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Trial Court Vacancy Commission seeks applicants for 4th Judicial District vacancy
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, following the passing of Judge O. Duane Slone on August 24, 2024. The district encompasses Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties.
Attorney General launches campaign addressing housing discrimination in Arizona
Attorney General Kris Mayes has introduced a public awareness campaign to address housing discrimination and inform renters about their legal rights. The initiative will feature advertisements in both English and Spanish on various online platforms, streaming services, and radio.
Supreme Court declines Martin Shkreli's appeal; lifetime pharma ban upheld
New York Attorney General Letitia James has responded to the United States Supreme Court's decision not to hear an appeal from Martin Shkreli. This decision leaves in place a lower court ruling that bans Shkreli for life from the pharmaceutical industry and orders him to pay $64.6 million in disgorgement.
Paxton requests citizenship data from Biden administration over voter registration concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has formally requested the Biden-Harris Administration to provide data on citizenship status for individuals potentially registered to vote illegally in Texas. This move is part of an effort to verify voter eligibility and ensure the integrity of elections in the state.
Ohio AG addresses Columbus school busing issue amid ongoing lawsuit
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has issued a statement concerning the ongoing litigation involving Columbus City Schools and its busing policies. The legal dispute centers on the district's obligation to provide transportation for students, which has led to an emergency motion being filed.
Report clears officers in Todd Novick's death after investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concerning the death of Todd Novick. The incident occurred on December 24, 2023, during an encounter with Rochester Police Department officers in Rochester.
Attorney General Tong reacts as Supreme Court upholds Texas challenge on emergency abortion care
Attorney General William Tong expressed his concerns following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to let stand a lower court ruling that prevents the Biden administration from enforcing the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) against Texas hospitals. These hospitals have declined to provide essential medical care when it involves an abortion, despite EMTALA's mandate for emergency departments to stabilize patients with emergency medical conditions.
Red Mass marks opening of judicial year in New Orleans
Louisiana judges convened at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans, for the 72nd annual Red Mass, signaling the start of the judicial year.
Price gouging hotline extended as Tropical Storm Milton approaches
Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced the extension of Florida's Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas anticipating Tropical Storm Milton. The state's price gouging law is already in effect for counties under the emergency order due to Hurricane Helene and will now include regions affected by Milton.
Pipe maker J-M says big asbestos firm Simmons Hanly shouldn't escape lawsuit fraud claims
J-M Manufacturing is pushing back against efforts by prominent asbestos law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy to end J-M's lawsuit accusing Simmons of a racket of "sham" asbestos lawsuits. The Simmons firm claims such racketeering claims aren't allowed against law firms over such litigation activities
Troutman Pepper Counsels Payroc in Acquisition of i3 Verticals’ Merchant Services Business
Troutman Pepper’s client, Payroc WorldAccess LLC (Payroc), an omni-channel payments provider, recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the merchant services business, along with the related payments software and technology solutions, from i3 Verticals, LLC (i3).
Holland & Knight Advises Global Resources International in Sale of Equity Stake to Winner Medical Co.
Holland & Knight represented Global Resources International, Inc. (GRI), a Georgia-based global medical consumables and industrial protective equipment company, in connection with a transaction in which Winner Medical Co., Ltd.
Boeing not to blame for murder-suicide, fends off reworked lawsuit
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - A woman has lost her second chance at blaming Boeing for a murder-suicide that was carried out by an employee, but not on company property.
Wisconsin DOJ continues probe into Heather Szekeres' death in Shawano County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing its investigation into the 2013 disappearance and death of Heather Szekeres. The DCI is working alongside the Shawano County Sheriff and Shawano Police Department in this case.
Court grants temporary stay on Texas election integrity law injunction
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained a temporary stay from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which blocks a district court decision that had prevented the Office of the Attorney General from investigating illegal ballot harvesting under Senate Bill 1, known as Texas's election integrity law.
Indiana offers virtual training to combat rising antisemitism
Attorney General Todd Rokita recently conducted a training session aimed at addressing antisemitism in Indiana. Held on September 20, the event sought to educate attorneys, law enforcement officers, and others on preventing harassment, intimidation, threats, and other illegal conduct linked to antisemitism. Following its success, the training will be available on-demand for one year.
Pickaway County man arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor
An investigation by the Circleville Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old man from Pickaway County. The individual, Matthew Nicklas, is accused of sexually abusing a minor.
Attorney General secures injunction over Joliet theatre's asbestos handling
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured an immediate and preliminary injunction against the Will County Metropolitan Exposition & Auditorium Authority. This development is part of an ongoing lawsuit concerning the alleged improper handling and storage of asbestos-containing materials during renovations at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois.
Josh Stein addresses post-Hurricane Helene price gouging concerns
Attorney General Josh Stein addressed the issue of price gouging and disaster repair scams following Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Justice has received 196 complaints related to alleged price gouging, particularly concerning fuel, groceries, and hotel costs. These complaints primarily involve businesses in Buncombe, Cleveland, Madison, and Mecklenburg counties.
Michigan attorney faces indictment over alleged false tax filings
A Michigan attorney has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges related to filing false tax returns and willfully failing to file tax returns. The indictment accuses Shawn Smith, known as "Shawn the Law," of not reporting substantial income from his law practice on his individual income tax returns for the years 2017 through 2020. Additionally, it is alleged that Smith did not file tax returns for 2021 and 2022.