News from 2024
Caldwell Attorney Sentenced to Ten Years for Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Richard Hammond, a Caldwell attorney, was sentenced to ten years in prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). Hammond was sentenced on October 30, 2024, by Canyon County District Judge Thomas Whitney.
Sheppard Mullin Advises Prospect Health System in its Agreement to Sell Certain Businesses and Assets to Astrana Health
Sheppard Mullin’s Healthcare team is representing Prospect Health System (Prospect), an integrated clinical care delivery system, in its definitive agreement to sell certain of its businesses and assets, including a fully accredited acute care hospital with 177 licensed beds, to Astrana Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTH) for $745 million.
David Martin Connelly Interviews FERC Chairman for Energy Bar Association
McGuireWoods Washington, D.C., partner David Martin Connelly recently co-authored an article about Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Willie L. Phillips.
Nelson Mullins Wins 2024 Inspire Award by NetDocuments
Nelson Mullins was honored with the 2024 Inspire Award by NetDocuments, a cloud platform used by legal professionals.
Tax Credit & Community Development Finance Partner Kimberly Smith Joins Holland & Knight in New York
Holland & Knight welcomes Kimberly Smith, an experienced transactional lawyer with a focus on New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), commercial lending and real estate finance, as a partner in the firm's Tax Credit & Community Development Finance Practice in New York.
North Dakota says shutdown of Dakota Access Pipeline would cause ‘immediate’ fiscal harm
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota has filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a federal lawsuit brought by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to shut down a major oil pipeline, arguing that the State has significant environmental and economic interests in the litigation.
National Amusements fined $250k for data breach affecting NY employees
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with National Amusements, Inc., a global movie theater operator, resulting in a $250,000 penalty for the company.
Eversource announces winter rate hike; AG Tong voices concern
Attorney General William Tong has voiced concerns over Eversource's recent announcement of a 24 percent increase in standard service rates starting January, which will lead to an average bill rise of 7.2 percent.
Ohio sees job growth as unemployment falls in October
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has shared insights on Ohio's latest jobs report.
Garland addresses DEA summit on combating opioid crisis
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the 2024 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Family Summit, focusing on efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
Justice Department settles immigration-related claim with staffing firm
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Key Fortune Inc., operating as Express Employment Professionals, a staffing company in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
QOL Medical settles kickback allegations over Sucraid drug claims
Pharmaceutical company QOL Medical LLC and its CEO, Frederick E. Cooper, have agreed to pay $47 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to federal health care programs.
Dorchester County men face charges for child sexual abuse material distribution
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two men from Dorchester County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
California AG indicts 14 in $3.6 million mortgage fraud scheme
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the unsealing of a grand jury indictment against 14 individuals, including the owners of three mortgage brokerage firms and their affiliates, for alleged involvement in a $3.6 million mortgage...
Ann Arbor woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud
Yesterday, Yulonda Eckel, a 56-year-old resident of Ann Arbor, entered a guilty plea in Lansing for fraudulently acquiring two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Oklahoma AG opposes clemency for Kevin Underwood in child murder case
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has urged the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for Kevin Ray Underwood, a convicted child murderer.
Attorney General Garland comments on Theodore Olson's passing
The Justice Department has issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the death of Theodore Olson.
Former Nassau County co-op president pleads guilty to stealing building funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that Juan Alayo, a former co-op president from East Meadow, New York, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $26,700 in funds from the Marlboro Owners Corporation cooperative.
New York businessman pleads guilty to employment tax evasion
A New York man has admitted guilt to charges of employment tax crimes.
Court upholds Birmingham officer's murder conviction
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker for capital murder and attempted murder.