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McGuireWoods Named a Finalist in Five American Lawyer Awards Categories
Three McGuireWoods partners were selected as finalists for the 2024 American Lawyer Industry Awards and Law Firm Corporate Practices of the Year Awards.
Bradley Welcomes Shannon L. Drake as a Healthcare and Real Estate Partner in Atlanta
Bradley is pleased to announce that Shannon L. Drake has joined the firm’s Atlanta office as a partner in the Healthcare and Real Estate practice groups.
Hartland Resident Charged with Luring a Child
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Andrew Moffitt, 21, of Hartland, Vermont, was arraigned today on one felony count of Luring a Child.
Attorney General Alan Wilson sends letter to ActBlue demanding answers on allegations of fraudulent political fundraising
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has sent a letter to the CEO of ActBlue over allegations that the political fundraising group may have engaged in potentially fraudulent, deceptive, or otherwise illegal activities.
US seizes aircraft linked to Nicolás Maduro over export control violations
The Justice Department has announced the seizure of a Dassault Falcon 900EX aircraft, owned and operated for the benefit of Nicolás Maduro Moros and associated individuals in Venezuela. The aircraft was seized in the Dominican Republic and transferred to the Southern District of Florida at the request of the United States, based on violations of U.S. export control and sanctions laws.
Nelson Mullins Represents Assured Automation in Acquisition by FloWorks
Nelson Mullins represented Assured Automation and its founders in Assured Automation’s recent acquisition by FloWorks International LLC, a Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. portfolio company.
Three indicted over alleged "straw ownership" scheme in Oklahoma's cannabis industry
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 2, 2024) – The Oklahoma Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted two Tulsa County residents and another individual in an alleged conspiracy to defraud the state involving illegal marijuana operations.
Paxton warns Bexar and Harris counties over voter registration plans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a warning to the commissioners courts of Bexar and Harris counties regarding their proposed plans to mail voter registration forms to individuals without verifying their eligibility.
Hocking County Jury Convicts Murderer
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the conviction of a Fairfield County man for murder following a weeklong jury trial in Hocking County.
Oklahoma City contractor charged with more than $39,000 in fraud in Comanche, Pottawatomie, Grady Counties
The Office of the Attorney General has charged an Oklahoma City man with defrauding clients out of more than $39,000 for construction work that was never done.
Temporary Nurse Staffing Agencies In Quincy, Waltham To Pay More Than $600,000 In Separate Settlements For Failure To Comply With Rate Limits
As part of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s ongoing efforts to curb rate violations by temporary nurse staffing agencies, which has resulted in nearly $900,000 in recoveries, her office announced two additional settlements with agencies based in Quincy and Waltham.
Greenpeace attempts to use new European Union directive to sideline Energy Transfer lawsuit
A new legal tactic that Greenpeace International has deployed to sideline Energy Transfer’s lawsuit to recover damages stemming from the 2016-2017 Dakota Access Pipeline protests has yet to gain much traction in North Dakota.
Baker McKenzie Earns 69 Practice Area and 153 Lawyer Rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025 Guide
Chambers Latin America has released its 2025 guide, ranking Baker McKenzie in 69 practice areas and in 153 lawyer categories.
Say cheese? Lawsuit over what's in Combos moves forward
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The maker of Combos snacks has lost a key ruling in a class action lawsuit against it that claims the "cheese" filling is made with other stuff.
Attorney General Bonta issues fourth annual Labor Day report
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the fourth annual Labor Day Report, highlighting the California Department of Justice’s ongoing efforts to empower workers in California and across the country. The report emphasizes ten key workplace rights that every worker in California should know and exercise, along with a consumer alert providing resources and information on labor trafficking.
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition supporting Florida's firearm purchase restriction
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, urging the court to affirm the lower court’s decision to uphold Florida’s law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing firearms.
Judicial Resources Commission schedules public hearing for potential vacancy
The Judicial Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. CDT in the Supreme Court Courtroom, State Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska. The hearing will consider whether a judicial vacancy exists in the office of the County Court, 10th Judicial District, due to the recent appointment of Judge Timothy Hoeft to the District Court.
Minnesota AG issues alert as Lumber Liquidators files for bankruptcy
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a consumer alert regarding the recent bankruptcy filing of flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators. On August 11, 2024, Lumber Liquidators filed for bankruptcy restructuring in Delaware federal district court. As part of its restructuring plan, the company plans to close three of its seven stores in Minnesota, specifically those located in Chanhassen (2973 Water Tower Place), Rochester (5139 Highway 52N), and St. Cloud (3320 Division Street West). The four other Minnesota locations—in Blaine, Burnsville, Duluth, and...
Convicted killer pleads guilty after Chester County manhunt
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Danelo Cavalcante has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from his escape from Chester County Prison and criminal activities while on the run across neighborhoods and the countryside for 13 days in August 2023.
Attorney General Paxton files amicus letter against Dallas City Council's ballot language changes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an amicus letter with the Texas Supreme Court, opposing actions taken by the Dallas City Council. The council substantially altered ballot language in a manner that could obscure the meaning of certain initiatives to voters. Texas supports petitioners' claims that these last-minute changes and additions to the November ballot language are misleading and fail to meet court standards designed to ensure voter clarity.