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Ontonagon man sentenced for embezzling funds from elderly woman
Richard Filbey, a 62-year-old resident of Ontonagon, has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling funds from an elderly woman while serving as her power of attorney.
Supreme Court allows Virginia's removal of non-citizen voters before election
Virginia is now authorized to remove non-citizens from its voter rolls following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which granted a stay on a lower court's injunction.
Coalition urges Congress for national law against emergency price hikes
New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in advocating for a national ban on price gouging.
Michigan AG responds to Washtenaw County non-citizen voting allegations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has addressed the recent charges related to a non-citizen allegedly voting in the 2024 election.
U.S., UK convene meeting on state-sponsored high-harm threats
On October 10, the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Kingdom Home Office held a multilateral meeting at the U.S. Embassy in London.
Cyber crime unit arrests man in Franklin Parish for child pornography
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has apprehended a Franklin Parish resident on charges related to child pornography.
Jury convicts Shawn Mann for murder of Miya Brophy-Baermann
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that Shawn Mann, a Providence resident, has been convicted in the murder of Miya Brophy-Baermann and the attempted murder of Sheron Robinson.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to hold graduation ceremony on November 6
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on November 6, 2024.
Michigan Supreme Court schedules oral arguments for six key cases in November
The Michigan Supreme Court will conduct oral arguments on November 13, 2024, for six cases at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.
Minneapolis gang members face federal charges including RICO conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis has indicted 11 alleged members of the Lows, a street gang based in Minneapolis, on an 18-count indictment.
Aiken man arrested on multiple charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of William Daniel Mayes, a 54-year-old resident of Aiken, South Carolina.
Attorney General Bonta advocates for federal ban on price gouging
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 16 other attorneys general, has called for a federal prohibition on price gouging.
Department of Justice opens nominations for Sunshine Week FOIA Awards
The Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards.
Justice Department outlines measures for protecting voting rights and securing elections
The U.S. Department of Justice has outlined its ongoing efforts to safeguard voting rights, prosecute election fraud, and secure elections against foreign interference.
Ohio court limits AG's role in reviewing amendment petitions
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the state attorney general does not have the authority to reject a petition for a proposed constitutional amendment based solely on its title.
Crypto Council releases brief in support of certiorari in Binance case
The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has released a brief supporting the certiorari petition in the case of Binance et al. v. JD Anderson et al.
New York Real Estate Practice Advised Algin Management in the Sale of a Multifamily Portfolio in Queens
Sheppard Mullin represented Algin Management in the sale of three multifamily properties in Queens to Benedict Realty Group for $46.5 million, about $107,000 per unit.
Complaint against Wis. Democrat asks if work as lawyer violates legislator ethics
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin Democrat faces the possibility of an ethics investigation, as a complaint has been filed regarding his connection to lobbying firms ahead of what could be an Election Day that leaves the State Assembly looking much different.
Navigating the New Jersey Department of Labor: Ensuring Wage, Hour and Benefit Compliance on October 30, 2024
Littler's Newark office presents a complimentary Breakfast Briefing exploring how to best navigate the New Jersey Department of Labor.
Two Valley Drivers Convicted of Assaulting Road Flaggers by Juries in Palmer
Palmer jury convicted a Houston woman of assaulting a construction flagger near Mile 89 of the Parks Highway and another Palmer jury convicted a man of assaulting flaggers near mile 100 of the Parks Highway