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Missouri AG files motions in high-stakes Jackson County tax assessment case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office filed two motions today in the ongoing Jackson County Tax Assessment case. The trial has yet to conclude due to legal maneuvers by opposing counsel.
Transnational human trafficker indicted and sanctioned; arrested in Mexico
An indictment was unsealed yesterday containing criminal charges against the alleged leader of a human smuggling organization responsible for unlawfully bringing thousands of migrants into the United States. Along with the organization, the defendant, who was arrested in Mexico at the request of the United States, has also been designated for financial sanctions by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. These developments were made possible through extensive bilateral coordination and cooperation efforts between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities.
DaVita agrees to $34M settlement over alleged illegal kickbacks
DaVita Inc., headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has agreed to pay $34,487,390 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to induce referrals to DaVita Rx, a former subsidiary providing pharmacy services for dialysis patients. The company is also accused of paying kickbacks to nephrologists and vascular access physicians to induce patient referrals to its dialysis centers.
Justice Department officials highlight US efforts at UN forum
Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer and Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice participated in the United Nations (UN) High Level Political Forum in New York this past week as part of the official U.S. delegation. The forum, a platform for reviewing progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focused on UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16), which aims to establish peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective institutions.
California man sentenced for selling counterfeit electronics to Defense Logistics Agency
A California man was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for defrauding the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) by selling over $3.5 million worth of counterfeit or misrepresented fan assemblies.
Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Lafayette man for child sex crimes
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Lafayette man for sex crimes against children on July 18, 2024.
Attorney General Miyares urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act
Attorney General Miyares urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces 12-Month Jail Sentence for Montgomery Insurer Convicted of Theft
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Kelli Sayers Burt, a former employee of Alliance Insurance Group, was sentenced to serve one year in jail.
Attorneys General Ford and Fitch Lead Bipartisan Amicus Brief to Hold Online Companies Accountable to Consumers
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-MS) announced filing a bipartisan, multistate amicus brief last week in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in defense of state laws that hold web-based companies accountable for consumer protection violations.
Sheppard Mullin Represented First Foundation in $228 Million Equity Investment
Sheppard Mullin advised First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) in connection with its $228 million equity investment from affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, Canyon Partners, Strategic Value Bank Partners, North Reef Capital and other investors.
New York Law Journal Honors Dianna El Hioum With Distinguished Leader Award
Fox Rothschild congratulates Dianna G. El Hioum on her selection to the New York Law Journal’s 2024 list of Distinguished Leaders.
Attorney General Bird Opposes New York Political Prosecution Against President Trump
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a multistate coalition in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Missouri’s challenge to New York’s political prosecution against President Trump.
New Mexico Department of Justice Arrests Clovis Occupational Therapist for Sexual Assault of Several Children
Special Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) arrested Jared Cordum at his residence in Clovis, New Mexico.
Adobe sued over automatic product renewals
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal class action lawsuit says Adobe is violating California laws regarding automatic renewals.
Restaurants sue Denver over ban on gas appliances
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Denver's ban on gas appliances in restaurants is preempted by federal law allowing them, a new lawsuit says.
All my X's: Former Twitter to face trademark suit from X Social Media
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - X Corp., the former Twitter, has lost most of its motion to dismiss a trademark lawsuit from a social media company that was first called X.
Holland & Knight Partner John Brownlee Appointed to Board of Visitors of William & Mary
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently appointed Holland & Knight Partner John Brownlee to the Board of Visitors of William & Mary in Virginia.
Reed Smith represents Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, on sale of assets of Fiber Energy to Lignetics, Inc.
Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor, Inc., the parent company of more than three dozen renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products, on its sale of Fiber Energy Products to Lignetics, Inc.
Court blocks implementation of new Title IX rule at some SC schools
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a court ruling in Kansas will temporarily block the Biden administration’s new Title IX Rule from being implemented at some South Carolina schools, colleges, and universities. The Biden administration has reinterpreted Title IX’s prohibitions on sex discrimination to include “gender identity.”
Russian national sentenced for illicit procurement network involving US-made military-grade electronics
Maxim Marchenko, 52, was sentenced today to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in procuring dual-use, military-grade OLED micro-displays for Russian end users.