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Redistricting Plaintiffs Drop Nearly All Challenges to State Legislative Districts
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that plaintiffs who challenged 33 different State House and Senate districts have now dropped challenges to all but two Senate districts following the Attorney General’s filing of a motion to dismiss the claims.
Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Ensure States Can Regulate Social Media Platforms
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 22 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to make it clear that states have the authority to regulate social media platforms.
Statement from AG Torrez Condemning the Removal of Compensation, Support, and Recognition of the Downwinders in New Mexico
“I strongly condemn the removal of compensation, support, and recognition of the Downwinders in New Mexico from the National Defense Authorization Act.
Autopsy Results in Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that an autopsy was completed today on Te-Jay Thomas (age 46), who died during an incident that occurred on Lowell Street in Manchester afternoon.
John Rose Named Among Emory University’s 40 Under Forty
Fox Rothschild congratulates John T. Rose, who was selected to the 2023 class of Emory University’s 40 Under Forty honorees.
AI and Bias in Hiring Promotion Practices on December 13, 2023
Employers within the U.S. are slowly implementing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help make employment decisions.
Attorney General Lopez Urges U.s. Supreme Court to Ensure States Can Regulate Social Media Platforms
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to make it clear that states have the authority to regulate social media platforms
Four Sentenced to Life in Prison Following Guilty Verdict in Albany Triple Murder Trial
Attorney General Chris Carr, Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) Executive Director Peter J. Skandalakis, and District Attorney Gregory W. Edwards of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit announced that Ticorey Frazier, Kareem Williams, Quadarrien Harvey and Shon Mallory have each been sentenced to three terms of life without parole, plus additional years.
Attorney General Mayes Announces Investigation into Gift Card Cloning Scam, Seizure of Thousands of Cloned Gift Cards
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced an ongoing investigation into an organized retail theft scheme related to gift card cloning.
Attorney General Griffin Files Lawsuit Against Metal Building Seller for Violating Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Seeks $500k-plus in Penalties
After filing a lawsuit against Knoxville, Arkansas-based Coast to Coast, Inc. in Pulaski County Circuit Court, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement:
Husch Blackwell Earns Top Score on Corporate Equality Index for Eighth Consecutive Year
National law firm Husch Blackwell is proud to announce it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies, practices, and benefits related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Chambers Fintech Recognizes Morgan Lewis in 2024 Guide
Morgan Lewis has again been recognized as a leader in the fintech space with recent rankings in the Chambers FinTech 2024 guide.
Attorney General James Takes Action to Stop Illegal Gun Trafficking
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell led a multistate coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of a proposed Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would ensure more gun sales are subject to background checks and reduce illegal gun trafficking.
Background and Statement from Attorney General Raúl Torrez Regarding the Grand Jury Indictment of Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford for the Charge of Voluntary Manslaughter:
A Grand Jury has indicted Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford with voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement.
State Grand Jury Criminally Charges Paterson Police Officer In Connection with June 2022 Shooting of Fleeing Man in the Back
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability announced that a state grand jury has voted to file criminal charges against a Paterson police officer who allegedly shot a fleeing man in the back in June 2022, leaving the victim paralyzed.
Suspicious Death in Manchester, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that members of the Attorney General’s Office and Manchester Police Department are investigating a suspicious death in the vicinity of Central High School in Manchester.
Attorney General Ford Announces the Indictment of Six Nevadans Who Falsely Represented Themselves as State Electors in 2020
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that six Nevadans have been indicted due to their actions in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election.
Attorney General Knudsen To Media Outlets: Material Support Of Terrorist Organizations Is Illegal
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general demanding media outlets stop providing material support to terrorists and terrorist organizations, following several credible and concerning reports that news outlets had hired individuals with ties to Hamas and that may have even participated in the terrorist organization’s October 7 attack on Israel.
Ag Fitch Warns Consumers to Beware of “missed Delivery” Scam Notifications
Attorney General Lynn Fitch warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited “missed delivery” notification scamsas they increase this holiday season.“Sadly, the holiday season is a prime-time opportunity for scammers,” said General Fitch.
Humane Society of United States joins AG Nessel to Warn Consumers of Online Puppy Scams Ahead of Holidays
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Humane Society of the United States are urging consumers to be wary of puppy scams as many people seek to purchase or adopt dogs during the holiday season.