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Foley Represents ORS Nasco, Portfolio Company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Acquisition of Techniweld
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to ORS Nasco, a North American wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in its acquisition of Techniweld USA.
Dominican national sentenced for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
A Dominican national residing in Lawrence has been sentenced for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.
Repeat offender found guilty of federal child exploitation charges
A federal jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, has found Michael Gordon Douglas guilty of multiple child exploitation crimes.
Perry Hall man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution plot
Terrell Ridgley, a 34-year-old resident of Perry Hall, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
South Florida gang members convicted on firearms and narcotics charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, in collaboration with ATF Miami and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, has secured convictions and prison sentences for 18 members of South Florida street gangs.
Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into U.S
A Mexican national has been sentenced to a total of 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally reentering the United States.
Dominican national sentenced under Alien Registration Act
A Dominican national residing in New Castle County, Delaware, has been sentenced to 30 days' probation for failing to notify the U.S. government of his change of address, as required by the Alien Registration Act.
Ethos Asset Management CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Carlos Manuel da Silva Santos, the CEO of Ethos Asset Management, Inc., was sentenced to 87 months in prison for defrauding borrowers out of over $17 million. U.S. District Judge Robert S. Huie described his actions as “reprehensible.” Santos...
State attorneys general oppose federal ban on AI regulation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 40 attorneys general, has voiced opposition to a proposed 10-year ban on state-level regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems.
Oregon AG applauds court decision blocking federal public health cuts
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has issued a statement following a court order that blocked cuts to public health funding.
Justice Department reports results from Operation Restore Justice in North Georgia
Between April 28 and May 1, 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted Operation Restore Justice.
Honduran national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced charges against Rossel Geovanny Recinos Arita, a 30-year-old native of Honduras.
Clinton Township man sentenced to 40 years for child exploitation
Stephen Lewis Gentry, a 35-year-old resident of Clinton Township, Michigan, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for creating and distributing images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges
Floyd Jones, a 38-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to multiple federal charges related to drug distribution and firearms possession.
Elkins man receives 48-month sentence for meth distribution
Richard Emery Delphey, a 52-year-old resident of Elkins, West Virginia, has been sentenced to four years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.
Attorney General releases report on death of Geoffrey Parris
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concerning the death of Geoffrey Parris, who died following an encounter with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens on February 12,...
Former theology professor receives 10-year sentence for possession of child pornography
A former theology professor and librarian at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
Court halts $11 billion HHS cuts amid Minnesota lawsuit
A federal district court in Rhode Island has issued a preliminary injunction to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from terminating $11 billion in public health funding, including $275 million allocated for Minnesota.
Paxton halts Biden's workplace policy on gender identity
Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully challenged an enforcement guidance issued during the Biden Administration, which aimed to redefine "discrimination" to include "gender identity."
Diamond Desk Corp executives sentenced for multi-million dollar investment fraud
Adam Jonathan Lowe, a 43-year-old resident of West Pittston, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for his involvement in a diamond investment fraud scheme.