Legal Roundup
Thirty-Five Holland & Knight Attorneys Named New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024
Super Lawyers has named 25 attorneys in Holland & Knight's New York office "Super Lawyers" and 10 "Rising Stars" for 2024.
Nelson Mullins Honored with 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award
Nelson Mullins is pleased to announce the firm is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Partner Award by Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), a leading nonprofit organization that mobilizes pro bono legal support for human rights programs.
New York Real Estate Practice Advised Algin Management in the Sale of a Multifamily Portfolio in Queens
Sheppard Mullin represented Algin Management in the sale of three multifamily properties in Queens to Benedict Realty Group for $46.5 million, about $107,000 per unit.
Navigating the New Jersey Department of Labor: Ensuring Wage, Hour and Benefit Compliance on October 30, 2024
Littler's Newark office presents a complimentary Breakfast Briefing exploring how to best navigate the New Jersey Department of Labor.
Two Valley Drivers Convicted of Assaulting Road Flaggers by Juries in Palmer
Palmer jury convicted a Houston woman of assaulting a construction flagger near Mile 89 of the Parks Highway and another Palmer jury convicted a man of assaulting flaggers near mile 100 of the Parks Highway
Mackenzie Bimpson Plea and Sentencing
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Mackenzie Bimpson, age 26, of Otisfield, Maine, has pleaded guilty to three felony counts of sale of fentanyl in excess of five grams in Coos County Superior Court.
Attorney General James Issues Guidance for Voters Ahead of November General Election
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance reminding New Yorkers of their voting rights and key election information ahead of the start of early voting in the November 2024 general election.
Former New Jersey State Trooper Sentenced After Punching Handcuffed Woman in the Face While Holding a Flashlight
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing of a former New Jersey State Police (NJSP) trooper for a September 2022 assault in Cumberland County, in which he punched a woman in the face while holding a metal flashlight, as the victim was handcuffed in the back seat of a police vehicle.
Attorney General Moody Works With Florida Tax Collectors to Prevent Consumer Scams, Human Trafficking and Voter Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody is working with the Florida Tax Collectors Association to distribute important voter fraud and crime prevention information.
AG Joins Challenge to Final Rule that Threatens Viability of Nursing Homes
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined with 19 states and 19 provider associations in a challenge to a Final Rule by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services that imposes costly administrative burdens on states and providers and threatens access to long-term care for Alaskans.
Attorney General Bird Urges Supreme Court to Hear State's Request for Control over its Own Land
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led eight other states in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Utah’s case requesting control over its own land.
The Veterans Consortium Honors Shook Again for Pro Bono Service
For the second time in two years, The Veterans Consortium (TVC) has chosen to honor Shook for its commitment to helping those who serve our country. TVC will recognize Shook with its 2024 Community Impact award at an event in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 2024.
Julia López named among most impactful women leaders in New Jersey
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that partner Julia López has been named by Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) as one of the 55 most influential and accomplished women leaders in the areas of business, government, and academia in the state.
Meade Hartfield Appointed Chair of DRI Women in the Law Committee
Bradley attorney C. Meade Hartfield has been appointed chair of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) Women in the Law Committee.
Wanda French-Brown Named to Notable Black Leaders List by Crain’s New York
Fox Rothschild congratulates Wanda French-Brown on her selection to Crain’s New York’s 2024 class of Notable Black Leaders.
2024 Arizona Regional Employer Conference on October 30
Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace.
The Attorney General Partners With Dea and Law Enforcement Agencies on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement (DLE), Narcotics Enforcement Division; and local law enforcement agencies to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the January 30, 2024 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in New Carrollton
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision to not seek charges in the January 30, 2024 fatal police-involved shooting in New Carrollton, Maryland.
Jennifer Harding Convicted of Theft of Medicaid Funds
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Jennifer Harding, age 45, of Pembroke, New Hampshire, has been convicted of class A felony Theft by Deception and class B felony Medicaid Fraud – False Claims.
Attorney General's Office, Mass State Police, Winchester Police Announce the Indictment of Two Winchester Men on Various Charges
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble and Winchester Police Chief Daniel O’Connell announce the indictment of two Winchester men on various charges.