Legal Roundup
Polsinelli Earns Top Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Polsinelli is pleased to share that the firm has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Wilson Elser Elevates 34 to Partnership in 2025
National law firm Wilson Elser today announced the promotion of 34 attorneys to the partnership, effective January 1, 2025.
Attorney General Knudsen, MTDOJ support legislation to protect children from online sex predators and hold perpetrators accountable
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Department of Justice investigators and prosecutors testified in House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 82, sponsored by Representative Kathy Love, which will protect children from sexual exploitation online and hold predators accountable by strengthening Montana law.
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against T-Mobile for massive data breach
Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit today against T-Mobile for failing to adequately secure sensitive personal information of more than 2 million Washingtonians.
Bradley Partner Casey L. Miller Elected to Nashville Bar Association Board of Directors, Recognized with President’s Award
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Casey L. Miller has been elected to serve a four-year term on the board of directors of the Nashville Bar Association (NBA) beginning January 1, 2025.
Polsinelli Bankruptcy Attorneys Appointed to Industry Association Leadership Roles
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Associate Ashley D. Champion has been appointed to two leadership positions within the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Bankruptcy Committee.
Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group Hosts “The Future of MedTech: Trends and Opportunities in 2025” Webinar During J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group will host a webinar with the Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC) during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 15.
Colorado law banning gay conversion therapy is consistent with First Amendment and protects patients from harmful substandard care, Weiser tells SCOTUS
A Colorado law that bans licensed mental health professionals from engaging in harmful and ineffective conversion therapy to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity is constitutional under the First Amendment because it does not regulate speech, but professional conduct that falls below the standard of care, according to a court brief the Colorado Attorney General’s Office filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Attorney General Moody Kicks Off 2025 Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a Public Call to Action
To kickstart 2025 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on Floridians to join the fight.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement in Line-of-Duty Death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows
Attorney General Steve Marshall has released the following statement concerning the line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Advises on Two Bank Mergers
A Dinsmore Corporate team led by partners Christian Gonzalez and Michael Dailey recently advised on two significant bank merger transactions.
Steptoe & Johnson Accelerates Denver Growth with the Addition of Five Attorneys
Scott M. Campbell, Nick A. Swartzendruber, Paul Upsons, Rob Willis, and Austin Cole have joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Denver office.
Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Shooting in Howard County Released
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released body-worn camera footage from the fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Howard County, Maryland.
Attorney General Bird Defends Family Farms and Businesses from Mandate that Threatens Shutdowns
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird defended Iowa family farms and businesses against a costly mandate, the so-called Corporate Transparency Act, which threatens to make them close up shop.
Indiana challenges new federal rule that pushes Hoosiers further away from owning their own home
Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to challenge new radical energy standards that will make the American Dream of homeownership unattainable for many hardworking Hoosier families.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Marquee Brands in its Acquisition of Laura Ashley®
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Marquee Brands, an affiliate of Neuberger Berman, in connection with Marquee Brands’ acquisition of Laura Ashley®, the iconic home, fashion, and lifestyle brand celebrated for its romantic English aesthetic.
Insights on Life at a Large Law Firm on January 11, 2025
For many law and pre-law students, securing a position at a large law firm is often seen as the dream job – the "how you'll know you've arrived" experience.
Virginia Awarded $1.29M to Improve Outcomes for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
In recognition of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a $1.29 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to enhance the Commonwealth’s efforts to combat child and youth labor and sex trafficking.
Dimiana Saad and Lucas Amodio Receive Sheppard Mullin’s 2024 Bob Gerber Pro Bono Award
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that it has awarded the 2024 Bob Gerber Pro Bono Award to associates Dimiana Saad and Lucas Amodio.
Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Allison O’Neil Named a ‘Go To Lawyer’ for Business Litigation by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Boston partner Allison O’Neil, leader of Troutman Pepper Locke’s White Collar Litigation and Investigations Practice Group, was once again named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” list for business litigation.