Attorney General's Office (United Kingdom)

Hinckley Allen Hires Former U.S. Attorney John P. Kacavas

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinckley Allen announced that John P. Kacavas joined the firm, continuing the firm's strategic expansion into the Southern New Hampshire market.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinckley Allen announced that John P. Kacavas joined the firm, continuing the firm's strategic expansion into the Southern New Hampshire market.
  • John previously served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at Dartmouth Health and as United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire.
  • "John brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, having served with distinction as a U.S. Attorney, leading health care general counsel, and private practice attorney," said Patrick A. Rogers , Managing Partner at Hinckley Allen.
  • From 1993 to 1999, he served as an Assistant Attorney General, Senior Assistant Attorney General, and Chief of the Homicide Unit.

John Coughlin, Hillsborough County Attorney Continues Fight Against Crime in NH

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Friday, November 4, 2022

MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester, NH John Coughlin, the Hillsborough County Attorney continues to fight back against serious crime.

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  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manchester, NH John Coughlin, the Hillsborough County Attorney continues to fight back against serious crime.
  • We have also been working with police departments throughout the county to expand and improve communication and modernize case processing."
  • That assistant county attorney is physically present at the Manchester Police Station as their schedule allows and is also communicating electronically with police.
  • The liaison fosters improved cooperation between the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office and Manchester Police Department.

Greenberg Traurig Expands Litigation Practice in Nevada; Adds Akke Levin

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Friday, August 5, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Litigation Practice in the Las Vegas office with the addition of Akke Levin as of counsel.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Litigation Practice in the Las Vegas office with the addition of Akke Levin as of counsel.
  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Litigation Practice in the Las Vegas office with the addition of Akke Levin as of counsel.
  • "Akke has solid experience in both private practice and in the public sector," said Jim Mace, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas office.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice: Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice includes a team of more than 600 attorneys.

Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay $234 Million to Settle False Claims Act Case Brought by Whistleblower Law Collaborative Client for Unpaid Acthar Medicaid Rebates

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Because of Mallinckrodt's bankruptcy, federal and state governments were not able to recoup the full amount of the unpaid rebates.

Key Points: 
  • Because of Mallinckrodt's bankruptcy, federal and state governments were not able to recoup the full amount of the unpaid rebates.
  • But individuals have a voice and the power to do something about wrongdoing, thanks to whistleblower laws like the False Claims Act."
  • This is the second major success for the Whistleblower Law Collaborative in a Medicaid rebate fraud case.
  • In 2017, Mylan paid $465 million for misclassifying EpiPen as a generic drug to avoid paying the higher rebates owed on brand name drugs.

Eradicating corruption within SOEs

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

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    Gontha urged the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry to dismantle past cases of alleged corruption in the company related to aircraft leasing.
  • "However, what distinguishes us from other corruption cases is that the Jiwasraya case has a solution for those who were harmed.
  • There is no place for corruption within SOEs.
  • The accountability, transparency, and anti-graft approaches must continue to be implemented to build prosperous SOEs.

Eradicating Corruption Within SOEs

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Gontha urged the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry to dismantle pastcases of alleged corruption in the company related to aircraft leasing.

Key Points: 
  • Gontha urged the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry to dismantle pastcases of alleged corruption in the company related to aircraft leasing.
  • "However, what distinguishes us from other corruption cases is that theJiwasraya case has a solution for those who were harmed.
  • The minister drew attention to no solution being found to this day in severalcases of corruption in pension funds and insurance.
  • There is no place for corruption within SOEs.

Eradicating Corruption Within SOEs

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 28, 2022

Gontha urged the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry to dismantle pastcases of alleged corruption in the company related to aircraft leasing.

Key Points: 
  • Gontha urged the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry to dismantle pastcases of alleged corruption in the company related to aircraft leasing.
  • "However, what distinguishes us from other corruption cases is that theJiwasraya case has a solution for those who were harmed.
  • The minister drew attention to no solution being found to this day in severalcases of corruption in pension funds and insurance.
  • There is no place for corruption within SOEs.

McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP, Bolsters Practice with Addition of Arizona Office and Attorney Dana Vogel

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Before joining MWA in January 2022, Dana rose through the ranks at the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

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  • Before joining MWA in January 2022, Dana rose through the ranks at the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
  • The Arizona office continues MWA's rapid expansion as it takes its place as one of the important national consumer law firms.
  • Richard McCune went on to say, "Having a physical office led by a prominent attorney in Arizona is important to us.
  • We have had a number of clients in Arizona over the years, including the State of Arizona Attorney General's office in the Volkswagen Diesel consumer fraud litigation."