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National Bar Association Names Shook a Champion of Diversity
The National Bar Association (NBA) selected Shook as the winner of the 2024 Champion of Diversity Award.
Owen Salyers Elected to Leadership Positions in ABA's Section of Public Contract Law
Bradley attorney Owen Salyers was recently appointed as co-chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Public Contract Law’s Young Lawyer’s Committee and vice chair of the Section’s Contract Claims and Disputes Resolution Committee for the 2024-2025 ABA year.
Group of AGs support Kroger in challenge of FTC tribunal
A coalition of attorneys general are supporting a challenge of the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission’s administrative proceedings for the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
Rosen law firm reminds investors of class action deadline against Starbucks
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, has issued a reminder to purchasers of securities in Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) who acquired Starbucks shares between November 2, 2023, and April 30, 2024, to take note of the October 28, 2024, deadline for lead plaintiff applications.
Jesse Harris and David Papiez to Participate in NCBJ NextGen Program
Fox Rothschild congratulates attorneys Jesse M. Harris and David P. Papiez, who will participate in the 2024 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Next Generation program.
Mark Felger Named as Recipient of the Turnaround Management Association’s Chapter Impact Award
Mark Felger, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring practice, has been named the recipient of the Turnaround Management Association’s (TMA) Chapter Impact Award.
International Employment Update on Global Mobility: Expatriates, Accidental Expatriates, Digital Nomads and Remote Work on September 25, 2024
Please join Erika Collins and Megan Grant for a one-hour webinar focused on managing a globally mobile workforce, including expatriates, accidental expatriates and digital nomads.
Holland & Knight Advises Aeyon on Acquisition by CGI Federal
Holland & Knight advised Aeyon LLC in connection with its acquisition by CGI Federal Inc., a subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest global independent information technology (IT) and business consulting services firms.
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Elijah Muhammad
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Elijah Muhammad, who died on July 10, 2022 while incarcerated in the George R. Vierno Center (GRVC) on Rikers Island.
Suspicious Death in Littleton, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that members of the Attorney General’s Office are responding to the scene of a suspicious death of an adult male in Littleton, New Hampshire.
Prepared remarks: Silicon Flatirons Conference on Privacy at the State Level
Developing a True North for Regulating AI: The Importance of Protecting Consumers and Promoting Innovation.
Carr: Lawrenceville Man Indicted for Medicaid and Identity Fraud
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Averil Johnson, 45, of Lawrenceville, has been indicted in DeKalb County on 10 counts of felony Medicaid Fraud and two counts of felony Identity Fraud.
Attorney General Labrador Successfully Defends Idaho Voter ID Laws in Federal Court
Attorney General Raúl Labrador successfully defended Idaho’s voter identification statutes in federal court today, overcoming a constitutional challenge from March for Our Lives Idaho and the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans.
J&J's talc plan gains supporter, which gets him sued by Beasley Allen
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – After Johnson & Johnson made an offer to increase its settlement proposal by $1 billion to plaintiffs claiming its cosmetic talcum powder gave them cancer, the offer garnered the support of one member of plaintiff counsel who had previously rejected such proposals.
Attorney general advocates for bill protecting seniors from cyber fraud
The Office of the Attorney General recently testified at a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance and Aging and Youth, advocating for House Bill 2064. This bill aims to enhance protections for older Pennsylvanians who are often targets of cyber fraud by enabling banks and financial institutions to block suspicious wire transfers.
America First Legal investigates Governor Tim Walz's ties with China
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s extensive interactions with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The probe was prompted by Rep. James Comer, who on August 16, 2024, highlighted Gov. Walz's multiple visits to China and his operation of Educational Travel Adventures, Inc., a for-profit enterprise that organized trips to China for American children from 1991 to 2003.
Deputy Clerk of District Court position open in Bismarck/Mandan
The Clerk of Court Office in Bismarck/Mandan, ND, has announced a vacancy for the position of Deputy Clerk of District Court. The role offers an annual salary ranging from $51,900 to $76,212 and is classified as a full-time regular job.
Nebraska admits new lawyers during September swearing-in ceremony
The Nebraska State Bar Commission has received the Supreme Court’s approval of its recommendation for admission to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska for those having fulfilled all of the requirements under Rule § 3-117 for admission. A swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Click here for a list of the 169 individuals who participated in the ceremony.
Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over new foster care funding rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden-Harris Administration. The lawsuit aims to halt a new rule that ties federal funding for foster care programs to the acceptance of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" ideologies.
Foster County Courthouse announces closures due to power outages
The Foster County Courthouse is scheduled to close on Thursday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. and Friday, the 27th at 2:00 p.m. for the remainder of each day due to scheduled power outages. If immediate assistance is needed during those times, the public can contact the Griggs County clerk’s office at 701-797-2772.