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Protections for minority teachers affirmed, as Minn. court says taxpayers can't challenge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - A taxpayer can't challenge a Minnesota school district's preference for helping minority teachers keep their jobs, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Macomb County Woman Sentenced on 18 Felony Counts for Stealing from Vulnerable Adults
Neil Kalina, 69, formerly of Shelby Township, was resentenced to 7-15 years’ incarceration for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old child in 1984. His sentence includes an order for lifetime registration with the Sex Offender Registry.
Colorado joins Justice Department in suing six large landlords for algorithmic pricing scheme that harms millions of renters
Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Justice Department and a bipartisan coalition of states today filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage (PDF), to sue six of the nation’s largest landlords for participating in algorithmic pricing schemes that harmed renters.
State of Alaska Sues the Feds for Violating Congressional Directive to Develop Resources of 1002 Area
The State is suing the federal government for actions in 2024 that violate the statutory mandate of Congress to open oil and gas leasing and development in a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge known as the Coastal Plain.
Buckeye Institute suggests eight reforms for Ohio's higher education system
In a recent report titled "Transforming Higher Education in Ohio: Reforms Needed Today to Prepare for Tomorrow," The Buckeye Institute has proposed eight policy reforms aimed at improving Ohio's higher education system.
Attorney General Mayes Announces New Cold Case Homicide Unit to Bring Hope and Justice for Victims’ Families
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the creation of a Cold Case Homicide unit within the Attorney General Office.
AG Campbell Issues Statement On Victory In Attorney General v. Town Of Milton
Supreme Judicial Court ruled in Attorney General v. Town of Milton, resolving Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s lawsuit against Milton for failure to comply with the MBTA Communities Law by declaring that Milton now must do so.
Armed robbers who murdered Chris Beaty during downtown Indy riots to remain in prison thanks to Attorney General Todd Rokita and appeals team
Three people who were involved in the murder of Chris Beaty must continue serving 108- and 164-year sentences after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s legal team prevailed at the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Steptoe & Johnson Continues Growth in Oklahoma City with Addition of Laura McConnell-Corbyn and Peter Shadid
Laura H. McConnell-Corbyn, a prominent Oklahoma trial lawyer, and her team have joined the Oklahoma City office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC.
Armstrong Teasdale Earns Equality 100 Award in 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that it met all of the criteria to earn a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Troutman Pepper Locke achieved a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
Attorney General Miyares Announces Legislative Agenda for 2025 General Assembly Session
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced his legislative priorities and goals for the 2025 General Assembly session.
Attorney General Miyares Secures Major Victory Safeguarding Virginia Youth from Harmful THC Products
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a major victory for child safety and public health as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision denying a preliminary injunction that would have prohibited Virginia’s ability to regulate hemp-derived products with intoxicating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels.
Monroeville man sentenced for involvement in dogfighting activities
Gecoby Penn, 37, has been sentenced to two years in prison following his guilty plea to seventeen counts of possessing dogs for the purpose of animal fighting.
Ohio sues U.S. Gypsum over sinkholes threatening State Route 2
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal proceedings against the United States Gypsum Company (USG) for failing to maintain underground mines, which led to dangerous sinkholes near State Route 2 in Ottawa County.
Federal inmate sentenced for bribing officer at Michigan correctional institution
A federal inmate with the Bureau of Prisons was sentenced to 18 months in prison for offering bribes to a corrections officer.
Polsinelli Earns Top Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Polsinelli is pleased to share that the firm has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Wilson Elser Elevates 34 to Partnership in 2025
National law firm Wilson Elser today announced the promotion of 34 attorneys to the partnership, effective January 1, 2025.
Bonta supports EPA's new rule on reducing lead in drinking water
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of states to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).
Equifax settles with NY Attorney General over inaccurate credit score reporting
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC over inaccuracies in credit scores reported for tens of thousands of New Yorkers.