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Attorney General Tong mourns loss of Wethersfield firefighter in mountain blaze
Attorney General William Tong has expressed his condolences following the death of a firefighter from Wethersfield. The firefighter was involved in efforts to combat the Lamentation Mountain brush fire.
Paxton sues Biden-Harris over voter citizenship verification
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Biden-Harris Administration, accusing them of not adhering to federal law that mandates assistance to states in verifying the citizenship status of individuals potentially ineligible to vote. The lawsuit targets Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and other officials.
Court dismisses GOP lawsuit challenging military voter rights in Michigan
Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Claims dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Michigan Republican Party, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Chesterfield Township Clerk Cindy Berry. The lawsuit challenged the voting rights of military and overseas voters. Attorney General Dana Nessel's motion to dismiss was granted against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Director of Elections Jonathan Brater.
Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Amicus Brief Asking United States Supreme Court to Uphold Tennessee Ban on Experimental Gender Treatments
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement regarding the amicus brief he and the attorneys general of Kentucky and Indiana filed on behalf of a 22-state coalition asking the United States Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that protects children by prohibiting certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.
Attorney General Lopez Urges Federal Judge to Order the Fda to Review Its Restrictions on Abortion Medication Mifepristone
Attorney General Anne Lopez is urging a federal judge in Spokane, Washington, to rule that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are inconsistent with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Dykema's 20th Annual M&A Outlook Survey: Dealmakers Anticipate a Resurgent U.S. M&A Market in 2025
Twenty years of historical survey data reveal a clear trend: the U.S. M&A market is only as strong as the underlying economic conditions.
Missouri, Kansas, Idaho sue FDA over removal of abortion drug safeguards, citing health risks
JEFFERSON CITY — Three states have filed an amended complaint in a 2022 lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, accusing the agency of endangering women’s health by removing key safety protocols for abortion medications.
Indiana law providing buffer zone for cops blocked by federal judge
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has blocked an Indiana law that requires onlookers, including members of the press, to stand at least 25 feet away from cops when they are told to do so.
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief on Importance of Protecting California’s Waterways
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, filed an amicus brief with the California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, in support of the environmental plaintiffs in Bring Back the Kern v. City of Bakersfield.
Attorney General Bird Hosts Conference to End Domestic Violence and Support Survivors
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird hosted a domestic violence conference to train Iowans on how to prevent domestic violence and support victims.
AG Fitch Announces Recent Child Exploitation Sentencing
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced therecent sentencing of Jimmie Ray Fields of Lucedale, Mississippi.
Kobach argues against Biden-Harris Obamacare rule in federal court
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach asked the U.S. District Court in North Dakota to temporarily stop the Biden-Harris administration from implementing a regulation that would give Obamacare to illegal aliens.
Multi-County Grand Jury finds pervasive mismanagement, waste in Governor's pandemic relief funds for education
A Multi-County Grand Jury investigation of the Governor’s Emergency Educational Relief (GEER) fund found significant mismanagement and misspending of millions of dollars intended to reduce disruption to the education of students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
AG Yost Sues Marysville Couple for over $81,000 for Failing to Deliver Services and Subpar Workmanship
In a lawsuit filed in Union County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a Marysville couple of accepting payments for window and door installations without performing the agreed-upon work or providing subpar work.
Attorney General Hilgers Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration’s Electric-Truck Mandate
Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Wisconsin prepares for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that National Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024. More than 155 events are scheduled across the state with participation from over 275 law enforcement agencies. The initiative encourages residents to dispose of unwanted and unused medications safely.
Coalition defends HUD rule against discriminatory effects challenge
Attorney General Michelle Henry has aligned with a coalition of 19 state Attorneys General to defend the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. This rule is designed to ensure equitable access to insurance for homeowners across different classes and ethnicities.
Truist Bank resolves allegations over SunTrust's handling of trust accounts
Truist Bank has agreed to pay $9,125,000 to the United States to settle allegations related to SunTrust Bank's administration of certain trust accounts. The claims fall under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) and involve actions by SunTrust between December 2011 and December 2015. Truist Bank emerged from the merger of SunTrust with Branch Banking and Trust Company in December 2019.
Cochise County official pleads guilty in election interference case
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a plea deal in the Cochise County election interference case. Peggy Judd, the defendant, pleaded guilty to failing to canvass the election as required by law. This is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor under the charge of Failure or Refusal to Perform Duty by an Election Officer.
Georgia attorney pleads guilty in IRS obstruction case
A Georgia attorney, Vi Bui, has admitted guilt in a case involving the obstruction of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through participation in a fraudulent tax scheme. Bui, formerly a partner at Sinnott & Co., was involved from 2012 to 2020 in promoting illegal syndicated conservation easement tax shelters organized by Jack Fisher and others. Fisher and Sinnott were previously convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms.