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Unsung Hero: Lawyer Builds Public Law Department from Scratch at Madrid Office of Squire Patton Boggs

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Madrid, Spain – Antonio Bañón, the lawyer responsible for establishing the public law department at Squire Patton Boggs in Madrid, considers his division to be a valuable addition to the firm. Bañón, who prefers to work behind the scenes, describes his role as providing assistance and support in transactions involving public law. With a humble approach, he emphasizes that success for the firm translates to success for all team members. In an interview with Iberian Lawyer, Bañón highlights his background in law and business administration and management, along with his experience advising on public law … Read more

Gov. Josh Green Calls for Additional Funds to Fight Climate Lawsuit: Hawaii Youths Accuse State Department of Violating Constitutional Rights

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The administration of Gov. Josh Green is seeking an additional $2.25 million to combat a climate lawsuit filed by 14 young individuals in Hawaii. The lawsuit accuses the state Department of Transportation of violating their constitutional rights by endangering their present and future well-being. The funds are intended to cover the costs of an external law firm that is already collaborating with the state Attorney General’s Office to represent the department. The case is scheduled to be heard in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court in Honolulu from June 24 through July 12. … Read more

Grafton County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Controversial Case Involving Former Lebanon Cop

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Lebanon, New Hampshire – A judge has ruled that the threats made by a former Lebanon police officer against his ex-girlfriend do not qualify as criminal behavior. The decision was made by Judge Richard Smolenski of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department. The case involved the ex-girlfriend’s allegations that the officer had made threatening statements during a heated argument. However, Judge Smolenski determined that the statements, although inappropriate and offensive, did not meet the legal threshold for criminal charges. The judge’s ruling highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement and the legal system in addressing cases … Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against Minnesota Department of Corrections Over Cancellation of Christian Rehabilitation Program in St. Cloud Prison

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The Upper Midwest Law Center and True North Legal have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over the cancellation of a Christian prison rehabilitation program. The program, known as Quest for Authentic Manhood, was a voluntary and Christian-based initiative offered to inmates at St. Cloud State Prison. According to the lawsuit, the program was abruptly terminated in July following a statement made by an assistant corrections commissioner. The commissioner cited the program’s alleged inconsistency with the department’s Diversity and Inclusion values as the reason for its cancellation. The … Read more