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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after carbon monoxide leak in apartment kills two
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — A lawsuit blames an apartment complex for the deaths of two men from a carbon monoxide leak.
Parents sue daycare over 9-month-old's broken leg
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas lawsuit alleges staff at a daycare in Hot Springs allowed a 9-month-old child to be checked out by someone other than his parents, and that he was later found to have a broken leg.
Nelson Mullins Partner Stan Jones Receives George B. Cauthen Lifetime Pro Bono Service Award
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP partner Stan Jones, who focuses his practice in the areas of healthcare law, governmental relations and public policy, and administrative law, has been named the recipient of the firm’s George B. Cauthen Lifetime Pro Bono Service Award.
Polsinelli Continues Nashville Growth With New Litigation Shareholder Joseph Hubbard
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has continued its recent expansion in Nashville and added Joseph Hubbard to the firm’s Litigation Department as a shareholder. His hiring follows that of a team of commercial finance attorneys in Nashville in October and Bert Stemmler in July.
Hot Topics Affecting Cooperatives & Condominiums: Cases and Marketplace Developments in the Last Six Months on November 14, 2023
Leni Cummins will serve as moderator and program chair of “Hot Topics Affecting Cooperatives & Condominiums: Cases and Marketplace Developments in the Last Six Months,” a webinar hosted by the New York City Bar.
Ogletree Deakins Named a 2024 BTI Class Action Powerhouse
Ogletree Deakins has been recognized as a “Class Action Powerhouse” in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2024 report.
Private Credit Forum: BDC and Private Credit Year-End Update on November 15, 2023
Join us for an afternoon of thoughtful insights covering the most important regulatory, business, accounting and valuation trends impacting BDCs and private credit from the past year, as well as emerging trends for 2024.
Shook Co-Chair to Give Keynote Address at ATRA Annual Legislative Conference on November 13, 2023
Shook Co-Chair of the Public Policy Practice Victor Schwartz will deliver the keynote address at the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) Annual Legislative Conference on Monday, November 13, in Atlanta, Georgia
Grewal: SEC's response to Binance 'misrepresents the law'
Paul Grewal, the chief legal officer of crypto exchange Coinbase, said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not successfully disputed the Howey test requirement that securities offering must include an investment contract in its response to Binance's motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit against it. Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in Sept. and has since been supported by amicus briefs from multiple third parties.
AG Moody Stands Up for Victim’s Family and Files Murder Charges in Case Where Former Rogue Prosecutors Would Not
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Attorney General Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina, and State Attorney Andrew Bain came together to announce criminal charges against Deandre Eugene Florence, a man suspected of killing a 15-year-old student in Orange County. The victim, Alejandro Vargas Martinez, was shot while walking to school in 2018. Former State Attorneys Monique Worrell and Aramis Ayala had previously refused to file charges in this case, leading the victim's family and local law enforcement to urge Attorney General Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution to intervene....
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Troutman Pepper Partner Matthew Lund to Class of 2023 ‘Leaders in the Law’
Matthew J. Lund, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation Practice Group was recently named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Class of 2023 “Leaders in the Law”.
Fox Joins Growing List of Firms as Signatory in Letter to Top Law School Deans Condemning Anti-Semitism and Any Other Hate-Driven Form of Harassment
We are committed to a just, inclusive and equitable world, within our firm, within the legal profession and in the communities where we live and work.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Notifies Secretary Mayorkas of Texas Law Granting Increased Authority to Border Patrol
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has informed United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas about a new Texas law that provides Border Patrol agents with additional authority under specific circumstances. The law, known as Senate Bill 602, was passed by the 88th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. It allows Border Patrol agents to enforce state felony offenses if the incident occurs at a port of entry or border patrol traffic checkpoint and is incidental to detainment under federal law. However, Border Patrol agents must first...
Attorney General Kaul Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory in Milwaukee
Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his excitement as the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory takes place in the Milwaukee area. The current crime lab, which has been in operation since 1983, has become outdated and insufficient to meet the demands of modern scientific advancements.Speaking about the project, Attorney General Kaul stated, "Efforts to build a new crime lab in the Milwaukee area began well before I was first sworn in as Attorney General, and I'm thrilled that we're now able to put shovels in the ground to get this done. My top...
Nelson Mullins Earns Recognition in Best Law Firms List by Best Lawyers®
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP earned 31 national rankings for its legal practices in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” list.
Wisconsin Ranks Number One During Fall Drug Take Back Day
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Wisconsin has ranked number one in the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall 2023 Drug Take Back. With a total of 53,122 lbs. of unwanted medications collected this fall, Wisconsin has once again demonstrated its commitment to keeping its communities safe.Attorney General Josh Kaul expressed his gratitude to the people of Wisconsin for their participation in the event, stating, "Because of collaboration among many partners around the state and the commitment of Wisconsinites to...
Attorney General Moody Recovers Nearly $3.5 Million for Military Members and Their Families
Attorney General Ashley Moody of Florida has announced that the Military and Veterans Assistance Program (MVAP) has recovered nearly $3.5 million for military members, veterans, and their families. The program has been actively involved in assisting veterans and service members affected by scams and deceptive business practices since 2019.In a statement, Attorney General Moody emphasized the importance of protecting Florida's military community from falling victim to scams. She said, "Florida takes pride in being a military-friendly state, and we must ensure our service...
Luisella Perri Appointed Board President of Women in Public Finance Maryland
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Luisella Perri has been appointed board president of the Women in Public Finance Maryland Chapter.
Lawsuit says nugget at Chick-Fil-A was black inside, made woman sick
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The owner of a Florida Chick-Fil-A faces a lawsuit that says a chicken nugget was black on the inside and made a woman ill.