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Greenpeace puts up defense in third week of $300 million trial; Case expected to rest Friday
MORTON COUNTY, ND (Legal Newsline) – Greenpeace has so far struggled to distance itself from accusations in a $300 million lawsuit brought over delays to the Dakota Access Pipeline caused by violent protests.
Jeanne Siegel Recognized as Leading Woman in Secured Finance
Thompson Coburn partner Jeanne Siegel was profiled in The Secured Lender’s Women in Secured Finance issue, which features leading finance lawyers worldwide who carved their paths with determination, resilience, and unwavering vision.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Amicus Brief Cited by U.S. Supreme Court in Key Decision on EPA’s Wastewater Discharge Rules
Troutman Pepper Locke’s amicus curiae brief on behalf of a large coalition of trade organizations has contributed to a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in City & County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, a major case under the Clean Water Act.
Citizen-only voting measure seems dead in Mississippi, but Hosemann has power to revive it
A resolution that would have put the issue of citizen only voting before Mississippians has died in a state Senate committee. But there still is a way for the proposal to see the light of day.
Missouri AG asks DOGE to investigate $5B Grain Belt Express project
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called for an immediate investigation into a nearly $5 billion federal loan guarantee supporting the Grain Belt Express project, which he describes as "one of the most egregious abuses of taxpayer dollars in recent memory."
In blow to Trump, pair of courts side with Jennings and colleagues
Two federal courts in two days have sided with Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other state attorneys general in legal battles against the Trump Administration.
Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Warns Against Home Solicitation Scams
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement warning Arkansans about scams related to door-to-door sales.
AG Nessel Highlights Consumer Protection Efforts
As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting some of the work her office does to protect Michigan residents.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Named One of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work for Eighth Consecutive Year
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has been named to the 21st Annual “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” list by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management for the eighth consecutive year.
AG Hilgers Announces Grand Island Student as Winner of the Nebraska Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is pleased to announce Breckstynn Callihan from Grand Island, Nebraska, as the winner of the annual Nebraska Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.
Labrador Letter – Trump Admin Halts EMTALA Lawsuit Against Idaho
I’m pleased to share the Trump Department of Justice dismissed the previous administration’s attack on Idaho’s Defense of Life Act.
Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Challenging the Trump Administration’s Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in National TPS Alliance v. Noem in support of a challenge to the early termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela.
Attorney General Anne Lopez Files Lawsuit to Stop Mass Firing of Federal Probationary Employees
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against numerous federal agencies for conducting illegal mass firing of federal probationary employees.
Calaveras man pleads guilty to interstate threats
Cedar Sky Montgomery, a resident of Calaveras County, has pleaded guilty to three counts of interstate communication of threats of violence.
Twelve states urge Supreme Court support for Medicaid recipients' provider choice
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with attorneys general from 11 other states, has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court's decision that recognizes Medicaid recipients' right to choose their healthcare...
Texas man admits stowaway charge on Delta Airlines flight
A Texas resident has confessed to a felony after attempting to travel without a ticket by hiding in the lavatory of a Delta Airlines flight.
Colombian man sentenced for possessing child pornography
U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark has sentenced Fabio Murillo Sanchez, a Colombian national, to nine years in prison for possession of child pornography.
Moody sentenced for role in covering up Rosenda Strong's murder
Michael Lee Moody has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his involvement as an accessory after the fact in the murder of Rosenda Strong.
Broward tax preparer charged with defrauding IRS over $2 million
Jimmy Desir, a tax preparer from Miramar, Florida, appeared in federal court in Miami for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Detroit men charged with drug distribution conspiracy
Seven men from Detroit face charges in a 43-count indictment, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, weapons charges, and money laundering.