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Arizona AG urges collaboration post-Gilmore ruling
Attorney General Kris Mayes has addressed Arizona's cities and towns following a recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court in the case of Gilmore v. Gallego.
Court overturns Biden-Harris rule on overtime pay after legal challenge
Attorney General Tim Griffin has expressed his satisfaction following a decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to vacate a rule from the Biden-Harris administration concerning overtime pay.
Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event.
Attorney General Neronha announces minor amendments to Centurion decision
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has announced clarifications and amendments to the Hospital Conversions Act Decision from June 20, 2024.
Justice Jeffrey J. Funke to be sworn in as Chief Justice in public ceremony
The investiture ceremony for Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court is scheduled for November 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol.
Supreme Court denies Biden's emergency petition on immigration policy challenge
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied an emergency petition from the Biden Administration concerning a contentious immigration policy, Parole-in-Place.
America First Legal challenges Biden-Harris Administration on alleged Taylor Force Act violations
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a reply in support of its motion for partial summary judgment in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Newport man receives maximum sentence for fatal stabbing at house party
A Newport man has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for the stabbing death of Maximus Julian, which occurred at a house party in 2021.
New York AG warns against fraud in wildfire relief donations
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder to New Yorkers to exercise caution when donating to wildfire recovery efforts.
Officials address challenges at DEA National Family Summit on Fentanyl
Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram addressed the 2024 DEA National Family Summit on Fentanyl.
Court upholds murder conviction in Clarke County case
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Jeremiah Wesley Irvin, a 25-year-old from Thomasville.
Randy Wallace's investiture set for November 19 at Wayne State University
Justice Megan K. Cavanagh and Justice Elizabeth M. Welch of the Michigan Supreme Court, along with Judge Stephen L. Borrello, Chief Judge Pro Tem of the Michigan Court of Appeals, will participate in the investiture ceremony for Randy J. Wallace...
Florida man admits guilt in tax crimes involving healthcare companies
A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Miami for failing to pay employment taxes and neglecting to file individual income tax returns.
Computer programmer convicted in large-scale illegal TV show streaming case
A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Yoany Vaillant, a Cuban citizen and U.S. permanent resident, for his role in operating an illegal streaming service known as Jetflicks.
Ohio man sentenced for operating darknet cryptocurrency mixer Helix
An Ohio resident, Larry Dean Harmon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for operating Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.
Home health care owner sentenced for Medicare fraud
A Michigan home health care business owner, Muhammad Zafar, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his involvement in a health care fraud conspiracy.
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Reminder of National VSAFE Website to Protect Veterans from Scams
As Veterans Day approaches, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233).
Attorney General Reyes Joins Eight-State Coalition Fighting To Protect First Amendment Rights
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today arguing in favor of religious liberty and school choice.
Expungement Clinic Set for December 12 in St. Albans
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, will host a free expungement clinic on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with appointments available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sotheby's settles for $6M over alleged art purchase tax fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Amanda Hiller, have reached a $6.25 million settlement with Sotheby’s, Inc. The settlement addresses allegations that the...