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Kindred High School students explore North Dakota Supreme Court operations
Students from Kindred High School recently had the opportunity to visit the North Dakota Supreme Court.
Coffee County man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession
A Coffee County, Alabama man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
Tahlequah woman pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charge
Laura Gema Carroll, a 36-year-old resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, has pled guilty to a federal firearm charge, according to an announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Las Vegas man sentenced for meth distribution and firearm possession
A Las Vegas resident has been sentenced to a decade in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for distributing methamphetamine and possessing firearms.
Philadelphia man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation
United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the sentencing of Alex Wellman Castro Frias, a 51-year-old Dominican citizen residing in Philadelphia.
Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Providing Illegal Drugs That Led to Deaths of Two Teenagers
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced that an Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in providing fentanyl that resulted in two teenagers fatally overdosing on the drug.
Charles Gass Honored as ABA Emerging Young Lawyer in Health Care
Foley & Lardner LLP senior counsel Charles Gass is recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as an Emerging Leader in Health Care.
McGuireWoods’ Jason Cowley Inducted Into Prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers
McGuireWoods partner Jason Cowley, chair of the firm’s Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Department, has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
Kansas voters will decide if they want to vote for Supreme Court justices
The Kansas House of Representatives has ensured voters will vote on a constitutional amendment that would restore popular election of justices to the state Supreme Court.
Greenpeace ordered to pay Energy Transfer $666.8 million in damages
MANDAN, ND (Legal Newsline) - Morton County jurors on Wednesday awarded the operator of Dakota Access Pipeline a whopping $755 million in damages against Greenpeace on claims of trespass, nuisance and defamation.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Tort reform legislation will protect local businesses and consumers
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has introduced a tort reform package aimed at addressing excessive litigation to protect local businesses and consumers.
Minnesota’s New Paid Family Medical Leave Law on March 20, 2025
Please join Littler's Minneapolis office for a complimentary Breakfast Briefing addressing Minnesota’s new Paid Family Medical Leave Law (PFML).
BakerHostetler Georgia Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Congratulations to the five Georgia BakerHostetler attorneys named as 2025 Super Lawyers and the six attorneys recognized as 2025 Rising Stars.
Reed Smith represents Franklin BSP Realty Trust in acquisition of NewPoint Holdings
Reed Smith advised leading real estate investment trust Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) in an agreement to acquire NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a privately held commercial real estate finance company.
Judge finds no racketeering enterprise in asbestos cases brought by Simmons Hanly
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The prominent asbestos law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy has defeated accusations that it cheated its way to billions of dollars for its clients.
Joseph Bye Sentenced to New Hampshire State Prison for Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Merrimack County Superior Court has sentenced Joseph Bye, age 32, of Claremont, to the New Hampshire State Prison for his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme.
Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentencing of Fentanyl Dealers
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Jovanny Algandar was sentenced to 2.5 years prison followed by 3 years of probation in Maricopa County Superior Court on March 11, 2025.
Attorney General Griffin Secures $183,000 Judgment against Pool Company Owner Who Defrauded Arkansans
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a summary judgment in his office’s case against David Tyler, owner of Tyler Pools.
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins state AGs on joint statement regarding the continuing resolution to fund the federal government
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of seven attorneys general in issuing a joint statement in support of efforts in the U.S. Senate to block a partisan continuing resolution, also referred to as a CR.
Attorney General Lopez Leads Multistate Coalition Suing Trump Administration to Stop Dismantling of U.s. Department of Education and Protect Students
Attorney General Anne Lopez led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.