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Former psychologist sentenced up to 40 years for sexual assaults

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Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Richard Lenhart, a former psychologist from the State College area, has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison.

Attorney General warns Michigan residents about rising holiday season gift card scams

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert titled "Paying with a Gift Card" as part of her Holiday Scams Campaign.

Illinois auto group faces $20M settlement over consumer fraud allegations

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has announced a proposed $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada.

America First Legal challenges CISA's role in monitoring COVID-19 narratives

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America First Legal (AFL) has released a document obtained through litigation against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), revealing insights into CISA's monitoring of social media narratives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota AG secures $300K settlement over worker misclassification

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc., addressing allegations that the company misclassified its workers as independent contractors.

Attorney General James releases report on Shawn Sheridan's death after police encounter

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New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Shawn Sheridan, who died on August 10, 2023, following an encounter with law enforcement in Russell, St. Lawrence County.

Pembina County Courthouse to close early on December 20

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Pembina County Courthouse will be closed on Friday afternoon, December 20th, at 1:15 P.M. For those needing assistance during this time, the Cavalier County Clerk of Court can be reached at 701-256-2124

Noblr pays $500K settlement over data breach affecting thousands

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $500,000 settlement with auto insurance company Noblr over a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 80,000 New Yorkers.

Nine charged over $20M fraud at South Philly pharmacy

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Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against nine individuals in connection with a $20 million Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme.

Court upholds EGLE's inspection rights amid ongoing wetland protection case

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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the authority of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with its orders.

Attorney General Moody urges safe travel habits during holidays

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In a recent announcement, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasized the importance of safe driving practices during the holiday season.

Judges in Price to decide on need for grand jury

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The next meeting of Utah's grand jury panel of judges is set for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Price 7th District Courthouse.

Buckeye Institute warns against regulatory risks posed by nongovernmental organizations

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Columbus, OH – The Buckeye Institute has released a new policy report titled "Beware the Trojan Horse of Rulemaking Nongovernment Organizations," which highlights potential regulatory threats posed by national and international nongovernmental...

Attorney general seeks protective order against convicted murderer's testimony

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The Office of the Attorney General has filed a motion seeking a protective order to prevent a convicted murderer from testifying at a Texas House Committee hearing.

North Dakota Supreme Court issues diverse rulings on appeals dated December 19

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The North Dakota Supreme Court issued several opinions on December 19, 2024, addressing a range of legal issues from municipal authority to criminal procedure.

County court judge Edward Steenburg announces February retirement

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Judge Edward D. Steenburg, a respected figure in Nebraska's legal community, will retire from his position as County Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District on February 28, 2025.

Nebraska AG Hilgers: 'The Dakota Access Pipeline saves Nebraskan farmers millions of dollars transporting agricultural products'

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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) announced that he has joined North Dakota and 12 other state attorneys general to intervene as co-defendants in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

Attorney general cautions consumers about drop-shipping risks during holidays

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has renewed a consumer alert regarding the risks of drop-shipping, as part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign.

Hilton Head man arrested on charges related to child exploitation

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Justin Marquez-Murguia, a 23-year-old resident of Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Attorney General delivers thousands of baby formula cans amid price-gouging settlement

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has delivered 3,300 cans of baby formula valued at $140,000 to families in Rochester.