News from November 2024
Attorney General Moody Shares Resources to Help Veterans, Service Members and Loved Ones Avoid Scams this Military Family Appreciation Month
This Military Family Appreciation Month, Attorney General Moody is sharing resources to help veterans, service members and their families avoid falling victim to scams and other fraudulent schemes.
Attorney General Ford Urges Federal Judge to Unravel Restrictions on Mifepristone
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has urged a federal judge in Spokane, Washington, to rule that the FDA’s severe restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are unlawful and order the federal agency to reconsider their regulation of the drug.
Holland & Knight Advises Lee Health in Historic Conversion to Private, Nonprofit Health System
Holland & Knight represented Lee Health, a health system based in Fort Myers, Florida, in its transformative conversion from a government healthcare district to a private, nonprofit health system.
Attorney General Bird Demands End to Political Prosecutions of President Trump
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a 23-state coalition in demanding that Special Counsel Jack Smith, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis immediately end their political prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Successful Prosecution of Portland Woman in Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
On November 4, 2024, a Cumberland County jury returned a verdict of guilty against Jody Flynn Dalvet of Portland on the charge of theft by deception.
AG Fitch Files Brief in Support of First Amendment
Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court, along with 17 other attorneys general, toprotect students’ First Amendment free speech rights. The brief from theattorneys general asks the Supreme Court to hear L.M. v. Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts.
Randi Ellis appointed as future claims representative in J&J $8.2 billion talc settlement
A Texas bankruptcy judge appointed Randi Ellis as the future claims representative for Red River Talc, Johnson & Johnson’s talc unit, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Attorney General calls for stronger measures in RI primary care regulations
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has called on the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) to adopt more assertive measures in its proposed amendments concerning primary care regulations.
Connecticut AG comments on utility rate cuts amid rising energy costs
Attorney General William Tong has commented on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's (PURA) decision to reduce revenue for Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG).
Illinois AG secures $550K settlement over unpaid wages
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has reached a $550,000 settlement with Polo Masonry Builders Inc., United Builders Group Co., and their owners, Petro Pariychuk and Oleh Synychak.
Former CEO indicted as BIT Mining resolves bribery investigation
An indictment was unsealed, charging Zhengming Pan, the former CEO of 500.com, now BIT Mining Ltd., with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
RIPA Board to hold final public meeting of the year
The Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board, established under Assembly Bill 953, aims to address issues related to racial and identity profiling in law enforcement.
Summerville man faces multiple charges for alleged crimes involving minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Iain Douglas Carder, a 26-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.
Attorneys general push Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has spearheaded an initiative with 31 other state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
Lisa L. Lambert appointed new trustee for Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Lisa L. Lambert has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the U.S. Trustee for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, known as Region 6.
Phobos ransomware administrator charged after extradition from South Korea
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, for his alleged role in administering Phobos ransomware.
Former nurse practitioner sentenced for fraudulent oxycodone prescription scheme
A former certified registered nurse practitioner from western Pennsylvania has been sentenced for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Oxycodone.
Attorney General Garland praises Southern District NY's achievements
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, expressing gratitude and pride in their work.
James calls on Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general, has called on Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
New Jersey postmaster faces federal charges for alleged sexual assault
A U.S. Postal Service Postmaster has been indicted on federal civil rights charges related to a sexual assault incident involving a postal employee.