News published on Legal Newsline in July 2024

Jordan Guy MacDonald Goudreau, 48, of Melbourne, Florida, and Yacsy Alexandra Alvarez, 43, of Tampa, Florida, were arrested yesterday pursuant to a now-unsealed indictment charging them with conspiracy to violate export laws, smuggling goods from the United States, violating the Arms Export Control Act, and violating the Export Control Reform Act. The indictment also charges Goudreau with violating the National Firearms Act and unlawful possession of machine guns.

Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting expedited consideration of appeals in the "fake electors" cases. The request aims to clarify the path forward for prosecuting these crimes.

Valvoline ends non-compete agreements which banned employees from working at another oil change business within 100 miles for one year after leaving company

The North Dakota Bar Exam commenced on Tuesday with 68 applicants participating. Of those taking the exam, 24 percent are graduates of the University of North Dakota School of Law. The examination will conclude on Wednesday.

Attorney General Todd Rokita is inviting Hoosiers attending the Indiana State Fair to meet the team, learn about the office, and reunite with their unclaimed property.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Kevin Green, 19, of Reedsburg, Wis., has been sentenced after pleading guilty to Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle. Green was driving the vehicle that struck and killed a 13-year-old child as she boarded a school bus on May 12, 2023. He has been sentenced to four years of probation with conditions including three months conditional jail with Huber privileges, 200 hours of community service with at least 50 hours per year, eight community presentations to high-school-aged children about...

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions of the disability community in advancing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law 34 years ago. Disability rights activists played a crucial role in its passage, organizing protests to highlight the need for accessibility and inclusion. One notable demonstration was the "Capitol Crawl," where activists with disabilities crawled up the U.S. Capitol Building stairs, underscoring the necessity for a national mandate on accessibility.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel praised the Michigan Supreme Court's decision in Mothering Justice et al v Nessel and State of Michigan, which invalidated the Michigan Legislature’s 2018 use of the 'adopt-and-amend' tactic to block ballot initiatives. The Court determined that lawmakers cannot circumvent the voter initiative process by adopting a petition measure to prevent it from appearing on the ballot, only to immediately amend it and alter its original intent.

Over the past several years, the Justice Department has focused on dismantling the global fentanyl supply chain, spanning from China to Mexico to the United States.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Keith C. Suber, 53, of Eastover, SC. Suber faces charges of one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, valued at $10,000 or more. He was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on July 30, 2024.

Columbus, OH – On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Rhode v. Bonta, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm that California cannot selectively protect constitutional rights.

PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a statement following reports of uranium being hauled across rural and Tribal lands without the promised notification and lack of transparency on emergency preparedness planning.

Beth Yeates of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced today in Washington County District Court for financially exploiting seven DUET clients residing in group homes for developmentally disabled adults in Blair, Nebraska. DUET is a disability services provider.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a significant victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which vacated an injunction that had ordered Texas to remove buoys placed in the Rio Grande to prevent unlawful entry into the United States.

The Supreme Court of Georgia has determined that individuals applying to become licensed attorneys in Georgia will take the “NextGen” integrated bar examination starting in July 2028.

Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested Thomas Harper, a 49-year-old resident of Boise, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Harper faces five counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is commending law enforcement officials for their dedication to the communities they serve. This week, Nessel's Above and Beyond Award was presented to three police officers nominated by their departments for their outstanding efforts.

A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to two counts of interference with federally-protected activities, two counts of interstate threats, and one count of interference with housing.

Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a new complaint form for Pennsylvanians facing difficulties with airline travel, including flight delays, cancellations, and boarding issues. The form is available on the Office of Attorney General website and addresses an increase in nationwide consumer complaints about air travel. It results from a collaboration between Attorney General Henry and the U.S. Department of Transportation to better assist Pennsylvania travelers.

Chambers and Partners has again recognized McGuireWoods as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States in its High Net Worth Guide. McGuireWoods earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 inception — and ratings for Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia.