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Friday, November 15, 2024

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Sinaloa Cartel member indicted in Chicago on drug conspiracy charges

By Legal Newsline |
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Jose Angel Canobbio Inzunza, on charges related to drug conspiracy.

Ohio attorney suspended after improper firearm handling incident

By Legal Newsline |
The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended Wooster attorney Rodney Haven for one year following his arrest for improperly handling a firearm while driving under the influence.

Attorney General James condemns racist texts targeting minorities in New York

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has addressed reports of racist text messages targeting Black and Brown individuals, including students, in New York and across the nation.

Federal appeals court rules against Biden's contractor minimum wage

By Legal Newsline |
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a significant legal victory on Tuesday in the case of Nebraska v. Su.

Court halts Biden administration's proposed amnesty program

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL), in representation of Attorney General Ken Paxton, has won a legal battle against the Biden-Harris Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Justice court judge selection meeting scheduled in West Jordan

By Legal Newsline |
The West Jordan Judicial Nominating Commission is set to meet on November 18, 2024, to consider applications for a justice court judge position in West Jordan, Utah.

Attorney General Griffin announces arrests related to elder abuse and Medicaid fraud

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrests of three individuals in connection with elder abuse and Medicaid fraud.

Providence seeks new justice court judge after resignation

By Legal Newsline |
Providence, Utah—The Providence Judicial Nominating Commission has announced a meeting on November 20, 2024, to consider applications for a justice court judge position in Providence, Utah.

Arkansas AG announces key hires and promotions in investigations division

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced significant staffing changes within the Special Investigations Division of his office.

Wyatts Towing settlement results in restitution checks for over 5,000 consumers

By Legal Newsline |
Consumers eligible for restitution from a settlement involving Wyatts Towing and the Colorado Attorney General's Office will soon receive checks, according to an announcement by Attorney General Phil Weiser.

Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name

By Chris Dickerson |
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.

Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $49.1 million settlements in ongoing multistate antitrust lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, and reduce competition for numerous generic prescription drugs.

Alabama Joins 25-State Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Grant Emergency Motion so Virginia Is Not Forced to Add Noncitizens to its Voter Rolls

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a 25-state amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant Virginia’s emergency motion so that the Commonwealth is not forced to place noncitizens on its voter rolls for the upcoming election.

Class action lawyer, facing penalty, says Ricola was the one keeping case alive

By John O'Brien |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawyer called a "wrecking ball" by a federal judge is defending his choice to continue his cough drop case, as he faces a potential $60,000 penalty for doing so.

Bradley Named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” Firm by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance

By Legal News Line |
Bradley has been named a 2024 “Tipping the Scales” firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance for having 50% or more women in their 2024 U.S.-based new partner class.

Maryland Paid Sick and Safe Leave for Businesses 101 on November 7, 2024

By Legal News Line |
As the end of the year approaches, many employers are reviewing their policies and employee handbooks to get ready for 2025.

The National Law Journal Names McGuireWoods ‘Community Impact Leader’ for Third Year

By Legal News Line |
McGuireWoods won a Community Impact Leader Award from The National Law Journal, marking the third year in a row the publication honored the firm for social responsibility, pro bono service, diversity and inclusion, and guiding clients on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Quincy-Based Physician Group To Pay $650,000 To Resolve Allegations of False Billing to MassHealth

By Legal News Line |
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has reached a settlement with Evolve Health, P.C. (Evolve), a Quincy-based physician group practice specializing in substance abuse treatment.

Attorney General Bird Leads Fight to Shut Down Political Prosecution of President Trump

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a 20-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to shut down the political prosecution of President Trump. The multistate brief follows the district court’s earlier dismissal of the case.

Former bank manager sentenced for stealing over $200K from customer

By Legal Newsline |
A former branch manager in New York has been sentenced to 13 months in prison and three years of supervised release for misusing his position to steal from a customer's accounts.