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Two Russian Nationals Admit to Illegally Sending Controlled Aviation Technology to Russia
Two Russian nationals have pleaded guilty to charges related to illegally sending controlled aviation technology to Russia. Oleg Sergeyevhich Patsulya and Vasilii Sergeyevich Besedin admitted to conspiring to violate the Export Control Reform Act by unlawfully exporting aircraft technology to Russian end users, as reported in court documents.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed the seriousness of the situation, stating, “These defendants smuggled sensitive aircraft technology into Russia following its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and did so in violation of laws...
AFL Sues Biden’s Department of Defense for Unlawfully Concealing Records Regarding A Secretive Obama Order That May Change Legal Presumptions Regarding the Prosecution of President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) sued the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to compel the immediate release of documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regarding the secretive Presidential Information Technology Committee (PITC) created by former President Barack Obama.In a statement, Dan Epstein, America First Legal Vice President, emphasized the legal significance of the lawsuit, saying, "America First Legal’s suit today raises significant legal questions the Biden Administration must confront." Epstein further highlighted the...
Justice Department Unveils Data on Illegal Firearms Trafficking in Comprehensive Report
The Justice Department has released the third volume of the National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA), titled Firearm Trafficking Investigations, providing a detailed analysis of firearm trafficking investigations conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) between 2017 and 2021.Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the findings of the report, stating, "This report makes clear that black-market guns sold by unlicensed dealers without a background check are increasingly being found at crime scenes." He...
Attorney General James Secures Over $1.9 Million from Nissan Dealers that Cheated New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements worth more than $1.9 million with five Nissan car dealerships in New York City and on Long Island for overcharging over a thousand New Yorkers who wanted to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their lease term.
Snacks too sugary, lawsuit against Ocean Spray says
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal class action lawsuit alleges Ocean Spray is adding too much sugar to its fruit snacks.
Class action takes on Zyn, alleges Philip Morris is targeting youth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The popular nicotine product ZYN is at the center of a new class action lawsuit against its maker, Philip Morris.
Attorney General Brown Supports Efforts to Undo 2020 Rule that Weakens HealthCare Nondiscrimination Protections
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth (BAGLY), et al. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), et al. in support of the plaintiffs’ motion to undo a 2020 federal rule (the Rule) that weakened the nondiscrimination protections provided by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Attorney General Alan Wilson requests renewed attention to bond provisions
Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to South Carolina solicitors reminding them of important provisions in state bond laws and to bring them to the courts’ attention when necessary.
Garrett Smith Joins Armstrong Teasdale in New York
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Senior Associate Garrett M. Smith to the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group.
JD Supra Recognizes Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Olivera, Lawrence Prosen, and Frances Rayer have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2023.
Reed Smith argues to SCOTUS that state restrictions on reproductive health care are bad for business
Reed Smith has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of two nationwide business organizations and several high-profile companies, which argue that state restrictions on reproductive rights are having a negative impact on businesses and the economy.
Attorney General Miyares Joined Multistate Probe into Allegations that Morgan Stanley Capital International is Embracing Anti-Israel BDS Movement
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined an 18 state coalition of attorneys general probing whether Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI, Inc.), a large investment company, is embracing the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Consumer Alert Ahead of April 8th Solar Eclipse
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued the following warning to consumers regarding the upcoming solar eclipse.
Audit reveals incorrect nursing home assessments cost Kansas millions
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 Merrick B. Garland Announces $78 Million Investment in Community Violence Intervention Programs
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks at the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grantee Conference, where he highlighted the importance of addressing violent crime in communities across the country.During his speech, Garland expressed gratitude to the attendees and specifically thanked Eddie, the Director of READI Chicago, a gun violence prevention initiative. He recalled his visit to Chicago three years ago, where he met with law enforcement and community partners, including those involved in READI Chicago.Garland shared...
Federal judge blocks Biden Administration's vehicle emissions rule
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today that a federal judge has blocked a Biden Administration initiative aimed at reducing the prevalence of gas-powered cars. The decision was made in response to a challenge brought by a 21-state coalition in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky against a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule.
Biden’s DOJ Releases Orwellian “Equity Action Plan” to Implement Biden’s Race-Obsessed Executive Order
Washington, D.C. - The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unveiled its updated Equity Action Plan for FY2024, aimed at implementing President Biden's race-focused executive order across federal agencies. According to a statement from Gene Hamilton, Vice President and General Counsel of America First Legal, the DOJ's actions are part of a broader agenda to transform the country under the guise of diversity and inclusion.Hamilton criticized the DOJ's approach, stating, "The Department of Justice under Merrick Garland’s leadership is functioning as the enforcement arm of...
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texas's SB 4 Law in Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stood firm in defense of Texas's SB 4, the state's new border security law, during the oral argument at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Paxton expressed pride in his office's defense, stating, "Today, my office was proud to defend SB 4, Texas’s new border security law, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit."During the proceedings, Texas argued that the provisions of SB 4 were crafted to align with the legal scope set by the Arizona case. The state also emphasized the inadequacy of federal border protection,...
The Buckeye Institute Urges Focus on Building 21st Century Workforce in Higher Ed Capital Budget
Columbus, OH - The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy memo advocating for a strategic shift in higher education capital budget spending to prioritize the development of a 21st-century workforce. Greg R. Lawson, a research fellow at The Buckeye Institute, emphasized the importance of directing funds towards essential educational infrastructure in public universities.Lawson's recommendations are clear: capital budget requests should be allocated solely for buildings necessary for student education, including construction, maintenance, demolition, and repurposing....
Justice Department Officials Deliver Remarks at Second Annual Community Violence Prevention and Intervention Grantee Conference
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer, and Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs Amy L. Solomon recently spoke at the Second Annual Community Violence Prevention and Intervention Grantee Conference in Chicago, Illinois.During the conference, Attorney General Garland expressed support for the attendees, stating, "We are here to support your work and to learn from your experiences." Meanwhile, Acting Associate Attorney General Mizer emphasized the Justice Department's commitment to evidence-based...