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Friday, November 15, 2024

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Arkansas AG announces key hires and promotions in investigations division

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced significant staffing changes within the Special Investigations Division of his office.

Wyatts Towing settlement results in restitution checks for over 5,000 consumers

By Legal Newsline |
Consumers eligible for restitution from a settlement involving Wyatts Towing and the Colorado Attorney General's Office will soon receive checks, according to an announcement by Attorney General Phil Weiser.

Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name

By Chris Dickerson |
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.

Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $49.1 million settlements in ongoing multistate antitrust lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, and reduce competition for numerous generic prescription drugs.

Alabama Joins 25-State Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Grant Emergency Motion so Virginia Is Not Forced to Add Noncitizens to its Voter Rolls

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 25-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant Virginia’s emergency motion so that the Commonwealth is not forced to place noncitizens on its voter rolls for the upcoming election.

Class action lawyer, facing penalty, says Ricola was the one keeping case alive

By John O'Brien |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer called a "wrecking ball" by a federal judge is defending his choice to continue his cough drop case, as he faces a potential $60,000 penalty for doing so.

Bradley Named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” Firm by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance

By Legal News Line |
Bradley has been named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for having 50% or more women in their 2024 U.S.-based new partner class.

Maryland Paid Sick and Safe Leave for Businesses 101 on November 7, 2024

By Legal News Line |
As the end of the year approaches, many employers are reviewing their policies and employee handbooks to get ready for 2025.

The National Law Journal Names McGuireWoods ‘Community Impact Leader’ for Third Year

By Legal News Line |
McGuireWoods won a Community Impact Leader Award from The National Law Journal, marking the third year in a row the publication honored the firm for social responsibility, pro bono service, diversity and inclusion, and guiding clients on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Quincy-Based Physician Group To Pay $650,000 To Resolve Allegations of False Billing to MassHealth

By Legal News Line |
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has reached a settlement with Evolve Health, P.C. (Evolve), a Quincy-based physician group practice specializing in substance abuse treatment.

Attorney General Bird Leads Fight to Shut Down Political Prosecution of President Trump

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a 20-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to shut down the political prosecution of President Trump. The multistate brief follows the district court’s earlier dismissal of the case.

Former bank manager sentenced for stealing over $200K from customer

By Legal Newsline |
A former branch manager in New York has been sentenced to 13 months in prison and three years of supervised release for misusing his position to steal from a customer's accounts.

New York leaders brace for policy shifts under Trump's upcoming administration

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the fundamental freedoms of New Yorkers as President-Elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term.

Coalition files brief defending law prohibiting felons from firearm possession

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to defend the federal law that prohibits felons from possessing firearms.

Partner Katherine Lemire and Laura Ferguson Detail Recent Updates to the New York Cybersecurity Regulations in the NYLJ

By Legal News Line |
Quinn Emanuel partner Katherine Lemire and associate Laura Ferguson, in the New York Law Journal , detail recent updates to the New York cybersecurity regulations.

Attorney General Bonta issues guidance on protecting reproductive healthcare providers

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a law enforcement bulletin emphasizing the state's legal protections for individuals seeking reproductive healthcare.

Wisconsin joins $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger over opioid crisis

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Josh Kaul, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced a settlement agreement with Kroger valued at $1.37 billion.

Michigan Supreme Court hosts annual Adoption Day event

By Legal Newsline |
Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement and Justice Megan K. Cavanagh of the Michigan Supreme Court will host the 22nd annual Adoption Day event on November 18, 2024, at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.

Providence man sentenced for felony assault after shooting incident

By Legal Newsline |
A Providence man has been sentenced to 13 years in state prison for felony assault and firearms charges, according to an announcement by Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.

Attorney General Raoul hosts webinars for veterans ahead of Veterans Day

By Legal Newsline |
As Veterans Day nears, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging service members, veterans, and their families to engage in two complimentary webinars.