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Congratulations to Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

By Legal News Line |
We would like to congratulate the Amundsen Davis attorneys who were included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and 2024 Wisconsin Rising StarsSM lists.

Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the 2025 WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings

By Legal News Line |
Congratulations to the seven Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings.

Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Attorney General Tong Statement on Eversource Winter Rate Increase

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Eversource that standard services rates will rise by 24 percent in January, resulting in a total average bill increase of 7.2 percent.

Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder and Attempted Murder Convictions in Jefferson County

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, 44, of Birmingham, for capital murder and attempted murder. Fluker was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 6, 2023.

Bradley and Lillie A. Hobson Recognized by Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program

By Legal News Line |
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service.

Nelson Mullins Represents Azalea Capital in its Investment in The Virginia Food Group

By Legal News Line |
A team of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys represented Azalea Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, in its acquisition of The Virginia Food Group.

DOL probe gets green light as company argues it would ruin its business

By John O'Brien |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A company hoping to show the Department of Labor is wrecking its business with an investigation that would involve its clients has gotten very little help from a federal judge.

Attorney General Bird Opposes Biden-Harris Mandate that Jeopardizes Lifesaving, Small-Town Fire Departments

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that she led 19 other states in a comment letter opposing a new Biden-Harris mandate that will shut down small-town, volunteer fire departments.

Germantown Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud and Felony Theft of Over $129,000

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Ansoumane Camara, 35, of Germantown, Maryland, was sentenced for securities fraud and felony theft scheme over $100,000 in connection with the offer and sale of investment advice.

Attorney General Clark joins DOJ and states against Google's alleged antitrust violations

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general from 37 other states to propose measures aimed at dismantling Google's monopoly over internet search engines.

Judge Laubach receives meritorious service award from Hawaiʻi County Bar Association

By Legal Newsline |
Third Circuit Deputy Chief Judge M. Kanani Laubach has been recognized by the Hawaiʻi County Bar Association with the Meritorious Service Award.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over marijuana decriminalization ballot measure

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas and its officials following the adoption of a city charter amendment that seeks to decriminalize marijuana-related offenses.

Oklahoma allocates $2.5M in grants for opioid crisis intervention

By Legal Newsline |
The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has allocated $2.5 million in grants to support efforts in combating the opioid crisis across the state.

Ken Paxton investigates possible ad company conspiracy against social media

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) regarding a potential anticompetitive scheme.

Attorney General seeks civil commitment of Yakima County sex offender

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a petition in Yakima County Superior Court to prevent the release of Michael Murr, a convicted sex offender.

Minnesota man convicted for dark web child pornography offenses

By Legal Newsline |
A federal jury has convicted Craig James Myran, a 47-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, for his involvement in advertising, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material over the dark web.

Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation addresses critical issues on final day

By Legal Newsline |
Director Rosie Hidalgo addressed attendees on the third day of the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.

Procurement Collusion Strike Force marks fifth anniversary with reflections on achievements

By Legal Newsline |
Daniel Glad, Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF), delivered remarks at the organization's fifth anniversary event held in the Great Hall of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington.

Attorney General Bailey challenges Jackson County ordinance on Second Amendment grounds

By Legal Newsline |
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced plans to file a lawsuit against Jackson County, Missouri, following the passage of an ordinance that he claims infringes on Second Amendment rights.