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AG Campbell Urges Trump Administration To Oppose Changes To New Passport Application Rule Harming Transgender Individuals
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing proposed changes to the passport application process that would prevent transgender individuals from obtaining a passport that matches their gender identity.
Former Director of Tuscola County Peer Center Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Center
Tanya Hobson, 45, of Kingston, pled guilty to one count of Embezzlement-Agent or Trustee – $200 or more but less than $1,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
TN Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Major Victory for Student-Athletes Against the NCAA
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a bipartisan coalition of states has reached a final settlement—pending court approval—in its lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), which will reform college athletics by ending the NCAA’s illegal NIL (name, image, and likeness) recruiting ban.
Attorney General Griffin Wins Challenge to Biden Administration Rule that Gave Biological Males Access to Female Locker Rooms and Bathrooms
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after a federal court dismissed the Biden administration’s appeal of an injunction won by Griffin and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.
AGs warn against potential new passport application rules targeting trans individuals
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing proposed changes to the passport application process that would prevent transgender individuals from obtaining a passport that matches their gender identity.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Civil Rights Act Complaint Against York County Man
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced that his office has filed an enforcement action under the Maine Civil Rights Act against Alexander Treshinsky, age 35, of Kittery, Maine.
David Pandelena Indicted for Forgery and Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Adult
Attorney General John M. Formella and Kensington Police Chief Scott Cain announce that the Rockingham County Grand Jury has returned indictments charging David Pandelena, age 67, of Kensington, with two class A felony counts of financial exploitation of an elderly adult and three class B felony counts of forgery.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
California AG responds to President Trump's alleged attacks on rule of law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed concern over President Trump's recent actions, which he describes as troubling attacks on the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
Trump endorses Schimel in Wis. Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – President Donald Trump has endorsed Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Colorado Judicial Department releases annual report focusing on transparency
The Colorado Judicial Department has released its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2023-24, emphasizing transparency in state court operations.
Colorado Judicial Department opens applications for courthouse security funding
The Colorado Judicial Department has announced the opening of the application period for fiscal year 2025-26 grants from the Court Security Cash Fund.
Attorney General Bondi expresses sorrow over death of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber
Attorney General Pamela Bondi expressed her condolences following the death of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber.
BakerHostetler Team Scores Am Law Litigation Daily Litigator of the Week Honors for Co-Diagnostics Victory
Partners Doug Greene, Genevieve York-Erwin, Marissa Peirsol and Zachary Taylor, and Associates Juan Gascon, Kayla Prieto and Alexandra Karambelas earned Am Law Litigation Daily Litigator of the Week honors for their complete dismissal on summary judgment of a securities class action brought against COVID-19 test manufacturer Co-Diagnostics, Inc. in Gelt Trading Ltd. v. Co-Diagnostics, Inc.
Jackson Lewis and Principal Amy L. Peck Ranked in Chambers Global 2025
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce it has been recognized in the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2025 in the labor and employment and business immigration practice areas.
Favre joins other celebrities in endorsing Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has joined other celebrities in supporting Judge Brad Schimel for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sheppard Mullin Partners named to 2025 Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers Guide
Lawdragon named six Sheppard Mullin partners among its inaugural list of the Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers Guide for 2025: Shaun Clark, Robert Darwell, Wook Hwang, Alexis Robinson, Adam Streisand and Camille Vasquez.
Davenport man sentenced to two decades for meth distribution and firearm offenses
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and firearm charges.
Michigan commission approves reduced rate hike for Consumers Energy
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has sanctioned a new electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, enabling the company to gather an additional $153.8 million from its customers.
Madison man sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession
James Stevens, a 42-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession.