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Colorado marks Treatment Court Month highlighting problem-solving courts' impact
Throughout May, Colorado is observing Treatment Court Month with events that recognize the efforts of Problem-Solving Courts.
Conflict of interest? Iowa county official deciding on solar farm also leases some of the land
A member of the zoning board in a small Iowa county is leasing land that would be directly affected by a proposed solar farm project.
Zoning board could nix large Iowa solar farm with 'highly restrictive' requirements
A 900-acre proposed solar farm in Cherokee County might be the fourth largest in Iowa and provide substantial tax revenues to the rural county residents. But standing in the way is a proposed zoning ordinance that would require a setback minimum of up to 13 times greater than the average setback requirements for solar farms across America.
Half-sister can recover murdered 6-year-old's lost future wages
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - The half-sister of a child abused and killed by his relatives can sue for the victim’s lost wages, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled, deciding for the first time whether future earnings count as restitution under the state’s victim’s compensation law.
New Hampshire Cold Case Unit Appeals for Information in 1995 Murder of Boston Man
Attorney General John M. Formella issues the following statement on behalf of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit regarding the murder of Hai Bo (Paul) Lei.
Attorney General James Denounces Trump Administration for Gutting Family Planning Services
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition of 20 other attorneys general today called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately reinstate tens of millions of dollars in Title X funds, which provide federal funding to health centers for family planning and reproductive health care, including birth control and other non-abortion services.
Foley Attorneys Highlighted on Wisconsin Law Journal's M&A Powerlist
Foley & Lardner LLP partners James Peterson and Christopher Cain are recognized on the Mergers and Acquisitions Powerlist by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Gene Fishel Named a ‘Go To Lawyer’ in Cybersecurity Litigation by Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Samuel E. “Gene” Fishel, a member of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement (RISE) Practice, was recently named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” 2025 list for cybersecurity litigation.
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Coalition in Urging Trump Administration to Restore Title X Funding
Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Trump Administration to express serious concern with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to withhold tens of millions of dollars in Title X funding.
Federal crackdown ends black-market marijuana operation; ten sentenced
A significant investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations has concluded with the sentencing of ten defendants involved in a black-market marijuana operation.
Mobile man receives lengthy sentence for distribution of child pornography
Michael Jerome Elder, a 50-year-old resident of Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing child pornography.
Attorney General Wilson joins SCOTUS brief supporting Maine legislator's voting rights
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that his office is participating in a friend-of-the-court brief submitted to the United States Supreme Court.
Former Iowa worker convicted for role in PPP fraud conspiracy
A former worker at a meatpacking plant in Algona, Iowa, has been convicted of fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
State attorneys general challenge Trump's energy emergency declaration
Attorney General Mayes has joined forces with 14 other state attorneys general to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency."
Edmond man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Kenneth Lynch, a 45-year-old resident of Edmond, has entered a guilty plea for the charge of sexual exploitation of a child.
Lawsuit challenges Trump's national energy emergency declaration
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has initiated a lawsuit, joined by 14 other states, to contest President Donald Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency."
Oklahoma City man receives over four years for illegal ammunition possession
Alex Davon Hardimon, a 32-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition following a previous felony conviction.
Sioux City man pleads guilty to meth distribution conspiracy
Alexander Summers, a 29-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Pauls Valley man sentenced for defrauding buyers with false car sales
Andy Wayne Alexander, a 48-year-old resident of Pauls Valley, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for wire fraud.
Minnesota AG challenges Trump's energy emergency order alongside 14 states
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with 14 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" under the National Emergencies Act.