Legal Roundup
Attorney General James Urges Appellate Court to Reinstate Funding for Fair Housing Organizations
New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to reinstate congressionally-appropriated funding for fair housing organizations in New York and across the country.
AG Hilgers Announces Cody Barnett as the Next Solicitor General
Attorney General Mike Hilgers is pleased to announce Cody Barnett has joined the Nebraska Department of Justice as its next Solicitor General.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents SSI Diagnostica Group in Acquisition of Gulf Coast Scientific and Subsidiaries
Troutman Pepper Locke advised SSI Diagnostica Group (SSI), a global leading developer and manufacturer of infectious disease diagnostic solutions, in its acquisition of Gulf Coast Scientific and its subsidiaries, ARJ Medical and Allora Diagnostics.
The Legal 500 Recognizes Nelson Mullins Partner Matthew Lindenbaum Among Boston's Elite
Nelson Mullins partner Matthew Lindenbaum was recently named to prominent directory The Legal 500's list of Boston Elite in the field of commercial litigation.
Christy L. Reuter Recognized in New York Real Estate Journal's 2025 Ones to Watch: Industry Leaders
Blank Rome partner Christy L. Reuter, chair of the firm's Hospitality practice, has been recognized in the New York Real Estate Journal's ("NYREJ") 2025 Ones to Watch: Industry Leaders spotlight.
AG Sunday Charges Pittsburgh-Based Funeral Home Owner with Deceiving 6,500+ Pet Owners who Paid for Burial Services, but Received Ashes from other Animals
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Patrick Vereb regarding the Pittsburgh-based funeral home owner’s theft of more than $650,000 from customers who paid for pet burial and cremation services between 2021 and 2024.
Oklahoma Attorney General's Office hosts human trafficking prevention event
The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Response Unit is partnering with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking), Love's Travel Stops and Continental Resources on Thursday, May 1, to host law enforcement and transportation leaders in the development of counter-trafficking strategies.
Fairbanks Jury Finds Kevin Robinson Guilty of Murder
Tuesday, a Fairbanks jury returned guilty verdicts against 24-year-old Kevin Robinson of Fairbanks for Murder in the First Degree and Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree.
Attorney General Mayes Announces Tribal Nation and Non-Profit Recipients of $6 Million Sober Living Home Fraud Grant Program
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the awardees of her office’s $6 million grant program to support Tribal Nations and community members impacted by fraudulent sober living home practices.
Attorney General Derek Brown Releases Public Schedule 4/21/25-4/25/25
The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. For security reasons, travel for official business may not be disclosed until completion.
Attorney General Neronha rebukes Governor’s unimpressive attempt at health care
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement in response to Governor McKee’s health care press conference.
Attorney General Alan Wilson, legislators, and sheriffs urge swift passage of Administrative Subpoena Bill to protect children
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined leading legislators and sheriffs from across the state at the Statehouse to call on the General Assembly to pass S.74, a critical bill that would expedite investigations into child sexual abuse material.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Sues Social Media Giant, TikTok, for Deceptive Claims about Youth Safety
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the State has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc., and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting children, addicting them to harmful content, and lying about the safety of its platform.
Employment practice partner David Long-Daniels joins Reed Smith in Atlanta
Reed Smith announced that David Long-Daniels has joined the firm’s Labor & Employment Group as a partner in its rapidly growing Atlanta office.
Former EPA Chemical Safety Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff Joins Holland & Knight's Public Policy Group in Washington
Holland & Knight welcomes Michal Ilana Freedhoff, Ph.D., as a senior policy advisor in the Firm's Public Policy & Regulation Group in Washington, D.C.
James Tetreault Pleads Guilty to Notarial Misconduct
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that James Tetreault (age 60) of Winchester, New Hampshire has pled guilty and been sentenced in Keene District Court to one class A misdemeanor count of Notarial Misconduct.
Oregon Leads Lawsuit Filed by 12 Attorneys General to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a multi-state lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs. The case challenges four of President Donald Trump’s executive orders that claim the power to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional action.
Bradley’s D.C. Office Moves to New Space at 1900 K Street
Bradley has relocated its Washington, D.C., office into new space in the 1900 K Street building.
Attorney General Partners With Dea, Department of Law Enforcement and Other Law Enforcement Agencies on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement, Narcotics Enforcement Division and local law enforcement agencies to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
BakerHostetler Washington, DC, Office Hosts Penn State School of Public Policy Career Day
Under the auspices of Partner and Penn State alumnus Ed Beckwith, the BakerHostetler Washington, D.C., office hosted students from Penn State’s School of Public Policy for their annual Career Day.
Under the auspices of Partner and Penn State alumnus Ed Beckwith, the BakerHostetler Washington, D.C., office hosted students from Penn State’s School of Public Policy for their annual Career Day.