News from October 2024
Coalition supports keeping families together program amid legal challenge
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. DHS.
Statewide expansion announced for Florida's First Responder Hope Line
On National First Responders Day, a significant development was announced regarding the mental health support available to first responders in Florida.
California issues guidelines on third-party ballot collection ahead of general election
Ahead of the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a bulletin detailing the state's laws regarding third-party collection of voter ballots and the use of unofficial ballot drop-off...
Dan Engemann appointed director of policy by Missouri Attorney General
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the appointment of Dan Engemann as the new Director of Policy and Outreach for his office.
Bluffton man charged with child sexual abuse material offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Rio Dirk Mahealani N. Galiza, a 33-year-old resident of Bluffton, South Carolina.
Nicholas Gracely convicted in South Carolina drug trafficking investigation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Nicholas Gracely was convicted by a Greenville County jury on October 22, 2024.
Tennessee Supreme Court allows out-of-state lawyers to aid flood victims
The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an order permitting out-of-state attorneys to provide free legal services to residents affected by severe flooding in East Tennessee.
Class action claims Walmart avocado oil isn't pure
A potential class action lawsuit claims Walmart’s avocado oil products contains a variety of other oils as well.
Oil companies say Md. judge keeps climate suit alive for wrong reason
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Oil companies say a Maryland judge is keeping a climate lawsuit by Annapolis and Anne Arundel County alive for the wrong reason while ignoring a fellow judge’s dismissal of a nearly identical case by the City of Baltimore.
124 companies request mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation funding
Over 100 major companies, including Amazon, General Motors, and Meta, called on the U.S. judiciary to adopt a nationwide rule requiring mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in federal lawsuits.
Attorney General Formella Issues Robocall Warning to iDentidad
Attorney General John M. Formella sent a letter to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, warning the company that it is transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic and should stop immediately.
Head of Yost's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Elected to National Leadership Position
A national organization that combats health-care fraud and protects vulnerable adults has chosen a member of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s leadership team to serve as its next president.
Election protection hotline set for New York's November general election
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the availability of an Election Protection Hotline for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024.
Virginia ordered to stop voter roll removals before November election
A federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia has ordered the Commonwealth of Virginia to halt a program that removes voters from registration rolls ahead of the November 5 general election.
North Carolinians gain insight into local opioid settlement spending
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolinians can now access more detailed information about how local governments are spending $1.2 billion from opioid settlements.
Tennessee business owner found guilty in $35M healthcare fraud scheme
A Tennessee business owner has been found guilty of fraudulently billing federal health care programs approximately $35 million.
Attorney General seeks strict terms for Nancy Burton’s accelerated rehabilitation
Attorney General William Tong is set to appear at Danbury Superior Court on Monday, October 28, to argue for strict conditions related to the proposed accelerated rehabilitation in the case against Nancy Burton.
Georgia woman sentenced for $30M COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her involvement in a scheme that defrauded the Georgia Department of Labor (GaDOL) out of millions intended for unemployed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeffrey Funke named as Nebraska's next chief justice
Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Funke has been appointed as Nebraska's next Chief Justice, following the retirement of Chief Justice Mike Heavican at the end of October.
Connecticut pharmacy fined $39M for kickback scheme with retired state workers
Attorney General William Tong has announced a significant legal judgment against Assured Rx, LLC, a Florida-based pharmacy.