Legal Roundup
Bridport Resident Pleads Not Guilty to Second-Degree Murder
The Attorney General’s Office announced Stephen Nuciolo Jr., 18, of Bridport, Vermont, pleaded not guilty to the charge of Murder in the Second Degree at his arraignment in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division, following his invocation of the 24-hour rule.
Attorney General Mayes Announces Victory in Case Against Google for Monopolies in Digital Advertising
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a major court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google has violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers.
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins court brief to defend Social Security from erratic and unlawful mismanagement
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined 20 other attorneys general in support of a lawsuit that seeks to block erratic management and unlawful layoffs at the Social Security Administration.
AG Nessel Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 41 Attorneys General Seeking Better Federal-State Cooperation to End Human Trafficking
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 state and territory attorneys general in a letter urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy to require better cooperation with local law enforcement from the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
AG Fitch Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter SeekingBetter Federal-State Cooperation to End HumanTrafficking
Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-MS) and AttorneyGeneral Kathy Jennings (D-DE) led a bipartisan coalition of 41 state and territory Attorneys General in a letter urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy to require better cooperationwith local law enforcement from the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Expansion of Synthetic Delta-8 Fight to Nebraska City
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office’s expansion of its fight against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC. After an investigation, the Attorney General is issuing cease & desist letters to all of the retail locations in Nebraska City, Nebraska that have not already been sued.
AG Platkin Sues Messaging App “Discord” for Unlawful Practices That Expose NJ Kids to Child Predators and Violent, Sexual Content
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a lawsuit today against messaging application provider Discord, Inc. (“Discord”) for deceptive and unconscionable business practices that misled parents about the efficacy of its safety controls and obscured the risks children faced when using the application.
Attorney General Clark Defends Social Security from Erratic and Unlawful Mismanagement in Court Filing
Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general filing an amicus brief supporting an injunction to block erratic and unlawful layoffs and mismanagement at the Social Security Administration by acting administrator Leland Dudek and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that jeopardize continued payments for millions of Americans.
Attorney General’s Office sues Seattle Public Schools over illegal treatment of pregnant and nursing employees
The Washington state Attorney General’s Office filed a civil rights lawsuit against Seattle Public Schools, alleging repeated failures to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and nursing employees as required by state law.
Carr: 11 Gang Members Plead Guilty to 114-Count Indictment in Laurens County
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that 11 members of a hybrid criminal street gang known as Money Power Loyalty (MPL) pleaded guilty to all charges brought against them by the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit. All 11 gang members were sentenced to prison, including MPL’s founder, three gang leaders, and seven other associates.
DOJ secures guilty plea, license revocation in DUI collision
A state representative has entered a plea agreement to resolve charges from a 2024 drunk driving collision.
Dearborn Heights Man to Stand Trial on Sexual Assault Charges
Jordan Wagner, 31, formerly of Dearborn Heights and most recently residing in Guam, was bound over to stand trial in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on one count of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and three counts of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Attorney General Formella Announces Victory in Antitrust Case Against Google Over Digital Advertising Monopolies
Attorney General John M. Formella announced a significant legal victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that Google violated federal antitrust laws by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry.
Attorney General Brown Joins Brief to Defend Social Security from Erratic and Unlawful Mismanagement
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 states filing an amicus brief supporting a preliminary injunction to block erratic and unlawful mass layoffs, closing of offices, and dismantling of the Social Security Administration (SSA) by acting administrator Leland Dudek and the Department of Government Efficiency that jeopardize continued payments for millions of Americans.
Shook Partner Presents Systemic Discrimination Pretrial Strategies Webinar on April 24, 2025
Shook Partner Bill Martucci will be a presenter at the webinar “Systemic Discrimination Pretrial Strategies: Guiding Principles for Discovery, Depositions, and Motion Practice,” April 24, 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET.
Sheppard Mullin Expands Energy Team With Partner Jeffrey Escobar in New York
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jeffrey R. Escobar has joined the firm’s Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance industry team in New York.
Foley Represents BICO in Sale of MatTek and Visikol to Sartorius for $80M
Foley & Lardner LLP represented BICO Group AB (“BICO”) in its agreement to sell MatTek Corp and Visikol Inc to Sartorius Lab Holding GmbH (“Sartorius”) for $80 million.
Attorney General Miyares Wins Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that Google illegally monopolized digital advertising technology markets in violation of federal antitrust law.
AGs secure ruling against Google’s digital advertising monopolies
Consumers and small businesses got a major court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google maintained illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers.
Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentencing of Drug Dealer
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the sentencing of Ke Andre Montez Gant to 6.5 years of prison. Gant was sentenced for charges of possession and attempts to sell fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and psilocybin mushrooms; illegally conducting an enterprise; and illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.