News from November 2024
Attorney General Clark joins DOJ and states against Google's alleged antitrust violations
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general from 37 other states to propose measures aimed at dismantling Google's monopoly over internet search engines.
Judge Laubach receives meritorious service award from Hawaiʻi County Bar Association
Third Circuit Deputy Chief Judge M. Kanani Laubach has been recognized by the Hawaiʻi County Bar Association with the Meritorious Service Award.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over marijuana decriminalization ballot measure
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas and its officials following the adoption of a city charter amendment that seeks to decriminalize marijuana-related offenses.
Oklahoma allocates $2.5M in grants for opioid crisis intervention
The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board has allocated $2.5 million in grants to support efforts in combating the opioid crisis across the state.
Ken Paxton investigates possible ad company conspiracy against social media
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) regarding a potential anticompetitive scheme.
Attorney General seeks civil commitment of Yakima County sex offender
Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a petition in Yakima County Superior Court to prevent the release of Michael Murr, a convicted sex offender.
Minnesota man convicted for dark web child pornography offenses
A federal jury has convicted Craig James Myran, a 47-year-old resident of Bemidji, Minnesota, for his involvement in advertising, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material over the dark web.
Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation addresses critical issues on final day
Director Rosie Hidalgo addressed attendees on the third day of the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.
Procurement Collusion Strike Force marks fifth anniversary with reflections on achievements
Daniel Glad, Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF), delivered remarks at the organization's fifth anniversary event held in the Great Hall of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington.
Attorney General Bailey challenges Jackson County ordinance on Second Amendment grounds
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced plans to file a lawsuit against Jackson County, Missouri, following the passage of an ordinance that he claims infringes on Second Amendment rights.
Attorneys General propose measures against Google's alleged anticompetitive practices
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, alongside 37 other attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), has put forward a plan to address Google's alleged anticompetitive practices.
Conagra settles $142K dispute over employment practices with Minnesota AG
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a settlement with Conagra Brands, Inc. The agreement addresses the company's failure to provide essential employment information to seasonal workers at its Waseca processing facility and its...
Carey Dale Grayson executed for murder; AG Marshall issues statement
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the execution of Carey Dale Grayson at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama.
Attorneys general propose solutions against Google's alleged search monopoly
Attorney General Mike Hilgers, along with a coalition of 52 state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice, has proposed measures to dismantle Google's search engine monopoly and encourage competition for consumer benefit.
Ellison joins coalition seeking remedies against Google's search monopoly
Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in proposing measures to address Google's monopoly over internet search engines.
Dominican nationals sentenced for smuggling juvenile American eels from Puerto Rico
Two Dominican nationals have been sentenced for illegally smuggling juvenile American eels from Puerto Rico.
Attorney General urges claims filing under Harris Jewelry settlement by December deadline
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has called on service members and veterans eligible for refunds under a 2022 settlement with Harris Jewelry to submit claims by December 21.
Justice Department marks five years fighting procurement collusion with notable achievements
Five years ago, the Justice Department initiated a collaborative effort to combat collusion and antitrust crimes in government procurement.
Ohio Supreme Court rules township newsletter distribution lists are public records
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the distribution lists for a township newsletter are public records.
Ohio Supreme Court denies bid by former East Cleveland officials for reinstatement
The Supreme Court of Ohio has denied a request from Nathaniel Martin, former East Cleveland City Council president, and Mark McClain, a city council candidate, to be reinstated to the council.