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Attorney General Neronha addresses proposed Blue Cross Blue Shield rate hike
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued a statement today after submitting a final brief in his role as the State’s Health Care Advocate, addressing the proposed insurance rate increase by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI).
Charlestown woman found guilty for role in East Greenwich teen's death
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Charlestown woman has been found guilty in Kent County Superior Court for her role in the driving death of 17-year-old Olivia Passaretti in 2022.
Documents reveal FDA's stance on puberty blockers despite known risks
America First Legal (AFL) has released documents indicating that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Division of General Endocrinology recommended the approval of puberty blockers for children, despite being aware that these drugs increase the risk of depression and suicidality.
Canton residents charged with defrauding Amazon over $50K
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the FORCE Team has charged Ali F. Habash, 28, and Ahmed Al-Bahia, 22, both of Canton, for allegedly defrauding Amazon of more than $50,000. The defendants were arraigned in the 35th District Court in Plymouth, with Al-Bahia on July 24 and Habash on July 29.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivers keynote address at ABA General Assembly
Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered the keynote address at the 2024 American Bar Association General Assembly in Chicago, Illinois.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court seeks public comment on judicial conduct code amendment
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is seeking public input on a proposed amendment to the Maine Code of Judicial Conduct. The amendment aims to clarify that the Code applies to lawyers seeking judicial appointments from the moment they are nominated.
Attorney General leads effort backing Minnesota's under-21 concealed carry prohibition
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition supporting Minnesota law that prohibits concealed carry by individuals under 21
Attorney General alerts consumers about July's harmful household product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about significant consumer protection concerns related to products recalled in July. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of available opportunities for those who purchased recalled items that could be harmful to their families.
8th Circuit affirms decision in United States v. Kylee Starr
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court decision in United States v. Kylee Starr.
Examining challenges integrating pre-packaged bankruptcies within SubChapter-V framework
Since the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) took effect on February 19, 2020, subchapter V has provided small businesses a more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective path through chapter 11. Nearly 8,200 debtors have elected subchapter V treatment since 2020, with their plans confirmed at more than twice the rate and cases dismissed at about half the rate of other small business cases. The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) has played an integral role in administering subchapter V cases during SBRA’s first four years, including selecting and supervising subchapter V...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Stopping Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule
Attorney General Hilgers announces the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri issued a preliminary injunction in Arkansas v. U.S. Department of Education halting the implementation of the Biden Administration’s new rule interpreting Title IX.
Mark Indelicato, Danielle Ullo Cover CRE, Restaurant Economic Trends in Chain Store Age
Thompson Coburn’s Mark Indelicato, managing partner of the firm’s New York office, and associate Danielle Ullo wrote a new article in Chain Store Age, shedding light on recent economic impact on commercial real estate and the restaurant industry.
Mark Auten Joins Clark Hill’s Tax and Estate Planning Team
Clark Hill announced today that Mark Auten has joined the firm as a Tax & Estate Planning Member in its Collin County office.
Fox Rothschild Helps Expand Wagering Options for New Jersey Horse Racing Fans
C.J. Fisher, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Gaming Department, represented NYRA Bets in its deal to become the Managing Vendor of New Jersey’s online and mobile pari-mutuel account wagering system for horse racing.
Six Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024
Super Lawyers has named four attorneys from Holland & Knight's Portland office as Oregon "Super Lawyers" and two as "Rising Stars" for 2024
As pipeline protests raged, Obama administration stalled, North Dakota lawsuit says
Facing a national election and the wrath of environmentalists and Native American tribes if it intervened, the Obama administration stalled any response to increasingly violent protests over a pipeline on land controlled by the Army Corps of Engineers, North Dakota claims in a lawsuit seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages.
Attorney General Griffin Names Arkansas Chef to Compete in 20th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-off
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that he has nominated Executive Chef Payne Harding, owner of Cache restaurant in Little Rock, to represent Arkansas in the 20th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off on August 3, 2024, in New Orleans.
Norfolk Southern bondholders one step closer to big ruling on East Palestine train derailment
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Investors who bought some $3 billion in senior notes from Norfolk Southern can sue over claims the railroad failed to disclose the risks behind a job-cutting performance improvement plan they say led to a disastrous 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Attorney General Formella Joins Coalition Asking SCOTUS for Emergency Stay of EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that this week New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 25 states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to issue an emergency stay on the implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants.
Six Bradley Attorneys Named to 2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society
Bradley is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been inducted into the 2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society.