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Supreme Court rejects Purdue Pharma's reorganization plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, which would have released members of the Sackler family from any future liability for claims against them. In a 5-4 vote, the Court ruled that, as part of a bankruptcy reorganization, the law does not allow the bankruptcy court to "discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants." This means that the Sacklers' liability cannot be released without the consent of all parties to whom they might be liable.
Emily Murphy, Shoko Naruo to Join NAPABA Partners Summit
Thompson Coburn partners Emily Wang Murphy and Shoko Naruo have been selected to participate in the NAPABA Partners Summit for 2024.
Vedder Price Shareholder Gregory Ge Named Recipient of 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards
Vedder Price is pleased to announce that Shareholder Gregory Ge been selected as a winner of the 15th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards as announced by The M&A Advisor.
Attorney General Bird Files Appeal to Defend Iowa Immigration Enforcement Law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird appealed the federal court’s decision to block enforcement of Iowa's immigration law.
Attorney General Labrador Issues Statement on Water Curtailment Agreement
“I am pleased with the results of the negotiations between the groundwater districts and the Surface Water Coalition.
AG Nessel Issues Formal Opinion Clarifying Impact of Conciliation Agreements on Affidavit of Identity Certification
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a formal opinion regarding the impact conciliation agreements that resolve Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCFA) violations have on affidavits of identity.
Children’s Justice Centers: An Inside Look – Part 2
Utah’s Children’s Justice Centers are in nearly every county in the state and are a safe place for abused children to talk about and provide evidence regarding what they’ve been through.
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting in Fort Lee, N.J., on February 4, 2023
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations on June 17, 2024 regarding the death of Mohamed Bounaouar, 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada, who was fatally shot in Fort Lee, New Jersey, after an encounter with members of the Fort Lee Police Department on February 4, 2023.
Statement from Attorney General James on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Federal Law Blocking Domestic Abusers from Possessing Guns
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement after the United States Supreme Court announced a decision in United States v. Rahimi, reversing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision that a federal law prohibiting persons under a domestic violence restraining order from accessing guns violates the Second Amendment.
Attorney General Issues Directive to Law Enforcement Regarding Use of Blood Samples from Newborn Screening Program
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that he has issued a Directive to law enforcement executives and county prosecutors establishing new limits on attempts to obtain newborn bloodspot information in connection with criminal investigations.
Attorney General to Release 2023 Crime Statistics
Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley hold a press conference to highlight the 2023 North Dakota crime statistics and trends.
Worcester-Based Dentist And Practice Indicted In $2 Million Medicaid Fraud And Larceny Scheme
The Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) announced that a Worcester-based dentist and her dental practice were indicted last week in connection with a scheme to defraud the state’s Medicaid program (“MassHealth”) of more than $2 million.
Statement from Attorney General Brown on United States Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding a Federal Law Barring Domestic Violence Abusers from Possessing Guns
In response to United States Supreme Court’s 8- 1 ruling in U.S. v. Rahimi, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following the statement.
'Junk science:' SF federal judge tosses expert analysis often cited to support Roundup cancer lawsuits
Northern California District Judge Vince Chhabria said "peer review" wasn't enough to persuade him to allow lawyers to use an oft-cited analysis of other studies, which the judge said was pocked by "glaring" flaws, to back their claims that a South Carolina man's lymphoma was caused by using Roundup
Patents in China: Developments in 2024 and What’s to Come
Intellectual Property partner Michael Harlin published an article in IPWatchdog titled “Patents in China: Developments in 2024 and What’s to Come.”
Benesch Advances to #148 in 2024 NLJ 500 Rankings, Marking Continued Growth
Benesch is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked #148 in the 2024 NLJ 500 rankings, marking an advancement from its 2023 ranking of #151 in line with the firm’s continued growth.
Federal judge: Biden Admin doing 'violence to the Constitution'
LUBBOCK, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has criticized the Biden Administration for its practice of using the rulemaking process to change the way businesses operate, saying it has stolen the policy-making power of Congress.
Dechert defeats email hacking lawsuit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The global law firm Dechert LLP has defeated a lawsuit that accused it of illegally obtaining privileged emails from opposing parties in cases.
Gregory Ramos to Lead Armstrong Teasdale’s Denver Office
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Partner Gregory J. Ramos has been named managing attorney of the firm’s Denver office, effective June 11, 2024.
Homer Jury Finds Allen Gonzalez Guilty of Sexual Assault
On June 14, 2024, after a five-day trial, a jury found 34-year-old Allen Gonzalez guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, two counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, one count of Attempted Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, one count of First Degree Witness Tampering, and one count of Unlawful Contact.