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Holland & Knight Clients Selected to Receive $927 Million in Funding from Department of Energy's Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grants
Holland & Knight advised multiple clients in their application and selection for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grant Program, securing nearly one-third of the funding awarded.
Damien Patton: 'Escaping hate is always possible
Damien Patton, founder and former CEO of Banjo, said a lesson he learned from his own experiences is that "escaping hate is always possible," but it is made much easier when opportunities for rehabilitation are available.
Court: If you want lethal dose from a New Jersey doctor, you better live there
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Though New Jersey can offer medical aid in dying, not just anyone can come to the state to seek a doctor's help to end their life.
Attorney General Griffin’s Family Dollar Rat Infestation Lawsuit to Proceed
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after a Pulaski County Circuit judge denied a motion to dismiss Griffin’s lawsuit against Family Dollar for violating the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA).
Iowa Attorney General’s Office to Prosecute Non-Citizen for Illegal Voting in Marshall County
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that her office will lead the prosecution against a non-U.S. citizen, legally residing in the United States, who was arrested Wednesday in Marshall County for alleged voter fraud.
Bonneville County Man Sent to Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Elias Daniel Medina, 27, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Distribution of Sexually Exploitative Material, a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison, and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Georgians warned about scams amid Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a warning to Georgians to remain vigilant against home repair fraud, charity fraud, imposter scams, and price gouging as the state recovers from Hurricane Helene.
Bill of Rights Day student contest invites entries from grades 5-12
The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, in collaboration with U.S. District Courts in the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, is organizing the Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest. The event invites students from grades 5-12 to submit art and essays focused on the Bill of Rights and specific contest prompts.
Florida man sentenced for criminal enterprise across multiple Michigan counties
Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas, 55, from Florida, has been sentenced to 2 to 20 years in prison by Judge Stephen P. Carras of the 42nd Circuit Court in Midland County. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in August. Rodriguez-Venegas was involved in stealing money orders and cash from drop boxes at apartment complexes and mobile home parks. He has also been ordered to pay restitution, with the amount not exceeding $36,235.
Judge Deborah Means Henderson receives Leon Ruben Award at TGSJC
Shelby County General Sessions Judge Deborah Means Henderson was honored with the Leon Ruben Award for Excellence at the fall Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference (TGSJC) this week.
Iranian nationals indicted for cyber operations targeting US elections
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against three Iranian nationals, who are employees of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The individuals charged are Masoud Jalili, 36, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, 34, and Yaser Balaghi, 37. They are accused of conspiring to hack into accounts of U.S. officials, media members, NGOs, and individuals associated with U.S. political campaigns as part of Iran's efforts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
America First Legal files brief supporting Montana's Secretary of State on election integrity
America First Legal (AFL), along with co-counsel Christopher Mills, has filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court. The brief supports Montana’s Secretary of State's request for Supreme Court review in the case Christi Jacobsen v. Montana Democratic Party, et al.
Attorney General Phil Weiser updates public on Kroger/Albertsons lawsuit
At a news conference Thursday, Attorney General Phil Weiser updated the public on the state’s lawsuit to permanently block the merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. The trial to decide whether to allow the merger begins Monday.
Florida man charged with threatening primary opponent
An indictment was unsealed yesterday charging a Florida man with threatening to kill his primary opponent in the 2021 election for the 13th Congressional District of Florida and a private citizen who was an acquaintance of his opponent.
Florida financial advisor charged with promoting illegal tax shelter
A federal grand jury in Gulfport, Mississippi, has indicted a Florida financial advisor for promoting an illegal tax shelter, stealing clients' funds, and money laundering. The indictment, unsealed yesterday, accuses Stephen T. Mellinger III of orchestrating a scheme that began in late 2013.
Paxton vows continued fight against firearms ban enforcement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will continue to defend Texans' right to lawfully carry firearms on land owned or leased by governmental entities. This follows a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court that allows the City of Dallas to assist the State Fair of Texas in enforcing a firearms ban while litigation is ongoing.
Justice Department announces assessment of Hackensack police under collaborative reform initiative
The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced it will conduct an Organizational Assessment of the Hackensack, New Jersey, Police Department through its Collaborative Reform Initiative. This voluntary program is available to law enforcement agencies seeking to ensure fair and effective policing.
Governor signs bill requiring crime data collection on Indian lands
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2695 by Governor Gavin Newsom. The new law mandates that law enforcement agencies collect data on crimes occurring on Indian lands and report this information to the California Department of Justice. This initiative aims to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis and improve public safety in Indian Country and nearby communities. AB 2695 was authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos and sponsored by Attorney General Bonta.
Attorney General Paxton sues Austin over abortion travel fund
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin to stop the city from using public funds to cover expenses for women traveling out of state for abortions.
California enacts law targeting black maternal mortality through implicit bias training
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement following the Governor's signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2319. The bill aims to reduce the maternal mortality rate among Black women and other pregnant persons of color by ensuring the successful implementation of Senate Bill 464 (SB 464), also known as the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act of 2019. AB 2319 is co-sponsored by Attorney General Bonta and authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, Dr. Akilah Weber, and the California Legislative Black Caucus.