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Attorney General Bonta issues consumer alert on price gouging amid San Bernardino emergency
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert today following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a state of emergency in San Bernardino County due to the Line Fire. The fast-moving fire near the City of Highland has burned over 20,000 acres, prompting evacuations and threatening homes and critical infrastructure.
Justice Department reviews progress in reducing violent crime at steering committee meeting
The Justice Department’s Violent Crime Reduction Steering Committee convened last week to evaluate efforts, challenges, and successes in reducing violent crime. The committee is chaired by Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General (PADAG) Marshall Miller and includes leadership and representatives from various divisions within the Department.
Open Meeting, Open Records seminars to be held across Oklahoma this fall
After overwhelming success in 2023, the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General is partnering again with the Oklahoma Press Association to host seminars on the state’s open meeting and open records laws in five locations across Oklahoma beginning late this month.
July bar exam results show improved pass rates in North Dakota
The State Board of Law Examiners has announced the results of the July 2024 bar examination. Of the 68 applicants who sat for the bar examination in Bismarck, North Dakota, 47 applicants achieved a passing score. This represents a 69 percent overall pass rate, compared to 60 percent a year ago. The passage rate for those taking the North Dakota examination for the first time was 71 percent.
Jones Day wins 2024 TMA International Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award
Jones Day has been recognized by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) with the 2024 TMA International Company Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award for its representation of Diebold Holding Company, LLC ("Diebold") as in-court legal counsel in proceedings in both the United States and the Netherlands.
AG Yost Sues Columbus School District for Not Following the Law to Transport Students
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today sued the Columbus City Schools Board of Education for refusing to transport hundreds or thousands of students to charter and private schools despite the district’s legal obligation to provide the bus service.
Attorney General Griffin Leads 20-state Coalition in Amicus Supporting Tennessee Suit Against Unlawful Biden-harris Title Ix Rule
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that he and 19 other state attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in support of a Tennessee-led coalition’s lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration’s Title IX rule.
Sex Offender Who Failed to Register Location Arrested
Convicted sex offender Ricardo Blenman was arrested by Honolulu Police on a $15,000 warrant, obtained by special agents assigned to the Attorney General’s Investigations Division – Sex Offender Registration Team.
Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Collision in Howard County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in North Laurel, Howard County, Maryland, on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Oregon DOJ to sign agreement with City of Portland ahead of Welcoming Week
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Portland Office of Community & Civic Life are set to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on Tuesday, September 10, at 12:30 p.m. The signing will take place at the Oregon DOJ Portland Building in the Tilikum Conference Room.
Governor Bill Lee presides over investiture ceremony for new supreme court justice Mary L. Wagner
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Mary L. Wagner received a warm welcome to the bench as family, friends, colleagues, elected officials, and the judiciary joined her in Germantown for a ceremonial investiture by Governor Bill Lee.
Ken Paxton appoints new deputy attorney general for legal strategy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the promotion of Austin Kinghorn to Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy.
Colombian national extradited to US on charges related to kidnapping US soldiers
A Colombian national was extradited to the United States on Friday to face charges related to kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia.
Montgomery County man charged with dissemination of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office has charged a Montgomery County man with the alleged dissemination of child sexual abuse material. This case is part of Raoul’s ongoing collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse images online.
Justice Department issues new guidelines on maintaining accurate voter registration lists
The Justice Department announced today the publication of new guidance addressing limits on when and how jurisdictions may remove voters from their voter lists. The guidance document reflects the department’s commitment to ensuring that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote free of discrimination or voter intimidation.
Leaders charged with multiple felonies related to terrorism activities
The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho—leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group—were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. Humber and Allison were arrested on Friday by law enforcement officials.
Charges announced against leaders of transnational terrorist group
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen announced charges against leaders of the transnational terrorist group Terrorgram in a press conference held on September 9, 2024. Olsen, who serves as the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, detailed the allegations and the collaborative efforts of various federal agencies in addressing these threats.
Court Requires All New York City Yellow Taxis to be Wheelchair Accessible
A federal judge granted a motion to enforce a 2014 settlement agreement requiring that at least 50 percent of New York City’s yellow medallion taxicabs be wheelchair accessible.
Holland & Knight Continues Growth of Financial Services Team with Addition of Paul Libretta in New York
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Financial Services Team with the addition of Paul Libretta as a partner in New York.
Illinois Attorney General responds to Texas lawsuit challenging HIPAA protections
Attorney General Raoul issued a statement today in response to a Texas lawsuit aimed at blocking federal HIPAA rules designed to protect abortion-related medical information.