News from 2025
STATEMENT: NMDOJ’s Mass Threats Bill Passes House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee
The NMDOJ’s bill on Mass Threats of Violence (HB 31) was passed in the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee and will be moving on to the next stage in the legislative process.
New Jersey and Multistate Coalition Block Trump Administration from Freezing Essential Federal Funding
Governor Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin released the following statements after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order in the lawsuit filed by New Jersey and a coalition of 22 other states.
Two Nelson Mullins Partners Named in Atlanta Magazine's 2025 Atlanta 500 List
Nelson Mullins partners Michael E. Hollingsworth II and Amy B. Cheng were recently listed in Atlanta Magazine's 2025 edition of "Atlanta 500."
Attorney General Todd Rokita responds to Governor Mike Braun's State of the State address
Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following response to Governor Mike Braun's first State of the State address.
Attorney General Bird Defends President Trump Against Unprecedented Lawsuits Distracting from America First Agenda
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led 15 states in supporting President Donald Trump against unprecedented lawsuits that interfere with his job as the sitting President of the United States.
Holland & Knight Remains at Top of M&A and Private Equity League Table Rankings for 2024
Holland & Knight has once again been recognized as a top-ranked law firm for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions in benchmarking league tables published by LSEG, Mergermarket and The Deal for 2024.
Attorney General Brown Launches New Strategic Plan Advancing Justice, Protecting Marylanders’ Rights, and Strengthening Maryland Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today launched the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Strategic Plan, which highlights the work undertaken during the first two years of his history-making first term as Maryland’s 47th Attorney General and announces the five strategic priorities that will drive the work of the Office of the Attorney General over the remaining half of his first term.
Law’s New Tribal Relations Webpage Continues Outreach
Alaska Department of Law launched a new Tribal Relations Webpage to enhance communication, collaboration, and coordination between the Department and Alaska Native communities, tribes, and corporations.
AG Jennings releases “Know Your Rights” guidance on immigration
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the release of Know Your Rights on Immigration guidance providing vital information to individuals and organizations on their constitutional rights during interactions with federal immigration officials.
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to reverse White House freeze on federal funds
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement about the White House pause on federal funding.
Supreme Court resumes in-person hearings with webcast option
The Supreme Court is set to hold an in-person oral argument session in Sacramento on February 5, 2025.
Reed Smith opens Atlanta office with 15-partner private equity, M&A, finance and technology team
Global law firm Reed Smith is opening an office in Atlanta with a team of 15 private equity, M&A, finance and technology partners from Morris, Manning & Martin (MMM) and Greenberg Traurig.
Drummond defends Oklahoma pork producers against California’s radical Proposition 12
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is pushing back against California’s strict hog-housing regulations that would adversely impact Oklahoma’s pork producers.
GaBiz Magazine Named Alycen Moss and Kenan Loomis “Top Lawyers” of 2024
Alycen A. Moss and Kenan G. Loomis were recognized by GaBiz Magazine as "Top Lawyers" of 2024 in the Winter 2024 Issue.
Minnesota Lawyer Selects Phillip Martin and Timothy Scallen to POWER 30 M&A List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Partners Phillip B. Martin and Timothy J. Scallen, who were selected to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2025 POWER 30 Mergers and Acquisitions list.
Federal Judge Denies Request for Preliminary Injunction Against Michigan’s Ban on Conversion Therapy
Judge Jane M. Beckering of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan recently denied a request for preliminary injunction (PDF) from Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties and an individual psychologist who sought to block the enforcement of Michigan’s state ban on the practice of conversion therapy while their lawsuit against the law proceeds in Court, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Attorney General Nessel filed a brief last August to keep the law in place.
Attorney General James Releases Statement in Response to Louisiana Indictment of New York Doctor
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after a grand jury in Louisiana indicted a New York doctor for providing abortion care.
Somersworth Woman Sentenced for Theft of Medicaid Funds
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Tabitha Maguire, age 49, has been convicted and sentenced on a class A felony charge of Theft by Deception.
Nebraska Joins the United States and 17 States in Settlement against Pharmaceutical Manufacturer QOL Medical
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined the United States and 17 other States in settling allegations against pharmaceutical manufacturer QOL Medical, LLC, and Frederick E. Cooper, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. QOL sells therapies, including its principal product, Sucraid, for patients with rare diseases.
First-grader's bully was his teacher, and now Dad can sue school district
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - An unhappy father will get his chance to sue a South Carolina school district after his son was bullied - by a teacher.