Legal Roundup
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez Releases First Phase Objective, Science-based Facts Related to the Maui Fire Investigation
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez announced Phase One of the three-part investigation into how state and county governments responded during the Maui wildfires.
Statement from Attorney General Raúl Labrador on Ada County Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter
Our hearts are broken for Deputy Bolter, his family, and his colleagues at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and the Meridian Police Department.
Attorney General’s Office Investigating Death in Toms River, N.J., Involving Officers from the Island Heights and Toms River Police Departments and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a death that occurred following an arrest on April 19, 2024, in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. The identity of one adult male civilian, who died after being arrested for outstanding warrants, is not being released at this time.
Holland & Knight Welcomes Kevin Angle to the Data Strategy, Security & Privacy Group in Boston
Holland & Knight has expanded its Data Strategy, Security & Privacy (DSSP) Team with the addition of Kevin Angle as senior counsel in its Boston office.
Attorney General Moody Leads Legal Action Against EEOC's Abortion Mandate
Attorney General Ashley Moody, leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general, has taken legal action against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for its new rule mandating accommodations for abortion under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022. Moody expressed concerns stating, "Unelected commissioners under the Biden administration are seeking to hijack protections for pregnant workers by twisting language into an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022. We are fighting back against the unprecedented, attempted mutation of these...
Brief Filed Asking Wisconsin Supreme Court to Overrule Ban on Drop Boxes in Wisconsin Elections: Statement from Attorney General Kaul
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a response brief with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, arguing against the ban on drop boxes in Wisconsin elections. In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of safe, secure, and accessible voting, stating, "Voting should be safe, secure and accessible — and drop boxes are. Unfortunately, the use of drop boxes has been swept into the broader and baseless attacks on our elections and our democracy."The Attorney General further explained the rationale behind the filing, saying, "Through our filing,...
Attorney General Kaul Releases Update at Three-Year Anniversary of Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative
Attorney General Josh Kaul of Wisconsin has provided an update on the progress of the Clergy and Faith Leader Abuse Initiative, as the state marks the three-year anniversary of its launch. The initiative aims to address and investigate cases of abuse by clergy and faith leaders in Wisconsin.In a statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the department's commitment to supporting survivors and conducting independent reviews of abuse cases. He urged individuals with information about clergy and faith leader abuse to come forward, stating, “If you have information about...
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Speaks at Disruptive Technology Protection Network Summit
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently delivered remarks at the Disruptive Technology Protection Network Summit, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in combating national security threats. Monaco expressed gratitude to the delegations from Japan and the Republic of Korea for their participation, highlighting the collaborative efforts between the United States and its allies.Monaco underscored the necessity of partnerships in addressing evolving security challenges, stating, "To combat today’s national security threats, we cannot go it alone. We...
Florida Man Sentenced for Racially Motivated Attacks on Two Black Women
A Florida man, Frederick Eugene Pierallini III, 27, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing two federal hate crimes by attacking two Black women with a gun. Pierallini had previously pleaded guilty to these crimes on July 6, 2023.Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division stated, “The defendant is being held accountable for targeting two Black women with a gun on two separate days because of their race.”U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg for the Middle District of...
Justice Department Hosts Trilateral Summit on Disruptive Technology
The first high-level trilateral summit of the Disruptive Technology Protection Network was held by the Justice Department, bringing together delegations from Japan and the Republic of Korea. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco set the tone by delivering the opening remarks, emphasizing the importance of preventing critical technologies from falling into the wrong hands. Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen and other senior government officials also spoke at the summit, highlighting the joint efforts to safeguard such technologies from...
Corporate Technology Lawyer Nancy Ryan Joins McGuireWoods in New York
Nancy B. Ryan, an accomplished corporate lawyer and in-house counsel for two Fortune 500 technology companies, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in New York.
Sarah R. Skubas Named to Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity's Board of Directors
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Principal Sarah R. Skubas has been appointed to the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity’s (LCD) Board of Directors.
Justice Department and FTC Urge FERC to Consider Competition Concerns in Common Ownership
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have jointly submitted a public comment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) emphasizing the importance of considering competition concerns in common ownership situations. According to the agencies, "competition is a core component of FERC’s 'public interest' analysis." They further explained that "partial acquisitions, including acquisitions involving common ownership in which individual investors hold non-controlling interests in firms that have a competitive relationship that...
Attorney General Moody Files Lawsuit Against ACC for Withholding ESPN-Related Agreements from Review
Attorney General Ashley Moody has taken legal action against the Atlantic Coast Conference for withholding public records related to ESPN-related agreements. The ACC has allegedly made claims that could potentially cost Florida State University over half a billion dollars. Attorney General Moody initially requested the ACC to produce the contracts in January, but the ACC refused to comply, leading to the lawsuit filed today.In a statement, Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed her concerns, saying, “The ACC is asking a state entity—Florida State University—to...
Hugh Marbury Named to the Johns Hopkins Eudowood Foundation Board of Directors
Hugh Marbury, co-chair of the firm’s Copyright Practice, has been named to the board of directors of the Eudowood Foundation at Johns Hopkins.
Sheppard Mullin Adds Entertainment Litigator Wook Hwang In New York
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that partner Wook Hwang has joined the firm’s Business Trial practice group in New York.
Healthcare Team Advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice in Partnership with Elevance Health
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) and New York-based private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in primary care delivery, enhance the healthcare experience, and improve health outcomes.
A Q&A Conversation With Anthony Campau and Del Chenault
Seeing a need to expand their Government and Regulatory Affairs practice group, Delbert Chenault and Anthony Campau led the creation of Clark Hill Public Strategies (CHPS) in late 2022.
The FTC’s Rule on Non-Competes – Next Steps Following the Final Rule on April 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule on non-competes will impact all companies within the United States, but particularly employers that rely on restrictive covenants to protect their business interests as well as companies and funds engaged in M&A activities.
Shook Nesting Peregrine Falcons Star in New YouTube Livestream
The firm is pleased to present the Shook Falcon Cam Livestream, a YouTube page featuring Shook’s bonded nesting pair of peregrine falcons.