Legal Roundup
Locke Lord’s Adrienne Walker Named to Boston Magazine’s 2024 Top Lawyers List
For the third consecutive year, Boston Magazine has named Locke Lord Partner Adrienne Walker to its Top Lawyers list, which showcases the region’s finest legal minds.
Attorney General Moody Releases Consumer Protection Tips and Resources in Recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week
On International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing tips to help Floridians avoid falling victim.
DeAnthony Harris Sentenced for 2016 Christmas Eve Double Homicide
Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna sentenced 27-year-old DeAnthony Harris to 80 years with 20 years suspended, for 60 years total of active jail time, for Harris’ role in the armed robbery and murders of Christopher and Danielle Brooks on Christmas Eve 2016.
Attorney General Marshall Statement on the Execution of Convicted Murderer Carey Grayson
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement tonight after the execution of Carey Dale Grayson at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Coalition of 30 States Urge Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 30 states today called upon Congressional leadership to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (“KOSA”), crucial legislation that protects children from online harm, before the end of the year.
Former Licensed Nursing Assistant Nicole Ferry Sentenced to State Prison for Stealing from Elderly Client
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Nicole Ferry, age 26, of Strafford, has pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the Strafford County Superior Court, on one class A felony count of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
McGuireWoods Trial Team Wins Speedy Defense Verdict for Devon Energy
McGuireWoods successfully defended client Devon Energy in a $70 million tort dispute, winning a complete defense verdict on Nov. 14, 2024, following a two-week trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Jones Day's Jessica Kastin Inducted as Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
The global firm Jones Day has announced that Jessica Kastin has been elected as a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL), a non-profit professional association honoring the leading lawyers nationwide in the practice of labor and employment law.
Carr: Convicted Child Sex Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison in Greene County
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Anthony Charles Holmes, 33, of Cleveland, Ohio, who was previously convicted of trafficking a 16-year-old female, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 60 years.
Office of the Attorney General Defends Idaho’s Life-Affirming Laws in Adkins v. State of Idaho
The highly-publicized trial over Idaho’s abortion law, Adkins v. State of Idaho, concluded in Idaho District Court. Jim Craig, Division Chief for Civil Litigation and Constitutional Defense at the Attorney General’s Office, and Kyle Grigsby, Deputy Attorney General, presented the State’s defense before District Court Judge Jason D. Scott.
Attorney General Bird Helps Iowans and Businesses Overcome Social Media Account Takeovers
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird warns Iowans of a rise in social media account hacks and takeovers—totaling nearly 400 reported incidents to the Attorney General’s office in 2024.
Troutman Pepper Named NVLSP’s 2024 Pro Bono Partner of the Year
Troutman Pepper has been recognized as the recipient of the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)’s 2024 Pro Bono Partner of the Year Award in honor of the extraordinary services that the firm has provided to our nation’s veterans.
Thompson Coburn Grows Higher Ed Practice, Birmingham Team with New Partner Lorrie Hargrove
Thompson Coburn announced that Lorrie L. Hargrove has joined the firm in its Higher Education practice in Birmingham, bringing more than 30 years of broad nationwide litigation experience.
Dianna El Hioum Selected to New York Business Journal’s Women of Influence List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Dianna G. El Hioum, who is among 10 women recognized by the New York Business Journal on its 2024 “Women of Influence” list.
Attorney General Mayes Addresses Arizona Supreme Court Ruling in Gilmore v. Gallego, Encourages Cities and Towns to Work with Public Employee Unions
Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a letter to Arizona’s cities and towns addressing the recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling in Gilmore v. Gallego and discussing some of its potential implications for public entities, unions, and workers across Arizona.
Attorney General Griffin Helps Secure Ruling to Vacate Illegal Biden-Harris Overtime Pay Rule
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated, nationwide, the Biden-Harris administration’s rule regulating overtime pay for exempt employees.
Holland & Knight Advises Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in Sale to Comvest Private Equity
Holland & Knight advised Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry, a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm The Beekman Group and an affiliate of Beekman Investment Partners III, in its sale to Comvest Private Equity.
Troutman Pepper Partner David B. Dove Named Vice Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
David B. Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has been elected by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to serve as vice chair for a one-year term.
AG Campbell Issues 2024 Health Care Cost Trends Report Examining Health Care Affordability In Massachusetts
A new report released by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell examines the capacity of Massachusetts households with commercial health insurance to pay for health care and, relatedly, the accumulation of debt when households cannot pay their medical bills.
Ann Arbor Woman Pleads Guilty to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraud
Yulonda Eckel, 56, of Ann Arbor, pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.