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Washington courts celebrate National Adoption Day with events across multiple counties
Dozens of children and youth are set to be adopted in ceremonies across Washington from November 21 to 23 as part of the state's observance of National Adoption Day.
Wayne County judge receives Sharon G. Lee Award at annual conference
Wayne County General Sessions & Juvenile Court Judge James Y. Ross was honored with the Sharon G. Lee Award of Excellence at the 2024 Annual Tennessee Municipal Court Judges Conference. “Thank you, everybody,” said Judge Ross. “I will say it’s...
Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee discusses amendments to public access rules
The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Rules for Public Access to Court Records has scheduled a meeting for November 22, 2024.
Jason Woodbury appointed to First Judicial District Court by Governor Lombardo
Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Jason Woodbury to the First Judicial District Court, Department I. Woodbury, who is currently serving as the District Attorney for Carson City, was first elected to that position in November 2014.
North Carolina automotive business owner sentenced for tax crimes
A North Carolina resident, George Taylor Jr., has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for failing to pay over $2 million in employment taxes.
Dallas anesthesiologist receives 190-year sentence for IV bag tampering
A Dallas anesthesiologist has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for tampering with IV bags, leading to one death and several cardiac emergencies.
Justice Department commemorates 15 years of Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia Law School, held an event marking the 15th anniversary of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Tennessee warns against fake car and equipment dealership websites
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning to consumers about fraudulent websites masquerading as classic car and heavy equipment dealerships.
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling for Clark Hill
On Nov. 12, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s award of approximately $445,000 plus a time price differential service charge of 1.5% monthly to Matt Smith’s and Cynthia Filipovich’s client Gypsum Supply Company for defendants Continental Building Company and Hartford Fire Insurance Company’s violation of the Construction Lien Act.
Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Yankee Gas $209 Million Rate Hike Request
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the request filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by Yankee Gas seeking a $209 million rate hike.
Attorney General Bonta: Operation Royal Flush Dubbed a Success with 77 Arrests, 32 Guns Seized and Three Homicides Solved
California Attorney General Bonta together with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies today announced the results of Operation Royal Flush.
Attorney General Mayes Urges FCC to Strengthen Process to Block Robocallers
Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
Dinsmore Welcomes Back Ryan McDonald, and Adds Two Associates, in Indianapolis Growth Push
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan McDonald, will be rejoining the Firm’s Indianapolis office as partner.
Nelson Mullins Boosts National Reach with Five New Attorneys in Five Cities
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, welcomes five attorneys to its corporate, litigation, and healthcare practices.
$1.7B Georgia verdict reversed; Ford can now present proper defense
ATLANTA (Legal Newslne) - Trial judges went too far when they stripped Ford Motor Co. of nearly all its defenses in a truck-rollover lawsuit that ended with a $1.7 billion jury verdict, a Georgia appeals court ruled.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against Property Owner and Property Managers of Multi-Family Rental Housing Community in Prince George’s County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Heather Hill Property Company LLC; Heather Hill Operating Company LLC; OneWall Communities LLC; Andy Wallace (CEO); and Ron Kutas (COO), for violations of the Consumer Protection Act and the Consumer Debt Collection Act, in their operation of a multi-family rental housing community known as Heather Hill by OneWall, a 459-unit multi-family rental housing community in Temple Hills in Prince George’s County.
Attorney General Labrador Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robo-Callers
Attorney General Raúl Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
AG Reviews Non-Lethal Saginaw County MSP Trooper Firearm Use, Finds Trooper Acted in Defense of Self and Others
Department of Attorney General announced it has concluded the review of the May 2024 firearm use by a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township, finding the Trooper acted in self-defense and defense of others on the scene. This review was requested by MSP.
32-state coalition urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 31 other states, is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.
Ken Paxton promotes adoption month with special license plate initiative
Attorney General Ken Paxton is recognizing November as National Adoption Month and urging Texans to support the cause by purchasing a "Support Adoption" license plate.