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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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Hawai'i Supreme Court educates students through community outreach program

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The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court held a session at Mililani High School on December 10, allowing nearly 400 students to witness oral arguments in the case SCAP-23-0000540, Bell vs. Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority.

Massachusetts pharmacies settle false billing allegations with over $500K payment

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The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has finalized settlements with two independent pharmacies, Granby Pharmacy and Galaxy Pharmacy, over allegations of false claims submitted to MassHealth.

Coalition urges FCC to enhance customer service standards across communication services

By Legal Newsline |
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has aligned with a group of 15 attorneys general, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement rules that would enhance customer service experiences for users of internet,...

Chicago man charged with theft from state's unclaimed property program

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed charges against a Chicago man, Shaheed Tamir, for allegedly stealing over $500,000 from Illinois' Unclaimed Property Program.

North Dakota courts seek juvenile drug court coordinator in Minot

By Legal Newsline |
The North Dakota Court System is seeking a Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator for a part-time, temporary position in Minot.

Illinois AG files lawsuits over chronic sewer failures

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken legal action to address persistent sewer system failures in Cahokia Heights and East St. Louis, Illinois.

Attorney General Mayes sues Fondomonte over alleged excessive groundwater pumping

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated legal action against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, claiming that the company's extensive groundwater extraction in La Paz County contravenes Arizona's public nuisance law.

Washington homeowners eligible for mortgage settlement claims

By Legal Newsline |
More than 1,500 Washington homeowners will soon receive letters regarding a share of over $2 million in compensation due to mismanagement by Nationstar Mortgage.

Buckeye Institute defends student's right to wear 'Let's Go Brandon' shirt

By Legal Newsline |
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of B.A. v. Tri County Area Schools.

Veterans court holds graduation ceremony honoring participant achievements

By Legal Newsline |
The Second Circuit Veterans Court is set to hold a graduation ceremony to honor the achievements of its participants on December 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST.

Clinton County man jailed for leading deer poaching operation

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A man from Clinton County has been sentenced to jail for his role in a significant deer poaching case, as announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Alan Wilson urges Senate confirmation for FBI nominee Kash Patel

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Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with representatives from 23 other states, has urged the U.S. Senate to confirm Kash Patel as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Officer-involved death under investigation in Oshkosh

By Legal Newsline |
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved death that took place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

South Lyon woman charged with embezzling over $200K from vulnerable adult

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Tracie Green, a 64-year-old resident of South Lyon, has been arraigned in the 52-1 District Court in Novi.

Texas AG sues 3M & DuPont over alleged misleading advertising of 'forever chemicals

By Legal Newsline |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against chemical giants 3M and DuPont.

Court of Appeals upholds district court ruling in North Dakota case

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The United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has upheld the decision made by a district court in a North Dakota case, Jonathan Loggins v. Ronny Albert.

Attorney General praises outgoing FBI director Christopher Wray's service

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the announcement of FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation.

Maryland Judiciary announces winners of annual bookmark art contest

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The Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) recently announced the winners of its 19th Annual Bookmark Art Contest.

William Tong elected president-elect of national attorney generals' association

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In a recent unanimous decision, Attorney General William Tong has been elected as President-Elect of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).

Michigan AG warns against AI-driven holiday scams

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As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is cautioning residents about the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by scammers.