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Supreme Court Review - Indianapolis on July 17, 2024
Join us as Justice Derek Molter of the Indiana Supreme Court and Faegre Drinker’s appellate group, Brian J. Paul, Daniel Pulliam and Jane Dall Wilson, discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest significant decisions.
Ellen Murphy to Speak at PLI Program on Ethical Issues Associated with Internal Investigations on July 17, 2024
Ellen Murphy, a partner in Seyfarth’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, will serve as a panelist for a session at PLI’s Storming the Gatekeepers: When Compliance Officers and In-House Lawyers Are at Risk 2024 program on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
House committee sues AG Garland, wants audio of Biden interview with special counsel
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The House Judiciary Committee has gone to court to get access to the audio from President Biden's interview with special counsel regarding the handling of classified documents.
Kawasaki sued over risk of fire with Mule UTVs
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Kawasaki notified users of its Mule UTVs of a possible fire risk and now faces class action litigation.
Mead Johnson sued over nutrition claims on Enfagrow
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Nutrition claims on Enfagrow products for toddlers are at the center of a class action lawsuit.
Is life slavery? A win in court would help this Philadelphia man die
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Death comes quickly for some, but not soon enough for others.
Holland & Knight Advises JAS Worldwide on Acquisition of Key Logistics Group
Holland & Knight represented JAS Worldwide in its acquisition of international cargo freight forwarder Key Logistics Group and its operating subsidiaries. The transaction closed on June 30.
Alcohol Regulations: a Mid-year Review on July 17, 2023
Alcoholic beverage companies face mounting pressure to adapt to shifting consumer demands and stay informed about regulatory changes.
Attorney Generals urge Congress to pass SAVE Act
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are co-leading a 22-state letter urging Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen the electoral process by prohibiting ineligible individuals, such as illegal aliens, from voting.
Attorney General Murrill urges Congress to pass voter eligibility act
Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 22-state coalition of state attorneys general in a letter co-led by Iowa and Indiana, urging Congressional leaders to support and pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The proposed legislation aims to enhance the electoral process by ensuring that only eligible citizens can vote.
Attorney General warns against storm-related repair scams after severe Illinois storms
Following severe storms in Illinois on Monday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has warned residents to be vigilant against scammers targeting homeowners and business owners needing repairs for storm-related damage.
Kristen Clarke emphasizes civil rights progress at NAACP convention
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the 115th NAACP National Convention, highlighting the theme “All In” and reflecting on the sacrifices made by civil rights leaders such as Thurgood Marshall, Dr. King, John Lewis, and Medgar Evers.
Virginia court orders American Muslims for Palestine to produce records
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a Virginia court has mandated the AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., also known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to provide records requested by a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by his office. The court denied AMP’s petition to set aside the CID.
Missouri AG comments on closure of St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a statement following the announcement that the St. Louis pediatric transgender clinic at Washington University is shutting down.
Ada County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested 31-year-old Joseph Michael Przybylski of Boise on Monday, July 15, 2024. Przybylski was charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a child by possession of sexually exploitative material and one count of child enticement.
Mexican national extradited to US faces major drug trafficking charges
Rodrigo Paez-Quintero, a Mexican national, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States to face charges related to drug trafficking. Paez-Quintero’s surrender to U.S. authorities after an extradition proceeding in Mexico demonstrates the ongoing cooperation between the United States and Mexico to combat the influx of dangerous drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.
Court orders West Virginia firm to stop selling unauthorized vaping products
A federal court on July 2 enjoined a West Virginia company and its owner from manufacturing, distributing, or selling unauthorized nicotine vaping products.
Grand Haven man pleads guilty in mass mPerks cyber theft case
LANSING – Yesterday, Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to mPerks accounts, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. With his plea, Mui will forfeit his computer tower and approximately $630,000 in frozen cryptocurrency and cash.
Michigan AG defends utility bill savings at state supreme court
Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel successfully defended utility bill savings for Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M) customers at the Michigan Supreme Court. The appeal followed a March 2021 application that I&M filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) seeking to recover millions of dollars incurred to purchase or produce electric power for its customers in Michigan. Part of these costs included money I&M paid an affiliate power generator. The Attorney General intervened and argued that I&M paid more than comparable market prices for the power...
Georgian national charged with planning hate crimes in New York City
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn, New York, has returned a four-count indictment against Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 21-year-old Georgian national. Chkhikvishvili, also known by various aliases including Mishka and Commander Butcher, is charged with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence in New York City.