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Illinois business owner faces charges over alleged tax crimes
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an Illinois business owner on charges related to tax crimes.
Justice Department monitors election law compliance in Prince George’s County
The Justice Department has announced its plans to oversee compliance with federal voting rights laws in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Joseph Kashatok, of Kipnuk, Sentenced to 79 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
On Oct. 15, Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso sentenced Joseph Kashatok, 67, of Kipnuk Alaska, to serve 79 years in prison for possession of child pornography.
AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Man Accused of Operating Scam Political Websites
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Donald Peltier, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, for his alleged role in operating fraudulent websites claiming to be associated with the Democratic and Republican parties.
Attorney General Formella on Tigran Gambaryan: 'We must act decisively to ensure his safe return before it’s too late'
On October 18, New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella requested the Biden Administration's diplomatic intervention in the case of U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained in Nigeria since February.
Perri and Van Dusen Win Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss in Federal Court on Expired Statute of Limitations Despite COVID-19 Executive Tolling and Extension Orders
On October 8, 2020, Plaintiff purchased a coffee drink at a Queens, New York Starbucks which allegedly contained foreign objects which he ingested that caused him personal injuries.
DLA Piper announces new Executive Committee
DLA Piper International today announces its new Executive Committee, appointed by International Managing Partner and Global Co-CEO Elect, Charles Severs.
Paxton sues Biden administration for refusing to verify citizenship status of potentially ineligible voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary and other parties in the Biden administration for refusing to comply with federal law requiring them to assist States in verifying the citizenship status of potentially ineligible people registered to vote.
Elderly woman says Greyhound left her stranded in 'middle of nowhere'
CHARLESTON – An 89-year-old Kanawha County woman says a Greyhound bus driver left her stranded “in the middle of nowhere” in Oklahoma.
Georgia insurance report coming Nov. 1 could bolster long-awaited tort reform
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Tort reform may finally be prioritized in Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's legislative agenda next year.
Court Awards State $425,940.54 Against Komfort & Kare LLC Assisted Living Program for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that the Circuit Court for Baltimore County has awarded the State of Maryland $425,940.54 in damages against Komfort & Kare LLC, its former owner and manager LaShera White, its former alternate manager and administrator LaSharn Angelita Brown, and related entities for submitting fraudulent claims to the state’s Medicaid program.
AG Campbell Co-Leads Multistate Coalition In Support of Ending Needless Barriers to Mifepristone Access in North Caroline
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she, along with District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, has co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing needless barriers to mifepristone access imposed by the state of North Carolina.
Disclosure of the Name of the Officer Involved in the October 1, 2024 Shooting Incident in Northwood, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the Northwood Police Officer who discharged his weapon during a shooting incident on October 1, 2024, in Northwood, New Hampshire that resulted in the death of Malcolm Burns (age 34).
AG Platkin: Campaign Manager Sentenced for Efforts to Fraudulently Place Candidate on Ballot in 2021 Primary for N.J. Governor
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New Jersey governor’s race in 2021.
Bradley Adds Prominent Healthcare Transaction Partner Brian R. Browder to Nashville Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Brian R. Browder has joined as a partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group in Nashville.
Florida sues DOJ over blockade in Trump assassination probe
Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in federal court. The suit challenges the DOJ's efforts to block Florida's investigation into the second attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and related state crimes.
Newberry County man arrested for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Mason Black, a 23-year-old resident of Little Mountain, South Carolina. Black faces charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, with assistance from the Newberry Police Department.
Justice Department probes competition issues in air travel industry
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced a public inquiry into competition within the air travel industry. This joint effort seeks to gather information on issues such as consolidation, anticompetitive behavior, and factors affecting air travel options' availability and affordability.
Paxton challenges DOJ over alleged targeting of Musk's voter registration drive
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Attorney General stresses importance of election integrity in letter to commission director
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has communicated with State Election Commission Director Howard Knapp to emphasize the importance of adhering to state laws regarding election integrity. The correspondence focused on the issue of ballot harvesting, which is illegal under South Carolina law.