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Gun buyback event in Peekskill results in collection of 103 firearms
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 103 firearms were surrendered at a gun buyback event in Peekskill.
Constitution doesn't block Indiana's ban on gender transition procedures for kids: Appeals court
A divided federal appeals panel said the Indiana ban on surgeries, puberty blockers and other care do not violate parent's rights to direct their children's medical care nor the speech rights of doctors, dissolving a lower court's injunction blocking enforcement of the law
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Sofia Gomez
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) released its report on the death of Sofia Gomez, who died on October 8, 2020 following an encounter with a member of Highway District 1 of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on October 5, 2020 in Bronx County.
Attorney General Platkin and Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance Partner With New Jersey Office of the Public Defender to Launch Community Education Initiative on Restorative Justice
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) announced that VIVA’s Office of Trial and Criminal Justice Process (OTCJP) has partnered with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) to launch a community education initiative aimed at increasing the public’s understanding of restorative justice principles.
Additional Details Regarding Suspicious Death in Milford, New Hampshire, and Request for the Public’s Assistance
Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announce further information related to the November 7, 2024 suspicious death last night in Milford, New Hampshire.
Caldwell Attorney Sentenced to Ten Years for Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Richard Hammond, a Caldwell attorney, was sentenced to ten years in prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography). Hammond was sentenced on October 30, 2024, by Canyon County District Judge Thomas Whitney.
Sheppard Mullin Advises Prospect Health System in its Agreement to Sell Certain Businesses and Assets to Astrana Health
Sheppard Mullin’s Healthcare team is representing Prospect Health System (Prospect), an integrated clinical care delivery system, in its definitive agreement to sell certain of its businesses and assets, including a fully accredited acute care hospital with 177 licensed beds, to Astrana Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTH) for $745 million.
David Martin Connelly Interviews FERC Chairman for Energy Bar Association
McGuireWoods Washington, D.C., partner David Martin Connelly recently co-authored an article about Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Willie L. Phillips.
Nelson Mullins Wins 2024 Inspire Award by NetDocuments
Nelson Mullins was honored with the 2024 Inspire Award by NetDocuments, a cloud platform used by legal professionals.
Tax Credit & Community Development Finance Partner Kimberly Smith Joins Holland & Knight in New York
Holland & Knight welcomes Kimberly Smith, an experienced transactional lawyer with a focus on New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), commercial lending and real estate finance, as a partner in the firm's Tax Credit & Community Development Finance Practice in New York.
North Dakota says shutdown of Dakota Access Pipeline would cause ‘immediate’ fiscal harm
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota has filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a federal lawsuit brought by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to shut down a major oil pipeline, arguing that the State has significant environmental and economic interests in the litigation.
National Amusements fined $250k for data breach affecting NY employees
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with National Amusements, Inc., a global movie theater operator, resulting in a $250,000 penalty for the company.
Eversource announces winter rate hike; AG Tong voices concern
Attorney General William Tong has voiced concerns over Eversource's recent announcement of a 24 percent increase in standard service rates starting January, which will lead to an average bill rise of 7.2 percent.
Ohio sees job growth as unemployment falls in October
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has shared insights on Ohio's latest jobs report.
Garland addresses DEA summit on combating opioid crisis
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the 2024 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Family Summit, focusing on efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
Justice Department settles immigration-related claim with staffing firm
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Key Fortune Inc., operating as Express Employment Professionals, a staffing company in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
QOL Medical settles kickback allegations over Sucraid drug claims
Pharmaceutical company QOL Medical LLC and its CEO, Frederick E. Cooper, have agreed to pay $47 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to federal health care programs.
Dorchester County men face charges for child sexual abuse material distribution
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two men from Dorchester County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
California AG indicts 14 in $3.6 million mortgage fraud scheme
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the unsealing of a grand jury indictment against 14 individuals, including the owners of three mortgage brokerage firms and their affiliates, for alleged involvement in a $3.6 million mortgage...
Ann Arbor woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud
Yesterday, Yulonda Eckel, a 56-year-old resident of Ann Arbor, entered a guilty plea in Lansing for fraudulently acquiring two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.