News from April 2025
High-ranking MS-13 leader arrested in Long Island after evading capture for years
Last night, MS-13 leader Joel Vargas-Escobar, also known as Momia, was apprehended in New York.
Trevon Vines indicted on federal gun charge in "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative
Trevon Timothy Vines, a 30-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces a federal gun charge as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative, according to federal authorities.
Chester County man indicted on charges of child pornography offenses
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Aniruth Kuppusamy, a 25-year-old from Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on several charges, including manufacturing and possessing child pornography, receiving child pornography, and...
Washington D.C. man pleads guilty in large-scale fentanyl and heroin operation
Ronnie Rogers, a 69-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Cedar Rapids man sentenced to two years for illegal firearm possession
A Cedar Rapids resident, Mycal Davis, received a federal sentence of two years for illegal firearm possession.
Foley Expands Prominent State Attorneys General Practice with Addition of Three-Attorney Team
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that the firm has further strengthened its nationwide State Attorneys General Practice with the addition of three seasoned AG practitioners, partners Siran Faulders and Stephen Cobb in Washington, D.C., and of counsel Meghan Stoppel in Denver, all of whom previously held leadership roles in state AG offices.
Attorney General Brown Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Maryland joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
Family Office Real Estate Investment Breakfast 2025 on April 3
Bill Davis will moderate the panel "Family Office Investment Strategies" and Jennifer Nellany will moderate the panel "Family Office Formation and Structure" at the Family Office Real Estate Investment Breakfast hosted by the MBA of NY.
Trump’s FTC carrying the torch for Biden’s progressive antitrust agenda
Despite radical changes to a multitude of federal departments and agencies since the start of the Trump administration, it appears to be business-as-usual at the Federal Trade Commission.
IP Partners Discuss AI Copyright Ruling in World IP Review
In a recent World IP Review article, Thompson Coburn IP partners Tom Polcyn, Matt Braunel, and Michael Parks discuss the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s decision affirming that AI systems cannot be recognized as authors under U.S. copyright law.
AG's Office Seeks Applicants For Statewide Local Consumer Grant Program
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced that it is seeking applicants for its 2025 Local Consumer Program, which provides funding to support statewide local consumer programs that assist residents in addressing a wide-range of consumer issues.
Attorney General Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws.
Attorney General Lopez Leads Fight to Stop Trump From Shutting Down the Department of Education
Attorney General Lopez led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).
Carr’s Consumer Protection Division Warns that 23andMe Data Could Be Sold in Bankruptcy Proceeding
23andMe, a company that collects and analyzes consumers’ genetic information through direct-to-consumer testing, has filed for bankruptcy.
Attorney General Miyares Urges Virginia Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Virginia joins 50 States and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
AG Nick Brown testifies in support of ‘permit to purchase’ legislation
Attorney General Nick Brown told legislators they can save lives by passing permit to purchase legislation for gun buyers (HB 1163).
States sue DHHS over termination of public health grants
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, alongside a bipartisan group of states, has initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
States file lawsuit against HHS over $11 billion in public health grant terminations
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has co-led a coalition involving 23 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Buckeye Institute advocates for accountability with Ohio Senate Bill 127
On April 1, 2025, Greg R. Lawson from The Buckeye Institute presented his testimony to the Ohio Senate Education Committee regarding Senate Bill 127.
California secures injunction to block federal employee terminations by Trump Administration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump Administration's move to terminate federal probationary employees residing or working in California.