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Illinois joins coalition defending ACA access for DACA recipients
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Illinois, along with 13 other states, is taking steps to defend health insurance access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients.
Louisville man sentenced to over 17 years for shooting at Mayor Greenberg
A Louisville man has been sentenced to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for firing shots at Mayor Craig Greenberg during his 2022 mayoral campaign.
Attorney General Drummond pays tribute to late entrepreneur Burt Holmes
Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his condolences following the death of Burt Holmes, a prominent entrepreneur in Oklahoma.
Illinois attorney general secures $320K settlement for misclassified temp workers
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a $320,000 settlement with Veryable Inc. This resolves allegations that the company misclassified workers placed in temporary labor positions through its online platform.
Three charged in alleged $44M scam targeting elderly authors
A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for allegedly defrauding elderly authors across the United States of nearly $44 million.
Oakton doctor pleads guilty in opioid distribution case
An Oakton doctor, David Allingham, has pled guilty to charges related to operating a pill mill.
Oregon joins other states defending healthcare access for DACA recipients
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced that the state, along with 13 others, is stepping in to defend healthcare access for DACA recipients, known as Dreamers.
Moody unveils new guide against senior-targeted grandparent scam
Attorney General Ashley Moody hosted a Senior Scam Seminar in Marion County, Florida, where she introduced a new resource aimed at protecting seniors from scams.
Massachusetts AG settles clean water act violations with two companies
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has announced settlements with two companies, All Steel Fabricating, Inc. and Williams Scotsman, Inc., over allegations of violating the Federal Clean Water Act.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Regional Health Properties in Agreement to Merge With SunLink
Troutman Pepper Locke client Regional Health Properties, Inc. (Regional) (NYSE American: RHE), a self-managed health care real estate investment company, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (SunLink) (NYSE American: SSY), the parent company of Carmichael’s Cashway Pharmacy.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Wind Point Partners in Acquisition of ExperiGreen
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, in connection with its acquisition of ExperiGreen Lawn Care.
BitMEX fined $100 million for bank secrecy act violations
Matthew Podolsky, Attorney for the United States, announced that HDR Global Trading Ltd., also known as BitMEX, has been fined $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Man convicted for smuggling cocaine disguised as food into Dulles airport
A Rockville, Maryland man has been convicted by a federal jury on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Taunton man sentenced for selling counterfeit methamphetamine pills
A Taunton man, Shavon Gurley, also known as "Soo Soo," has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for selling counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine.
Attorney General Moody supports Thin Blue Line Act enhancing penalties against violence on officers
Attorney General Ashley Moody has expressed her support for the Thin Blue Line Act, a piece of legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
Undocumented individual sentenced for voting fraud using false identity
An undocumented individual has been sentenced for identity fraud, voting in multiple elections, and obtaining U.S. passports under a false identity.
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for escaping federal custody
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Ray Rosalez, a Worthington, Minnesota man, has been sentenced for escaping from custody. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier handed down the sentence on January 13, 2025.
States join forces to protect Dreamers' access to affordable care act
Attorney General Mayes has announced that Arizona, along with 13 other states, is taking action to defend health insurance access for Dreamers against legal challenges.
South Dakota man sentenced for eagle protection law violation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from Volga, South Dakota, has been sentenced for violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
New Orleans man receives prison sentence for firearm-related offenses
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Gernell Hankton, a 34-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance on January 8, 2025.