Latest News
8th Circuit affirms dismissal in Combined Aircraft Ownership v. Learjet
In the case of Combined Aircraft Ownership, LLC v. Learjet, Inc., U.S. Court of Appeals Case No-23-2692, the appellate court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of CAO’s claims and modified the dismissal to be with prejudice.
Briana Swift Joins as a Shareholder in Littler’s Seattle Office
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Briana M. Swift as a shareholder in its Seattle office.
AG Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Department of Education to Provide Debt Relief to Federal Student Loan Borrowers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Department of Education (Department) to swiftly implement recently proposed regulations, which would provide needed relief for some of the nation’s most burdened student loan borrowers and help address the student debt crisis.
Reed Smith bolsters digital music capabilities with arrival of Jackson Abbeduto
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Jackson Abbeduto has joined as counsel in its Global Entertainment and Media Industry Group, based in the firm’s Century City, CA office.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Corporate Practice with Addition of David Ehrlich in New York
Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the addition of David Ehrlich as a partner in New York.
Barre Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Stephen O’Keefe, 78, of Barre, Vermont, was arraigned today on five felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.
AGO Joins Brief to Supreme Court Opposing Energy Policy Regulations
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Sunoco v. Honolulu, asking the nation’s high court to hear arguments in a case where state courts have mistakenly allowed local jurisdictions to bind energy policies and promotions of companies engaging in interstate and international commerce.
Carr Announces Second Conviction in DeKalb County Human Trafficking Case Involving Underage Victim Recovered in 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Christopher Price, 36, of Stone Mountain, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking a 16-year-old female in DeKalb County.
Renewable Energy Tax Lawyer Isaac Maron Rejoins Mayer Brown in Washington DC
Mayer Brown announced that Isaac Maron has rejoined the firm in Washington DC as a partner in the Tax practice and as a member of the global Projects & Infrastructure team. He was most recently at Latham & Watkins LLP.
Morrisey, other AGs urge U.S. Supreme Court to hear Mexico's case against gunmakers
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the U.S. Supreme Court should hear a case filed by Mexico alleging U.S. gunmakers are partially responsible for cartel violence.
AG Campbell Releases Updated Guide To Manufactured Housing Community Law
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued an updated Guide to Manufactured Housing Community Law (“Guide”), which provides guidance to owners, operators, and residents of manufactured housing communities regarding state laws and regulations governing manufactured housing, including the Manufactured Housing Act (“Act”) and the Attorney General’s Manufactured Housing Community Regulations (“AG’s Regulations”).
Mark Indelicato Provides Go-To Media Commentary on Bankruptcy Hot Topics
Mark Indelicato, managing partner of Thompson Coburn’s New York office, recently has been tapped by multiple publications as a key source for his insights into various bankruptcy topics, including Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing and Johnson & Johnson’s third attempt to resolve talc claims via bankruptcy proceedings.
She HODLs the Future: A Women-Led Conversation on Leadership, Growth and Fundraising in Web3 and Digital Assets
Women are the future of Web3 and digital assets!
Statement on the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Appeal in the Pretrial Detention Decision for Defendant Cristian Bencomo
On May 8, 2024, Cristian Bencomo shot his stepmother during a graduation ceremony at Albuquerque’s Convention Center.
Attorney General Ford, 13 Attorneys General Calling for DOJ Investigation into Murder of Garrett Foster Following Texas Pardon
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the July 2020 murder of Garrett Foster who was protesting racial injustice when he was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in Austin, Texas.
GovCon C-Suite M&A Webinar: Middle Market M&A Growth Strategies on June 5, 2024
Mergers and Acquisitions attorney Jonathan Wolcott will be speaking at the upcoming "GovCon C-Suite M&A Webinar: Middle Market M&A Growth Strategies."
Littler Continues Hiring Streak with Addition of Shareholder Kelly Cardin in New York City
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Kelly M. Cardin as a shareholder in its New York City office.
Acne cases pile up after Valisure study, could be put in an MDL
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - More than 30 lawsuits have now been filed after a controversial drug-testing lab with a mystery government contract claimed acne medicine turns into benzene.
$400K penalty against asbestos lawyers affirmed; Another appeal on the horizon
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - Asbestos lawyers found in contempt for fighting an order requiring them to turn over their clients' exposure histories have lost their latest legal battle.
Tort reform group slams 'referral fee' for W. Va. opioid lawyer, hopes lawmakers will investigate
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia tort reform organization is calling on lawmakers to investigate $141 million in fees being distributed to private lawyers involved in government opioid lawsuits after one attorney sued to collect referral fees for connecting lawyers with municipal officials.