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Stanley Rural Ambulance District Properly Noticed a Special Meeting and Responded to a Request for Records
Whether Stanley Rural Ambulance District properly noticed a special meeting.2. Whether Stanley Rural Ambulance District properly responded to a request for records.
Sheppard Mullin Hires Kate Cain As Chief Knowledge And Innovation Officer, Elevates Keri Gavin To Chief Financial Officer
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that Kate Cain has joined the firm as Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer (CKIO).
UB Greensfelder Attorney Anastasia Elder Selected to Crain’s Cleveland Business 2024 40 Under 40 List
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to share that Associate Anastasia A. Elder has been selected to the Crain’s Cleveland Business 40 Under 40 class of 2024, the publication’s annual list honoring rising stars across a range of industries in Northeast Ohio.
Settlement ends Navient's long fight with feds
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - After fighting for seven years, a company that services student loans has agreed to pay $120 million and quit handling some types of loans to end litigation.
Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of An Officer-Involved Shooting in Juneau
The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting incident from July 15, 2024, involving Steven Kissack and Juneau Police Department Sgt. Christopher Gifford and Alaska State Trooper Sgt. Branden Forst in Juneau.
Carr: Two Convicted in Gwinnett County for Cyber Fraud Schemes Targeting Small Business, Government and Private Citizens
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Ugochinyere Anazodo, 46, of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and Dominique Beaulieu, 45, of Windermere, Florida, have been convicted and sentenced to prison for participating in multiple cyber fraud schemes that saw victims, including small business, government and individuals, lose significant sums of money through scams such as Business Email Compromise (BEC), romance and confidence fraud, inheritance, and identity theft.
Labrador Letter – Lava Ridge Court Challenges
I’ve filed two separate suits in strategic opposition to the Lava Ridge wind turbine project proposed for the Magic Valley on Bureau of Land Management property.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez Announces Results of Lahaina Fire Investigation Analysis: No Single Factor, but Complex Interaction of Factors, Led to Maui Fire Devastation
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez announced the results of the Lahaina Fire Incident Analysis Report, the second report of the three-part evidencebased investigation into how state and county governments responded during the Maui wildfires.
Greenville man arrested on multiple child exploitation charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Marqis Daquan Lomax, 29, of Greenville, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville Police Department made the arrest. Investigators with the U.S. Marshals Service, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Nonprofit dissolves amid fraud allegations involving founder's misuse of assets
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that Shamsia Hopes, a nonprofit organization based in Shakopee, has agreed to dissolve following an investigation revealing governance failures and misuse of assets by its founder and president, Mekfira Hussein. The agreement does not prevent further claims against Ms. Hussein or other individuals.
Court rejects Ohio Northern University's bid to dismiss lawsuit over DEI objections
Last week, the Hardin County Common Pleas Court rejected Ohio Northern University’s (ONU) attempt to dismiss America First Legal’s (AFL) lawsuit against the university for firing AFL’s client, Dr. Scott Gerber, over objections to the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. This case will now proceed to trial.
Six men indicted on charges related to cockfighting operation
Six men were arrested and had their initial court appearances yesterday after being charged in a five-count indictment with violating the Animal Welfare Act in connection with a cockfighting operation. A federal grand jury sitting in Providence, Rhode Island, returned the indictment last week.
Over 300 NYC apartments returned to affordability after investigation into illegal practices
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas have announced the return of 263 apartments to rent stabilization and a reduction in rent for an additional 43 apartments across New York City. The affected units, located in Central Brooklyn, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, were previously deregulated or subjected to illegal rent increases by former owners affiliated with Sentinel Real Estate Corporation.
Lawsuit filed against Indy car dealer over alleged 14 million mile odometer rollback
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis car dealer, alleging the dealer illegally rolled back odometers on vehicles sold to unsuspecting consumers who believed they were purchasing lower-mileage vehicles.
Philadelphia man convicted for 1998 sexual abuse under grand jury investigation
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Philadelphia County jury has convicted a man of all charges for the sexual abuse of a young child in 1998, when the defendant was a Jehovah’s Witness congregation member who utilized his position in the church to befriend the victim’s family.
Attorney suspended over misuse of client's settlement funds
The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended a Cuyahoga County attorney for two years, with 18 months stayed, partly due to his felony conviction for using his client’s settlement funds to pay his own expenses.
Attorney General's office releases report on Miguel Romero's death
New York – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Miguel Romero, who died on November 19, 2022, after an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Uniondale. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera footage and security footage from a nearby business, interviews with involved officers, and comprehensive legal analysis, OSI determined that a prosecutor would not be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt at trial that the officer...
North Dakota adopts NextGen bar examination for law practice admissions
On September 16, 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court announced the adoption of the State Board of Law Examiners' recommendation to administer a new exam known as the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2027 for those seeking admission to practice law in North Dakota.
Attorney General secures injunction against realty firm over predatory home agreements
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today the securing of a preliminary injunction against MV Realty, a Florida-based company accused of engaging in predatory practices. The injunction aims to protect nearly 1,500 homeowners who were allegedly misled into signing "Homeowner Benefit Agreements" that locked them into using MV Realty to sell their homes for 40 years or face a penalty of 3% of the home's value. Additionally, MV Realty placed illegal liens on these homes, charging homeowners the penalty to remove the lien.
Justice Department marks 30th anniversary of COPS office with new funding initiatives
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on September 17, 2024, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. In his speech, Mizer highlighted the significant milestones achieved by the COPS Office over three decades.