Legal Roundup
Attorney General Mayes Sues Fondomonte for Violating Public Nuisance Law Through Excessive Groundwater Pumping
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, alleging that the company’s excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz County violates Arizona’s public nuisance law by threatening the public health, safety, and infrastructure of communities in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz County.
Ahead of the Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers with Sharia’s Closet
In San Diego, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Sharia’s Closet to share tips and resources on how to donate safely and avoid scams while giving this holiday season.
Ryan Edwin Found Guilty in 2018 Murder and Robbery
Anchorage jury brought a five-week trial to a close, finding Ryan Shane Edwin, 28, guilty of two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Robbery in the First Degree and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree.
Ag Moody Offers Tips Protect Packages Porch Pirates
As holiday packages continue to pile up on doorsteps, Attorney General Ashley Moody is sharing tips with consumers to help protect packages from porch pirates. In 2023, thieves stole $12 billion worth of packages from the doorsteps of consumers nationwide.
Attorney General Miyares Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Virginians
Attorney General Jason Miyares warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Rutland Medicaid Service Provider Charged with Medicaid Fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Emily St. Peter, 46, of Rutland, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Medicaid Fraud.
Drummond asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in St. Isidore case
Committed to ensuring religious liberty for all Oklahomans, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in a case involving what would be the nation’s first state-sponsored religious public school.
Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple felony drug possession and distribution charges, including delivering fentanyl that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tokie Zammerelli in 2022.
Court sides with Kobach, stops Biden from giving Obamacare to illegal aliens
A federal court halted a Biden rule that would have provided taxpayer-subsidized health plans to illegal aliens. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach personally argued the request for a preliminary injunction in a Bismarck courtroom in October.
Court Nixes Stacking Claim, Limited Bad-faith Claim Stays
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently rejected an insured’s “stacking” claim under an automobile policy, but allowed a bad-faith claim for an insurer’s delayed payment of benefits to stand.
Shook Partner Receives Lexology Client Choice Award
For the second year in a row, Shook Partner Josh Becker has been selected for the Lexology Client Choice Awards.
Josh Stein Appointed Vice Chair of the American Bar Association International Law Section’s International Transportation Committee
Josh Stein, a member of the firm’s Transportation & Trade Practice, has been appointed vice chair of the International Transportation Committee of the American Bar Association International Law Section.
Foley Advises Pyrotek Special Effects in Acquisition by Gladstone Investment Corporation
Foley & Lardner LLP served as U.S. legal advisor to Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc., an Ontario-based pioneer in live entertainment for special effects services and solutions, in its acquisition by Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN).
The M&A Advisor Recognizes Three Troutman Pepper Deals with M&A Advisor Awards
The M&A Advisor has awarded three 2024 deals involving Troutman Pepper with awards – Consumer Staples Deal of the Year (Under $100MM), Professional Services Deal of the Year ($50 MM to $100MM), and Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($75MM to $100MM) – at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards.
McGuireWoods’ Steven McCool Named to Washingtonian’s Top Lawyers List
McGuireWoods partner Steven J. McCool again has been named to Washingtonian magazine’s prestigious list of Top Lawyers in Washington, D.C., for white collar criminal defense. He has been recognized on the list continuously since 2012.
Attorney General Mayes Files Motion With Arizona Supreme Court To Set Briefing Schedule In Death Penalty Case
Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a motion with the Arizona Supreme Court to establish a briefing schedule for a forthcoming motion requesting a warrant of execution for Aaron Brian Gunches.
Bradley’s Laura G. Hester Selected as a Connect CRE 2024 Women in Real Estate Awards Winner
Bradley is pleased to announce that Laura G. Hester, partner and chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, has been selected among the Connect CRE 2024 Women in Real Estate Awards winners for the Atlanta & Southeast region.
Attorney General Tong Announces Antitrust Settlement with Asphalt Paving Companies and Their Principals Over Alleged Bid-Rigging
Attorney General William Tong announced a $360,756 settlement with B & W Paving & Landscaping, LLC (B &W) and Advance Resources, LLC (AR), and their principals resolving an investigation initiated in early 2023 into illegal bid-rigging on a state paving contract in violation of the Connecticut Antitrust Act.
Foley Public Affairs Directors Named to The Hill's 2024 Top Lobbyists List
Foley & Lardner LLP public affairs directors Dennis Cardoza, Jennifer Walsh, and Katie Schoettler are recognized on the Top Lobbyists 2024 list by The Hill.“
Attorney General Coleman Continues Fight to End Death Penalty Ban, Deliver Justice to Crime Victims
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the Attorney General’s Office returned to the Franklin Circuit Court in an effort to end its 15-year ban on the lawful imposition of the death penalty in Kentucky.