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Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee meets virtually for family proceedings updates
The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Rules for Family Proceedings is set to convene virtually via TEAMS on October 25, 2024. The meeting will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 pm and will address a range of topics concerning family court rules.
Coalition fights Idaho's restrictive abortion ban citing risk to patient health
New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta have spearheaded a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case U.S. v. Idaho. The brief seeks to maintain access to emergency abortion care in Idaho by urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold a lower court's preliminary injunction against Idaho’s restrictive abortion ban, which lacks an exception for emergencies.
George West fined $9.5 million for unlicensed cannabis sales
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $9.5 million judgment against George West, the owner of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Ontario County. The judgment follows West's non-compliance with a June 2023 order from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to cease operations without a license. Jaydega 7.0, the dispensary owned by West, was shut down by judicial order in November 2023.
Oklahoma man sentenced to life in prison for ordering murder from jail
An Osage County judge has sentenced Zachary Millard to life in prison for orchestrating the 2021 murder of fellow Irish mob member Mitchell Roberts. The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, along with partner agencies, managed the case against Millard, who was found guilty earlier this month for the crime committed in Tulsa.
West Columbia man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Joshua Washington Shoulders, a 29-year-old resident of West Columbia, South Carolina. Shoulders faces three charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest was carried out by investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force within the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. Additional support in the investigation came from the Attorney General's Office and the University of South Carolina Police Department.
Hilo hosts first law & justice academy engaging high school students
HILO, Hawaiʻi – Over the recent fall break, 20 high school students from various schools on Hawaiʻi Island participated in the first Hilo Law & Justice Academy. The three-day program was held at Hale Kaulike (Hilo courthouse) and ended with a mock trial exercise.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Michigan Assistant Attorney General Alison A. Furtaw Joins Dykema’s Bloomfield Hills Office
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Alison Furtaw as a Senior Counsel in its Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance Practice in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office.
Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting in Gambell
The Office of Special Prosecutions has completed its review of an officer-involved shooting from Aug. 16, 2024, involving Alaska State Troopers Jayson Christner and Colten Buie and Court Services Officer Sawyer Munson’s use of force against Vaughn Walunga, 46, in Gambell.
Another loss, another possible penalty for prolific class action lawyer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Ricola wants the class action lawyer who sued it and lost to fork over $60,000 because he allegedly continued to pursue claims over ingredients in the lozenges he knew were wrong.
Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Support Ending Needless Barriers to Mifepristone Access in North Carolina
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing needless barriers to mifepristone access imposed by the state of North Carolina.
Attorney General's Office Sues Grafton Company, Feedback Earth, Inc., To Stop Public Nuisance Odors
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that it has filed a lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court against a Grafton company, Feedback Earth, Inc., over claims that it has been emitting noxious odors for months that impact residents in several surrounding communities.
Drummond asks Supreme Court to review Title X referral overreach case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review an appellate court’s decision upholding the Biden Administration’s suspension of a family planning grant that Oklahoma has received for more than 40 years.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Satellite Office in Ogallala, Nebraska
Attorney General Mike Hilgers is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of a satellite location of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Greenberg Traurig Launches Immigration Insights Podcast Miniseries
Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of the Global Immigration & Compliance Practice of law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, is set to host Immigration Insights, a podcast series in which she interviews Greenberg Traurig attorneys and outside guests on various immigration topics, as a part of the firm’s Big Law Redefined podcast.
Renowned Motor Vehicle Finance Partner Ingrid McClintock Joins Holland & Knight's Financial Services Team in Charlotte
Holland & Knight is pleased to welcome Ingrid McClintock as a financial services partner in Charlotte.
2024 Construction Law Summit on October 23, 2024
We invite you to join us for a free and engaging half-day event exploring the most pressing legal challenges and trends in the construction industry.
Justice Department launches voter assistance resources for hurricane-affected states
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has introduced a new webpage aimed at assisting voters in states affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. These natural disasters have caused significant disruptions, displacing thousands of residents, closing essential services, and destroying important personal items such as identification documents.
Walmart settles $7.5M lawsuit over hazardous waste disposal in California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Walmart over allegations of illegal disposal of hazardous and medical waste. The retail giant is set to pay $7.5 million in penalties and costs, along with agreeing to comply with injunctive terms as part of the resolution.
Penn State settles false claims act allegations over cybersecurity non-compliance
The Pennsylvania State University has agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act by not adhering to cybersecurity requirements in several contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA. The settlement addresses claims that, from 2018 to 2023, Penn State did not implement necessary cybersecurity controls as required by these agencies.
Orange County transportation company owners convicted in $2.1 million Medicaid fraud case
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the owners of DYD Universe, Inc., a Medicaid-enrolled transportation company, have pleaded guilty to charges related to a scheme defrauding Medicaid of over $2.1 million. Damir Yuldashev, his son Daler Yuldashev, and Nigina Iskandarova admitted to submitting false claims for non-existent services and tolls from April 2018 to March 2023. The trio also paid illegal kickbacks to Medicaid recipients in exchange for their confidential information.