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Arizona state representative requests State Bar investigation into Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre
State Rep. Alexander Kolodin (R-LD3) and Ally Miller, a former Pima County Board of Supervisor, have filed a bar complaint against Cochise County Attorney Brian McIntyre regarding potential hand recount efforts of ballots.
Melissa Osorio Dibble Appointed to Samaritan Board of Trustees
Archer partner, Melissa Osorio Dibble, was recently appointed to Samaritan’s Board of Trustees.
Partner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Joseph K. West Named to Tulane Law School Hall of Fame
Duane Morris Partner and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Joseph K. West has been unanimously selected to join the 2024 Tulane Law School Hall of Fame.
Fox Rothschild Launches Employee Retention Credit Defense Task Force
In response to the soaring levels of federal investigations by the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice into alleged fraud perpetrated under the Employee Retention Credit program, Fox Rothschild has formed a multipractice team of seasoned trial lawyers to defend and educate clients on compliance with COVID-19 tax relief programs.
Husch Blackwell Adds Team From IP Boutique Patterson Thuente, Continuing Growth in Minneapolis
National law firm Husch Blackwell continues its expansion in Minneapolis with the addition of a team of attorneys from intellectual property boutique Patterson Thuente.
Louisiana leads legal challenge to new EPA rule expanding water-quality regulations
Louisiana is leading a legal effort by 11 states to challenge a federal rule that plaintiffs in the lawsuit say makes sweeping, unlawful changes to how states make water-quality certifications for projects under the Clean Water Act.
Panera Bread facing wrongful death lawsuit over 'Charged Lemonade'
The family of a 46-year-old Florida man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera Bread Co., alleging that the man’s consumption of large quantities of the bakery chain’s caffeinated lemonade beverage led to his cardiac arrest.
AG Moody Releases Tips to Safeguard Information During Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month
Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking action during Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month to help Floridians protect their personal information. With identity theft being the leading source of fraud in Florida, accounting for 27% of all fraud reports in 2022, Attorney General Moody is providing tips and resources to help individuals avoid falling victim."Identity theft can have devastating effects on individuals causing financial troubles that can last years," said Attorney General Moody. "During Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month, we are providing...
Fla. Lottery fights lawsuit of man who thought he'd won $15 million
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Florida Lottery wants a state judge to dismiss a claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress from a lawsuit alleging a man was led to believe he'd won $15 million.
Disney calls out lawsuit over lightsaber injury
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Sued over damage to a child's eye, Disney says the injury was the result of "horseplay gone wrong" and not its fault.
Woman sues Google after she's allegedly scammed
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A woman blames Google for pointing her toward an alleged scam when all she wanted to do was create a Wikipedia page for herself.
JetBlue accused of harassing man with service dog
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A Massachusetts lawsuit claims JetBlue employees wouldn't allow a man in leg braces to board a flight with his service dog without first explaining his disability.
Virginia teacher fired for avoiding pronouns entirely can sue school district
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Virginia Supreme Court ruled a teacher can sue the school district that fired him for calling a transgender student by his preferred names but avoiding using third-person pronouns at all, saying the disciplinary action may have violated the teacher’s religious rights.
Opioid defendant wants Motley Rice disqualified, citing government work
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Optum Rx has moved to disqualify the prominent law firm Motley Rice from representing plaintiffs in pivotal upcoming opioid trials, saying Ohio ethics rules prevent the lawyers from using information they learned working as “special assistant attorneys general” for states in private litigation.
Boston law firm sued for age discrimination after partner turns 67
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A partner in a Boston law firm says he was penalized for turning 67 years old.
Lawsuit says energy drinks have preservatives, despite advertising
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The maker of Rowdy energy drinks faces a class action lawsuit alleging it wrongly promotes its products as preservative-free.
Attorney General Miyares Issues Opinion that Prevents Insurance Companies from Discriminating Against Proton Cancer Treatment
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has issued an official Attorney General's Opinion, in response to a request from Delegate A.C. Cordoza, regarding proton radiation therapy and health insurance coverage. The opinion clarifies that Virginia law does not allow insurance carriers to deny coverage for proton radiation therapy based on a higher standard of clinical evidence than what is used for other forms of cancer radiation therapy.Proton radiation therapy is an advanced radiation technology that precisely treats tumors with minimal side effects while protecting...
Federal and State Policy Team Leader Chris Cushing Ranked Among The Hill's 2023 Top Lobbyists
Washington Office Managing Principal and Federal and State Policy Team Leader Chris Cushing has been named to the Top Lobbyists 2023 list by The Hill, an American newspaper and digital media company based in Washington, D.C. that focuses on politics, policy, business, and international relations.
State Bar of Georgia Recognizes Tom Reilly for Pro Bono Work
Tom Reilly, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation Practice, has received the distinguished H. Sol Clark Award at the Georgia State Bar Access to Justice Committee’s 2022 Pro Bono Awards.
Dechert Elects New Class of Partners
Dechert announced that a class of lawyers from around the world were elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2024.