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OVW hosts pre-application session for restorative practices pilot sites
OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Restorative Practices Pilot Sites Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed this program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.
Governor receives two applications for judicial vacancy in Montgomery and Robertson counties
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission began accepting applications for a chancellor vacancy in the 19th Judicial District, which includes Montgomery and Robertson counties, on May 24, 2024. After the June 11, 2024 deadline, two candidates had applied, leaving the Commission unable to provide the governor with the names of three persons qualified to fill the vacancy in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 17-4-308(h).
Indiana secures $18 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over talc product claims
Indiana is set to receive $18 million as part of a settlement Attorney General Todd Rokita reached with pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. The payout aims to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising in the company’s marketing of baby powder and body powder products that contain the mineral talc.
California pharmacist sentenced for $1 million Medicare fraud scheme
A California man was sentenced to two years in prison for submitting more than $1 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for prescription drugs that were never dispensed to beneficiaries.
Tennessee Supreme Court reinstates three-year suspension for Knoxville attorney
In an opinion released today, the Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed a finding of multiple ethical violations by Knoxville attorney Loring Justice and reinstated a three-year suspension imposed by a hearing panel of the Board of Professional Responsibility.
Attorney General's Office Announces Charges Against Lawrence Man For Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession
The Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced charges today against Jose Manuel Ortiz Lopez, 38, of Lawrence, for Trafficking Fentanyl, 200 grams or more; Trafficking Cocaine, 200 grams or more; Possession of a Firearm Without a Firearm Identification (FID) Card; Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card; and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
Thomas Humphrey Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder of Linda Tufts
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark Hall, and Goffstown Police Chief Eric Sereno announce that Thomas Humphrey was sentenced today for his Second-Degree Murder of Linda Tufts.
AG Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Settlement with Verizon Resolving an Investigation into the Company’s Marketing and Sales of Fios Services in New Jersey
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that Verizon New Jersey, Inc. (“Verizon”) finalized a settlement agreement resolving the Division’s investigation into whether the company violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws in connection with the marketing and sale of its Fios services.
Tax & Wealth Planning Attorney Giselle Alexander Joins Fox Rothschild in Atlanta
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Giselle C. Alexander to the Atlanta office as counsel in the Taxation & Wealth Planning Department.
Maui Court Upholds Governor Green’s Emergency Proclamation On Affordable Housing
Second Circuit Court Judge Peter T. Cahill issued judgment in favor of Governor Josh Green, M.D., and the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), in a lawsuit that sought to, among other things, invalidate Governor Green’s emergency proclamation on affordable housing.
Reed Smith advised Trivest Partners on strategic growth investment in Dubin Research & Consulting
Global law firm Reed Smith served as counsel to Trivest Partners, a Florida-based private equity firm, on its strategic growth investment in Dubin Research & Consulting (DRC), a trial consulting and litigation advisory firm assisting global law firms, corporate counsels & government agencies in complex, high-stakes legal matters.
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices
Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by three Chambers and Partners regional guides of “leading lawyers for business”—Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific, as well as the Chambers HNW guide of “the world’s leading high net worth advisers.”
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported June 4, 2024)
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Fort Pierce poet accuses Taylor Swift of stealing lyrics, choreography
A Fort Pierce woman alleges Taylor Swift has stolen lyrics songs using poems from two of her books as well as choreography.
No decision on climate change appeal from SCOTUS; Biden Admin asked for input
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Rather than grant or reject a petition seeking appeal of a key ruling in a climate change lawsuit against the oil industry, the U.S. Supreme Court has instead asked the Biden Administration its thoughts.
Lawsuit: Treadmill abruptly stopped, started, sending runner tumbling
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman is suing the maker of a treadmill she says would occasionally stop and then restart without warning, causing her to fall on her face.
Woman accuses Fla. city of wrongful arrest after mistaken ID
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman with an unlucky name is suing a Florida city after she was arrested for a crime allegedly committed by someone with the same name.
BTI Consulting Group Recognizes Troutman Pepper’s Anna Dix, Richard Pratt Among 2024 Client Service All-Stars
Troutman Pepper partners Anna Altizer Dix and Richard J. Pratt have been recognized as 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting Group.
Student conduct chief reinstated after domestic violence arrest
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A Connecticut state university must reinstate the director of student conduct, who was fired after he was arrested for domestic violence in an incident where he allegedly threatened to kill himself and his wife and refused to allow police into his home.
Roofer's records to be inspected by judge as insurer looks for fraud
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida judge will review the records of a roofing company caught up elsewhere in allegations it conspired with lawyers while purporting to be representing customers.