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Holland & Knight Advises SunEnergy1 on Sale of 510 MW Solar Portfolio to Brookfield
Holland & Knight served as lead counsel to SunEnergy1 in the signing of a purchase and exclusivity agreement with Brookfield (NYSE: BAM), along with institutional partners including its listed affiliate Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC), for the acquisition and construction of an initial 510-megawatt (MW) portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina and Virginia.
Michigan man receives prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
Mannie Lamar Terry, a 37-year-old resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has been sentenced to two years and one month in prison.
Attorney General James releases report on Shawn Sheridan's death after police encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Shawn Sheridan, who died on August 10, 2023, following an encounter with law enforcement in Russell, St. Lawrence County.
Pembina County Courthouse to close early on December 20
Pembina County Courthouse will be closed on Friday afternoon, December 20th, at 1:15 P.M. For those needing assistance during this time, the Cavalier County Clerk of Court can be reached at 701-256-2124
Braddock man indicted for assaulting federal court security officer
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Joseph Louis Camino, a 56-year-old resident of Braddock, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Christopher Green found guilty in racketeering case linked to swim coach's death
Christopher Green, a 38-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been found guilty of racketeering and other charges related to a 2017 shooting that resulted in the death of a swim coach.
Jacksonville man sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession
Senior U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan has sentenced Anthony Tyrone Mackey, a 41-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, to seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
Bronx gang member charged with murder in drive-by shooting
Authorities have charged a Bronx gang member, Paul Johnson, also known as "PJ Glizzy," with multiple offenses related to the murder of 18-year-old Jayquan McKenley.
Noblr pays $500K settlement over data breach affecting thousands
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $500,000 settlement with auto insurance company Noblr over a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 80,000 New Yorkers.
Nine charged over $20M fraud at South Philly pharmacy
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against nine individuals in connection with a $20 million Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme.
Court upholds EGLE's inspection rights amid ongoing wetland protection case
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the authority of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with its orders.
New Hope resident pleads guilty to cyberstalking and child pornography charges
A New Hope man has pleaded guilty to charges of cyberstalking, extortion, and producing child pornography involving two minor victims.
Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for market manipulation
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Bill Hwang, founder and head of Archegos Capital Management, was sentenced to 18 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein delivered...
Troy man faces charges for alleged pandemic unemployment insurance fraud
Daion Morris, a 32-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Attorney General Moody urges safe travel habits during holidays
In a recent announcement, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasized the importance of safe driving practices during the holiday season.
Judges in Price to decide on need for grand jury
The next meeting of Utah's grand jury panel of judges is set for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Price 7th District Courthouse.
Greenbrier County man sentenced for federal gun crime
Wilbur Curtis Arnold Jr., a 59-year-old resident of White Sulphur Springs, has been sentenced to three years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Nurse sentenced for diverting narcotics from VA Medical Center patients
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Tara Severino, 58, from West Haven, was sentenced to two years of probation by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford.
Fruit juice company admits guilt in federal food safety violations
The former president and primary owner of Valley Processing Inc. (VPI), a fruit juice manufacturer in Sunnyside, Washington, has pleaded guilty to charges related to food safety violations.
Buckeye Institute warns against regulatory risks posed by nongovernmental organizations
Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy report titled "Beware the Trojan Horse of Rulemaking Nongovernment Organizations," which highlights potential regulatory threats posed by national and international nongovernmental...