News from 2024
Arizona AG seeks information on Tucson physician amid sexual misconduct allegations
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking information related to an active investigation of Dr. Mehul P. Dixit, who practiced pediatric nephrology between 2000 and 2005 at the Tucson Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health and Sciences Center in Tucson, Arizona.
Attorney General seeks injunction against Hebrew Union College book sales
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the sale of copies of the Talmud and other ancient books housed in Cincinnati’s Klau Library at Hebrew Union College.
California bans three firms from selling ghost guns after legal settlement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced final judgments against Blackhawk Manufacturing, GS Performance LLC (Glockstore), and MDX Corporation. The companies are permanently prohibited from manufacturing or selling unserialized ghost gun kits and firearm precursor parts in California. These parts can be easily converted into a firearm frame or receiver.
Sustainable fuel company's ex-CEO sentenced for multimillion-dollar embezzlement
The founder and former CEO of a sustainable fuel company was sentenced today to three years in prison for embezzling at least $5.9 million and defrauding investors out of approximately $15 million.
Jacksonville man arrested on child pornography charges following NCMEC CyberTip
Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Man on Child Pornography Charges
Attorney General Paxton launches major data privacy initiative for Texans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a significant data privacy and security program, establishing a dedicated team to enforce Texas privacy laws rigorously. This initiative, part of the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), aims to ensure that companies respect Texans' privacy rights and protect their personal data. The newly formed team is expected to be one of the largest in the nation focused on enforcing privacy regulations.
Attorney General Moody warns Floridians about rising odometer fraud
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a Consumer Alert to warn Floridians about the increasing threat of odometer fraud. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this type of fraud costs American car buyers over $1 billion annually. The NHTSA reports that more than 450,000 vehicles are sold each year with false odometer readings, and a study from Carfax indicates that cases are on the rise.
Court Odyssey/Navigator system maintenance scheduled for Tuesday evening
On Tuesday evening, June 4th, N.D. Courts will perform system maintenance, resulting in documents being unavailable within Secure Public Access. The downtime is scheduled to last from 7:00 PM Central Time until approximately 11:00 PM.
Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts schedules June meeting
The Commission on Equal Access to Our Courts is scheduled to meet on June 11. The public can attend the meeting in person in Room 132 of the State Capitol in Pierre or virtually via Zoom.
Paxton halts IRS policy threatening Texas child support program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has concluded a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after the agency retracted its planned enforcement of a policy change that would have significantly disrupted Texas's child support system.
Ken Paxton sues Biden's Labor Department over new overtime pay exemption rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to halt a final rule issued by the agency. The rule, according to Paxton, violates existing law and oversteps authority not granted by Congress. Courts have previously ruled such regulations illegal.
Judge strikes down parts of North Carolina's anti-abortion law
Attorney General Josh Stein issued a statement following Judge Catherine Eagles' order that struck down provisions in North Carolina’s anti-abortion law (SB20). The court found these provisions unconstitutional and concluded they made it more difficult for women to access medication abortion.
8th Circuit affirms dismissal in Combined Aircraft Ownership v. Learjet
In the case of Combined Aircraft Ownership, LLC v. Learjet, Inc., U.S. Court of Appeals Case No-23-2692, the appellate court affirmed the district court’s dismissal of CAO’s claims and modified the dismissal to be with prejudice.
Briana Swift Joins as a Shareholder in Littler’s Seattle Office
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Briana M. Swift as a shareholder in its Seattle office.
AG Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Department of Education to Provide Debt Relief to Federal Student Loan Borrowers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Department of Education (Department) to swiftly implement recently proposed regulations, which would provide needed relief for some of the nation’s most burdened student loan borrowers and help address the student debt crisis.
Reed Smith bolsters digital music capabilities with arrival of Jackson Abbeduto
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Jackson Abbeduto has joined as counsel in its Global Entertainment and Media Industry Group, based in the firm’s Century City, CA office.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Corporate Practice with Addition of David Ehrlich in New York
Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the addition of David Ehrlich as a partner in New York.
Barre Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Stephen O’Keefe, 78, of Barre, Vermont, was arraigned today on five felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.
AGO Joins Brief to Supreme Court Opposing Energy Policy Regulations
Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Sunoco v. Honolulu, asking the nation’s high court to hear arguments in a case where state courts have mistakenly allowed local jurisdictions to bind energy policies and promotions of companies engaging in interstate and international commerce.
Carr Announces Second Conviction in DeKalb County Human Trafficking Case Involving Underage Victim Recovered in 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Christopher Price, 36, of Stone Mountain, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking a 16-year-old female in DeKalb County.