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Danbury man faces charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine via mail
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Ketty Larco-Ward, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division, have announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted...
Chester man sentenced to prison for tax, firearm offenses, and false statements
Lawrencium Germaine Martin, also known as Germaine Martin, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for tax evasion, illegal gun possession, and making false statements to federal investigators.
Dominican man indicted for alleged fentanyl distribution while on supervised release
A Dominican national from Lawrence has been indicted in Boston for allegedly distributing 1,000 fentanyl pills while on federal supervised release for a previous drug trafficking conviction involving heroin and cocaine.
San Jose AI firm settles $1.5 million over improper federal grant claims
Vimaan Robotics, Inc., a company based in San Jose specializing in computer vision and AI solutions for warehouse management, has agreed to pay $1.5 million.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Launches Federal Oversight and Accountability Website, Litigation Tracker
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced the launch of a new Federal Oversight page on the Oregon Department of Justice website.
CHPS Podcast Episode 2: Bitcoin in the Halls of Power
In the second installment of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White and Bryan Jacoutot, Senior Director at Clark Hill Economics, delve into the complex yet intriguing world of cryptocurrency and blockchain policy.
Former Director of Tuscola County Peer Center Sentenced for Embezzling from Center
On Tuesday, Tanya Hobson, 45, of Kingston, was sentenced by Judge Jason Bitzer in the 71B Judicial District Court in Caro to 6 months in jail after pleading guilty in March to one count of Embezzlement-Agent or Trustee – $200 or more but less than $1,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Hobson was also ordered to pay $4,054.64 in restitution to the Tuscola County Peer Center.
J&J: New evidence shows key asbestos witness is a liar
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson has renewed its legal assault on a doctor who helped kickstart litigation over talcum powder by publishing a study that falsely claimed 33 cancer patients had no exposure to asbestos other than talc.
Opioid judge won't leave case; Lawyer's 'dumb statement' said he's rooting for plaintiffs
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer's sales pitch that went too far isn't reason for me to step down, says the federal judge handling lawsuits against drug-makers, pharmacies and others over the opioid crisis.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Secures Major Legal Victory Against Snap Inc. in Fight to Protect Children
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a significant milestone in the ongoing lawsuit against Snap Inc., after a New Mexico court denied the tech giant’s motion to dismiss.
Middlesex County Couple Indicted in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that a state grand jury indicted a Middlesex County husband and wife for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $2 million through a fraud scheme that guaranteed high returns, but instead diverted funds for the couple’s personal benefit and provided fake returns to the victims.
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Washington state joins coalition of AGs supporting law firm singled out by executive order
Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 20 other attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order issued as retribution against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election.
Kirkland Wins Two “Firm of the Year” Honors From Managing IP
Managing Intellectual Property named Kirkland “Appellate Firm of the Year” and “Trade Secrets Firm of the Year” at the 2025 Americas Awards.
Colorado joins lawsuit to stop Trump administration’s illegal tariffs that are raising prices and creating economic chaos
Gov. Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that Colorado joined a multistate lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop illegal tariffs
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Coalition of states sues over AmeriCorps cuts by Trump Administration
Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a multistate coalition in a legal action contesting the Trump Administration’s termination of AmeriCorps grants and significant workforce reductions for the agency.
New Jersey launches strike force to curb fentanyl precursors
U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, has launched the District of New Jersey’s Fentanyl Precursor Interception Strike Force.
Salem County ex-resident admits to filing false tax returns, faces sentencing
A former Salem County resident admitted to filing false tax returns, resulting in a tax loss estimated at approximately $590,000, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.