News from June 2024
Attorney General Issues Directive to Law Enforcement Regarding Use of Blood Samples from Newborn Screening Program
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that he has issued a Directive to law enforcement executives and county prosecutors establishing new limits on attempts to obtain newborn bloodspot information in connection with criminal investigations.
Attorney General to Release 2023 Crime Statistics
Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley hold a press conference to highlight the 2023 North Dakota crime statistics and trends.
Worcester-Based Dentist And Practice Indicted In $2 Million Medicaid Fraud And Larceny Scheme
The Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) announced that a Worcester-based dentist and her dental practice were indicted last week in connection with a scheme to defraud the state’s Medicaid program (“MassHealth”) of more than $2 million.
Statement from Attorney General Brown on United States Supreme Court’s Ruling Upholding a Federal Law Barring Domestic Violence Abusers from Possessing Guns
In response to United States Supreme Court’s 8- 1 ruling in U.S. v. Rahimi, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following the statement.
'Junk science:' SF federal judge tosses expert analysis often cited to support Roundup cancer lawsuits
Northern California District Judge Vince Chhabria said "peer review" wasn't enough to persuade him to allow lawyers to use an oft-cited analysis of other studies, which the judge said was pocked by "glaring" flaws, to back their claims that a South Carolina man's lymphoma was caused by using Roundup
Patents in China: Developments in 2024 and What’s to Come
Intellectual Property partner Michael Harlin published an article in IPWatchdog titled “Patents in China: Developments in 2024 and What’s to Come.”
Benesch Advances to #148 in 2024 NLJ 500 Rankings, Marking Continued Growth
Benesch is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked #148 in the 2024 NLJ 500 rankings, marking an advancement from its 2023 ranking of #151 in line with the firm’s continued growth.
Federal judge: Biden Admin doing 'violence to the Constitution'
LUBBOCK, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has criticized the Biden Administration for its practice of using the rulemaking process to change the way businesses operate, saying it has stolen the policy-making power of Congress.
Dechert defeats email hacking lawsuit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The global law firm Dechert LLP has defeated a lawsuit that accused it of illegally obtaining privileged emails from opposing parties in cases.
Gregory Ramos to Lead Armstrong Teasdale’s Denver Office
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Partner Gregory J. Ramos has been named managing attorney of the firm’s Denver office, effective June 11, 2024.
Homer Jury Finds Allen Gonzalez Guilty of Sexual Assault
On June 14, 2024, after a five-day trial, a jury found 34-year-old Allen Gonzalez guilty of two counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, two counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, one count of Attempted Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, one count of First Degree Witness Tampering, and one count of Unlawful Contact.
Jury Convicts Oʻahu Man of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A First Circuit Court jury found Jefferson Manuales Ibalio, 35, guilty of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Attorney General Griffin Leads 18-state Letter Calling for President Biden to Reverse Palestinian Amnesty Policy
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of 18 state attorneys general opposing the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Palestinians Presidential Memorandum of February 14, 2024.
Federal Prosecutor Seeks Unlawful Gag Order Florida Ag Moody Leads Fight Protect
Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a multistate coalition of attorneys general in fighting to support President Trump’s First Amendment rights, as yet another prosecutor looks to silence the former president through an unlawful gag order.
DLA Piper welcomes Steve Dixon as a partner in the Tax Practice
DLA Piper is pleased to welcome Steve Dixon as a partner in the Tax Practice.
Former Corrections Officer Sentenced in Assault of Inmate
Former corrections officer Christopher Cluley, 48, of Mount Pleasant, was sentenced to one year of probation for the in-custody jailhouse assault of an Isabella County inmate, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
America First Legal files SCOTUS brief defending Stephen Bannon
America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amicus brief on behalf of Representative Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, in support of Stephen K. Bannon’s emergency stay application to the Supreme Court of the United States. Bannon's application seeks his continued release pending further appeal of his convictions.
Winooski resident sentenced to probation in child luring case
Anthony Weber, 30, of Winooski, Vermont, was sentenced yesterday in Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to one felony count of luring a child. Judge Michael Harris presided over the sentencing on June 25, 2024. The court imposed a 10-year term of probation with conditions that Weber complete sex offender programming and restrictions on his internet access and contact with the minor victim and minors under the age of 16. If Weber violates the terms of his probation, he faces up to five years in jail. Additionally, he is required to...
Indiana officials seek execution date for convicted murderer
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that he and Attorney General Todd Rokita are seeking the resumption of executions in Indiana prisons, starting with a convicted murderer responsible for the deaths of four people.
Rutland resident arraigned on felony charges related to possession of child abuse material
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Dallas Potter, 29, of Rutland, Vermont, was arraigned today on four felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material – Second Offense. The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the Rutland Probation & Parole Office, the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC), including personnel from the Attorney General’s Office, Rutland City Police Department, Vermont State Police, and Homeland Security Investigations.