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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s unlawful executive order seeking to impose sweeping voting restrictions
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against President Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the federal Election Assistance Commission, and other Trump administration officials over an unconstitutional, anti-democratic, and un-American executive order to impose sweeping voting restrictions across the country.
Since Start Of Term, AG Campbell Has Secured Over $4.5 Million In Back Wages And Penalties Within Construction Industry
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that since taking office in January 2023, she has secured more than $4.5 million in restitution and penalties for wage theft and other workers rights’ violations within the construction industry.
Greenberg Traurig’s Philip R. Sellinger Named 2025 NJBIZ ICON
Philip R. Sellinger, co-chair of the Global Litigation Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP and founding chair of its New Jersey office, has been named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON by the publication.
Sheppard Mullin Announces New Leadership Appointments
Sheppard Mullin is pleased to announce several leadership appointments within the firm.
James Tetreault Arrested for Vital Records Fraud and Notarial Misconduct
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that James Tetreault (age 60) of Winchester, New Hampshire, has been arrested and charged with one class B felony count of Vital Records Fraud, contrary to RSA 5-C:14 & RSA 5-C:49, and one class A misdemeanor count of Notarial Misconduct, contrary to RSA 455:16, I(b) & RSA 455:16, II.
No oil wells in Rhode Island: Chevron calls climate change lawsuit frivolous
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Rhode Island’s sloppily drafted complaint in a climate lawsuit against several major oil companies falsely claims they drilled for oil and refined it in the state, Chevron said in a filing seeking to throw out the suit as frivolous.
Buckeye Institute calls for AI sandbox to transform healthcare technology in Ohio
In Columbus, Ohio, The Buckeye Institute has released a policy brief titled "Advancing Healthcare Technology".
Fox Rothschild Formalizes Federal Government Contracts Department
Cementing its commitment to providing forward-focused and strategic counsel to government contractors, Fox Rothschild has formally established a Federal Government Contracts Department.
State of Hawaiʻi Joins Coalition to Preserve Parole Pathways for Vulnerable Immigrants
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) parole pathways for certain vulnerable immigrants fleeing dangerous conditions in their home countries.
California AG warns of increasing job recruitment scams
California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has issued a consumer alert for state residents about the rising threat of job recruitment scams.
Tucson woman indicted for smuggling rifle ammunition into Mexico
Last week, a federal grand jury in Tucson indicted Andrea Villalva, 32, a resident of Tucson, Arizona, for allegedly smuggling goods from the United States.
Minnesota Attorney General's Office honored as top veteran employer for second consecutive year
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has been recognized as a top employer for veterans, receiving the 4 Star Employer Award from VETS Indexes for the second consecutive year.
South Carolina man pleads guilty to wildlife trafficking charges involving sperm whale parts
Lauren H. DeLoach, a 69-year-old resident of Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, has entered a guilty plea related to charges under the Lacey Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Suspects arrested in darknet drug distribution case in Los Angeles County
Three Glendale residents and one individual from San Fernando Valley were apprehended on federal charges related to a drug distribution network operating on the darknet.
California, other states file lawsuit against U.S. Education Department over funding rescission
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Education, along with a coalition of 15 other attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania.
HSI arrests Mexican fugitive wanted for homicide
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Mexican citizen, Bonifacio Renteria-Cruz, aged 48, was taken into custody on charges of illegal re-entry into the United States.
Georgia resident sentenced for identity theft and unauthorized nursing practice in Vermont
A Georgia resident, Corissa Laws, has been convicted for practicing as a nurse without proper licensing in Vermont.
Ken Paxton joins coalition against D.C. gun restrictions
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a coalition consisting of multiple states to file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States.
Investor scammed in $12.5M COVID-19 PPE and product hoax
A Los Angeles resident has confessed to orchestrating a significant wire fraud scheme that deceived investors out of $12.5 million, as unveiled by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Illinois teacher guilty in PPP loan fraud; must pay restitution, serve probation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a significant legal development involving a suburban Cook County woman accused of fraudulent activities related to pandemic relief funds.