News from September 2024
Justice Department announces measures to improve firearm background checks
The Justice Department has announced several measures aimed at improving firearm background checks and reducing gun violence. The Department is releasing model legislation and information to help states share juvenile criminal history and mental health records with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for firearm background checks. Additionally, over $200 million in new grant funding for gun violence prevention has been unveiled, along with new resources for law enforcement, including training and funding guidance.
Pandora Garcia appointed as new Dundy County Court Clerk Magistrate
Pandora Garcia has been selected to serve as the Dundy County Court Clerk Magistrate in Benkelman. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate will begin on November 1, 2024.
New lawyers sworn in at state capitol ceremony
A new group of lawyers has been admitted to the bar in a ceremony held at the state capitol's House Chambers. The event took place on September 26, 2024.
America First Legal investigates FCC's approval process for Soros' purchase of Audacy
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) apparent expedited approval of Soros Fund Management LLC’s acquisition of a significant stake in Audacy, Inc., a major U.S. radio network.
Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Project Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
The Charlotte Triage pro bono partnership marked its sixth anniversary on Sept. 18, 2024, with a networking reception and CLE training sessions for legal professionals from across the region.
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins comment letter to stop California’s electric-truck mandate
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a comment letter that asks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
State Board of Medical Examiners Revokes License of Tri-State Doctor Whose Practice of Aesthetic Medicine Allegedly Posed Grave Risk to Public
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners (“the Board”) permanently revoked the license of an Essex County physician who allegedly traveled to dozens of offices in New Jersey and neighboring states to perform invasive aesthetic procedures with inadequate formal training and little regard for the health and safety of his patients.
Further information on Suspicious Death Investigation in Littleton, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall, and Littleton Police Chief Paul J. Smith announce further information on an overnight shooting in Littleton, New Hampshire that resulted in one adult male being killed.
Foreign mining company caught in South Carolina's asbestos machine must go to trial in February
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - The judge in charge of South Carolina’s swelling asbestos docket agreed to delay a trial against Anglo American and its De Beers diamond unit over whether they participated in a decades-long scheme to hide assets from U.S. plaintiffs but rejected Anglo American’s central argument, which is that the U.K. mining giants shouldn’t be in her courtroom at in the first place.
Estate Planning and Administration Institute Part 2 on September 26, 2024
This second session, on September 26, will focus on the issues that arise after death in the administration of estates, including steps that can be taken to deal with tax challenges or disputes, agreements among beneficiaries and potential litigation or disputed matters.
Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit Building Statewide Collaboration
Attorney General Hilgers is pleased to announce a successful Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit was hosted in Kearney, Nebraska this week. Over 200 people attended the event to help combat human trafficking in Nebraska.
AG’s Office Investigating Death Following Police Encounter in Bayonne, N.J.
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating a death following a police encounter that occurred on September 16, 2024, in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the January 2024 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Baltimore County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the January 9, 2024 fatal police-involved shooting of Sha-Kim Webley in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell Issue Guidance on Addressing Hate and Bias in K-12 Schools
Governor Maura T. Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released updated guidance to K-12 schools on how to address hate and bias-motivated incidents consistent with their legal obligations.
Anthony Peterson Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Brett Allen in Fairbanks
Superior Court Judge Brent Bennett sentenced 47-year-old Anthony Peterson to 30 years of active incarceration for the murder of 18-year-old Brett Allen.
Providence Police officer indicted for obstruction of justice
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Providence Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced that a Providence Police officer has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple counts of obstruction of justice.
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General opens 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference
Today, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered opening remarks at the 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
Ohio Supreme Court denies Roger Reynolds' bid for reinstatement as Butler County Auditor
The Supreme Court of Ohio has decided not to halt the upcoming general election for Butler County auditor, nor will it reinstate former auditor Roger Reynolds to his position. This decision comes after a 6-1 ruling rejecting Reynolds' request to serve the remainder of his term, which runs through March 2027.
Fairfield County man sentenced to prison for April 2023 murder
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for a murder committed in April 2023. The announcement was made by Attorney General Dave Yost.
Minnesota AG sues real estate firm for deceptive practices
Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against MV Realty PBC, LLC, its Minnesota branch MV Realty of Minnesota, LLC, and their officer Amanda Zachman. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated Minnesota consumer protection laws by selling contracts with oppressive terms to homeowners while concealing these terms in verbal sales pitches. These contracts were named "Homeowner Benefit Agreements" (HBAs).