Legal Roundup
Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebraska joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
AG Nessel Urges 23andMe Users to Consider Deleting Accounts Amid Bankruptcy
Following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe on Sunday, March 23, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging account holders to consider proactive steps to protect their sensitive personal data.
Ketchikan Jury Convicts Andrew Hanson of Multiple Drug Felonies Involving Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
A Ketchikan jury convicted 40-year-old Andrew Hanson on multiple drug related charges.
Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 other attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.
Foley Expands Prominent State Attorneys General Practice with Addition of Three-Attorney Team
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that the firm has further strengthened its nationwide State Attorneys General Practice with the addition of three seasoned AG practitioners, partners Siran Faulders and Stephen Cobb in Washington, D.C., and of counsel Meghan Stoppel in Denver, all of whom previously held leadership roles in state AG offices.
Attorney General Brown Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Maryland joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
Family Office Real Estate Investment Breakfast 2025 on April 3
Bill Davis will moderate the panel "Family Office Investment Strategies" and Jennifer Nellany will moderate the panel "Family Office Formation and Structure" at the Family Office Real Estate Investment Breakfast hosted by the MBA of NY.
IP Partners Discuss AI Copyright Ruling in World IP Review
In a recent World IP Review article, Thompson Coburn IP partners Tom Polcyn, Matt Braunel, and Michael Parks discuss the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s decision affirming that AI systems cannot be recognized as authors under U.S. copyright law.
Attorney General Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws.
AG's Office Seeks Applicants For Statewide Local Consumer Grant Program
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced that it is seeking applicants for its 2025 Local Consumer Program, which provides funding to support statewide local consumer programs that assist residents in addressing a wide-range of consumer issues.
Attorney General Lopez Leads Fight to Stop Trump From Shutting Down the Department of Education
Attorney General Lopez led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).
Carr’s Consumer Protection Division Warns that 23andMe Data Could Be Sold in Bankruptcy Proceeding
23andMe, a company that collects and analyzes consumers’ genetic information through direct-to-consumer testing, has filed for bankruptcy.
Attorney General Miyares Urges Virginia Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Virginia joins 50 States and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
AG Nick Brown testifies in support of ‘permit to purchase’ legislation
Attorney General Nick Brown told legislators they can save lives by passing permit to purchase legislation for gun buyers (HB 1163).
Crain’s New York Selects Joshua Kopelowitz to Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Joshua Kopelowitz on his selection to the 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys list by Crain’s New York.
Attorney General Marshall Warns: Protect Personal Data and Delete 23andMe Accounts
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issues warning to consumers about protecting personal information by deleting personal accounts following the announcement that genetic testing company, 23andMe, will be filing for bankruptcy.
Attorney General Griffin Joins Senator Cotton in Washington to Support Cellphone Jamming Reform Act
During a press conference in Washington D.C. , Attorney General Tim Griffin announced his support of the Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN).
Holland & Knight Advises RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems in Joint Venture with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Holland & Knight represented RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary, RAFAEL USA, in a $175 million joint venture with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS).
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Issues Consumer Alert Regarding 23andMe Bankruptcy Announcement
Attorney Aaron M. Frey issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing. 23andMe is a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that collects and analyzes the most sensitive and irreplaceable information about individuals, their genetic code.
In Memoriam: The Passing of Our Partner & Friend Jeff Young
With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the unexpected passing of our colleague, partner, and friend, Jeff Young, on March 26, 2025.