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Eileen Brown Highlights Value of Teamwork in 'How I Made Office Managing Partner' Q&A
Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner Eileen Brown was featured in Law.com’s "How I Made It" series, sharing insights from her career trajectory, challenges as an office managing partner, and more.
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit against giving taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal immigrants
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a federal lawsuit to block the Biden administration’s unconstitutional move to extend Obamacare coverage to some illegal immigrants.
New Hampshire Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against CMS Over Expanded Definition of “Lawfully Present” for Healthcare Benefits
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of states, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota.
Director of Autism Center Pleads Guilty to the Unauthorized Practice of a Health Profession, Identity Theft, and Witness Intimidation
On Tuesday, Kimberly Coden, 38, of Berkley, pled guilty in the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County before Judge Suzanne Geddis to multiple felonies related to impersonating a health care professional and witness intimidation, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
2024 Diverse Associates Leadership Program
Continuing the firm’s commitment to attorney development, 15 associates attended McGuireWoods’ 2024 Diverse Associates Leadership Program (DALP), held July 22-23, 2024, at the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.
Judge rejecting Vizzy class action: Free market 'more efficient check' than lawsuits
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has warned that class action lawyers who target every little thing in the grocery store with lawsuits could be hampering innovation.
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Coalition to Stop Biden-Harris Administration from Extending Obamacare to Illegal Aliens
Attorney General Hilgers and a coalition of 15 state attorneys general led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the Biden-Harris administration from extending Obamacare to illegal aliens.
Nelson Mullins Partner Larry Kristinik Becomes Chair of ABA Litigation Section
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce Columbia partner Larry Kristinik has become chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section for the 2024-25 bar year.
Greenberg Traurig and the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV Host 5th Summit for Corporate Governance
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) will co-host the fifth annual Summit for Corporate Governance Sept. 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort.
Shook Art Law Leader Selected as Member of NYC Bar Art Law Committee
Senior Counsel Channah Norman has been selected to serve as a member of the New York City Bar Association’s Art Law Committee.
Attorney General Henry joins coalition supporting gun sale regulations
Attorney General Henry joins multistate coalition to protect regulations on gun sales
Attorney General Garland discusses public safety with South Dakota tribal nations
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland met with Tribal leaders and law enforcement officials from nine South Dakota Tribal Nations at a roundtable held at the Yankton Sioux Nation to discuss public safety issues. The Attorney General was joined by Senator Mike Rounds. The visit highlighted the Department’s efforts to address public safety and justice in Tribal communities across South Dakota, including combating violent crime, drug-related crime, and the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Albert Melendez Jr.'s death
New York Attorney General Letitia James released police body-worn camera footage obtained during the investigation into the death of Albert Melendez, Jr., who died on July 16, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Sullivan County.
California law firm settles False Claims Act allegations over misuse of PPP loan funds
The Bloom Firm, a California law firm, and its senior managers Lisa Bloom and Braden Pollock have agreed to pay $274,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The allegations involve providing false information in support of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application.
Rhode Island car dealerships settle deceptive practice claims exceeding $1 million
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his office has reached a settlement agreement with the owners of six car dealerships in East Greenwich, Middletown, Narragansett, and Westerly for alleged deceptive sales practices. The dealerships will pay over $1 million in refunds to customers and payments to the state.
Ohio landlord agrees on settlement over alleged tenant harassment
The Justice Department announced today that Kevin Martin, an owner and manager of residential rental properties in and around Athens, Ohio, has agreed to pay $170,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that he sexually harassed female tenants and housing applicants in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
Women’s groups urge Supreme Court to review cases on women's sports protection
Multiple states, women’s sports advocacy groups, businesses, and other organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear two cases concerning state laws that protect women’s sports. The states of West Virginia and Idaho, with the assistance of attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom, appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court last month on behalf of female athletes.
Supreme Court to honor Judge McBurney for service on JQC hearing panel
The Supreme Court of Georgia will honor the Hon. Robert C. I. McBurney for his years of service as Presiding Officer of the Judicial Qualifications Commission Hearing Panel.
Attorney general urges rejection of insurance rate hikes
In a letter sent to Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais, Attorney General William Tong argued that rate increases sought by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ConnectiCare, and United/Oxford are unsupported by evidence and must be rejected.
Assistant state attorney job opening announced in Bismarck
The Burleigh County State’s Attorney’s Office in Bismarck, ND, has announced an opening for the position of Assistant State’s Attorney II. This full-time, exempt role offers a salary range of $90,126.40 to $100,006.40 annually, depending on experience.