News from 2025
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Secures Major Legal Victory Against Snap Inc. in Fight to Protect Children
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a significant milestone in the ongoing lawsuit against Snap Inc., after a New Mexico court denied the tech giant’s motion to dismiss.
Middlesex County Couple Indicted in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that a state grand jury indicted a Middlesex County husband and wife for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $2 million through a fraud scheme that guaranteed high returns, but instead diverted funds for the couple’s personal benefit and provided fake returns to the victims.
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Washington state joins coalition of AGs supporting law firm singled out by executive order
Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 20 other attorneys general in an amicus brief in support of law firm Susman Godfrey, which is challenging an unconstitutional presidential order issued as retribution against the firm for representing clients in the aftermath of the 2020 election and defending the integrity of that election.
Kirkland Wins Two “Firm of the Year” Honors From Managing IP
Managing Intellectual Property named Kirkland “Appellate Firm of the Year” and “Trade Secrets Firm of the Year” at the 2025 Americas Awards.
Colorado joins lawsuit to stop Trump administration’s illegal tariffs that are raising prices and creating economic chaos
Gov. Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that Colorado joined a multistate lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop illegal tariffs
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s illegal tariffs.
Coalition of states sues over AmeriCorps cuts by Trump Administration
Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a multistate coalition in a legal action contesting the Trump Administration’s termination of AmeriCorps grants and significant workforce reductions for the agency.
New Jersey launches strike force to curb fentanyl precursors
U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, has launched the District of New Jersey’s Fentanyl Precursor Interception Strike Force.
Alabama sues TikTok over claims of exploiting youth and misleading safety assurances
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has initiated legal action against TikTok Inc. and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., filing a lawsuit in Montgomery County Circuit Court.
Attorney General Neronha criticizes Governor McKee's health care announcement
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has strongly criticized Governor McKee's recent health care announcement, describing it as a "slapdash response to political and public pressure."
Four charged with $53 million check fraud; Delahoz and Dorsey remain at large
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Edward Gallashaw, the Acting Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), has announced charges...
York County men sentenced to 30 years in fentanyl case
Timario Gayton and Quonzy Hope, residents of Rock Hill, South Carolina, have been sentenced to 15 years each in federal prison.
Porcupine man sentenced to 12 years for fatal shooting of pregnant girlfriend
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that McKenzie Big Crow of Porcupine, South Dakota, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.
U.S. Attorney's Office forms task force to ensure election integrity in New Jersey
Newark, N.J. - A new federal task force has been established to protect election integrity in the District of New Jersey. U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, announced the creation of the Election Integrity Task Force, which...
Connecticut siblings charged with $1.2 million unclaimed property fraud
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Henry J. White, Jr., aged 75, and Patricia A. White, aged 69.
Attorney General Bonta calls out law firms yielding to Trump's executive orders
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 20 state attorneys general, publicly supported law firms opposing President Trump's executive orders targeting legal advocacy against his administration.
Tennessee Supreme Court requires man to pay ex-wife's legal fees in alimony case
The Tennessee Supreme Court has affirmed a decision that orders John Colley, a Middle Tennessee attorney, to pay attorney fees incurred by his ex-wife, Vanessa Turner, during a legal dispute.
Federal charges filed against 14 accused of drug trafficking in Alabama
An indictment was unsealed today, charging 14 individuals in connection with a drug trafficking operation based in Jefferson County.