News from October 2024
Nelson Mullins Honored with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
Nelson Mullins is pleased to announce the firm is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award by Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs.
Thirty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024
Super Lawyers has named 25 attorneys in Holland & Knight's New York office "Super Lawyers" and 10 "Rising Stars" for 2024.
Colorado sees decline in domestic violence deaths according to new state report
Domestic violence-related deaths in Colorado decreased in 2023, according to a report by the Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
Phil Weiser opposes Kroger-Albertsons merger citing consumer impact
Attorney General Phil Weiser has voiced his opposition to the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons.
Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges FDA restrictions on abortion drug
Attorney General Phil Weiser has called on a federal judge in Washington state to rule against the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) restrictions on mifepristone, an abortion medication.
Supreme Court urged to uphold block on controversial Uinta Basin oil rail project
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has spearheaded a coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court's decision blocking the construction of a rail line intended to transport oil along the Colorado River.
Attorney General Weiser issues advisory on voter protection ahead of 2024 election
Attorney General Phil Weiser has issued a public advisory to remind residents of Colorado about their rights and the legal protections in place for voters and polling centers as the 2024 election nears.
Louisiana Attorney General warns about sex offender laws this Halloween
As Halloween approaches, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has issued a cautionary statement to parents regarding the safety of their children during trick-or-treating.
AFL investigates NSF over alleged misuse of federal research funds
Following a report by U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member Sen.
Coalition urges Congress for a nationwide ban on price gouging
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 15 attorneys general, is calling on Congress to enact a national ban on price gouging.
Greene County woman convicted for fatal high-speed collision with mailman
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the conviction of a Greene County woman, Tina Phillips, for vehicular homicide and related charges following a high-speed crash that resulted in the death of a mailman.
Court dismisses Huntington Beach challenge against California housing laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have expressed their approval following a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Attorney General expands gang prosecution efforts with new hires in Columbus
Attorney General Chris Carr has announced new additions to the Gang Prosecution Unit in Columbus.
Drummond supports Supreme Court ruling on Virginia's voter roll purge
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed approval for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to permit Virginia to remove non-citizens from its voter roll.
California secures $4.2 billion for tackling opioid crisis
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued guidance to local governments on how to effectively use opioid settlement funds to combat the ongoing opioid and fentanyl crisis.
Josh Jackson convicted on three felony counts; sentenced to probation
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of Josh Jackson, a former municipal employee from Horseshoe Bend, on three felony charges.
Two plead guilty to laundering millions linked to major drug cartels
A Georgia resident has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars from drug proceeds for foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel.
Paxton sues El Paso doctor over alleged illegal gender transition treatments
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against a doctor in El Paso for allegedly providing "gender transition" treatments to minors, some as young as twelve.
Authorities seek help after multiple jewelry store robberies across three states
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are seeking public assistance in identifying four masked suspects involved in a series of armed robberies at jewelry stores across Illinois, Michigan, and Missouri.
Anderson man arrested on charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Lee Hagood, a 45-year-old resident of Anderson, South Carolina.