News from February 2025
Former postal worker sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy
Willie Shanderek Shavon Woodard, a former employee of the U.S. Postal Service from Monroe, Louisiana, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Waterbury man indicted for cocaine distribution and gun offenses
A federal grand jury in Hartford has returned a three-count indictment against Felix Narvaez, a 53-year-old resident of Waterbury, Connecticut.
Miami man charged with fentanyl distribution linked to overdose death
A Miami man has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl linked to an overdose death, according to South Florida's United States Attorney.
Former CBP officer convicted for smuggling cocaine into Atlanta
Following a five-day jury trial, Ivan Van Beverhoudt, 45, from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has been found guilty of importing and possessing with intent to distribute over 16 kilograms of cocaine.
Buckeye Institute challenges New York gun law in Supreme Court
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Antonyuk v. James, representing Project 21, a national network of black political, civic, and business leaders.
Marshalltown nurse pleads guilty to drug diversion charges
A Marshalltown woman has admitted to charges related to the misuse of controlled substances.
Alabama AG leads 23 states supporting Trump's order on sex-change procedure funding
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has spearheaded a 23-state amicus brief supporting President Trump's Executive Order that halts federal funding for sex-change procedures for minors.
Attorney General bans spa company from doing business in Florida
Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a legal victory for consumers deceived by Revive Spas and More, LLC.
New Haven man found guilty on drug trafficking and firearm charges
A federal jury in New Haven has found Willie Franco, 36, guilty of narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses.
AG Campbell urges Supreme Court to uphold ACA's preventive care provision
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with 22 other attorneys general, has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.
AI woes: Judge boots Morgan & Morgan lawyer for citing nonexistent cases
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Legal Newsline) - A personal injury lawyer who fell victim to the shortcomings of artificial intelligence will be booted off a case as it heads to trial.
Six Bradley Attorneys Selected to 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers and North Carolina Rising Stars Lists
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s Charlotte attorneys have been selected to the 2025 editions of North Carolina Super Lawyers and North Carolina Rising Stars.
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Holland & Knight Advised Grupo Energía Bogotá on COP$2.5 Billion Issuance and Placement Program
Holland & Knight advised Grupo Energía Bogotá S.A. E.S.P. (GEB), a leading public services company with operations in Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Guatemala, on the successful authorization by the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) and Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público for a program to issue and place securities on the Colombian Stock Exchange (Bolsa de Valores de Colombia) for an amount of up to 2.5 billion Colombian pesos (approximately US$605 million).
Seven Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Seven Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys have been named to the Indiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2025.
AG Fitch Announces Recent Sentencing in COVIDStimulus Fraud Case
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recent sentencing of Ethel Cain of Mound Bayou, Mississippi on two countsof false statements and representations and one count of wire fraud.
Two Ocean County Residents Indicted on Weapon and Drug Charges
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice announced today that two Ocean County residents were indicted on charges of illegal possession and distribution of firearms and drugs.
AG Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Issue Consumer Alert for Extortion Scam
Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner are issuing a consumer alert regarding a scam circulating in Lancaster County.
Attorney General Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
AG Campbell Files Nation-Leading State Enforcement Action Against Home Equity Investment Company, Alleging Violations Of Consumer Protections, Mortgage Laws
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit in Suffolk County Superior Court against Hometap Equity Partners, LLC and HomeTap Management Holdings, LLC (collectively, “Hometap”), a Boston-based home equity investment (HEI) company founded in 2018.