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Cyber crime unit arrests man in Franklin Parish for child pornography
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has apprehended a Franklin Parish resident on charges related to child pornography.
Jury convicts Shawn Mann for murder of Miya Brophy-Baermann
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that Shawn Mann, a Providence resident, has been convicted in the murder of Miya Brophy-Baermann and the attempted murder of Sheron Robinson.
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to hold graduation ceremony on November 6
Yankton County Drug & DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on November 6, 2024.
Michigan Supreme Court schedules oral arguments for six key cases in November
The Michigan Supreme Court will conduct oral arguments on November 13, 2024, for six cases at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing.
Minneapolis gang members face federal charges including RICO conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis has indicted 11 alleged members of the Lows, a street gang based in Minneapolis, on an 18-count indictment.
Aiken man arrested on multiple charges related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of William Daniel Mayes, a 54-year-old resident of Aiken, South Carolina.
Attorney General Bonta advocates for federal ban on price gouging
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 16 other attorneys general, has called for a federal prohibition on price gouging.
Department of Justice opens nominations for Sunshine Week FOIA Awards
The Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards.
Justice Department outlines measures for protecting voting rights and securing elections
The U.S. Department of Justice has outlined its ongoing efforts to safeguard voting rights, prosecute election fraud, and secure elections against foreign interference.
Crypto Council releases brief in support of certiorari in Binance case
The Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) has released a brief supporting the certiorari petition in the case of Binance et al. v. JD Anderson et al.
New York Real Estate Practice Advised Algin Management in the Sale of a Multifamily Portfolio in Queens
Sheppard Mullin represented Algin Management in the sale of three multifamily properties in Queens to Benedict Realty Group for $46.5 million, about $107,000 per unit.
Complaint against Wis. Democrat asks if work as lawyer violates legislator ethics
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A Wisconsin Democrat faces the possibility of an ethics investigation, as a complaint has been filed regarding his connection to lobbying firms ahead of what could be an Election Day that leaves the State Assembly looking much different.
Navigating the New Jersey Department of Labor: Ensuring Wage, Hour and Benefit Compliance on October 30, 2024
Littler's Newark office presents a complimentary Breakfast Briefing exploring how to best navigate the New Jersey Department of Labor.
Two Valley Drivers Convicted of Assaulting Road Flaggers by Juries in Palmer
Palmer jury convicted a Houston woman of assaulting a construction flagger near Mile 89 of the Parks Highway and another Palmer jury convicted a man of assaulting flaggers near mile 100 of the Parks Highway
Mackenzie Bimpson Plea and Sentencing
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Mackenzie Bimpson, age 26, of Otisfield, Maine, has pleaded guilty to three felony counts of sale of fentanyl in excess of five grams in Coos County Superior Court.
Attorney General James Issues Guidance for Voters Ahead of November General Election
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance reminding New Yorkers of their voting rights and key election information ahead of the start of early voting in the November 2024 general election.
Former New Jersey State Trooper Sentenced After Punching Handcuffed Woman in the Face While Holding a Flashlight
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing of a former New Jersey State Police (NJSP) trooper for a September 2022 assault in Cumberland County, in which he punched a woman in the face while holding a metal flashlight, as the victim was handcuffed in the back seat of a police vehicle.
Attorney General Moody Works With Florida Tax Collectors to Prevent Consumer Scams, Human Trafficking and Voter Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody is working with the Florida Tax Collectors Association to distribute important voter fraud and crime prevention information.
AG Joins Challenge to Final Rule that Threatens Viability of Nursing Homes
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined with 19 states and 19 provider associations in a challenge to a Final Rule by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services that imposes costly administrative burdens on states and providers and threatens access to long-term care for Alaskans.
Attorney General Bird Urges Supreme Court to Hear State's Request for Control over its Own Land
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led eight other states in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Utah’s case requesting control over its own land.