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Corrections officer charged with drug smuggling at Parnall Correctional Facility
LANSING – Michigan Department of Corrections Officer Joshua Evans, 48, of Jackson, was arraigned yesterday in the 12th District Court in Jackson for allegedly smuggling narcotics into the Parnall Correctional Facility. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Fourteen states back Texas lawsuit against Biden-Harris overtime rule
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement after filing an amicus brief on behalf of himself and 13 other state attorneys general in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The brief supports Texas’s motion for summary judgment in its suit against the U.S. Department of Labor concerning a rule regulating overtime pay for exempt employees.
UB Greensfelder Attorney Anastasia Elder Appointed to Leadership Positions in Two Local Organizations
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to share that Associate Anastasia A. Elder has joined the governing board of two local Cleveland organizations.
Michael Osborne Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Competition 2024
Michael Osborne, chair of the firm’s Canadian Competition Practice, has been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Competition 2024.
McGuireWoods’ Allison Wood Addresses Kentucky Legislative Panel on EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule
McGuireWoods partner Allison Wood testified before the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on July 18, 2024, about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rule on greenhouse gas standards and guidelines for coal-fired power plants.
Drummond secures injunction against radical Title IX rule change
Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma blocking the Biden Administration’s radical new rule that attempts to unravel longtime federal protections for students under Title IX.
AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Regeneron Alleging Fraudulent Drug Price Reporting for Eye Medication
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the attorneys general for Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington have filed suit in federal district court against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (PDF), a New York-based pharmaceutical company, for allegedly inflating the amount that the states’ Medicaid programs have paid and continue to pay for the eye medication Eylea.
Attorney General Ford Announces Motion to Expedite Appeal in the Fake Electors Case
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting expedited consideration of the appeals filed in the “fake electors” cases. Expedited consideration will clarify the path ahead for prosecuting these crimes.
Attorney General Phil Weiser ends unfair labor practices at major auto services company
Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of six attorneys general announced an agreement to end unfair labor practices at oil change and auto services company Valvoline LLC, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising Inc., and VGP Holdings LLC.
Nez Perce County Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested seventy-eight-year-old William Campbell on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, for 4 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a child.
Husch Blackwell Earns National Recognition in 2024 IFLR 1000 United States for Energy Project Development and Financial Services Regulatory
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that the IFLR 1000, a directory of leading transactional lawyers, has recognized 14 attorneys in its 2024 IFLR 1000 United States edition.
North Carolina's anti-price gouging law activated as Tropical Storm Debby approaches
"Tropical Storm Debby is on track to hit North Carolina," said Attorney General Josh Stein. "While we don’t yet know how significant the damage could be, we do know how to prepare for storms. If you live in the potential path, please monitor news and weather reports, prepare your emergency supplies, and notify my office if you see any price gouging."
Md. woman gets to use Va. rules in med-mal case, wins extra
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - A woman injured during liposuction will get an extra million dollars because she traveled to Virginia for the procedure, thanks to Maryland Supreme Court justices tasked with finding out where her lawsuit began.
Reed Smith shortlisted as Product Liability Firm of the Year by LMG Life Sciences
Global law firm Reed Smith has been shortlisted by LMG Life Sciences as one of only eight firms to be finalists for Product Liability Firm of the Year at the publication’s 2024 Americas Awards.
Exploring the Post-Chevron Deference Landscape in Transportation and Infrastructure on August 7, 2024
Holland & Knight's Transportation & Infrastructure Industry Group invites you to join us for an insightful webinar delving into the transformative regulatory changes triggered by the recent Supreme Court decisions in Loper Bright Enterprises, which overturned the Chevron deference doctrine, and Corner Post, which extended the time period to bring challenges to a regulation under the Administrative Procedures Act.
Following AG Campbell's Advocacy, Department Of Homeland Security Extends Deferred Action Protection Period For Noncitizen Workers During Investigations Of Labor Violations
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extending the Deferred Action Program’s period of protection from deportation for noncitizen victims and witnesses of labor violations from two years to four years.
Attorney General Bird Leads 20-State Coalition Opposing Biden-Harris Administration Defense of Discriminatory Debanking
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a 20-state coalition in a letter to the Biden-Harris administration, demanding it stop its fearmongering attempt to block state laws that protect Americans from discriminatory debanking.
Attorney General Garland addresses key cases and local law enforcement efforts in Iowa
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa on August 6, 2024, highlighting both ongoing and recent developments in law enforcement efforts.
Federal court rules Google maintained illegal monopoly over search engine market
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the State of Nebraska and other state enforcers, finding that Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly over the search engine market. The decision is expected to result in more options for consumers and is seen as a significant victory against Big Tech's dominance of the Internet.
Colorado Attorney General responds to court ruling on Google's search monopoly
On August 5, 2024, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released a statement in response to the court ruling that found Google guilty of abusing its monopoly power in the search engine market.