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Coalition files brief supporting "Keeping Families Together" program
Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. DHS.
Settlement reached over illegal towing charges in Connecticut
Attorney General William Tong has announced a $65,000 settlement with Hilario Truck Center and Hilario’s Service Center following an investigation into the collection of illegal junk fees.
Providence Hospital agrees to comply with emergency services law amid ongoing legal case
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reached a stipulation with Providence St. Joseph Hospital to ensure the hospital complies with California's Emergency Services Law (ESL) as legal proceedings continue.
Attorney General secures $2.25M from health provider after data breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $2.25 million settlement with Albany ENT & Allergy Services, P.C. (AENT) following two cyberattacks that compromised the medical records of over 200,000 New York patients in 2023.
Texas doctor sentenced for defrauding Medicare out of millions
A Texas doctor has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud Medicare. Dr. Daniel R. Canchola, aged 54, from Flower Mound, was ordered to pay more than $34 million in restitution after pleading guilty to...
Investigation into ILO Group contract award concludes in Rhode Island
The Office of the Attorney General and the Rhode Island State Police have concluded their investigation into allegations concerning the awarding of a school reopening contract to ILO Group, LLC.
Attorney General Ellison provides steps for dealing with data breaches
On October 29, 2024, Attorney General Keith Ellison provided guidance on how to respond if personal information is exposed in a data breach.
Paxton sues over endangered mussel species listing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and officials from the Biden-Harris Administration.
AG Kaul emphasizes parent-child talks during safe online month
Attorney General Josh Kaul is emphasizing the importance of online safety discussions between parents and children during Keep Your Kids Safe Online Month.
Attorney general sues Prospect Medical Holdings over health system mismanagement
Attorney General Michelle Henry has initiated legal proceedings against Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., citing the company's mismanagement and neglect of Crozer Health System in Delaware County.
Attorney General Griffin launches anti-fentanyl initiative for college campuses
Attorney General Tim Griffin has introduced a new initiative, "One Pill Can Kill," aimed at combating the impact of fentanyl on college campuses.
Attorney General Raoul joins coalition supporting anti-discrimination laws against World Vision
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has aligned with a coalition of 20 attorneys general to support state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Capital Region drug traffickers convicted; operation dismantled
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the convictions of 25 individuals involved in a drug trafficking operation in the Capital Region.
Wanda French-Brown Named to Notable Black Leaders List by Crain’s New York
Fox Rothschild congratulates Wanda French-Brown on her selection to Crain’s New York’s 2024 class of Notable Black Leaders.
Ex-BART workers fired over Covid vax mandate should get $7.8M, jury says
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District should pay at least $1.1 million to six workers who were fired in 2022 after BART repeatedly refused to grant religious exemptions and accommodations to workers who said their faith prevented them from complying with BART's Covid shot mandate
2024 Arizona Regional Employer Conference on October 30
Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace.
Kimberly Lund joins chancery court as new judge for Montgomery and Robertson
Judge Kimberly Lund has been appointed to the 19th Judicial District Chancery Court, marking a new chapter in her legal career.
$2 million settlement for pickle-eaters gets final approval
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The $2 million pickle settlement has received approval from a Chicago federal judge.
The Attorney General Partners With Dea and Law Enforcement Agencies on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of the Attorney General is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement (DLE), Narcotics Enforcement Division; and local law enforcement agencies to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the January 30, 2024 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in New Carrollton
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision to not seek charges in the January 30, 2024 fatal police-involved shooting in New Carrollton, Maryland.