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U.S. law enforcement disrupts over 3,000 money mule networks in anti-fraud initiative
The U.S. Justice Department, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and other federal law enforcement agencies have announced the completion of the Money Mule Initiative. This annual campaign aims to identify, disrupt, and criminally prosecute networks of individuals who transmit funds from fraud victims to international fraudsters. The initiative targets a range of fraud schemes that predominantly impact older Americans, such as lottery fraud, romance scams and grandparent scams as well as those that target businesses or government pandemic funds.
Virginia AG joins multi-state lawsuit against new EPA regulations
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has joined a coalition of 25 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new rule on existing power plants fueled by coal, natural gas, and oil. The suit, filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, seeks to review and declare the rule unlawful.
Mexico extradites alleged cartel chemical supplier to US for trial
A Mexican national, accused of supplying the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG or Jalisco Cartel) with precursor chemicals for controlled substances production, was extradited from Mexico to Washington, D.C., today to face trial. Francisco Pulido Coracero, 66, is set to make his initial court appearance on May 13 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya in the District of Columbia.
Hawai'i Women Lawyers honor Judges Browning and Morikawa
HONOLULU — First Circuit Chief Judge R. Mark Browning (ret.) and First Circuit Judge Trish K. Morikawa have been honored by the Hawaiʻi Women Lawyers (HWL). The recognition took place on April 25 at the Hoʻokupu Center.
Hawaii CEO convicted in $28M decade-long investment fraud scheme
A Hawaii-based man, Curtiss E. Jackson, was convicted by a federal jury for his involvement in a decade-long fraudulent scheme that cost investors of Semisub Inc. and Semisub LLC (collectively referred to as "Semisub") over $28 million.
Florida's Attorney General activates price gouging hotline after tornadoes
In response to the recent tornadoes in North Florida, Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline. This move follows Governor Ron DeSantis's declaration of a state of emergency covering several counties including Baker, Columbia, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor and Wakulla.
FCC's 'name and shame' racial scorecard rule faces court challenge
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A religious broadcasting group has sued to block a Federal Communications Commission rule requiring all broadcasters with five or more employees to publish information about the racial and ethnic makeup of their workforce.
Court denies Avid Telecom's bid to dismiss robocall lawsuit
In a recent development, the United States District Court in Arizona has rejected Avid Telecom's attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan lawsuit involving 49 states. The case is against Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., doing business as Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky, and vice president Stacey S. Reeves.
Attorney General Mayes to investigate Steward Health Care's bankruptcy
In the wake of Steward Health Care's bankruptcy filing in a Texas court on May 6, 2024, and the subsequent announcement of its intention to auction four Arizona hospitals, Attorney General Kris Mayes has declared her intention to launch an investigation into the circumstances that led to the healthcare provider's financial downfall. She is also contemplating intervening in the bankruptcy proceedings due to potential adverse impacts on Arizona patients, healthcare workers, providers, and vendors.
Michigan doctor convicted in $6.3 million Medicare fraud scheme
A Michigan-based doctor was found guilty by a federal jury today for instigating the submission of fraudulent claims exceeding $6.3 million to Medicare. These claims were linked to medically unnecessary orthotic braces ordered through a telemarketing scheme.
Attorneys seeking fees in some insurance cases must show their work
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys seeking fees incurred as a result of insurer's not negotiating in good faith will have to give up some of their secrets.
Sexual harassment plaintiffs can speak freely after settlements, New Jersey court rules
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Victims of sexual discrimination and harassment are free to tell their stories, even if they signed settlement agreements that stipulated they do not.
Maker of Boeing fuselages resists Texas AG's demand for information
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Kansas company that makes fuselages used in Boeing 737s is fighting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request for company records.
Lawyer sues Fla. country club after he's not allowed to visit with mother
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer says he was wrongfully kept from visiting with his mother at a Florida country club and has gone to court.
Kentucky dentist sentenced to 20 years for unlawful opioid distribution
A Kentucky-based dentist, Dr. Jay M. Sadrinia, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the unlawful prescription of opioids, including morphine that led to the death of a patient. Court documents and evidence presented at trial revealed that Sadrinia, 61, owned and operated dental clinics in Crescent Springs, Kentucky.
AFL lawsuit exposes political appointees in Biden's DHS
America First Legal (AFL) has obtained employment records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The records reveal detailed information about political appointees in the Biden Administration, including their full names, salaries, titles, and work histories.
Former federal officer indicted for sexual misconduct with inmate
An indictment was unsealed today, charging Kerontrez Lamar Kenon, a former correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Tallahassee, with sexual acts involving an inmate in federal custody. The indictment alleges that between June and August 2023, Kenon, 22, of Midway, Florida, engaged in sexual acts with an inmate while employed as a correctional officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP).
Times Square machete attacker sentenced to 27 years in prison
Trevor Bickford, a 20-year-old resident of Wells, Maine, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his attempted murder of U.S. Government officers and employees during a machete attack on New Year's Eve 2022. The attack took place in Times Square and targeted three New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers. Bickford pleaded guilty to terrorism charges on January 11.
Attorney General Drummond fires state treasurer's counsel over anti-ESG law setback
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 9, 2024) – Expressing disappointment with state Treasurer Todd Russ and his chosen legal counsel, Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today the termination of the outside attorney and the removal of Russ from any decision-making authority in the lawsuit defending Oklahoma’s anti-ESG (environmental, social, and governance) law.
Justice department sues Iowa over controversial immigration law
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against the State of Iowa, challenging Senate File 2340 (SF 2340) under the Supremacy Clause and Foreign Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution assigns the federal government with the responsibility to regulate immigration and manage international borders. Congress, exercising this authority, has established a comprehensive immigration framework that governs noncitizens' entry into and removal from the United States. The Justice Department argues that SF 2340 is preempted by federal law and...