Abbey Thornhill, an associate based in Troutman Pepper’s Richmond office, joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in May 2024 as a general attorney in the Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement. In her new position, she will monitor compliance with administrative
This February, FBI whistleblower Kyle Seraphin revealed the existence of a memorandum within the Richmond, Va., field office that labeled Catholics as potential domestic terrorists. Last Monday, almost a full year after Seraphin s disclosure, the House Judiciary Committee released
On June 12, the Richmond Division of the Federal Bar Association hosted a Lunch and Learn panel for chapter members, area practitioners, and special guests — the Honorable Mark R. Colombell and the Honorable Summer L. Speight, the Richmond Division’s
A leaked FBI report revealed that the Bureau s Richmond, Virginia Division is investigating the threat of white supremacy among Catholics who prefer Latin Mass. Since the leak made headlines, FBI headquarters rescinded the report, claiming it does not open
A family wants its 132-year-old donation to the University of Richmond refunded as the school changes the name of the law school over claims of slave ownership. Thomas C. Williams attended Richmond College in the mid-1800s and was later a…
Chris Carlson, an associate in Troutman Pepper’s State Attorneys General and Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) practice groups, is quoted in the January 23, 2023 Corporate Counsel article, “States’ War on ESG Investing Could Hinge on Obscure KY
In this termination of parental rights case re the City of Richmond Department of Social Services v. J. Wells and D. Roane (biological parents), the Circuit Court dismissed the termination petition against Ms. Wells and Mr. Roane due to the
An attorney has consented to license revocation by the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board in the wake of a tax conviction.The Daily Press reported on the convictionA Newport News attorney has agreed to pay the IRS $869,000 in back taxes
Main Wednesday, March 23, 2022John Marshall and Bushrod WashingtonThe relationship between Marshall and Washington is another pivotal one in my new book. I’ve posted about their close partnership many times already and don’t want to beat a dead horse. But
