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State v. Sophie Ross; State v. Bridget Shergalis; State v. Paige Belanger; State v. Calla Walsh
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that co-defendants Sophie Ross, Bridget Shergalis, Paige Belanger, and Calla Walsh each pled guilty to and were sentenced, in Hillsborough County Superior Court – Southern District, on one count of conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and one count of criminal trespass, class A misdemeanors.
Investigation launched into civilian death following NYPD encounter in Queens
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the death of Gary Dean Worthy. Mr. Worthy died on November 19, 2024, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department...
Tax preparer charged with fraud and money laundering targeting Florida seniors
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against a tax preparer accused of defrauding Floridians, primarily targeting seniors.
North Carolina man faces federal charges over bias-motivated threats
A North Carolina man has been indicted on federal civil rights and firearms charges for allegedly threatening eight individuals due to their race, color, religion, and national origin.
Three candidates vie for supreme court judge role in Nebraska's fifth district
David J. A. Bargen from Adams, Jason M. Bergevin from Columbus, and Lawrence E. Welch, Jr. from Plattsmouth have applied for the position of Supreme Court Judge in Nebraska's 5th Judicial District.
Alabama man sentenced for detonation outside attorney general's office
Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, a 27-year-old resident of Irondale, Alabama, received a nine-year prison sentence for detonating an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery.
Attorney General secures $1.6 million from ex-leaders of Queens cemetery
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the recovery of over $1.6 million from former leaders of Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Queens.
Attorney General releases footage related to Allan Hoad's death investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released footage from an investigation into the death of Allan Hoad.
Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Trenton Police
The Justice Department has released findings from a civil rights investigation into the Trenton Police Department and the City of Trenton, New Jersey.
Attorney General Garland addresses National Conference on Youth Justice
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the National Conference on Youth Justice, marking its first occurrence in 13 years.
Court releases multiple rulings on November 21 across diverse legal cases
On November 21, 2024, several opinions were issued by the court concerning various legal matters ranging from judicial conduct to criminal and civil appeals.
Judge grants final OK to $115M Oracle data privacy class action deal; Lawyers get $28.75M
About 3.2 million class members are set to receive $25 each from the deal. The judge overruled objectors who argued the plaintiffs settled too quickly for too little
Navigating the Onboarding Process: Best Practices and I-9 Compliance on November 21, 2024
David Adams, Counsel in Cozen O'Connor's Immigration Practice; Andrew Andersen, Co-Founder at SafestHires, Inc.; David Adams, Account Executive at SafestHires, Inc.; and Karen Elson, Senior Global Mobility Manager at Chewy will present "Navigating the Onboarding Process: Best Practices and I-9 Compliance."
How to Raise a Debut PE Fund on November 21, 2024
On November 21, McDermott Partner Ian Schwartz will be a panelist during the online workshop, “How to Raise a Debut PE Fund.”
ABOTA Honors Dan Scully With Presidential Award
The American Board of Trial Advocates Michigan Chapter recently announced that Detroit Member Dan Scully is this year’s recipient of the Presidential Award.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Grant from State Opioid Settlement Funds to Arkansas Specialty Courts Program
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a grant of up to $1 million from state opioid settlement funds to the Arkansas Specialty Courts Program.
Anchorage Jury Finds State Corrections Not Liable for Attempted Suicide
Anchorage jury found that the Alaska Department of Corrections was not liable for an attempted suicide in the Wildwood Correctional Complex in Kenai on Feb. 8, 2020.
Attorney General Bonta Supports Strengthening Robocall Regulations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its proposed rules designed to protect consumers from illegal robocalls by increasing the effectiveness of the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database.
Holland & Knight Advises Bladex on $86 Million Syndicated Loan for Grupo Monge
Holland & Knight advised Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (Bladex) as sole lead arranger and bookrunner on a $86 million three-year senior unsecured syndicated loan to GMG Holding S.A. (Grupo Monge) and its subsidiaries.
Bite-Sized Legal: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging is Here – Are You Prepared? on November 21, 2024
Hungry for the latest food law insights and developments? Our Bite-Sized Legal food webinar series is just the thing to satisfy your appetite.