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Three ex-Memphis police officers convicted in connection with Tyre Nichols' death
Following a nearly four-week trial, a federal jury in Memphis, Tennessee, has convicted three former Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers of federal felonies connected to the death of Tyre Nichols on January 7, 2023.
Marion County man receives life sentence for crimes against minors
A Marion County man, aged 46, has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for crimes involving minors. The announcement was made by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton.
Justice Department sues Missouri landlords over alleged discriminatory tenant policy
The Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against the owners and managers of Suburban Heights Apartments in Kinloch, Missouri, alleging discriminatory practices against Black tenants. The lawsuit claims that Suburban Heights LLC, Crestline Property LLC, Triline Properties LLC, and Jingle Properties LLC violated the Fair Housing Act by enforcing a ban on tenants with felony convictions and certain other criminal histories.
Foreign nationals sentenced for defrauding Apple out of over $2.5 million
Two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme that defrauded Apple Inc. of millions of dollars worth of iPhones. Haotian Sun, 34, and Pengfei Xue, 34, both Chinese citizens residing in Maryland, received prison sentences and financial penalties as part of their sentencing.
Illinois officials warn students about new scam targeting loan borrowers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) have issued a warning to student loan borrowers about a new scam exploiting uncertainty around student loans. The scam involves false promises of lower monthly payments or loan forgiveness, often requiring upfront fees.
Investiture ceremony set for new Iowa Court of Appeals Judge John Sandy
Governor Kim Reynolds will administer the ceremonial oath of office to Judge John Sandy, newly appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals. The investiture ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. It will take place in the Iowa Supreme Court Courtroom at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building in Des Moines.
AG Reyes Releases a Statement on Tenth Circuit Monuments Appeal
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the statement below.
UB Greensfelder Earns Spot on BTI’s Upmarket Movers List for Litigation
UB Greensfelder LLP has earned first-time recognition on the BTI Upmarket Movers list of the 43 law firms that are moving upmarket in the richest ligation market in years.
AG Campbell Urges Congress To Take Action To Stop Gun Trafficking Into Caribbean Countries
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in calling on Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the United States to Caribbean countries.
Frederick County Hunter Pleads Guilty, Ordered to Pay Restitution for Poaching
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Michael K. Hines pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Frederick County to one count of hunting mammals during closed season.
Jason Jones Convicted for Quadruple Homicide in Laurel Nebraska
Dakota County District Court, Jason Jones, age 44, was found guilty of the first-degree murders of Michele Ebeling and Gene, Janet, and Dana Twiford on August 4, 2022, in Laurel, Nebraska.
AG Platkin Announces Paterson Will Receive Funding to Run Youth Boxing Programs
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr. today announced the selection of two Paterson boxing clubs to receive grant funding to conduct amateur boxing programs for youth in the city.
Proposed Transaction Between Catholic Medical Center and HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Director of Charitable Trusts will host a public hearing regarding a proposed asset purchase transaction between Catholic Medical Center of Manchester, New Hampshire and Manchester Health Services, LLC, a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces state’s price gouging law in effect because of Hurricane Helene
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency because of Hurricane Helene.
Attorney General Clark Announces Impact of Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive
Following the close of a two-week collective effort, Attorney General Charity Clark, the Vermont Bar Association (VBA), the Vermont Paralegal Organization (VPO), and the Vermont Foodbank announced the positive impact of the Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive.
AG Reyes Joins Efforts to Uphold Constitutionality for Federal Agencies
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined 17 attorneys general on an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Leachco v. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Former PTAB Administrative Patent Judge Amanda Wieker Joins McGuireWoods
Amanda Wieker, a former Administrative Patent Judge and acting member of the senior executive team at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), has joined McGuireWoods’ intellectual property practice group as a partner in Richmond, Virginia*.
Reed Smith’s Box and Mawere named on 2024 Heroes Role Models lists by Involve
Reed Smith today announced London partner Tamara Box and New York partner Natsayi Mawere have again been honored by INvolve for driving gender diversity, equity and inclusion within and across the legal profession.
Troubles with Fosamax label lead to troubles in court for Merck
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - State law claims were wrongly tossed from plaintiffs in a multidistrict litigation proceeding over the drug Fosamax, the Third Circuit has found.
Attorney General Garland praises law enforcement partnerships during visit to Rhode Island
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland visited the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island on October 2, 2024, to deliver remarks and meet with local law enforcement officials. He expressed gratitude for their efforts in maintaining safety and highlighted the importance of partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies.