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Saturday, October 5, 2024

News from July 2024


Greenville County man arrested on charges related to sexual exploitation of minors

By Legal Newsline |
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Javon Sequa Marshall, 27, of Taylors, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.

Attorney General Tong comments on Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. United States

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General William Tong released a statement on July 1, 2024, regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States, which addresses presidential immunity.

Home health providers settle $4.5M over alleged kickbacks

By Legal Newsline |
Guardian Health Care Inc., Gem City Home Care LLC, and Care Connection of Cincinnati LLC, home health agencies operating in Texas, Ohio, and Indiana, along with their owner Evolution Health LLC (collectively referred to as the Companies), have agreed to pay $4,496,330 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly providing illegal kickbacks to assisted living facilities and physicians in exchange for Medicare referrals.

Michigan partners with Illinois on major invasive carp barrier initiative

By Legal Newsline |
LANSING – The States of Michigan and Illinois have signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement an invasive carp barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois. This announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose team provided legal advice and assistance with negotiating the agreement. The project aims to prevent invasive bighead, silver, and black carp, as well as other aquatic invasive species, from entering the Great Lakes by blocking their passage through the Des Plaines River into the...

Attorney General sues Jonesboro couple over allegations of sexual discrimination

By Legal Newsline |
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced a lawsuit against property owners Charles and Judy Warren of Jonesboro for alleged violations of the Arkansas Fair Housing Act, specifically related to sexual discrimination and harassment of female renters.

Court denies dismissal in lawsuit against federal funding for Palestinian terrorism

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On June 28, U.S. District Court Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryck denied the Biden Administration's motion to dismiss America First Legal's (AFL) first amended complaint regarding federal funding for Palestinian terrorism. This decision allows the case to proceed, challenging the administration's $1.5 billion subsidy program for Palestinians.

Attorney General Griffin comments on NAACP and ACLU decision regarding legislative map

By Legal Newsline |
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today following the NAACP and ACLU's decision not to seek U.S. Supreme Court review of Arkansas’s recent legal victory in the case of Arkansas State Conference NAACP v. Arkansas Board of Apportionment.

Court denies TikTok's motion to dismiss deceptive trade practices lawsuit

By Legal Newsline |
The Union County Circuit Court has denied a motion by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin. The lawsuit alleges that the social media platform engaged in deceptive trade practices.

America First Legal reacts to Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity

By Legal Newsline |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – America First Legal (AFL) released statements today following the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in Trump v. United States, which grants Presidential immunity to President Donald J. Trump. AFL had filed an amicus brief in support of Presidential immunity on behalf of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and 26 members of Congress.

Easley woman arrested for alleged exploitation of assisted living resident

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christa Porter Bennett, 51, of Easley, S.C., on charges related to the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and breach of trust with fraudulent intent. Bennett was taken into custody at the Greenville County Detention Center on June 28, 2024.

Mayer Brown Advises Jérôme Dreyfuss as Part of the Acquisition of a Stake in the Group by Cap Invest

By Legal News Line |
Mayer Brown advised Jérôme Dreyfuss, founder and director, and the Dreyfuss Group, as part of the acquisition of a stake in the company by Family Office CAP Invest, which has become a minority shareholder alongside its founder.

Former State Employee Indicted for Theft and Insurance Fraud

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the indictment of Shanell Angelia West, 45, of Essex, Maryland, in two separate cases involving theft and insurance fraud.

AG Fitch Releases Statement Celebrating SecondAnniversary of Dobbs

By Legal News Line |
In celebration of the two-year anniversary of the Mississippi Dobbs decision, Attorney General Lynn Fitch released the following statement.

Attorney General Bird Makes Case in Court Against TikTok to Protect Kids

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made the case in a state district court to prevent TikTok from lying to parents about inappropriate videos on the app.