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Attorney General Mayes Sues Fondomonte for Violating Public Nuisance Law Through Excessive Groundwater Pumping
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a lawsuit against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, alleging that the company’s excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz County violates Arizona’s public nuisance law by threatening the public health, safety, and infrastructure of communities in the Ranegras Plain Basin in La Paz County.
Ahead of the Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers with Sharia’s Closet
In San Diego, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Sharia’s Closet to share tips and resources on how to donate safely and avoid scams while giving this holiday season.
Ryan Edwin Found Guilty in 2018 Murder and Robbery
Anchorage jury brought a five-week trial to a close, finding Ryan Shane Edwin, 28, guilty of two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Robbery in the First Degree and one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the Third Degree.
Ag Moody Offers Tips Protect Packages Porch Pirates
As holiday packages continue to pile up on doorsteps, Attorney General Ashley Moody is sharing tips with consumers to help protect packages from porch pirates. In 2023, thieves stole $12 billion worth of packages from the doorsteps of consumers nationwide.
Attorney General Miyares Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Virginians
Attorney General Jason Miyares warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Rutland Medicaid Service Provider Charged with Medicaid Fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Emily St. Peter, 46, of Rutland, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Medicaid Fraud.
Drummond asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in St. Isidore case
Committed to ensuring religious liberty for all Oklahomans, Attorney General Gentner Drummond today filed briefs asking the U.S. Supreme Court to deny certiorari in a case involving what would be the nation’s first state-sponsored religious public school.
Pawtucket man found guilty under Kristen’s Law following death of 35-year-old mother
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of multiple felony drug possession and distribution charges, including delivering fentanyl that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tokie Zammerelli in 2022.
Court sides with Kobach, stops Biden from giving Obamacare to illegal aliens
A federal court halted a Biden rule that would have provided taxpayer-subsidized health plans to illegal aliens. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach personally argued the request for a preliminary injunction in a Bismarck courtroom in October.
Court Nixes Stacking Claim, Limited Bad-faith Claim Stays
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently rejected an insured’s “stacking” claim under an automobile policy, but allowed a bad-faith claim for an insurer’s delayed payment of benefits to stand.
Shook Partner Receives Lexology Client Choice Award
For the second year in a row, Shook Partner Josh Becker has been selected for the Lexology Client Choice Awards.
Josh Stein Appointed Vice Chair of the American Bar Association International Law Section’s International Transportation Committee
Josh Stein, a member of the firm’s Transportation & Trade Practice, has been appointed vice chair of the International Transportation Committee of the American Bar Association International Law Section.
Riverside elder abuse case leads to multiple sentences
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of Ronnel Tiburcio, involved in the neglect and abuse of six severely disabled residents at an unlicensed care facility in Riverside.
Massachusetts authorities dismantle major car theft ring involving $2.6 million worth of vehicles
A significant operation led by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police Department, resulted in the arrest and arraignment of 12 individuals linked to a high-end car...
Springfield man convicted for financing scheme benefiting ISIS
A federal jury has convicted Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a resident of Springfield, on charges related to providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
Foley Advises Pyrotek Special Effects in Acquisition by Gladstone Investment Corporation
Foley & Lardner LLP served as U.S. legal advisor to Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc., an Ontario-based pioneer in live entertainment for special effects services and solutions, in its acquisition by Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN).
Rensselaer man faces charges for child exploitation and distribution of illegal content
Mark Tremblay, a 34-year-old resident of Rensselaer, New York, has been arrested and charged with the sexual exploitation of a child.
West Virginia man pleads guilty to child pornography charge
Ryan Bobby Schnettler, a 34-year-old resident of Benwood, West Virginia, has confessed to possessing child pornography.
U.S. authorities seize cryptocurrency to compensate email fraud victims
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Seattle has announced the forfeiture of cryptocurrency assets to aid victims of a business email compromise fraud scheme.
Former deputy sheriff sentenced for sexual battery involving student
A former deputy sheriff from Preble County, Ohio, who served as a school resource officer, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.