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Oil companies say Md. judge keeps climate suit alive for wrong reason
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Oil companies say a Maryland judge is keeping a climate lawsuit by Annapolis and Anne Arundel County alive for the wrong reason while ignoring a fellow judge’s dismissal of a nearly identical case by the City of Baltimore.
124 companies request mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation funding
Over 100 major companies, including Amazon, General Motors, and Meta, called on the U.S. judiciary to adopt a nationwide rule requiring mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in federal lawsuits.
Attorney General Formella Issues Robocall Warning to iDentidad
Attorney General John M. Formella sent a letter to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, warning the company that it is transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic and should stop immediately.
Head of Yost's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Elected to National Leadership Position
A national organization that combats health-care fraud and protects vulnerable adults has chosen a member of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s leadership team to serve as its next president.
Election protection hotline set for New York's November general election
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the availability of an Election Protection Hotline for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024.
Virginia ordered to stop voter roll removals before November election
A federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia has ordered the Commonwealth of Virginia to halt a program that removes voters from registration rolls ahead of the November 5 general election.
North Carolinians gain insight into local opioid settlement spending
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolinians can now access more detailed information about how local governments are spending $1.2 billion from opioid settlements.
Tennessee business owner found guilty in $35M healthcare fraud scheme
A Tennessee business owner has been found guilty of fraudulently billing federal health care programs approximately $35 million.
Attorney General seeks strict terms for Nancy Burton’s accelerated rehabilitation
Attorney General William Tong is set to appear at Danbury Superior Court on Monday, October 28, to argue for strict conditions related to the proposed accelerated rehabilitation in the case against Nancy Burton.
Georgia woman sentenced for $30M COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her involvement in a scheme that defrauded the Georgia Department of Labor (GaDOL) out of millions intended for unemployed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeffrey Funke named as Nebraska's next chief justice
Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke has been appointed as Nebraska's next Chief Justice, following the retirement of Chief Justice Mike Heavican at the end of October.
Connecticut pharmacy fined $39M for kickback scheme with retired state workers
Attorney General William Tong has announced a significant legal judgment against Assured Rx, LLC, a Florida-based pharmacy.
Three indicted for major gun trafficking operation dismantled by NY AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the indictment of three individuals involved in a gun trafficking operation that illegally sold 184 firearms in Queens County.
Warwick man found guilty of child molestation; sentencing scheduled for January
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Warwick man was found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 14 in 2023.
Pastor ordered to repay $305K for misuse of church donations
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant legal outcome involving the misuse of church funds by James Collier, founder and pastor of the former Pennsylvania branch of Peniel Christian Fellowship International.
Justice Department challenges solitary confinement for juveniles
The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement for children in juvenile justice settings.
Cass County Adult Drug Treatment Court to hold graduation ceremony on November 18
Cass County will host a graduation ceremony for its Adult Drug Treatment Court on November 18, 2024.
Sirron Croskey convicted for armed robbery after multi-county crime spree
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the felony conviction of Sirron Croskey for armed robbery, reckless evading, and possession of a loaded firearm in public.
Webinar addresses care system for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Vermont
The Vermont Judiciary Commission on Mental Health and the Courts is organizing a webinar titled "Intellectual Disabilities 101" scheduled for November 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. This session aims to educate judges, lawyers, law enforcement officers,...
Foreign national convicted of violating US sanctions laws
A federal jury has found Brian Assi, also known as Brahim Assi, guilty of conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions laws by attempting to export drill rigs to Iran.