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SCOTUS declines to hear Big Oil's appeal of Hawaii climate change ruling
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court will let stand a ruling in Hawaii that paves the way for government officials represented by contingency fee lawyers to sue the oil industry over the effects of global warming.
Colorado law banning gay conversion therapy is consistent with First Amendment and protects patients from harmful substandard care, Weiser tells SCOTUS
A Colorado law that bans licensed mental health professionals from engaging in harmful and ineffective conversion therapy to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity is constitutional under the First Amendment because it does not regulate speech, but professional conduct that falls below the standard of care, according to a court brief the Colorado Attorney General’s Office filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Issues Statement in Line-of-Duty Death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows
Attorney General Steve Marshall has released the following statement concerning the line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows.
Attorney General Moody Kicks Off 2025 Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a Public Call to Action
To kickstart 2025 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on Floridians to join the fight.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Advises on Two Bank Mergers
A Dinsmore Corporate team led by partners Christian Gonzalez and Michael Dailey recently advised on two significant bank merger transactions.
Steptoe & Johnson Accelerates Denver Growth with the Addition of Five Attorneys
Scott M. Campbell, Nick A. Swartzendruber, Paul Upsons, Rob Willis, and Austin Cole have joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Denver office.
Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Shooting in Howard County Released
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General released body-worn camera footage from the fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Howard County, Maryland.
Attorney General Bird Defends Family Farms and Businesses from Mandate that Threatens Shutdowns
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird defended Iowa family farms and businesses against a costly mandate, the so-called Corporate Transparency Act, which threatens to make them close up shop.
Indiana challenges new federal rule that pushes Hoosiers further away from owning their own home
Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to challenge new radical energy standards that will make the American Dream of homeownership unattainable for many hardworking Hoosier families.
Denver man sentenced for illegal firearm sales on social media
Leonel Castillo, a 34-year-old resident of Denver, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for unlawfully dealing firearms through social media.
Bakersfield man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Roman Rodriguez, a 26-year-old resident of Bakersfield, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the receipt and distribution of child pornography.
Federal court sentences man for illegal reentry after deportation
U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby has sentenced Erbeth Gomez-Delgado, a 48-year-old resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, to 24 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.
Hope Family Drug Summit addresses substance use disorder impact in West Virginia
United States Attorney Will Thompson is collaborating with various partners to organize the HOPE Family Drug Summit.
Jacksonville man receives lengthy federal sentence for major drug trafficking operation
Jacksonville, Florida – A federal court has sentenced Ronald Holland, a 46-year-old Jacksonville resident, to 18 years and 9 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Utah residents charged with drug distribution face court appearance
Foreign nationals residing in Utah are set to appear in court today following charges of drug-related offenses.
Attorney General James addresses MSG Networks and Optimum contract talks
New York Attorney General Letitia James has addressed the ongoing contract negotiations between MSG Networks and Altice, the parent company of Optimum.
Army veteran sentenced for benefit fraud exceeding three-quarters million dollars
Kevin Paul McMains, a 44-year-old Army veteran from Milton, Florida, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for theft of government money and making false statements to a federal agency.
Kentucky man indicted for alleged assault during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Kentucky resident has been indicted for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers with a dangerous weapon during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Attorney General Yost honors Ben Espy's legacy after funeral services
Attorney General Dave Yost has paid tribute to Ben Espy, a former state Senate Minority Leader and Columbus City Council member, following his funeral services.
Snohomish County man pleads guilty to child abuse image production
A Snohomish County man, Bennett S. Park, 43, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to charges related to the production of child sexual abuse images and attempted enticement of minors.