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Holland & Knight Advises 2024 NBA Champion and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown with Establishing Boston XChange Nonprofit
Holland & Knight advised 2024 NBA champion and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown with establishing Boston XChange, a nonprofit dedicated to generating $5 billion in generational wealth for Boston's historically marginalized communities.
Tigertail Capital Partners Launches with Assistance from Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight advised Tigertail Capital Partners (TCP) on its official launch and the formation of its first platform, Advantage Distribution Holdings (ADH), a tech-enabled distributor of HVAC equipment and parts.
Zantac lawyers bought the evidence, now they're spending big on ads for lawsuits
Plaintiff lawyers massively increased spending on ads soliciting clients to sue over Zantac after a Delaware judge ruled there was enough evidence to proceed with more than 70,000 suits claiming the once-popular heartburn medicine causes cancer.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Challenges Biden-Harris Administration’s Unlawful Voter Registration Scheme
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s unlawful plan to repurpose federal tax dollars for voter registration and threatening to diminish state authority over elections.
Attorney General Bird Leads Coalition to End California’s Green Car Mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight states in supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Biden-Harris EPA for authorizing California’s illegal ban on traditional, gas-powered cars.
Attorney General James Sues Predatory Lender For Cheating Thousands of New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Acima Digital, Acima Holdings, and Acima Solutions (Acima) for deceiving more than 100,000 New York consumers.
Idaho Joins Coalition to Stop Biden-Harris Administration from Giving Obamacare to Illegal Immigrants
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a lawsuit in federal court last week to stop the Biden-Harris administration from giving Obamacare to illegal immigrants.
Attorney General Neronha reaches settlement with Rhode Island car dealerships totaling more than $1 million
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has reached a settlement agreement with the owners of six car dealerships located in East Greenwich, Middletown, Narragansett, and Westerly for alleged deceptive sales practices.
Ravenna man pleads guilty in illegal tire-dumping scheme
A Ravenna man has pleaded guilty for his part in a scheme that resulted in 3,000 tires being illegally discarded on a co-conspirator’s property, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
Justice Department to monitor Alaska's primary election for compliance with voting rights
The Justice Department announced today that it will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in certain jurisdictions in the State of Alaska for the Aug. 20 primary election. The department will assign federal observers to Bethel Census Area, Dillingham Census Area, Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, and North Slope Borough, Alaska. The federal observers, permitted by court order, will monitor for compliance with the language requirements of Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, including the provision of election assistance in Yup’ik dialects.
Alpena man sentenced for making false claims against state police troopers
LANSING – Today, Thomas VanDuinen, 72, of Alpena, was sentenced by Judge Edward Black in the 26th Circuit Court in Alpena County to 17 months to 4 years’ incarceration for three counts of Report of a Felony and an additional consecutive sentence of 23 months to 7 years’ incarceration for one count of Use of a Computer to Commit a Crime, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. VanDuinen, who was found guilty by an Alpena County jury of making false claims against Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers during the execution of a 2021 search warrant, will also serve a...
Coalition asks SCOTUS to allow Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voter registration
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of 24 states in requesting the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency stay after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to stay a decision enjoining enforcement of Arizona’s law, which mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal races.
Nebraska Attorney General announces inaugural Human Trafficking Task Force Summit
On September 18, 2024, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will host the inaugural Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit at the Younes Center in Kearney. This day-long event will feature multiple speakers and collaborative panels from various professions, including national and local organizations working to combat human trafficking.
Louisiana joins lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for market monopolization
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, along with Attorneys General from Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont, has joined a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster. The suit was initially filed by the Justice Department in collaboration with 29 other states and the District of Columbia. The allegations focus on monopolization and other unlawful conduct in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
Ten more states join lawsuit against Ticketmaster-Live Nation
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that the Attorneys General of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont have joined the United States Department of Justice in a historic lawsuit against Ticketmaster-Live Nation. The inclusion of these states brings the total number of plaintiffs to 41.
Coalition urges Supreme Court to uphold Arizona's voter citizenship proof law
Attorney General Miyares Joins 24-State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Uphold Arizona’s Proof of Citizenship Voting Registration Law
Attorney General Mayes warns Arizonans about rising Bitcoin and crypto scams
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning Arizonans to be on high alert for cryptocurrency scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly senior citizens.
AG Henry warns homeowners of potential scams during hurricane season
Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a consumer alert urging Pennsylvanians to be vigilant about home repair or improvement scams as hurricanes begin to impact the state.
Attorney General Bonta announces settlement agreement with Rite Aid Corporation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a settlement with Rite Aid Corporation to address competitive impacts related to changes in ownership involving their retail pharmacy outlets statewide. The settlement includes injunctive conditions aimed at ensuring the continued provision of essential medication and healthcare services, particularly for those reliant on Medi-Cal and Medicare, as well as protecting workers at stores that are sold or closed.
Attorney General executes restraining orders against illegal gambling sites in Selma
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that temporary restraining orders (TROs) have been obtained against five illegal gambling facilities in Selma, Alabama. According to the TROs, these facilities must cease all operations, and the property cannot be used or accessed. Additionally, there can be no further financial transactions connected with these facilities or their operators until further orders from the Circuit Court of Dallas County.