Legal Roundup
Labrador Letter – 2024 Recap
2024 was a great year for the Office of the Attorney General and I want to share some of the accomplishments we have delivered for the people of Idaho over the last year.
Department of the Attorney General Announces New Human Trafficking Prevention Program Webpage
The website will raise public awareness and provide education and resources designed to prevent human trafficking in Hawai‘i.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Diversity Scholarship Foundation 2025 Unity Award Gala
Foundation on January 16. The gala will feature an awards presentation honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the legal community, particularly in embracing diversity and the ideals it represents.
Dykema Advises MAHLE on Sale of U.S. Engineering Services Business to Dumarey Group
Dykema congratulates MAHLE on the sale of its U.S. engineering services business to the Dumarey Group, a Belgium-based independent supplier specializing in powertrain solutions.
Felisha Cunningham Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud, Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Felisha Cunnigham, age 29, has been convicted and sentenced on a class A felony charge of Theft by Deception and class B felony charge of Medicaid Fraud – False Claims.
AG Fitch Delivers Testimony at Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing
Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered the following testimony during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Judiciary and Public Safety hearing where she discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Attorney General’s Office
Essex Junction Resident Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Edward Andersen, 49, of Essex Junction, Vermont, was arraigned on one felony count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, one felony count of Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, and two felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.
Benesch Welcomes Partner Megan Ratia to the Firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group
Benesch, one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Ratia as a partner in its Corporate & Securities Practice Group.
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Scam “Corporate Transparency Act” Links Meant to Trick Business Owners
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird warned Iowans about reports of fake links meant to scam Iowa business owners who are searching for Corporate Transparency Act registration information.
Attorney General Coleman Delivers Remarks at Press Conference Announcing $110 Million Settlement with Kroger
Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered the following remarks at Life Learning Center in Covington, Ky. announcing a $110 million settlement with the Kroger Company for its role in worsening the opioid and drug crisis.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Regional Health Properties in Agreement to Merge With SunLink
Troutman Pepper Locke client Regional Health Properties, Inc. (Regional) (NYSE American: RHE), a self-managed health care real estate investment company, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (SunLink) (NYSE American: SSY), the parent company of Carmichael’s Cashway Pharmacy.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Wind Point Partners in Acquisition of ExperiGreen
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, in connection with its acquisition of ExperiGreen Lawn Care.
Bite-Sized Legal: Recent Wins and Trends in Heavy Metals Litigation on January 16, 2025
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Carr Achieves Unprecedented Success in Fight Against Human Trafficking and Gang Activity
Attorney General Chris Carr provided an update from his Prosecution Division, which has achieved unprecedented success in the fight against human trafficking and gang activity.
Attorney General Marshall Joins Republican Attorneys General in Standing with President Trump’s Immigration Policies
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced his support for President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to restoring the rule of law in immigration policy.
Macomb County Woman Sentenced on 18 Felony Counts for Stealing from Vulnerable Adults
Neil Kalina, 69, formerly of Shelby Township, was resentenced to 7-15 years’ incarceration for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old child in 1984. His sentence includes an order for lifetime registration with the Sex Offender Registry.
Colorado joins Justice Department in suing six large landlords for algorithmic pricing scheme that harms millions of renters
Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Justice Department and a bipartisan coalition of states today filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage (PDF), to sue six of the nation’s largest landlords for participating in algorithmic pricing schemes that harmed renters.
State of Alaska Sues the Feds for Violating Congressional Directive to Develop Resources of 1002 Area
The State is suing the federal government for actions in 2024 that violate the statutory mandate of Congress to open oil and gas leasing and development in a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge known as the Coastal Plain.
Attorney General Mayes Announces New Cold Case Homicide Unit to Bring Hope and Justice for Victims’ Families
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the creation of a Cold Case Homicide unit within the Attorney General Office.
AG Campbell Issues Statement On Victory In Attorney General v. Town Of Milton
Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, resolving Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s lawsuit against Milton for failure to comply with the MBTA Communities Law by declaring that Milton now must do so.