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UF scientists found severe PFAS contamination in Gemini Springs, Volusia County, highlighting the widespread presence of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' in Florida. Lobby firms representing chemical industry groups also advise local governments dealing with PFAS pollution, creating conflicts of interest. PFAS, linked to multiple cancers and liver toxicity, persist in the environment and human blood.

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, Alberto Carvalho, resigned after being placed on paid leave during an FBI investigation. The FBI searched his home and the district’s headquarters, and the investigation is linked to a prior $3 million deal with AllHere, an education technology company that later collapsed amid fraud charges.

Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, resigned after an FBI search of his home and the district’s headquarters and months on paid leave during a federal investigation. The investigation is linked to AllHere, an education technology company that had a contract with LA schools before collapsing and its founder being indicted for fraud.

Peter Rosen joined Ropes & Gray as a partner in the alternative asset opportunities group, and Kimberly Rai became a partner at Holland & Knight's Healthcare Regulatory & Enforcement Practice Group in New York. Both hires focus on expanding their firms' practices in secondaries markets and healthcare regulatory matters.