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Guatemalan national sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S., facing deportation
A Guatemalan national, Manolo Elias Tecum-Tecum, was sentenced on May 8, 2025, for illegally reentering the United States after a previous deportation.
Shook Privacy Partners Named in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers
For the second year in a row, Lawdragon has recognized Shook’s privacy and data security team, naming 14 partners to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers list.
Nitrogen is used to kill death-row inmates, but is it toxic? Ohio court says no
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Air with very little oxygen that killed a man trapped in it wasn't "toxic," the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled, though a dissenting justice says that finding "flies in the face of reason."
Drummond files complaint against CVS to recover lost Medicaid funds
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a complaint in intervention to recover any Oklahoma taxpayer funds that CVS Pharmacy fraudulently obtained as Medicaid reimbursements.
Nelson Mullins Partner Jack Slosson Named to Business North Carolina's 2025 Power List
Business North Carolina magazine recently named Nelson Mullins attorney Jack Slosson, who is managing partner of the firm's Charlotte office, to their 2025 Power List
Foley Represents FARO Technologies in $920M Acquisition by AMETEK
Foley & Lardner LLP represented FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions, in its definitive agreement to be acquired by AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME).
Ohio education budget receives praise for student-centered focus
The Buckeye Institute recently expressed its support for Ohio's biennial budget, specifically highlighting its student-focused approach during a testimony before the Ohio Senate Education Committee.
AG Fitch Announces Completion of Human Trafficking Operation
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announcedthe completion of Operation 806, an operation conducted in Southaven,Mississippi led by her Human Trafficking Task Force.
Indiana man sentenced for unlicensed firearm sales linked to Mexican trafficking
David Joseph Mull, a 52-year-old resident of North Vernon, Indiana, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for unlicensed dealing in firearms.
Buffalo man sentenced for setting fire on railway tracks
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Michael B. Benitez, a 34-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in a fire on railroad tracks in Farnham.
Chinese firm faces charges over illegal importation of pill-making equipment
A federal grand jury has indicted a Chinese company and three Chinese nationals for allegedly importing pill-making equipment illegally.
Pittsburgh man sentenced to nearly six years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Attorneys general demand action from WeChat over alleged role in drug trafficking
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with five other attorneys general, has called for accountability from the Chinese messaging app WeChat.
Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry into United States
A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
U.S. Attorney's Office commemorates National Police Week with tributes across North Carolina
In Charlotte, North Carolina, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is observing National Police Week by acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of law enforcement personnel at all levels—federal, state, local, and Tribal.
New Orleans resident pleads guilty to CARES Act fraud charges
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Brandon Jarrow, also known as Brandi Jarrow, aged 33 from New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the CARES Act.
Worcester man pleads guilty in major cocaine distribution case
A Worcester resident, Hector Torres, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a cocaine distribution conspiracy.
Maryland man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl; faces up to 40 years
Roddrick Navara Shelby, a 48-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, has entered a guilty plea in federal court for distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
Rite Aid sets deadlines for gift card use amid bankruptcy
Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued a notice to Rite Aid customers regarding the impending deadlines for returns, gift cards, and rewards points.
Redondo Beach man pleads guilty over fatal fentanyl-laced pill distribution
A man from Redondo Beach has admitted to selling fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills, which resulted in a fatal overdose.