News from November 2024
Idaho defends abortion law in court amid expert testimony
The trial concerning Idaho's abortion law, Adkins v. State of Idaho, has concluded in the Idaho District Court.
Texas Supreme Court supports Paxton, ending litigation with former employees
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Attorney General Ken Paxton, allowing the end of a prolonged legal battle with former employees.
AG’s Office Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from Investigation into August 12, 2024 Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Newark, N.J.
The Attorney General’s Office released footage from police body-worn cameras relating to the non-fatal shooting of an adult male on August 12, 2024, during an encounter with Newark Police Officer Alexander Ferreira and his partner.
Indian man charged with illegal aviation component exports
On November 20, in the District of Oregon, Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, was indicted for conspiring to export controlled aviation components with both civilian and military applications to Russia.
Three men arrested in Pocatello for alleged online child enticement
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of three men in Pocatello, Idaho, as part of an undercover operation targeting child enticement.
Union City man convicted on multiple felony charges including embezzlement
Yesterday, David White, a 67-year-old resident of Union City, was convicted by an Oakland County jury on multiple felony charges.
Houston pharmacy owner convicted in $160M healthcare fraud
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has successfully secured a conviction against Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston resident, for his involvement in a significant healthcare fraud scheme.
Co-founders charged with fraudulent use of COVID-19 relief funds
An indictment has been unsealed in the Northern District of Texas, charging Nathan Reis and Stephanie Hockridge, co-founders of Blueacorn, with a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Josh Stein proposes remedies to end Google's search engine monopoly
Attorney General Josh Stein, along with other state attorneys general and the Justice Department, has proposed measures aimed at dismantling Google's monopoly over internet search engines.
Justice Department launches assessment of Marysville Police under collaborative reform initiative
The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced an Organizational Assessment for the Marysville, Kansas Police Department.
Attorney General Neronha plans appeal after ruling in Pioneer Investments case
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced plans to appeal a Superior Court ruling in the case against Pioneer Investments, LLC.
Nebraska nurse loses license over fraudulent prescription practices
On November 20, 2024, Nebraska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Timothy Tesmer, revoked the licenses of Andrea Meisinger, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and registered nurse in Nebraska.
Clare County man convicted for sexual conduct against minor relative
A Clare County man has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct against a minor relative.
Governor to review applications for court of appeals vacancy
The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments in Tennessee has decided to forward three applications directly to the Governor for a vacancy in the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section.
Attorney General investigates civilian death involving Nassau County Police
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Wantagh, Nassau County.
Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
State AGs, DOJ seek limits to Google business practices to end search engine monopoly
CHARLESTON — State attorneys general, including West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the Justice Department have proposed a plan to end Google’s monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers.
Congratulations to Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We would like to congratulate the Amundsen Davis attorneys who were included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and 2024 Wisconsin Rising StarsSM lists.
Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the 2025 WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings
Congratulations to the seven Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings.
Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx