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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Expansion of Violent Crime Initiative to Three More Cities
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the expansion of resources to fight violent crime in three additional cities as part of the Justice Department's Violent Crime Initiative (VCI). The VCI, which has already shown success in Houston and Memphis, is aimed at targeting gangs and violent groups that pose a threat to communities across the nation.In a statement, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the Department's commitment to ensuring the safety of all communities, saying, "The Justice Department will not rest until every person, in every...
Texas Man Sentenced for Hate Crimes Following Mass Shooting Targeting Muslims at Car Repair Shop
A Dallas man, Anthony Paz Torres, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for hate crimes committed during a fatal shooting at a car repair shop targeting Muslims. Torres pleaded guilty to five federal hate crime counts for the killing and attempted killing of individuals at Omar’s Wheels and Tires in Dallas in 2015.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the seriousness of hate crimes, stating, “As this sentence makes clear, hate crimes fueled by Islamophobia, or by bias of any kind, will be met with the full force of the Justice Department.”FBI Director...
AG’s FORCE Team Charges Retail Crime Ring Operator Targeting Home Improvement Stores
Eric Tanner, 38, of Lansing, was arraigned in the 56A District Court in Eaton County on eight charges of Organized Retail Crime and one charge of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported March 28, 2024)
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Lawsuit: Chemical on astro-turf burns wrestler
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A wrestler says a chemical on astro-turf at a Florida prep school burned him when he sat to warm up for a match.
Bankers challenge Colorado's cap on interest rates
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A federal lawsuit from a bankers group targets a Colorado law restricting interest rates.
Carr Fights New EPA Regulations, Stands Up for Georgia Meat and Poultry Processors
Attorney General Chris Carr is pushing back against a recent proposal from the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that seeks to impose, for the first time ever, new pollution limits and pretreatment standards on meat and poultry processors.
Kenneth Fisher and Jerry Goldfeder Named in City & State New York’s 2024 Trailblazers in Law
Kenneth Fisher, a member of the firm’s Business Law Department, and Jerry Goldfeder, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, have been named to City & State New York’s 2024 Trailblazers in Law list.
Human Rights team leader named to Forbes list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers
Reed Smith announced that pro bono counsel Jayne Fleming appeared on Forbes’ first annual list of America’s Top 200 Lawyers of 2024—a recognition “designed to spotlight an array of attorneys from a variety of backgrounds, specializations and geographic regions.”
Partner Mike Brown Selected as Honoree in 2024 Forbes' Top 200 Lawyers List
Forbes has recognized Nelson Mullins partner Michael A. Brown in its inaugural 2024 Top 200 Lawyer List.
Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Against Expanded EPA Regulations
Attorney General Miyares joined a 27 state coalition condemning the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule expanding regulations on liquid waste produced by meat and poultry processing plants in the United States to include indirect discharges.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Parts Supplier for Boeing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., after reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts provided to Boeing.
Audit reveals significant financial losses due to incorrect nursing home assessments
Kansas lost approximately $88 million in estimated Quality Care Assessment revenues and interest, a performance audit by Kansas Medicaid Inspector General Steven D. Anderson revealed.
Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest of Five Members of Organized Retail Theft Ring
Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced the arrests of five individuals involved in an organized retail theft ring in Florida. The individuals arrested are Maike Acosta De Armas, Lazaro Santiago Acosta De Armas, Yusser Echemendia Rodriguez, Elias Ramos Hernandez, and Honasi Diaz Santos, all from Miami-Dade County. These individuals are facing multiple felony charges related to organized retail theft.Moody stated, “This criminal group committed more than 53 thefts in 13 Florida counties, stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise in a fraudulent systematic...
Attorney General Moody and Multistate Coalition Defeat Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a 21-state coalition of attorneys general, celebrated a significant victory as a federal judge blocked the Biden administration's highway emissions rule aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from gas-powered cars. The challenge was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against the Federal Highway Administration's rule.Moody expressed her satisfaction with the court's decision, stating, “This court decision is a major victory against Biden overstepping his authority to push a radical political agenda on...
AG Fitch Welcomes Delta State as One Pill Can Kill Partner
Attorney General Lynn Fitch welcomed Delta State University as the latest partner to One Pill Can Kill, her publicawareness campaign to educate, support and empower Mississippians with information on the dangers of fentanyl, how to identify it, and what to do if astudent or friend is overdosing.
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported March 26, 2024)
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation.
AAU sues estate of late man who borrowed money to stay afloat during pandemic
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - The Amateur Athletic Union is suing the estate of a man who borrowed money to keep his basketball academy going during the COVID pandemic.
Tru Fru snacks filled mostly with air, lawsuit says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers have targeted Tru Fru, claiming its packaging contain too much air.
U.S. Chamber sues CFPB over new late-fees rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has sued a federal agency over its controversial rule restricting the size of late fees that credit card companies can charge.