News from 2024
Fourteen Poachers Indicted on Conspiracy, Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Theft of Wildlife, and Animal Cruelty
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that the State Grand Jury returned a 30-count Indictment against fourteen individuals involved in poaching wildlife throughout Arizona.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Activist New York Doctor for Illegally Providing Abortion Drugs Across State Lines
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for unlawfully providing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents in direct violation of state law.
Mayer Brown Partner Ann Richardson Knox Appointed Global Co-chair of Women in Fund Finance
Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that partner Ann Richardson Knox has been appointed the global co-chair of the Women in Fund Finance (WFF) alongside Dee Dee Sklar.
McDermott IP Focus | US Patent Law Under the New Trump Administration on December 19, 2024
McDermott is committed to providing insightful commentary on intellectual property (IP) developments from around the world to our Japanese clients.
Clark Hill Defeats Election Challenge Appealed to Supreme Court of Georgia
The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled on Dec. 10 in favor of Atlanta Member Bryan Tyson’s client, Judge-elect Jeff Davis, in a matter relating to his election for the Georgia Court of Appeals in May.
Brooke Hurlbrink Elected to PBA Young Lawyers Division’s Executive Committee
Fox Rothschild congratulates Brooke Hurlbrink, who was elected to the Philadelphia Bar Association’s (PBA) Young Lawyers Division’s Executive Committee. She will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2025.
Foley Releases Guide to Navigate Issues Stemming from Rapid Expansion of Antibody Drug Conjugates
Foley & Lardner LLP released Antibody Drug Conjugates Keep Growing: What You Need to Know, a guide that answers many business and legal questions about the rapid expansion of this area of technology.
Sacramento man receives prison sentence for using stolen credit card numbers
Steven Raymon Waller, a 46-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for access device fraud.
Attorney general cautions consumers about drop-shipping risks during holidays
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has renewed a consumer alert regarding the risks of drop-shipping, as part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign.
Chinese national pleads guilty to large-scale gift card fraud
A Chinese national, Donghui Liao, has pleaded guilty to possession of 15 or more unauthorized access devices, specifically gift cards.
Yukon man sentenced to 25 years for producing child pornography
Lynn Edward Stokes, a 46-year-old resident of Yukon, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
Hilton Head man arrested on charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Justin Marquez-Murguia, a 23-year-old resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina.
LASD deputy pleads guilty to violating civil rights
A deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Joseph Benza III, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal civil rights violation.
Attorney General delivers thousands of baby formula cans amid price-gouging settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James has delivered 3,300 cans of baby formula valued at $140,000 to families in Rochester.
Marshall joins coalition backing Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom displays
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his participation in an 18-state coalition supporting Louisiana's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
California AG settles with RealPage and Holland over tenant protection violations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced settlements with RealPage, a tenant screening company, and Holland Residential for violating the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act.
Oregon Attorney General launches new toolkit on sanctuary laws
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has introduced a new Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit aimed at helping residents understand the state's sanctuary laws.
Attorney General comments on Indiana's first execution since 2009
Attorney General Todd Rokita released a statement regarding the execution of Joseph Corcoran, marking Indiana's first execution since 2009.
Bonta issues guides on immigrant rights amid policy changes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued two guides to help immigrants in the state understand their rights and protections under the law.
Glade Valley man sentenced to 22 years for producing child sexual abuse material
James Matthew Johnson, a 36-year-old resident of Glade Valley, North Carolina, received a sentence of 22 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).