Legal Roundup
Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards
Several Greenberg Traurig, LLP Entertainment & Media Practice clients have received nominations for the 59th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards taking place May 16.
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams
With Tax Day around the corner, the Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to be wary of scams related to tax returns.
Attorney General Jackley Announces Texas Couple Convicted By Jury on Theft Charges
South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley has announced that a Texas couple has been convicted of a combined six charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the property of another person.
Powerball Winning Streak Continues in North Dakota
The North Dakota Powerball winning streak reaches three consecutive draws, as two prizes won big with Powerball six-figure wins!
Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Against the Biden Administration’s Abandoning of Immigration Rule
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of states attempting to stop the Biden administration’s capitulation to illegal immigration activists.
AG Ferguson’s statement on ruling in Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns
Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement after a Cowlitz County Superior Court judge presiding over an enforcement action against Gator’s Custom Guns ruled that Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional.
Polsinelli Continues Real Estate Practice Growth With Two New Shareholders
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is continuing its strong growth in real estate and has welcomed two new shareholders to the practice – Genniveve D. Ramsey in Kansas City and Charlie J. Smith in Denver.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases New Inspection of Public Records Act Guide
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico.
Attorney General Bird Shuts Down Biden Climate Mandate on Businesses
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a victory against the Biden Administration’s Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) mandate that forces business to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
AG Nessel Issues ‘Lottery Club’ Guidance Ahead of Powerball Drawing Worth Billions
Ahead of Saturday’s Powerball Drawing, which could be worth nearly $1.25 billion, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind residents that gambling should be done responsibly and cautions Michigan residents who are eager to improve their chances by joining “lottery clubs.”
Litigator Sarah Clutts Joins Fox Rothschild in Oklahoma City
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Sarah Clutts to the Oklahoma City office as counsel in the Litigation Department.
101 subdivisions apply for first round of opioid abatement grants
The Office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reviewing 101 applications for the first distribution of grant funds from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.
Troutman Pepper Partners With Rising for Justice to Help Pro Bono Client Move Forward With Life
A pair of Troutman Pepper attorneys recently helped to convince a court to seal arrest records of a pro bono client who had spent more than two decades dealing with difficulties associated with them.
Consumer Alert – Scammers Targeting New Hampshire Residents by Posing as Medicare to Obtain Personal Identifying Information
Attorney General John M. Formella issues a Consumer Alert for New Hampshire residents, especially New Hampshire Medicare recipients, warning of scammers posing as Medicare representatives to obtain personal identifying information.
Attorney General Formella, AG Coalition Shuts Down SEC Climate Mandate on Businesses
Attorney General John M. Formella announced a victory against a Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) mandate that would force businesses to track and report greenhouse gas emissions.
Anne B. de Fontenay Brings More Than Two Decades of Financial Management Experience to Her New Role as Saul Ewing Chief Financial Officer
Saul Ewing is welcoming a new chief financial officer to the firm, Anne B. de Fontenay, who will serve as a key strategic advisor to the managing partner, executive partner, the Executive Committee and other firm leaders regarding business planning, profitability, growth targets and revenue goals.
Argenti Appointed to Juneau DA
Anna Argenti is the new Juneau District Attorney.
Idaho, Kentucky, and Multistate Coalition Hands Significant Defeat to Biden Administration’s Green Agenda
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Tuesday that a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration’s highway emissions rule that tried to drive gas-powered cars off the road.
AG Campbell Joins Supreme Court Brief Opposing The Criminalization Of Involuntary Homelessness
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting the respondents, two homeless individuals, in City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson and John Logan.
Attorney General Nessel Files Amicus Brief in Support of Transparency for Law Enforcement Organizations
Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an amicus brief in the Court of Claims in the case of Invisible Institute and Detroit Metro Times v Michigan State Police. The lawsuit, filed under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, seeks disclosure of the names of certified Michigan police officers.