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Barton woman faces charges in alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
Katrina LaFoe, a 44-year-old resident of Barton, Vermont, has been arraigned in Orleans County on three counts of felony Medicaid fraud. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The investigation revealed that LaFoe allegedly billed Medicaid for services not provided by her, defrauding Vermont Medicaid of over $18,000.
Michigan AG launches site to fight AI-driven election misinformation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a new webpage aimed at addressing election misinformation. This initiative seeks to assist voters in identifying artificial intelligence (AI) and accessing reliable information regarding elections.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to sex trafficking linked with drug offenses
A Massachusetts man, Marvin Pompilus, 39, from Stoughton, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to sex trafficking and drug offenses. The charges include four counts of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.
Ferguson's project adds 3,000 criminal profiles to national DNA database
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced a significant milestone in his lawfully owed DNA project, with 3,000 DNA profiles of serious criminal offenders now added to the national database. This initiative aims to ensure that offenders who are legally required to provide DNA samples comply with their obligations, as many have failed to do so over the years.
Supreme Court reviews Tennessee's child protection law on gender transition
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a brief in the Supreme Court of the United States concerning the case United States v. Skrmetti et al. The brief supports Tennessee's stance against medical procedures related to gender transition for minors, which AFL describes as "inhumane medical experiments."
Alabama AG supports Tennessee law against child sex-change procedures
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a Tennessee law aimed at protecting minors from undergoing irreversible sex-change procedures. The Biden-Harris administration is challenging this law, arguing that age restrictions on such procedures are unconstitutional.
Justice Department monitors voting rights compliance in Portage County
The Justice Department has announced its intention to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in Portage County, Ohio. This monitoring will occur during the early voting period and on Election Day. The department's role is to ensure that all citizens have access to the ballot without facing intimidation or threats.
Federal court allows lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health concerns
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of harming youth mental health, has moved forward following a federal court's decision to reject Meta’s attempt to dismiss the case. Ferguson expressed determination in his statement: “Meta can’t get off the hook that easily. This ruling brings us one step closer to accountability. Meta and its top executives disregarded their own research and publicly downplayed the risks Facebook and Instagram posed to its most vulnerable users. I am committed to protecting the mental health of Washington youth.”
Court rejects Meta's bid to dismiss children's mental health lawsuit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with a bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general, has successfully opposed Meta's effort to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the company of contributing to a mental health crisis among children. The legal action claims that Meta allowed young children access to its platforms, violating federal laws, and misled the public about harmful features on Instagram and Facebook that allegedly addict children and teens.
Ohio Supreme Court resolves 13 cases on school district tax appeals
The Supreme Court of Ohio has resolved 13 cases based on its previous ruling concerning property tax challenges. The decision is rooted in a prior case involving the Marysville Exempted Village School District's ability to contest the property tax value of a residential complex.
Rhode Island officials remind voters of their rights ahead of early voting period
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha have issued a reminder to Rhode Islanders about their voting rights as early voting for the November 5, 2024 general election approaches. The RI Department of State and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office have collaborated to produce a resource guide titled "Know Your Rights: Rhode Island Elections," which details voters' rights and offers related resources.
Associate Roc Uebelhor Officially Admitted to the Indiana Bar by the State Board of Law Examiners
Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that Fall Associate Roc Uebelhor has been officially admitted to the Indiana Bar by the State Board of Law Examiners.
Troutman Pepper Advises Georgia Banking Company, Inc. in Merger Agreement with Primary Bancshares Corporation
Troutman Pepper client Georgia Banking Company, Inc. (GBC), the parent company of Georgia Banking Company, recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to merge with Primary Bancshares Corporation (PBC), the parent company of Georgia Primary Bank.
Kansas City has ability to let non-citizens vote in municipal elections
Missouri law gives any city with a population of more than 400,000 the right to regulate its own elections. Amendment 7 would change that.
Littler’s Michael Paglialonga Testifies Before New York City Council on Safe Hotels Act Flaws
Littler attorney Michael Paglialonga testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection today on behalf of Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI®), the firm’s government relations and public policy arm.
Lina Machado Bejarano Named Recipient of 2024 Rising Star Award by Georgia Hispanic Bar Association
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lina Machado Bejarano has been named the recipient of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association’s (GHBA) 2024 Rising Star Award, presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the GHBA and Georgia Latino Community.
Sheppard Mullin Advises Arcus Health Services, The Benchmark Company, Gateway Fleets, LendLease and Others in Recent Deals
Sheppard Mullin’s Corporate practice has closed several transactions recently.
Judge: No, Ricola doesn't trick people into buying its cough drops
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - The lawsuit over Ricola cough drops has failed, as a federal judge says the plaintiff who used them for 20 years before finding a lawyer on Facebook hasn't shown she was harmed by claims they are "Made With Swiss Alpine Herbs."
TN AG Jonathan Skrmetti Files Response at U.S. Supreme Court Defending State Law Passed to Protect TN Minors from Risky Gender-Transition Procedures
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed a response brief with the United States Supreme Court today defending Tennesseans’ decision to prohibit risky and irreversible gender transition procedures for kids.
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the AG’s Office Applaud States Taking Legal Action against TikTok, Inc.
Over a dozen states are initiating their own lawsuits in state courts, joining Utah in its formidable legal challenges against TikTok, Inc.