News from 2024
Judge sentences Everett man to three years of supervised mental health treatment after animal cruelty prosecution by Attorney General’s Office
A Snohomish County Superior Court judge sentenced an Everett man on Wednesday following a criminal prosecution by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Attorney General Clark Refers Newfane Use-of-Force Case to Court Diversion
The Attorney General’s Office announced an update in the State’s case against Vermont State Police Sergeant Ryan Wood, 37, and Trooper Zachary Trocki, 30. In May of 2023, Sergeant Wood and Officer Trocki were each charged with one misdemeanor count of Reckless Endangerment in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division.
Insurers lose case claiming scam by Houston chiropractors
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Insurance companies who disagreed with a federal magistrate judge who felt their RICO lawsuit against Houston-area chiropractors have lost.
Loss for class action lawyer suing Big Lots over coffee
OCALA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Big Lots has fended off the class action lawsuit claiming it miscounted how many servings its ground coffee makes.
Medtronic beats shareholder class action after trouble getting insulin pump approved
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Medtronic has defeated a shareholder class action lawsuit that alleged the company hid problems with an insulin pump's FDA approval.
Healthcare Litigator Joins Nelson Mullins in Washington D.C.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national law firm with offices coast to coast, today welcomes new partner Jillian Willis to its litigation practice in Washington, D.C. A seasoned trial attorney with nearly a decade of experience as a federal prosecutor, she most recently served in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice as assistant chief of the Health Care Fraud Unit.
Shook Senior Counsel to Present FDA Notice of Action Webinar on April 2, 2024
If the FDA decides to examine or sample products, a Notice of FDA Action will be issued to the importer of record, consignee and filer.
Wilentz Attorneys Named to the List of 2024 Super Lawyers
23 Wilentz attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of New Jersey Super Lawyers spanning both business and personal services.
Former General Manager of The Foundry Restaurant Indicted for Felony Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County - Northern District Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging James Peretti, age 48, of Merrimack, with a class A felony count of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct.
Consent Decree Entered in Formella v. Van Tassell
ttorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County Superior Court has entered a consent decree resolving allegations that David Van Tassell violated the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act, RSA Chapter 354-B.
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into the Death of Rakim Tillery
New York Attorney General Letitia James released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Rakim Tillery, who died on January 3, 2024 following an encounter with the New York State Police (NYSP) in Ramapo, Rockland County.
Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions Against Cinnaminson Township Board of Education
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in three cases involving allegations that the Cinnaminson Township Board of Education violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA).
Columbus Man Convicted of Felony Murder in Fatal Shooting at Wilson Apartment Complex
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Davion Dupas has been convicted of the murder of Marcel Samedi, who was shot and killed at the Wilson Apartment Complex in Columbus in June 2021.
Alexandra S. Jacobs Selected to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers List
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that Alexandra S. Jacobs has been selected to the 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star list in the Civil Litigation: Defense practice area.
Dechert Advises GQG Partners Inc. on Launch of Private Capital Solutions Business and Acquisition of Boutiques from Pacific Current Group Limited
Dechert is advising GQG Partners Inc. (GQG), a U.S.-based global investment boutique focused on managing active equity portfolios, on the prospective launch of its private capital solutions business, GQG Private Capital Solutions LLC (PCS).
Troutman Pepper Partner John Ramirez Named Among Virginia’s ‘Go To Lawyers’ for Business Transactions
John Ramirez, managing partner of Troutman Pepper’s Virginia Beach office and a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group, has been named among Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” for business transactions.
Vedder Price Advises Grant Thornton LLP in Private Equity Investment by New Mountain Capital
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that it served as a regulatory counsel to Grant Thornton LLP in connection with the creation of an alternative practice structure, and the investment by New Mountain Capital in the Grant Thornton enterprise.
Bradley W. Micsky Joins Dykema’s IP Practice in Minneapolis
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced the addition of Bradley Micsky as a Member in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group resident in the firm’s Minneapolis office.
AG Nessel Warns Renters, Homebuyers of Fraudulent Real Estate Ads, Zillow Scams in New Alert
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a new consumer alert, Real Estate Scams – How to Avoid Being Taken in by Fake Listings to educate renters and homebuyers on how to avoid property scams, spurred by recent reports. Fraudulent real estate listings often advertise properties that don't exist, are not for sale or rent, or are not what they appear to be.
Kobach leads multistate lawsuit against Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today that his office, in collaboration with 10 other state attorneys general, is suing President Joe Biden over his administration's latest student loan forgiveness plan. The Kansas Attorney General's Office filed the lawsuit in federal court.