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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Legal Roundup


Holland & Knight Assists Plug Power and The Chemours Company in Obtaining Department of Energy Funds for Clean Hydrogen Projects

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Holland & Knight advised Plug Power Inc. and The Chemours Company in their application and selection for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) funding for projects to advance electrolysis technologies and improve manufacturing and recycling capabilities for clean hydrogen systems and components.

Tax Controversy Partner Christopher S. Rizek Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.

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Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its leading Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice with the addition of Christopher “Chris” S. Rizek as a partner in Washington, D.C.

Gary Herschman Selected as a 2024 “Leader in Law” by NJBiz

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Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that Gary W. Herschman, Member of the Firm and Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions attorney, has been selected as a 2024 “Leader in Law” by NJBiz, recognizing New Jersey’s “legal professionals and firms whose dedication to the industry and to their communities is outstanding.”

Jackson Lewis Principals Justin R. Barnes and Jeffrey W. Brecher Receive Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing

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Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Principals Justin R. Barnes and Jeffrey W. Brecher have been selected by the Burton Awards.

Body-Worn Camera Footage from Prince George’ County Police InCustody Death Investigation in February Released

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The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the Prince George’s County Police Department’s in-custody death that occurred on February 16, 2024, in Largo, Maryland.

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Brunswick Men Accused of Spray Painting Racist and Antisemitic Messages

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Attorney General Aaron Frey announced today that he has filed a civil rights complaint in Superior Court in Portland against William Deary (age 49) and Hayden Deary (age 18), both of Harpswell.

Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Bill Passes Unanimously

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House Bill 494, the re-write of Idaho’s Human Trafficking laws, passed the Idaho Senate unanimously (35-0) on Wednesday, March 20th.

Spalding County Couple Indicted on Charges of Operating an Unlicensed Personal Care Home

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Attorney General Chris Carr, Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie M. Broder, and Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia Executive Director Pete Skandalakis today announced the indictment of Curtis Bankston and Sophia Simm-Bankston in Spalding County. Both defendants are charged with Operating an Unlicensed Personal Care Home, Unreasonable Confinement of a Disabled Adult, and Unreasonable Confinement of a Resident.

State of Hawaiʻi Prevails on Appeal in Multimillion Dollar Lawsuit Concerning Portlock Accreted Land

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The State of Hawaiʻi, as represented by the Department of the Attorney General, has prevailed in an inverse-condemnation lawsuit brought by beachfront landowners in the Portlock neighborhood of Hawaiʻi Kai who sought millions of dollars in compensation and unsuccessfully sought to certify a class action for monetary damages.

Attorney General Bird Challenges TikTok to Protect Kids

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed to change TikTok’s app store age rating to protect kids while the office’s lawsuit continues.

Attorney General Mayes Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets

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Attorney General Kris Mayes, joining the U.S. Justice Department and 15 other state and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Artificial Intelligence – Navigating the Global Regulatory Patchwork on March 28, 2024

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This is part of a webinar series hosted by Faegre Drinker’s international team.

Richard Warren Receives Nashville NAIOP’s Impact Award for Real Estate Industry Career Achievements

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Bradley is pleased to announce that Richard F. Warren, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been honored with the Impact Award from the Nashville Chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP).

Attorney General Bonta Announces Felony Charges Against Three Suspects in an Organized Retail Crime Ring that Targeted High-End Retail Stores

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced charges against three people allegedly involved in organized retail theft, robbery, and grand theft carried out at high-end retail stores throughout California.

Attorney General Coleman and Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney File Appeal to Continue Prosecuting Convicted Felon for Gun Possession

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Attorney General Russell Coleman and Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers announced today they are appealing a recent Jefferson Circuit Court ruling, which would allow a convicted drug trafficker to possess a firearm.

Attorney General Kobach Joins Coalition Against Biden’s Attack on LNG

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined a coalition of 16 states led by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

Carr Challenges EPA’s Burdensome Emissions Rule for Oil and Gas Producers

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Attorney General Chris Carr has filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to block a new rule that seeks to impose unlawful and burdensome emissions standards on oil and gas producers.

Paul James Jr. Sentenced to 104.5 Years for Sexual Assault and Other Convictions

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Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced 48-year-old Paul James Jr., of Alakanuk, to serve 104.5 years of incarceration after being convicted of two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, one count of Incest, one count of Assault in the Second Degree, four counts of Furnishing Alcohol to Minors in a Local Option Community while being a sex offender, and one count of Manufacturing Alcohol in a Local Option Community.

Bob Bodansky, Michael Herbst, Suzie Saxman, and Russ Robertson to Speak at Practical Law Webinar "Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the who, what, and when of reporting" on March 26, 2024

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Bob Bodansky, Suzie Saxman, and Michael Herbst, partners in Seyfarth's Corporate department, and Russ Robertson, partner in the firm's Real Estate department, will serve as speakers in the Practical Law webinar, "Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act: Understanding the who, what, and when of reporting," on March 26.

Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Recognizes Art Gambill

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Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA) recently named McGuireWoods Atlanta partner Art Gambill a 2023 “Volunteer of the Year.”