Legal Roundup
Attorney General Hilgers Co-Leads 18-State Coalition Fighting Crypto Regulatory Overreach
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska and Kentucky are co-leading an 18-state coalition challenge to the Biden-Harris Administration’s unlawful and sweeping regulations of cryptocurrency.
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling for Clark Hill
On Nov. 12, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s award of approximately $445,000 plus a time price differential service charge of 1.5% monthly to Matt Smith’s and Cynthia Filipovich’s client Gypsum Supply Company for defendants Continental Building Company and Hartford Fire Insurance Company’s violation of the Construction Lien Act.
Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Yankee Gas $209 Million Rate Hike Request
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the request filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by Yankee Gas seeking a $209 million rate hike.
Attorney General Bonta: Operation Royal Flush Dubbed a Success with 77 Arrests, 32 Guns Seized and Three Homicides Solved
California Attorney General Bonta together with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies today announced the results of Operation Royal Flush.
Attorney General Mayes Urges FCC to Strengthen Process to Block Robocallers
Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
Dinsmore Welcomes Back Ryan McDonald, and Adds Two Associates, in Indianapolis Growth Push
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan McDonald, will be rejoining the Firm’s Indianapolis office as partner.
Nelson Mullins Boosts National Reach with Five New Attorneys in Five Cities
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, welcomes five attorneys to its corporate, litigation, and healthcare practices.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against Property Owner and Property Managers of Multi-Family Rental Housing Community in Prince George’s County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Heather Hill Property Company LLC; Heather Hill Operating Company LLC; OneWall Communities LLC; Andy Wallace (CEO); and Ron Kutas (COO), for violations of the Consumer Protection Act and the Consumer Debt Collection Act, in their operation of a multi-family rental housing community known as Heather Hill by OneWall, a 459-unit multi-family rental housing community in Temple Hills in Prince George’s County.
Attorney General Labrador Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robo-Callers
Attorney General Raúl Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
AG Reviews Non-Lethal Saginaw County MSP Trooper Firearm Use, Finds Trooper Acted in Defense of Self and Others
Department of Attorney General announced it has concluded the review of the May 2024 firearm use by a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township, finding the Trooper acted in self-defense and defense of others on the scene. This review was requested by MSP.
Defendant and Cross-Claimant, Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen, Post-Trial Brief in Support of Request for Declaratory Relief
Defendant and Cross-Claimant, Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen, submits this Post-Trial Brief in support of his request for declaratory relief.
Law Week Colorado Reports on Shook Art Law and the Intersection With AI
Shook Senior Counsel Channah Norman and Partner Camila Tobón were featured in an article by Law Week Colorado, “Art Law, a Unique Practice at the Intersection of Law and Creativity.”
When Can I Stop Work Due to Lack of Payment: A Subcontractor’s Ultimate Dilemma on November 20, 2024
Richard Kalson and Stephen Seeger will present “When Can I Stop Work Due to Lack of Payment: A Subcontractor’s Ultimate Dilemma” at the ADSC Mid-Atlantic Sporting Clays Target Shoot and Networking Event.
Greenberg Traurig Helps United Way Worldwide Launch Star-Studded Hurricane Relief Benefit
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP provided a variety of legal support to United Way Worldwide in support of its Benefit for Hurricane Relief.
Associate Joshua Kaut Officially Admitted to Ohio State Bar
Jackson Kelly Associate, Joshua Kaut, was officially sworn in on Tuesday, November 12 to the Ohio State bar.
Troutman Pepper Advises US Compliance in Acquisition of Hellman & Associates, Inc.
Troutman Pepper client U.S. Compliance, a national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, has acquired Hellman & Associates, Inc., a regional leader in EHS consulting based in the Denver, CO area.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction in Clarke County
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jeremiah Wesley Irvin, 25, of Thomasville, for murder.
Former Pilot Station Mayor Pleads Guilty to Felony Election Interference
68-year-old Arthur Sammy Heckman, Sr. entered a guilty plea to one felony charge of Unlawful Interference with an Election for inducing or attempting to induce an election official to fail in the official’s duty by force, threat, intimidation, or offers of reward.
Attorney General Moody Shares Resources to Help Veterans, Service Members and Loved Ones Avoid Scams this Military Family Appreciation Month
This Military Family Appreciation Month, Attorney General Moody is sharing resources to help veterans, service members and their families avoid falling victim to scams and other fraudulent schemes.
Attorney General Ford Urges Federal Judge to Unravel Restrictions on Mifepristone
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has urged a federal judge in Spokane, Washington, to rule that the FDA’s severe restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are unlawful and order the federal agency to reconsider their regulation of the drug.