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Ken Paxton blocks attempt to revive Obama-era overtime regulation
Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully blocked a regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor that sought to change overtime requirements, which he argued was in violation of federal law.
Council forwards three nominees for court of appeals vacancy
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has announced its nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section.
Washington Courts network restoration underway after unauthorized activity
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is in the process of restoring systems on the Washington Courts network after successful work and testing over the weekend.
Moody shares tips during International Fraud Awareness Week
On International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody has provided guidance to help Floridians protect themselves from fraud.
Texas Supreme Court rules against delaying child murderer's execution
Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant legal victory at the Texas Supreme Court, effectively halting an effort by activists and some state legislators to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.
Report concludes NYPD officer justified in fatal shooting of Mamady Cisse
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concerning the death of Mamady Cisse, who died on September 9, 2023, following an encounter with New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers...
United Illuminating announces 4.7% winter rate hike effective January
Attorney General William Tong has expressed concern over the upcoming increase in standard service rates announced by United Illuminating.
Attorney general secures guilty plea in PPP loan fraud case
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a guilty plea from Arnita Rudd, a former state employee, in a case involving fraudulent acquisition of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Attorneys General urge FCC action on robocall database
Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
Morgan City man arrested on multiple charges including first-degree rape
Agents from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, led by Attorney General Liz Murrill, arrested Carrol Ray Clark from Morgan City on November 6, 2024.
Buckeye Institute files brief urging SCOTUS to affirm property rights
On November 18, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of GHP Management Corp. v. Los Angeles.
FCC urged by state AGs to strengthen anti-robocall measures
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database, aiming to curb illegal robocalls.
Attorney General Bonta addresses court ruling on Huntington Beach voter ID law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has responded to a recent ruling by the Orange County Superior Court concerning Huntington Beach's voter identification law, Measure A. This law, which seeks to impose voter ID requirements for municipal...
Gun buyback event in Peekskill results in collection of 103 firearms
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 103 firearms were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Peekskill.
Constitution doesn't block Indiana's ban on gender transition procedures for kids: Appeals court
A divided federal appeals panel said the Indiana ban on surgeries, puberty blockers and other care do not violate parent's rights to direct their children's medical care nor the speech rights of doctors, dissolving a lower court's injunction blocking enforcement of the law
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Sofia Gomez
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Sofia Gomez, who died on October 8, 2020 following an encounter with a member of Highway District 1 of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on October 5, 2020 in Bronx County.
Attorney General Platkin and Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance Partner With New Jersey Office of the Public Defender to Launch Community Education Initiative on Restorative Justice
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) announced that VIVA’s Office of Trial and Criminal Justice Process (OTCJP) has partnered with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) to launch a community education initiative aimed at increasing the public’s understanding of restorative justice principles.
Additional Details Regarding Suspicious Death in Milford, New Hampshire, and Request for the Public’s Assistance
Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce further information related to the November 7, 2024 suspicious death last night in Milford, New Hampshire.
Caldwell Attorney Sentenced to Ten Years for Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Richard Hammond, a Caldwell attorney, was sentenced to ten years in prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). Hammond was sentenced on October 30, 2024, by Canyon County District Judge Thomas Whitney.
Sheppard Mullin Advises Prospect Health System in its Agreement to Sell Certain Businesses and Assets to Astrana Health
Sheppard Mullin’s Healthcare team is representing Prospect Health System (Prospect), an integrated clinical care delivery system, in its definitive agreement to sell certain of its businesses and assets, including a fully accredited acute care hospital with 177 licensed beds, to Astrana Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTH) for $745 million.