News from October 2024
Arkansas Attorney General grants $1M for new cybersecurity center at UA Little Rock
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a $1 million grant to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Drummond announces settlements over alleged price inflation by drug manufacturers
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements totaling $49.1 million with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
Multistate litigation results in settlements over alleged price inflation by drug manufacturers
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlements in a multistate litigation against generic drug manufacturers.
Georgia woman sentenced for trafficking missing teen
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction and sentencing of Natasha Bridges, 35, from Jonesboro, for trafficking a 17-year-old female in Fulton County.
Settlements reached in drug price inflation case involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Josh Kaul has revealed two major settlements and cooperation agreements involving Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, totaling $49.1 million.
Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court prepares for upcoming graduation
The Southeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony and celebration on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. The event will take place in the Nemaha County District Courtroom located at 1824 N. Street, Auburn, NE.
Generic drug pricing settlements total over $49 million
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 50 attorneys general, has announced two settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Corp. totaling $49.1 million.
AG Henry addresses fraudulent voter registration concerns in Pennsylvania
Attorney General Michelle Henry has addressed concerns regarding fraudulent voter registration forms in several Pennsylvania counties.
Two men charged with exporting tech components from US for Iranian military drones
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, a dual U.S.-Iranian national residing in Natick, Massachusetts, and Mohammad Abedininajafabadi, also known as Mohammad Abedini from Tehran, Iran, have been charged in Boston federal court.
Tennessee AG announces settlement with drug manufacturers over price inflation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
Illinois man sentenced for preparing false tax returns
An Illinois tax return preparer has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns.
US files suit against former LaJobi Inc. president over unpaid import duties
The United States has initiated a civil lawsuit against Lawrence Bivona, former President of LaJobi Inc., for allegedly avoiding the payment of antidumping duties on Chinese-manufactured children's bedroom furniture imported into the country.
Coalition wins $49 million in generic drug price-fixing lawsuit
Attorney General Bob Ferguson, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, has secured over $49 million in a case against major drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to raise prices on hundreds of generic drugs.
New York man sentenced for hacking and credit card trafficking
A New York City resident has been sentenced in a Boston federal court for his involvement in hacking, credit card trafficking, and money laundering conspiracies.
Lowell man faces charges for alleged sex trafficking across four states
A Lowell, Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged with sex trafficking across multiple states.
Justice Department releases annual report on combating elder fraud
The Justice Department has released its sixth Annual Report to Congress, detailing efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse.
Maryland man indicted for COVID-19 relief fraud and tax crimes
A Maryland man has been charged with COVID-19 relief fraud and tax-related offenses, according to an indictment unsealed on Monday.
Attorney General Ford announces $49.1M settlements with pharmaceutical companies
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million.
Attorneys general call for federal action on price gouging
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with 16 other attorneys general to urge Congress to enact federal legislation against price gouging.
Ohio Supreme Court rules against former interim Brook Park fire chief's challenge
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled against a former interim fire chief's attempt to remove the current Brook Park fire chief from office.