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Texas man charged with in-flight sexual abuse; preliminary hearing set
A man from Allen, Texas, has been charged with abusive sexual contact after allegedly touching a passenger on a flight from Chicago to Seattle.
Ohio man sentenced to 29 years for meth trafficking in Akron
Joshua Fortson, a 37-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Sara Lioi presided over the case, where a federal jury found Fortson guilty on charges including distribution of...
Orlando man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in unemployment benefits
A Miami federal district judge sentenced Zachary Kameron Ramyard, 23, from Orlando, to nearly six years in federal prison for his role in a scheme defrauding California's Employment Development Department (EDD) of over $4 million in unemployment...
Red Lake man indicted for illegal firearm possession as a felon
Darrell Emery Loud, a resident of Red Lake, has been indicted for illegally possessing a firearm due to his status as a convicted felon, according to an announcement made by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
Mexican national pleads guilty in Texas human smuggling case
A Mexican national residing illegally in Laredo has admitted to unauthorized reentry and human smuggling, as declared by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Attorney General Bonta leads opposition to NEPA regulation repeal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads a coalition of 20 attorneys general in opposition to a Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rule that repeals regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Attorney General James cautions against Passover price gouging affecting Jewish communities
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert, urging caution among New York's Jewish communities regarding potential discriminatory pricing practices at car washes as Passover approaches.
Former North Dakota senator sentenced to 10 years for child sex travel
A former North Dakota state senator has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for traveling to Prague with the intent of engaging in commercial sex with children.
Alert Issued to Consumers on March Madness Wagering: Protecting Marylanders from Scams and Illegal Betting
With March Madness now in full swing, the Maryland Attorney General's Office is taking steps to protect consumers during this popular betting season.
Attorney General James Secures $55,000 from Lab Worq for Delivering Delayed COVID Test Results
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $55,000 in penalties from Lab Worq, LLC (Lab Worq) after the company misled New Yorkers seeking rapid COVID-19 tests in late 2021 and early 2022.
House minority leader gives $18K to Wis. liberal SC candidate, wants help with congressional maps
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Electing a liberal state Supreme Court justice in Wisconsin is key to the future of the Democratic party, the nation's House minority leader has said with his mouth and checkbook.
Partner at Butler Legal: House Bill 1551 'created a very real conflict'
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Legal, said that House Bill 1551 would reinstate a fee structure fostering conflicts of interest, with attorneys potentially prioritizing their financial gain over clients' benefits.
NLRB's structure under attack, but judges protecting its members
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge won't dismantle the National Labor Relations Board after being asked to do so by a California man unhappy with how it handled his complaints - and after a colleague refused to allow President Donald Trump to fire one of its members.
Lynchburg man receives over eight-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses
A Lynchburg man has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for trafficking drugs and possessing firearms.
Carr Offers Full Support to DOJ’s Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses
Attorney General Chris Carr, along with 14 other state attorneys general, has offered his office’s full support in carrying out the efforts of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism.
Carr Backs President Trump’s Efforts to Deport Violent Tren de Aragua Gang Members
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, defending the Trump administration’s efforts to immediately deport violent noncitizen Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members.
Nelson Mullins Partner Jennifer Davis Named a 2025 “Influential Woman of Law” by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Nelson Mullins partner Jennifer Williams Davis was recently named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 class of Influential Women of Law.
Alexandra Hirsch Selected to Charlotte Business Journal’s Women in Business List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Alexandra J. Hirsch, who was named a 2025 Women in Business honoree by the Charlotte Business Journal.
Colorado Super Lawyers Recognizes Three Dinsmore Attorneys on 2025 List
Three Dinsmore attorneys have earned recognition on the 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Announcement of New Developments in Delta-8 Enforcement Efforts
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office’s expansion of its fight against illegal or unlawful synthetic THC, by issuing cease & desist letters relating to 104 retail locations and franchised stores in Omaha, Nebraska, that are selling illegal or unlawful THC-containing products.