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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Legal Roundup


Foley’s Denver Office Relocates to Elevated New Space

By Legal News Line |
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the relocation of its Denver office to new, state-of-the-art space at 1144 Fifteenth, Suite 2200, reflecting the office’s extraordinary growth and the firm’s long-term commitment to the Denver market.

Holland & Knight Advises Harvest Hill Beverage Company on Sale to Castillo Hermanos

By Legal News Line |
Holland & Knight advised Harvest Hill Beverage Company, a portfolio company of Brynwood Partners, on its purchase agreement with Castillo Hermanos, a multinational diversified business group. Castillo Hermanos is partnering with private investment firm Centerview Capital, which will make a strategic investment.

TN Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Victory Against Google for Monopolizing Digital Advertising Markets

By Legal News Line |
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a significant victory in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia after Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry—stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers.

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 26-state coalition backing federal Second Amendment Task Force

By Legal News Line |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he has joined a 26-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi in strong support of the newly created Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force.

Nelson Mullins Adds Products Liability Pro to Charlotte Litigation Group

By Legal News Line |
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to welcome William Purnell to the firm's litigation group in its Charlotte, North Carolina office, bolstering its national Products Liability and Commercial Litigation practices.

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Statement on the Execution of Convicted Murderer James Osgood

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement tonight after the execution of James Osgood by lethal injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama.

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Tennessee Woman for Medicaid Fraud

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Tennessee woman who pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud.

Attorney General Phil Weiser urges Congress to keep in place critical legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Phil Weiser, joined by a bipartisan group of 39 other attorneys general across the country, is urging Congress to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation, or LSC.

Statement on Officer-Involved Shootings

By Legal News Line |
Office of the Attorney General announced it has completed thereview of three incidents involving officer-involved shootings.

AG's Office Secures Guilty Verdicts Against Operators Of Boston-Area Sex Trafficking Ring

By Legal News Line |
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has secured guilty verdicts against four defendants in connection with their operation of a sex trafficking ring in the Boston area.

Attorney General Bird Applauds Governor Reynolds for Signing Legislative Priority to Heighten Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement

By Legal News Line |
On Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislative priority that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement and first responders.

Holiday train ride company ordered to issue refunds to KS consumers

By Legal News Line |
A Douglas County Court ordered a holiday train ride company to issue refunds to Kansas consumers, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced.

Attorney General Neronha issues statement on the passing of Senate President Ruggiero

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on the passing of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggiero.

Carr: Hart County Man Indicted on Charges of Human Trafficking, Child Sexual Exploitation

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Reed Cohen Skelton, 26, of Bowersville, has been indicted in Fulton County on charges of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.

Attorney General Bird Celebrates Iowa State Legislature Passing Constitutional Amendment to Protect Kids in Court

By Legal News Line |
With vote at the Iowa State Legislature, both chambers have officially passed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s constitutional amendment to protect kids in court.

Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Archtop Fiber in Securing Nearly $200 Million in New Capital to Accelerate Market Expansion in Northeast

By Legal News Line |
Troutman Pepper Locke client Archtop Fiber (Archtop), a provider of multi-gig, 100%-fiber internet and phone service to residential and business customers across the Northeast, successfully closed on a new credit facility agented and led by Chicago-based Monroe Capital.

Foley Advises SchoolAI in $25M Series A Funding

By Legal News Line |
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to SchoolAI, a leading artificial intelligence platform for teaching and learning, in its $25 million Series A funding led by global venture capital firm Insight Partners.

Statement by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on SCOTUS Decision to Grant Oral Argument on Birthright Citizenship

By Legal News Line |
After the Supreme Court of the United States granted oral arguments on the Trump Administration’s attempt to unconstitutionally terminate birthright citizenship, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, who is co-leading a multi-state lawsuit with the Attorneys General of California and Massachusetts against this unlawful action, issued the following statement.

Attorney General Marshall: 22-State Coalition Supports Senator Britt’s Fight Against De-Banking

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stands with 22 state attorneys general in commending Senators who are advancing the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management Act (“FIRM Act”) in Congress.

AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Operators Of Unlicensed Casinos In Chinatown And Quincy

By Legal News Line |
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that the Statewide Grand Jury has returned 15 indictments against Xue Tan Zheng, 50, of Braintree and Xiu Rong Li, 55, of Braintree, respectively, for their operation of two unlicensed casinos in Chinatown and Quincy