News from December 2024
Donteh Devoe Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Superior Court Judge Peter Ramgren sentenced Donteh Devoe, 42, to serve 25 years in custody for one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree. After serving his period of incarceration, Devoe will be on felony probation for 10 years.
Attorney General Marshall Joins 18-state Coalition Brief Supporting Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced joining an 18-state coalition brief led by Kentucky in support of Louisiana’s law related to Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Holland & Knight Advises Valiant Solutions on Strategic Investment from Bluestone Investment Partners
Holland & Knight advised Valiant Solutions LLC, a leading provider of enterprise-wide cybersecurity services for federal agencies, on a strategic investment from Bluestone Investment Partners.
AG Nessel Files Emergency Appeal to Reverse Parole of Convicted Rapist
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an emergency parole appeal in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County to reverse the parole granted to William Lamont Bonds, 56, currently incarcerated at the Carson City Correctional Facility. Bonds is scheduled to be released on parole on February 20, 2025.
AG Fitch Delivers Emergency Overdose Boxes AcrossJackson Metro Area
Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered Emergency Overdose Boxes to partners across the Jackson Metro area as partof her One Pill Can Kill campaign, a public awareness initiative to educate,support, and empower Mississippians with information on the dangers offentanyl, how to identify it, and what to do if someone is overdosing.
Ohio Super Lawyers Recognizes 57 UB Greensfelder Attorneys in 2025
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that its attorneys have earned multiple honors in the 2025 edition of Ohio Super Lawyers, a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service featuring outstanding lawyers who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law.
Dinsmore Strengthens National Labor and Employment Team with Two Additions in Colorado
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has deepened the Firm’s labor and employment bench in Denver with the addition of partner Colin Barnacle, who has more than 20 years of experience working in a variety of legal environments.
Littler Mourns the Passing of Michael J. Lotito
It is with profound sadness that Littler shares the passing of Michael J. Lotito.
Oregon AG Rolls Out New Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit as a Resource for all Oregonians to Understand Sanctuary Laws and Access Resources
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is rolling out a new Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit in English and Spanish to help Oregonians familiarize themselves with the state’s long-standing sanctuary laws, the rights those laws protect, and the safety precautions to take to prepare for the possibility of increased federal immigration activity in our state.
Drummond comments on Underwood execution
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement today after the execution of Kevin Underwood, who was convicted and sentenced to death for brutally attacking and murdering 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin in 2006.
Two Troutman Pepper Partners Appointed to Georgia’s Judicial Nominating Commission
Partners Jim Manley and Justice Harold Melton have been selected by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to serve on the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which makes recommendations to the governor to fill vacancies in state, superior, and appellate courts in Georgia.
Attorney General Hilgers Supports the Dakota Access Pipeline to Protect Farmers and Keep Nebraskans Safe
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a 13-state coalition to defend the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has safely transported oil and gas from North Dakota to Illinois for the past seven years.
Statewide seminars on transparency law strengthen Oklahomans' knowledge
Nearly 750 Oklahomans attended one of five Open Meetings and Open Records seminars across the state this fall. Presented by the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA), the educational series brought essential knowledge about government transparency to Lawton, Woodward, Tulsa, McAlester and Oklahoma City.
Federal Bureau employees convicted for failing inmate's medical needs leading to death
A Federal Bureau of Prisons lieutenant has been convicted for violating the civil rights of an inmate by not securing necessary medical care, leading to the inmate's death.
Bonneville County man charged with multiple counts related to child sexual exploitation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of Cristian Escalera Maldonado, a 31-year-old man from Bonneville County.
Washington AG recovers additional $10M from Metropolitan Commercial Bank in fraud case
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a significant development in his initiative to recover unemployment funds stolen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attorney General Bonta Reminds California Immigrants of Their Rights and Protections Under the Law
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two guidances to help California immigrants better understand their rights and protections under the law and avoid immigration scams by those seeking to take advantage of fear and uncertainty resulting from the President-elect’s inhumane threats of mass detention, arrests, and deportation.
Attorney General MarshallUrges White House to Not Add Long-Expired Equal Rights Amendment to Constitution
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, urging them to uphold the rule of law by adhering to constitutional procedures regarding the expired Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and honoring the litigation agreement the Archivist reached with Alabama, Louisiana, and South Dakota related to the ERA.
12 Arraigned Following Takedown Of Major High End Car Theft Ring
A joint operation early Thursday morning, December 12, 2024, by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office’s Enterprise and Major Crimes Division (EMCD), the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), and Brockton Police Department (BPD) resulted in the execution of search warrants at 12 locations, including 11 residences and a garage, in Brockton, Fall River, and North Easton and the arraignments of 12 individuals suspected in participating in a high end car theft enterprise.
MHP operation in Superior results in illicit drug seizures and multiple arrests
Montana Highway Patrol troopers in Superior conducted an interdiction operation from December 2 – 6 to get illicit drugs, firearms used in drug trafficking crimes, and fugitives off the streets.