton office, has been named an IAM Global Leader, highlighting her achievements in patent practice.
Fox Rothschild Practice Groups Highlighted in 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected 11 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 50 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier in its 2025 list of “Best Law Firms.”
Nineteen Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Colombia for 2025
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Colombia 2025 guide.
Troutman Pepper Launches ‘No Infringement Intended’ Podcast
Intellectual property issues have always influenced the world of pop culture, from music and movies to fan fiction and beyond, and these issues have only become more complex in the era of digital media
Venezuelan sentenced for evading US sanctions on PdVSA
George Semerene Quintero, a 61-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), the...
Attorney general concludes review of non-lethal firearm use by MSP trooper
Today, the Department of Attorney General concluded its review of a firearm incident involving a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township.
Moody files lawsuit against FEMA over alleged discrimination towards Trump supporters
Attorney General Ashley Moody has initiated legal proceedings against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, accusing them of conspiring to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.
Florida man sentenced for stealing rent checks across multiple Michigan counties
Rafael Rodriguez, a 44-year-old resident of Florida, received a sentence ranging from 72 months to 20 years for his involvement in stealing rent checks.
America First Legal criticizes Biden-Harris immigration policies' impact on U.S. cities
America First Legal (AFL) has released new documents and data highlighting the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration's immigration policies on American cities, with a focus on Chicago.
Indiana attorney general sues apartment owner over sewer issues
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal proceedings against the owner of Hubbard Gardens Apartments in Indianapolis.
Bitfinex hacker receives five-year sentence in billion-dollar money laundering scheme
Ilya Lichtenstein received a five-year prison sentence for his role in a money laundering conspiracy connected to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which involved the theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoin from the cryptocurrency exchange.
U.S. government employee faces charges for transmitting classified information
A U.S. government employee stationed overseas has been charged with unlawfully transmitting two highly sensitive classified documents.
Justice Department finds constitutional violations at Fulton County Jail
The U.S. Department of Justice has completed an investigation into the conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, revealing significant violations of constitutional and federal laws.
Bipartisan effort supports stronger FCC regulations on robocalls
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 47 attorneys general in supporting the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed rules to combat illegal robocalls.
Omaha hosts adoption day event celebrating new families
National Adoption Day will be observed at the Douglas County Justice Center in Omaha on Saturday, November 23.
Colorado man sentenced to 35 years for crimes against children
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison, along with a lifetime of supervised release, for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and participating in a dark-web site focused on CSAM.
AG Nessel Helps Save DTE Gas Customers More Than $150 Million, Rate Hike Slashed Nearly 60%
At its meeting, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a final order in DTE Gas’s most recent rate case, approving a gas rate increase that is less than half of the company’s initial $266 million request proposed in January.
Civil Rights Division of the Office of Attorney General Requests that Victims of Racist Texts Come Forward
The Office of the Attorney General has received multiple reports of racist text messages, sent to Black Marylanders from an unknown sender or senders.
Carr Finalizes State’s Settlement with Kroger, Secures Over $55 Million for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Efforts
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the State of Georgia and its participating local governments will receive more than $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment, prevention, and recovery services as part of a recently finalized settlement agreement with Kroger.