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Michelle N. Comeau sworn in as District Court Judge for First Circuit
Michelle N. Comeau was sworn in as Judge of the District Court of the First Circuit before colleagues, special guests, family, and friends, many of whom watched remotely. Acting Chief Justice Sabrina S. McKenna presided over the July 3 ceremony, which was livestreamed on the Judiciary’s YouTube channel.
John Elias discusses new US merger guidelines at UN trade session
On July 5, 2024, Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Elias delivered remarks at the 22nd session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy under the auspices of UN Trade and Development. Elias emphasized the importance of international engagement in advancing enforcement practices, noting that while individual nations enforce their own laws independently, they often respond to similar trends in technology and economic structures.
California DOJ investigates Hemet officer-involved shooting under AB 1506
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on July 4, 2024, in Hemet, California. The incident, which resulted in the death of one individual, took place around 1:30 a.m. and involved the Hemet Police Department.
Attorney General Griffin Leads 20-state Coalition Supporting Legislation to Protect Americans From Unlawful International Criminal Court Prosecutions
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing he has sent a letter on behalf of 20 state attorneys general supporting the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (ICC Act), legislation sponsored by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) to protect American civil and military officials from unlawful prosecutions by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
AG Nessel Issues Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in EMTALA Abortion Case
U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion dismissing the petitions for certiorari in Moyle v. United States and United States v. Idaho as improvidently granted.
McGuireWoods Wins U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That Stays EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan
McGuireWoods has won an important U.S. Supreme Court case involving a challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule known as the Good Neighbor Plan, a federal program that seeks to regulate ozone-forming emissions from power plants and other industrial sources in 23 states.
Troutman Pepper Expands Telecommunications Practice with Addition of Jeffrey Strenkowski
Jeffrey Strenkowski, a seasoned telecommunications attorney, has joined Troutman Pepper’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the firm’s Energy Practice.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Sides with AG FitchAgainst Overreaching Tax Mandate
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed apermanent injunction and sided with Attorney General Lynn Fitch agreeingthat the Tax Mandate in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) “unlawfullyforc[es] the States to adopt certain tax policies” and noting that it exceeds.
Attorney General Jackley on Border Security Panel at RAGA Conference
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will discuss border security during a panel discussion Friday at the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) Conference being held in W. Va.
Former Home Contractor Alexi Ramos Indicted on Multiple Counts of Felony Theft
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Hillsborough County – Southern District Grand Jury has returned two indictments charging Alexi Ramos, age 33, with two class A felony counts of Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer.
Statement from Attorney General James on Supreme Court Allowing Access to Emergency Abortion Care in Idaho
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court dismissed petitions for certiorari in Idaho v. U.S. and Moyle v. U.S. and allowed a preliminary injunction by the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho to stay in place, which allows hospitals in Idaho to provide emergency abortion care as required by the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Baker McKenzie Appoints Anna Marina De Vivo as Partner in Italy
Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Marina De Vivo as a new partner.
Statement by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on SCOTUS Idaho v. United States opinion
“We are relieved that the Supreme Court did the right thing (in “legal speak” vacated its stay of the preliminary injunction) in Idaho v. United States.
Drummond comments on Richard Rojem Jr. execution
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement today after the execution of Richard Rojem Jr.
Attorney General Yost comments on death of Cleveland police officer
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the death of Cleveland Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, 27, who was killed overnight in the line of duty.
USTP Director emphasizes fresh starts at NACTT annual seminar
U.S. Trustee Program Director Tara Twomey addressed the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees’ Annual Seminar on July 4, 2024. In her remarks, Twomey emphasized the significance of fresh starts and new beginnings, drawing parallels between the historical context of American independence and the principles underlying bankruptcy law.
Clausen Miller Obtains Summary Judgment in Prisoner’s § 1983 Claim
Brian J. Riordan, James M. Weck, and Lauren M. Jones obtained summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on behalf of a healthcare industry client.
Quinn Emanuel ranked by Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2024 for ESG and Crisis Management
Quinn Emanuel is pleased to announce that we have been ranked in the 2024 edition of Chambers Crisis & Risk Management, both Global-wide for our ESG Risk practice and USA-Nationwide for our Crisis Management practice.
Federal judge halts Biden’s LNG export ban
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked a Biden administration move to pause the approval of applications to export liquefied natural gas.
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Announces First Settlements in Campaign Against Delta 8 Retail Industry
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces the first two settlements in his statewide campaign to clean up the Delta 8 retail market in Nebraska.