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Rochester gun buyback yields over 500 firearms amid statewide anti-violence push
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a gun buyback event in Rochester resulted in the collection of 548 firearms. The event, hosted by the Office of the Attorney General and the Rochester Police Department, is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce gun violence in New York. Since taking office in 2019, Attorney General James has facilitated the removal of over 8,200 guns from communities across the state.
Florida AG sues U.S. DHS for refusing to verify immigration records for voting
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has filed a lawsuit following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s refusal to verify immigration records for the state to ensure voter-roll integrity.
Climate change may be 'accident,' but CO2 is 'pollutant,' Hawaii court rules
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) - Recklessly emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere qualifies as an “accident” but CO2 is also a “pollutant” excluded from insurance coverage, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled, answering questions central to a closely watched climate lawsuit.
Attorney General Hilgers Joins 20-State Coalition Suing to Stop Nursing Home Rule Change
Attorney General Hilgers joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a lawsuit seeking to stop a Biden-Harris Administration Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule that would cost states hundreds of thousands of dollars and drive nursing homes out of business.
AG Yost Sues Kentucky Concrete Company, Owner for Allegedly Ripping Off Ohio Consumers
In a lawsuit filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a Kentucky-based paving company of multiple violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and illegally pocketing more than $50,000 in customers’ money.
Coalition challenges North Carolina's mifepristone restrictions
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has announced the state's participation in a coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia opposing restrictions on mifepristone access in North Carolina. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the case Bryant v. Stein, urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to uphold a District Court decision that prevents North Carolina from imposing additional restrictions on mifepristone, which have been deemed unnecessary by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting mifepristone access in North Carolina
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Bryant v. Stein, aiming to protect access to mifepristone in North Carolina. The brief was submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and urges the court to uphold a district court's decision that prevents North Carolina from imposing restrictions on mifepristone that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed unnecessary for patient safety.
Attorney General Raoul warns telecom company over suspected illegal robocalls
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, regarding its involvement in transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic. This action is part of a coordinated effort by a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general across the United States.
Nebraska trial judges elect new association leaders
Nebraska trial judges have elected new presidents for their associations during the annual meetings held in late October. The newly appointed presidents began their terms on October 11, 2024, and will serve until October 2025.
St. Clair Shores woman faces trial over alleged double voting
Stacey Kramer, a resident of St. Clair Shores, is set to face trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court on charges related to alleged double voting during the August 2024 Primary Election. Kramer, aged 56, is accused of both voting absentee and in-person, leading to two counts: Voting Absentee and In-Person, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and Offering to Vote More than Once, with a maximum penalty of four years.
Attorney General Raoul leads effort against discriminatory homeowner insurance practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, has led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief. This brief urges a federal court to reject the insurance industry's challenge to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. The rule is designed to ensure that housing practices, which may seem neutral but are discriminatory in effect, do not disproportionately impact certain populations.
Cold case unit aids Texarkana police in solving decade-old homicide
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit has played a crucial role in solving a homicide case from 2014 in Texarkana. This collaboration with the Texarkana Police Department resulted in the arrest of Cameron Cheatham, aged 27, for the murder of Xavier Rollins.
Attorney General Raoul opposes new mifepristone restrictions in North Carolina
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a brief as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, opposing North Carolina's restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone. The amicus brief was submitted in the case Bryant v. Stein to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, urging them to uphold a district court decision that prohibits North Carolina from imposing additional restrictions on mifepristone beyond those set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Ellison warns iDentidad over suspected illegal robocall activities
Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, regarding the transmission of suspected illegal robocall traffic. This action is part of his involvement with the bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force.
North Dakota Supreme Court orders lawyer disbarment
The North Dakota Supreme Court has issued an opinion in the case of Disciplinary Board v. Daniel, resulting in the disbarment of an attorney. The case, filed under docket number 20240182, was resolved on October 18, 2024.
Attorney General files lawsuit against contractor over alleged scam
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against an Indianapolis-based home improvement contractor, alleging fraudulent practices. The lawsuit claims that Hank Eversole, operating under the names All Services Construction and Nationwide Construction, engaged in misconduct by accepting deposits from consumers, beginning work on projects, and then abandoning them without issuing refunds. This left homeowners with incomplete repairs requiring additional financial outlay to rectify.
Michigan justices set to release report on child protective legal representation
Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement of the Michigan Supreme Court, alongside fellow justices and task force members, will present a report from the Child Protective Legal Representation Task Force in a virtual news conference.
Bipartisan group warns telecom company over suspected illegal robocalls
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a coalition of 51 bipartisan attorneys general, has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom. The telecom company is accused of transmitting illegal robocall traffic, including calls that impersonated government officials and imitated a hotline used by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
Ohio Supreme Court sends housing developer dispute back to trial court
The Supreme Court of Ohio has sent a lawsuit back to the Franklin County Common Pleas Court to determine if it can be resolved under state law. This decision reverses earlier court rulings that dismissed Epcon Communities Franchising's attempt to recover part of a $2.5 million fine from Wilcox Development Group, related to alleged violations of the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA).
Cyber Crime Unit arrests Pineville man for juvenile pornography charges
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has apprehended a Pineville resident on charges related to child pornography. Michael Paul Renbarger, 40, residing on Susek Drive in Pineville, was arrested on October 17, 2024.