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Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest of Power of Attorney for Exploiting Elderly Woman
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Cheri Lynn Meyer, a power of attorney, for financially exploiting an elderly resident in Okaloosa, Florida. Meyer is accused of taking over $43,600 from the victim's bank account, despite being responsible for managing the resident's finances for healthcare purposes.In a statement, Attorney General Moody expressed gratitude for the investigators who brought this case to light, stating, "This individual, who was supposed to look after a senior as a power of attorney, depleted tens of...
Attorney General Miyares Announces Senior Leadership Transitions
Attorney General Jason Miyares of the Commonwealth of Virginia has announced some significant senior leadership transitions within his administration. Deputy Attorney General of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Nicole Wittmann will be joining the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office as Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney. In her place, Special Counsel Theo Stamos will become Attorney General Miyares' Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice and Public Safety.Attorney General Miyares expressed his confidence in Wittmann's abilities, stating, "Nicole has...
Lawyers not liable for failing to sue South Dakota over car accident
PIERRE, S.D. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers who represented a man who was injured in a car accident with a vehicle driven by a South Dakota employee didn’t commit malpractice by failing to sue the state, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled, rejecting arguments there was evidence the driver at fault was on duty at the time.
Handwritten business agreement drafted in coffee shop is valid, court finds
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A two-page, handwritten document drafted in a coffee shop is a valid contract between men who discussed buying a collection of gas stations for more than $12 million, a California appeals court ruled, reversing a trial court that found the document was too imprecise to enforce.
Chef Boyardee is off to court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The maker of Chef Boyardee products has been sued for claiming they are free from preservatives.
Lawsuit accuses Walmart of killing coral reef
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Sunscreen sold by Walmart is destroying the ocean's coral reef, a novel new class action lawsuit alleges.
Three Cozen O’Connor Transportation & Trade Attorneys Selected to Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2024
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that David Heffernan, chair of the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, Jeffrey F. Lawrence, co-chair of the firm’s International Practice, and Jonathon Foglia, member of the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, have been selected to Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2024.
HR & Law: Demystifying Trending Labor Laws on December 7, 2023
This session will delve into the latest trends in labor law and its practical application in the hospitality industry.
Arizona Estate Law Firm Unveils New Brand, Website
Chandler, Arizona (AZ) attorney Bernard M. Strass is excited to announce fresh branding and a new website for his AZ estate law firm, Desert Rose Estate and Elder Law. The law firm’s new name reflects a full concentration on estate and life planning that enables Strass to provide focused and dedicated legal services for these matters. It also honors Strass’s father, Luke, who owned Desert Draperies and Interiors in Phoenix for many years and Strass’s mother’s family, the Roses.
Judge says high risk of financial ruin not enough to block feds from getting Michigan staffing firm's client list
The staffing firm said it intends to appeal the decision that they said would further a "fishing expedition" from the U.S. Labor Department. The government confirmed it intends to not limit the investigation to potential "child labor," but could seek to nail the company and its clients under wage and hour rules, too
Pa. courts tie for No. 1 ranking on annual 'Judicial Hellholes' report list
WASHINGTON – According to the latest annual report of “Judicial Hellholes” released Tuesday by the American Tort Reform Association, Pennsylvania courts have tied with Georgia for the No. 1 ranking for jurisdictions considered unfriendly to businesses.
Shoko Naruo Recognized as a Rising Star by INTA
The International Trademark Association (INTA) has recognized Thompson Coburn partner Shoko Naruo as a Rising Star.
Indiana AG rebuts free speech worries with law requiring buffer between onlookers and cops
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Reporters shouldn't concern themselves with a new law that prevents anyone from approaching police conducting their duties, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says.
Dispute over Lyme disease guideline no basis for lawsuit, Fifth Circuit says
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A medical society’s recommendations for the treatment of Lyme disease aren’t facts subject to claims of misrepresentation, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled, throwing out a long-running lawsuit by plaintiffs who claimed infectious disease doctors had been bribed by insurance companies to deny care for chronic Lyme.
Attorney General Kaul Statement on Circuit Court Decision that 1849 Law Does Not Apply to Abortions
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has expressed his support for a recent decision made by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper. The judge ruled that Wis. Stat. 940.04, a law dating back to 1849, does not apply to consensual abortions. In response to the ruling, Attorney General Kaul released a statement highlighting the significance of the decision.In his statement, Attorney General Kaul emphasized the positive outcomes resulting from the court's decision. He stated, "Freedom wins. Equality wins. Women's health wins." The ruling was seen as a momentous...
Judge to weigh whether Labor Dept.'s investigation goes too far, as company already buckling underneath it
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A federal magistrate judge on Wednesday will hear arguments that the Department of Labor is ruining a Michigan-based company's business, in pursuit of a child labor investigation that has yielded no charges so far.
New Mexico sues Express Scripts over coverage for school employees
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) — Express Scripts faces a lawsuit from the entity handling insurance for public school employees in New Mexico.
Law firm wants to know where its cut of settlement is
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) — A California law firm has taken to Nevada federal court to be awarded fees it says another firm owes it.
Attorney General Moody Sits Down with NYC Law Enforcement Couple Who Moved to Be Florida Heroes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Attorney General Ashley Moody recently sat down with Angeliesse and Mike Nesterwitz, two New York City police officers who made the decision to move to Florida to continue their law enforcement careers. The Nesterwitzes are part of a growing trend of New York officers who have chosen to serve in Florida, with over 230 officers making the move since July 2022.During the conversation, Angeliesse shared her strong family ties to New York and the NYPD, revealing that her mother was also an NYPD officer. Inspired by her mother, Angeliesse joined the...
Foley Represents Novacap in Investment in Harmony Healthcare IT
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Novacap, one of North America’s leading private equity firms, in its significant investment in Harmony Healthcare IT (HHIT), a health data management and platform solutions provider.