News from 2025
Court rules Trump unlawfully terminated NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled in favor of Gwynne Wilcox, declaring her termination from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by former President Donald Trump as unlawful and void.
Kentucky man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography production
A Walton, Kentucky man, Robert Maxwell Werner, 46, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the extraterritorial production of child pornography.
Minnesota man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy on South Dakota reservations
A Minnesota man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine on Indian reservations in South Dakota.
Mineola man sentenced to over 17 years for meth trafficking
A Mineola resident has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking offenses in the Eastern District of Texas.
Coalition seeks court order against mass firing of federal probationary employees
Attorney General Josh Kaul has taken legal action alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, seeking a temporary restraining order against federal agencies involved in the mass termination of probationary employees.
Conway man charged with exploiting minors through CSAM possession
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Eric Moran Mills, a 52-year-old resident of Conway, South Carolina.
Cartel leader sentenced to life plus 30 years for drug trafficking
A dual national of the United States and Mexico, who co-founded the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus 30 years in the District of Columbia.
Ellison leads lawsuit against Trump administration over alleged illegal employee firings
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Maryland, co-leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general.
California lawyer sentenced to over five years for fraud scheme
Matthew C. Browndorf, a 54-year-old attorney from Irvine, California, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for his involvement in wire fraud and money laundering.
San Bernardino pastor faces federal charges over alleged fraud schemes
A pastor from a San Bernardino church and former political candidate for the San Bernardino City Council, Terrance Owens Elliott, has been arrested following an 11-count federal grand jury indictment.
Financial industry groups submit comments on proposed arbitration rule changes
The American Financial Services Association (AFSA) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation in submitting recommendations to the American Arbitration Association (AAA) regarding proposed amendments to its Consumer Arbitration Rules and Employment Rules and Mediation Procedures.
ND Supreme Court denies Greenpeace petition to move pipeline suit to Fargo
MORTON COUNTY, ND (Legal Newsline) - The North Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a petition of Greenpeace to move a trial it faces from oil producer Energy Transfer out of Morton County to Fargo.
American Airlines hopes for SCOTUS help after DOJ antitrust suit blocks JetBlue partnership
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - American Airlines is looking to the U.S. Supreme Court for aid as it fights allegations its partnership with JetBlue is bad for customers.
Buckeye Institute proposes measures to reduce rising property taxes in Ohio
The Buckeye Institute has put forward a series of reforms aimed at addressing the rising property taxes in Ohio.
Crowheart man receives prison sentence for sexual abuse of minor
Quinlin James Hernandez, a 32-year-old resident of Crowheart, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual abuse.
Duluth woman faces firearm and fentanyl distribution charges
A Duluth woman has been indicted on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and drug trafficking.
Attorney General Raoul challenges termination of K-12 teacher preparation grants
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of eight attorneys general to oppose the Trump administration's decision to terminate grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs.
Court blocks Trump administration's plan to freeze federal funds
Attorney General Josh Kaul and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general have secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to prevent the implementation of a policy that would freeze federal funding for essential grants,...
Attorney General recuses from investigation into civilian death at Mid-State Correctional Facility
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has decided to step back from its assessment and investigation concerning the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, New York.
Oklahoma City man sentenced to federal prison for illegal ammunition possession
Francisco Jerard House, Sr., also known as Cisco, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition following a previous felony conviction.