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Attorney General Neronha, Governor McKee announce lawsuit against Washington Bridge contractors
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Dan McKee, and the outside legal team of Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage today announced the filing of a lawsuit against 13 companies that have provided design, construction, and inspection services to the State related to the Washington Bridge.
TN AG Wins at SCOTUS Regarding Title IX
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a statement after the U.S. Supreme Court held that the entirety of the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX rule should not take effect while Tennessee’s case proceeds.
Greenberg Traurig Vice Chair Lori G. Cohen Named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 Top 10 Women in Litigation List
Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of the firm’s global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice, was named to Benchmark Litigation’s elite 2024 “Top 10 Women in Litigation” list.
McGuireWoods Attorneys Recognized as “Ones to Watch” By Best Lawyers
McGuireWoods had more than 135 attorneys from its U.S. offices selected for inclusion on Best Lawyers’ 2025 “Ones to Watch” list recognizing the nation’s most promising counsel for professional excellence in private practice.
Tim Patterson Recognized at BizTimes Media Nonprofit Excellence Awards
Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Tim Patterson was named a finalist for BizTimes Media‘s Nonprofit Excellence Awards in the category of Next Generation Leadership.
Winner of $63M talc verdict worked in asbestos-filled building but jurors never knew
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A man who won a $63 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson over what he claims was asbestos-contaminated talcum powder worked in a building later condemned for being “full of asbestos” and told his doctor about his suspected exposure to the deadly fibers.
Idaho Supreme Court denies innocence compensation claim over procedural grounds
The Idaho Supreme Court has denied John Wurdemann access to a compensation fund intended for defendants who have been wrongfully convicted and can demonstrate their innocence. This fund has previously been used for individuals exonerated by DNA evidence.
DOJ announces update on 2022 San Antonio human smuggling case
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri delivered remarks on a significant update to a 2022 human smuggling case in San Antonio, Texas.
Former energy trader pleads guilty in international bribery scheme involving Mexican officials
A former energy trader pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a scheme to bribe Mexican government officials to secure contracts for his then-employer, Vitol Inc. (Vitol), the U.S. affiliate of the largest independent energy trading firm in the world.
AG Henry reaches $50K settlement with Butler County landlord over alleged overbilling
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $50,000 settlement with Butler County-based landlord A.R. Building Company, Inc. regarding its alleged unlawful billing, leasing, and debt collection practices.
Missouri AG launches probe into potential breach of social security numbers
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today the initiation of an investigation into National Public Data, a background check company, over allegations of inadequate security measures to protect Missourians' personally identifiable information. The data potentially exposed includes Social Security numbers, addresses, full names, and other private records.
Grand Forks announces vacancy for deputy clerk of district court
The Clerk of Court Office in Grand Forks, ND, has announced an opening for the position of Deputy Clerk of District Court. The annual salary for this full-time role is $51,900. The application period opened on August 22, 2024, and will close on September 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Attorney General Weiser comments on new Aurora police chief selection
Aug. 22, 2024 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser released a statement regarding the selection of Todd Chamberlain as the new Aurora police chief.
Man sentenced after repeated threats against judges
A man who sent letters from state prison expressing a desire to kill federal judges, U.S. Marshals, and federal prosecutors was sentenced to an additional 20 years in prison.
Retired MSP sergeant bound over for trial on charges related to Samuel Sterling's death
LANSING – In the 62-B District Court in Kentwood, Judge Amanda H. Sterkenburg has bound over retired Michigan State Police (MSP) Detective Sergeant Brian Keely, 50, of Grand Rapids, to stand trial in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Attorney General Marshall joins coalition against ATF's 'frame or receiver' rule
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 27 states in an amicus brief, requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s "Frame or Receiver" firearms rule. Issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in 2022, the rule expanded its definition of “firearm” to include certain weapon parts kits that can be converted into firearms, as well as partially complete, disassembled, or nonfunctional frames or receivers.
Ohio Supreme Court rules doctor did not waive service defense despite active participation
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today that a doctor who had preserved his defense that he had not been properly served with the complaint against him did not waive that defense by actively participating in the proceedings for two years.
Justice Department announces update in San Antonio smuggling case
U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas held a joint press conference with Joint Task Force Alpha Co-Directors Ian Hanna and Jim Hepburn to discuss a significant arrest in the case regarding the 2022 human smuggling incident that resulted in the death of 53 men, women, and children, along with 11 injured. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, head of the Criminal Division, provided remarks.
Tennessee man pleads guilty to Clean Water Act violation
On Aug. 20, Christopher Domermuth, 49, and Domermuth Environmental Services LLC (DES), based in Knoxville, Tennessee, both pleaded guilty to violating the Clean Water Act by knowingly discharging pollutants into a navigable waterway without a permit. Sentencing has been set for Dec. 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Seven charged in alleged $20M embezzlement scheme involving Boilermakers Union
A federal grand jury in Kansas has indicted seven individuals, including five current and former high-ranking officers of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (Boilermakers Union), for their alleged involvement in a $20 million embezzlement scheme spanning 15 years.