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Sheppard Mullin Recognized by Chambers Global 2024
Sheppard Mullin has been recognized by Chambers Global 2024 in the following practice areas.
U.S. Supreme Court hears emergency stay of EPA ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ rule
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a potential stay related to the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Good Neighbor Plan.”
Class action lawsuits enrich attorneys, harm Georgia consumers
Bankrate, a consumer financial services company, has announced that drivers in Atlanta are paying an average of $2,802 for full coverage auto insurance. This figure is higher than both the state and national averages. A contributing factor to these rising costs is an increase in class action lawsuits that benefit attorneys but force businesses to raise their prices.
Attorney General Miyares Launches New Public Awareness Tools for “One Pill Can Kill” Campaign
Attorney General Miyares has launched a new public awareness initiative called “One Pill Can Kill” aimed at reducing opioid deaths, educating Virginians on the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, and providing community resources. Speaking about the campaign, Attorney General Miyares stated, “The opioid epidemic has impacted every corner of the Commonwealth. It’s through education, prevention, and accessible resources that Virginians can fight back against the threat opioids and fake prescription pills present to us and to our loved ones. One Pill Can Kill is the product of...
Civil rights claim tossed from lawsuit over death of undocumented immigrant who fell off border wall
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - One civil rights claim has been struck from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an undocumented immigrant who fell off a border wall in California.
Bad start for class action over gas stove emissions
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has gutted one of the first class action lawsuits that claims the makers of gas stoves have committed consumer fraud by portraying the items as safe when they emit harmful emissions.
Gym owners won sexual abuse lawsuit but must pay sanctions for contacting class members
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A famous former volleyball coach who defeated a class action by parents who claimed he hid prior allegations of sexual abuse must pay $21,000 in sanctions for improperly contacting potential class members and urging them to opt out of the suit.
Lawsuit claims artificial ingredients in chocolate creme pie
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - After months in state court, a lawsuit against Schwan's over preservatives in its chocolate creme pie is now in federal court.
Lawsuit says too many ingredients in Walmart's peaches
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - Walmart faces a class action lawsuit for including ingredients other than juice and peaches in its containers of the fruit.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg, John Koenigsknecht and David Stone Secure Chambers Global Band 1 Ranking in Mining & Metals
Neal Gerber Eisenberg is proud to announce the firm has achieved Band 1 ranking in Mining & Metals in the Chambers Global Guide 2024.
Greenberg Traurig Enhances Premier Real Estate Offering with Addition of Star Construction Litigation Team
In a strategic move to enhance its full-service, industry-leading Real Estate capabilities through the expansion of its Construction Law and Litigation practices, Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Robert L. Crewdson and John S. Ducat as shareholders in its Atlanta office.
National Trial Team to Host 2024 Mock Trial Invitational
Demonstrating Wilson Elser’s commitment to deepening our trial bench and building the next generation of trial attorneys, the firm’s National Trial Team (NTT) will host the 2024 Mock Trial Invitational on March 21–23, 2024.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Massive Fentanyl Seizure of More Than 720,000 Pills in San Diego County
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a joint operation in San Diego County resulting in the felony arrest of a suspect and the seizure of 720,000 fentanyl pills. On February 9, 2024, Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Fentanyl Abatement & Suppression Team (FAST), in collaboration with the California Department of Justice San Diego Fentanyl Enforcement Program (SD FEP).
Investigative Report Released for June 2022 Fatal Vehicle Crash in Baltimore City
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released its investigative report of the June 21, 2022, police involved fatal vehicle crash in Baltimore City.
Attorney General Mayes Urges Arizonans to Beware of Online Romance Scams
Attorney General Kris Mayes urges Arizonans of all ages to protect themselves from online romance scams. Romance scammers create fake online profiles and search through dating apps, dating sites, and social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram looking for victims.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction in Wilcox County
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the murder conviction of Eric Roshell Gaines, 32, of Camden, Alabama, for murder.
Kobach warns against FAA’s DEI-focused hiring practices
The FAA's hiring practices could pose significant risks to American travelers, attorneys general from 11 states warned in a joint letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker.
Attorney General Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Charge Fentanyl Dealer with Manslaughter
Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced that her Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a drug dealer with manslaughter for peddling fentanyl along the Treasure Coast. The accused, Sean Lamont Bray, is alleged to have sold lethal amounts of fentanyl to a woman, resulting in her tragic overdose death.In response to the investigation findings, Attorney General Moody stated, “This drug dealer knowingly sold lethal amounts of fentanyl to a woman that ultimately resulted in her death. Every drug trafficker should know, in Florida, if you traffic fentanyl and kill...
Attorney General Kaul and 15 Other AGs Defend Clean Air Act Regulations
Attorney General Kaul, along with 15 other attorneys general, has intervened in State of West Virginia, et al. v. EPA to defend federal regulations governing state plans to limit air pollution from existing power plants. Attorney General Kaul emphasized the importance of the regulations, stating, “The changes that the states challenging these regulations are seeking would weaken efforts to limit air pollution. We must not take a step backward in protecting clean air and combating the climate crisis.”The litigation, initially brought by West Virginia and other states, aims...
Webinar: What’s Next in Washington? Federal Energy Permitting Reform Update
Join BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy and Energy Industry teams for a webinar discussing energy policy during this election year and whether Congress can find a way to cut through polarizing issues and reach agreement on much needed permitting reform.