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Attorneys general condemn potential post-election violence
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general in condemning any potential violence following the election results.
Attorney General Mayes Sues Behavioral Health Facility Operators for Disability Discrimination
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit under the Arizona Fair Housing Act against Olive Branch Assisted Living, LLC, Terra Medical LLC, Terra Medical of Arizona LLC, and their owner, Russell Appleton.
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition in Support of LGBTQ+ Americans' Rights in the Workplace
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief pushing back on an effort to undermine civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in the workplace.
Ag Moody Unveils Statewide Expansion of Critical Hope Line Offering Lifesaving Support to First Responders After Deadly Hurricanes
On National First Responders Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Tampa Bay Crisis Center President & CEO Clara Reynolds, Senator Jay Collins and law enforcement leaders announced the statewide expansion of the First Responder Hope Line.
Attorney General Marshall Sends Letter to Columbia University Raising Grave Concerns About Campus Antisemitism and Divestment from Israel
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 25-state coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to Columbia University to raise grave concerns about antisemitism on campus. The letter also encourages the university not to give in to demands to divest from Israel.
Dallas asbestos firm drives defense nuts with stacks of books, microscopes and crying at trial
Before a Connecticut trial this year over whether talcum powder caused a man’s abdominal cancer, lawyers for Johnson & Johnson pleaded with a judge to prevent plaintiff lawyers at Dean Omar Branham Stanley from engaging in what they called “repeated and pervasive misconduct.”
AG Fitch Praises Supreme Court Decision AllowingVirginia to Remove Noncitizens from Voter Rolls
On Monday, Attorney General Fitch joined attorneys general from 25 states in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Courtto allow Virginia to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls.
Michigan AG Nessel Issues Statement on Washtenaw County Non-Citizen Voting Charges
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to the charges announced today regarding allegations that a non-citizen voted in the 2024 election:
Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Generic Drug Manufacturers Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Resolving Claims of Conspiring To Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced two significant settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million.
AG’s Office secures guilty plea, 21-year sentence in attempted murder case
Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced.
Michael de Leeuw Honored by Access Justice Brooklyn with the Dedication to Justice Award
Michael de Leeuw, vice-chair of the firm’s Business Litigation group, has been selected to receive the Access Justice Brooklyn Dedication to Justice Award.
Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium 2024
Join McDermott for our 13th Annual Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium on November 6, 2024 at Boston’s stunning Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.
Healthcare Team Advises Compassus in Joint Venture with Providence to Leverage Combined Strengths and Resources to Deliver High-quality Home-based Care
Sheppard Mullin’s Healthcare team is representing Compassus, a leading national provider of integrated home-based care services in its agreement to form a new strategic partnership with Providence, a leading not-for-profit health system that serves the Western U.S.
Nelson Mullins Represents Akorbi in Recent Acquisition by Propio
A team of Nelson Mullins attorneys represented leading digital language service provider Akorbi and its founders in Akorbi’s recent acquisition by Propio Language Services, an interpretation and translation service provider and portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners.
Dennis Treacy honored as a 2024 Bridge Builder by VIRGINIAforever
Reed Smith counsel Dennis Treacy has been recognized with the 2024 Bridge Builder award by environmental advocacy group, VIRGINIAforever.
Attorney General James highlights election protection measures ahead of New York's general election
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reminded residents of the state about the availability of the Election Protection Hotline for the general election on November 5, 2024.
North Dakota courts excel in managing felony cases despite high caseloads
The National Center for State Courts has published a comprehensive study on the management of criminal cases in North Dakota.
Kroger agrees to $1.37 billion settlement over role in opioid crisis
Attorney General Phil Weiser, along with a bipartisan group of 30 state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.
States reach settlements with Heritage and Apotex over drug price inflation allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 50 states and territories, has announced cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
Juvenile Court seeks part-time youth coordinator in Dickinson
The Juvenile Court in Dickinson, North Dakota, is seeking a part-time Youth Coordinator to join their team.