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Former Capitol Police officer sentenced for civil rights violation after crash
A former officer of the U.S. Capitol Police, Thomas Smith, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release.
Dodge County Drug Court graduation celebrates successful rehabilitation
The Dodge County Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony on November 5, 2024.
Settlement finalized between TN AG and Kroger over opioid crisis
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.
Attorneys general call for peace following election results
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has issued a statement on November 4, 2024, representing a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general.
York County men face charges for child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of three men from York County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Attorneys general urge peace ahead of election results
Ahead of the upcoming General Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general in issuing a joint statement.
Attorneys general call for peace following 2024 election
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative involving 51 attorneys general.
Greenville man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Aaron Mateo Pobjecky, a 19-year-old resident of Greenville, South Carolina.
Rosenblum announces $49M settlement in generic drug price-fixing case
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling approximately $49.1 million.
Attorneys general urge peaceful conduct during 2024 election
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, has released a statement advocating for a peaceful election process.
Settlement reached between Kroger and 30 states over opioid crisis
Attorney General Kris Mayes, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 30 states, has announced a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.
Paxton deploys rapid response team for Election Day oversight
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team across major counties in the state.
DOJ naming Rocket Mortgage in appraisal lawsuit ‘a flagrant example of government overreach,’ says company spokesman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has named Rocket Mortgage in a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals, a claim that the company has called "a flagrant example of government overreach."
BakerHostetler Columbus Office Hosts Roundtable on AI
Chief Information Officer Katherine Lowry, Senior Manager of Innovation Leigh Zeiser and Partners Craig Hoffman and Nichole Sterling will participate in a roundtable discussion organized by privacy and security software provider OneTrust titled “Data Dialogues: Unlocking the Power of AI Through Effective Compliance.”
Dem Pa. AG candidate: Litigation not part of addressing climate change
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Democrat hoping to replace Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General doesn't seem to be willing to push climate change lawsuits against the oil industry, like some local officials have.
Super Lawyers recognizes 18 lawyers from Reed Smith in New York City
Legal rankings publisher Super Lawyers has named eight lawyers from Reed Smith’s New York office to its 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers named a further 10 of the firm’s younger lawyers to its New York Metro Rising Stars list.
Georgia CPA sentenced for role in illegal tax shelter scheme
A Georgia accountant, Herbert Lewis, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in promoting and selling illegal syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.
Court stops Texas firm from selling illegal tax plans
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has issued permanent injunctions against Charles Dombek and The Optimal Financial Group LLC.
Drummond ends contract with law firm hired by Governor Stitt
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has taken decisive action in a legal dispute involving Governor Kevin Stitt, terminating the contract with a law firm hired by the Governor.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals settles price-fixing case with New York AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 50 attorneys general, has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Inc. The companies will pay a total of $49.1 million for their involvement in a scheme to...