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Buckeye Institute urges public-private partnerships over government-owned broadband networks
On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute released a policy memo addressing the shortcomings of government-owned broadband networks (GONs) and advocating for public-private partnerships to enhance broadband access.
Attorney general supports Surgeon General's warning on social media's impact on youth
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 42 state Attorneys General urging Congress to require a Surgeon General’s warning on social media platforms that have proven to be addictive and harmful to children.
OSHA 101: Practical Inspection Guidance and Regulatory Updates on September 11, 2024
Knock knock. Who's there? It's OSHA. Many employers find themselves caught by surprise in this situation, which can lead to citations with significant penalties.
Douglas Lang Writes on Value of Civility for Texas Lawyer
Former Justice Douglas Lang, now senior counsel at Thompson Coburn, wrote a new commentary published in Texas Lawyer that highlights the importance of civility in the legal profession and society at large.
Did IL just try again to ban E-Verify? New law could leave employers facing hard choices, big challenges
The new law could leave Illinois employers facing a choice between abiding by competing state and federal immigrant employment laws and requirements, and leave Illinois facing another day in court defending a law which could stand in defiance to federal laws governing immigrant work eligibility
AG Campbell Co-Leads Coalition To Support Assault Weapons Ban In Cook County, Illinois
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, along with Attorney General Matt Platkin of New Jersey, has co-led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the case Viramontes, et al. v. The County of Cook, et al.
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Andre Joseph Mayfield
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage and security footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Andre Joseph Mayfield, who died on May 26, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn.
Buckeye Institute urges improved regulations for Ohio's debt resolution industry
Columbus, OH – On Monday, The Buckeye Institute released a new policy memo urging lawmakers to assist Ohioans struggling with debt by adopting policies to improve debt resolution options and increase “consumer access to all available debt management and settlement options.”
Schools in New Hampshire can hide child's gender identity from parents
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - Childrearing is a fundamental right under the New Hampshire Constitution, but that doesn’t mean parents can make a constitutional case out of school regulations requiring teachers to hide a child’s gender identity from parents if the child so wishes, the state’s highest court ruled.
Colorado Attorney General warns against AI-created 'deepfakes' ahead of upcoming elections
Attorney General Phil Weiser has issued a warning to voters about the potential for election misinformation and disinformation through the use of artificial intelligence-generated "deepfakes." These realistic-looking images, videos, and audio can be difficult to distinguish from authentic content. The advisory comes in conjunction with a new law aimed at preventing political campaigns from using AI deepfakes without proper disclosure.
Chris Carr files amicus brief against Biden-Harris administration's revised Title IX rule
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief supporting a Tennessee-led lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration's revised Title IX rule, which mandates that males and females share bathrooms and redefines "sex" to include "gender identity" and "sexual orientation."
Attorney General Murrill advises preparation as Tropical Storm Francine nears Louisiana
As Tropical Storm Francine approaches Louisiana, Attorney General Liz Murrill is urging residents to take necessary precautions.
Justice Department announces charges against leaders of transnational terrorist group
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks today announcing charges against leaders of a transnational terrorist group. Clarke was joined by Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, U.S. Attorney Philip Talbert for the Eastern District of California, and FBI Deputy Assistant Director for Counterterrorism Timothy Stone.
Rokita leads multistate suit against EPA's 'Clean Power Plan 2.0
On September 9, 2024, Attorney General Todd Rokita and fellow plaintiffs filed an opening brief in federal appeals court challenging a new EPA rule introduced by the Biden-Harris administration. The lawsuit argues that the rule is unlawful and poses significant threats to the reliability of America’s power grid, utility costs for consumers, job security, and the overall economy.
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Four Additional Lawsuits Against THC Shops in Norfolk for Mislabeled Products and Selling to Children
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed four more lawsuits in Madison County as part of the series of suits the Attorney General has filed against THC shops to address rampant unlawful conduct in the industry, which continues to cause serious harm to Nebraska consumers.
Justice Department begins second fund distribution compensating fraud scheme victims facilitated by Western Union
The Justice Department announced today the commencement of the second distribution of approximately $18.5 million in forfeited funds from Western Union to around 3,000 victims in the United States and abroad. These victims are set to recover the full amount of their losses.
Four Delaware men charged with international sextortion scheme targeting thousands
Between Aug. 20 and Sept. 5, four Delaware men were arrested or self-surrendered on federal charges related to an alleged international “sextortion” scheme that targeted thousands of victims across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Justice Department sues Maine over alleged ADA violations involving children's care
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the State of Maine, alleging that the state has unnecessarily segregated children with behavioral health disabilities in hospitals, residential facilities, and a state-operated juvenile detention facility. This action is claimed to be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
Ohio Attorney General seeks legal options against federal migrant relocations
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has instructed his office to explore legal measures to prevent the federal government from sending an unlimited number of migrants to Ohio communities. This action follows concerns from localities, particularly Springfield in Clark County, which have reported being overwhelmed by a surge in migrant populations.
Leaders gather in South Carolina to address campus antisemitism
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and state and international leaders convened with university officials on Monday to address the rising antisemitism on college campuses.