News from October 2024
Eighteen Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Named to the 2024 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been named to the 2024 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Man's estate can't sue Dept. of Defense over COVID vaccine claims
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Department of Defense has defeated a lawsuit that blamed it for the death of a man who took the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lt. Governor Way, Attorney General Platkin, and OHSP Director Doran Announce Safeguards to Protect the Right to Vote During the 2024 General Election
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) Director Laurie Doran today announced that the State of New Jersey will be taking a multi-pronged approach to help ensure that the 2024 General Election is fair, transparent, secure, and runs smoothly.
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging Federal Court to Maintain Access to Emergency Abortion Care
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in U.S. v. Idaho to protect access to emergency abortion care in Idaho.
Attorney General Campbell Joins Coalition Urging Federal Court To Maintain Access To Emergency Abortion Care
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in U.S. v. Idaho to protect access to emergency abortion care in Idaho.
Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads 25-State Coalition in Letter Expressing Concern over Antisemitism at Columbia University Amid Calls for Divestment from Israel
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement that he and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson have sent a letter on behalf of 23 other state attorneys general to Columbia University about the rise of antisemitism on its campus from groups promoting boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) against Israel:
Attorney General Griffin Moves Consumer Utility Rate Advocacy Division (CURAD) under Leadership of Deputy Attorney General Chandler; Announces Promotions of Senior Assistant AGs Cryer and Broyles
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two promotions and an organizational shift in his office.
Attorney General Bird Statement on Auditor Oversight Shorting Office $7.2 Million for Serving Crime Victims
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement responding to the State Auditor’s oversight that shorted the office more than $7.2 million for serving crime victims.
Drummond fights to stop overreaching Biden-Harris electric-truck mandate
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing a far-reaching electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers.
New York Super Lawyers Recognizes Six Shook Attorneys
Thomson Reuters has selected six Shook attorneys for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers.
Sheppard Mullin Advised Oxford Road in Union with Veritone One
The firm represented leading audio and creator-based advertising agency Oxford Road in its transaction with Insignia Capital Group to create the world’s largest podcast agency.
Troutman Pepper’s Alana Sliwinski Named 2025 President-Elect of CREW New York
Alana T. Sliwinski, a counsel in Troutman Pepper’s national Construction practice, has been appointed 2025 president-elect of CREW New York, the premier business network for commercial real estate professionals in New York.
Bradley Partner Ann Cargile Elected American Bar Foundation Fellow
Bradley is pleased to announce that Ann Peldo Cargile, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
Buckeye Institute calls on Supreme Court to review university's bias policy
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the case of Speech First v. Whitten, arguing that Indiana University's bias incidents policy infringes upon students' First Amendment rights.
Arkansas businessman sentenced for underreporting taxes by over $900K
An Arkansas man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for tax fraud.
America First Legal urges DOJ probe into UK group's alleged US election interference
America First Legal (AFL) has released evidence suggesting that the U.K.-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and its leadership, including CEO Imran Ahmed, have engaged in activities aimed at censoring American speech and influencing...
Georgia forms committee on civil justice gap
Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs has initiated the formation of a committee to address the civil justice gap in Georgia.
Securities trader sentenced for role in market manipulation scheme
A securities trader has been sentenced for participating in a market manipulation conspiracy involving U.S. exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
Central Nebraska Drug Court celebrates graduation for program participants
The Central Nebraska Adult Drug Court in Adams County is set to celebrate a significant milestone with its upcoming graduation ceremony.
Court orders release of voter registration list amid AFL lawsuit
The Superior Court of Arizona has ruled in favor of America First Legal (AFL) in its lawsuit against Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.