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Ballard Spahr Serves as Underwriter's Counsel for $245M in New Jersey Housing Bonds
Ballard Spahr served as underwriter’s counsel for the issuance of $245.5 million in New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) bonds to finance mortgage loans for single-family, owner-occupied residences throughout the state in a transaction that closed.
Justice Department accuses Nebraska of violating civil rights laws
The Justice Department has declared that Nebraska is in violation of federal civil rights laws, due to the unnecessary segregation of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) in assisted living and day program facilities. This segregation breaches the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Olmstead v. L.C.
Attorneys general express concern over EPA's formaldehyde risk evaluation
Attorney General Liz Murrill, along with attorneys general from 19 other states, has voiced concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde. The group of attorneys general represents leading agricultural states in the United States.
Investiture ceremony planned for new Michigan Court of Appeals judge Adrienne N. Young
Judge Adrienne N. Young is set to be formally sworn in as a judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals in an investiture ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 16th, 2024.
Warren County landlord settles over unlawful water shut-off allegations
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement with Miller Properties Group, LLC, a property management company based in Warren County. The company and its owner, Jason Miller, were accused of unlawfully disconnecting water service to occupied rental properties as a means of "self-help" - an illegal tactic used by landlords to force eviction or removal of tenants without first obtaining a court order of possession, as mandated by the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act and relevant civil procedure rules.
Rokita leads 25-state challenge against new EPA rule threatening utility costs
Attorney General Todd Rokita, in conjunction with 24 other attorneys general, has initiated action to prevent the implementation of the Biden administration’s “Clean Power Plan 2.0”. This plan is viewed as an imposition on states and their residents, particularly those in Indiana who rely on coal and gas for their heating, cooling, and lighting needs. Attorney General Rokita's office is spearheading a motion to halt this new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which imposes stringent anti-coal & gas mandates on power plants.
Carr: We’re Creating Georgia’s First Statewide Organized Retail and Cyber Crime Unit
Attorney General Chris Carr is set to create Georgia’s first statewide Organized Retail and Cyber Crime Unit, with funding provided in the state’s FY 2025 budget signed today by Governor Brian Kemp.
Idaho Joins Multistate Suit Asking Court to Declare EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants Unlawful
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a coalition of 25 states in a lawsuit asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to review and declare unlawful the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released rule on existing coal, natural gas, and oil-fired power plants.
Attorney General Merrick Garland commemorates 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board decision
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently delivered remarks to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The event took place in the Justice Department’s Great Hall, with Secretary Cardona representing the Department of Education.
Attorneys general challenge EPA's formaldehyde risk evaluation
Attorney General Liz Murrill, along with attorneys general from 19 other states, has expressed concern regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde. The group of attorneys general includes representatives from Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
Attorneys General challenge EEOC's interpretation of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Attorneys General Liz Murrill of Louisiana and Lynn Fitch of Mississippi have initiated legal action against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit challenges the EEOC's interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, claiming it is being used to support a national abortion policy favored by the Biden administration.
Kauaʻi Self-Help Center Attorney Training equips attorneys for statewide initiative
On May 14, 2024, more than 20 attorneys participated in the Kauaʻi Self-Help Center Attorney Training. This event, which provided continuing legal education, was designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to contribute to the statewide initiative aimed at enhancing access to justice for Hawaiʻi residents requiring assistance with civil legal matters.
Veterans Treatment Court celebrates first anniversary with success
The Veterans Treatment Court in Unit 1 marked its first anniversary with an official celebration. Since its inception, the program has seen increased participation and has proven to be successful. To date, one graduate has emerged from the program and eight veterans are currently taking advantage of this unique opportunity.
Maintenance scheduled for North Dakota appellate case system public portal
The North Dakota Appellate Case System Public Portal is scheduled for maintenance today, May 14th, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM CST. The system will be unavailable during this time. "Sorry for the inconvenience."
AFL files petition against FCC's collection of broadcasters' race and sex data
America First Legal (AFL), in conjunction with co-counsel Boyden Gray PLLC, has lodged a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The petition is on behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters and American Family Association, against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has issued an order that allegedly unlawfully mandates television and radio stations in the United States to publicly disclose the race, ethnicity, and sex of their employees.
Attorney General secures $25k settlement with North Carolina landlord
Attorney General Josh Stein announced today that he has secured a $25,040 consent judgment against Lisa Eustathiou and her company, Apollon LLC, for violations of state consumer protection and debt laws. The defendants are required to repay $25,040 in security deposits and establish a 90-day lookback period to review refund requests from individuals who did not file complaints with the office but may be entitled to a refund.
Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Major Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with wireless carriers, AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc., which resolves an investigation by a coalition of state attorneys general into these wireless carriers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction in Elder Abuse Case
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of Sarah Mazander, 39, of Judsonia after she pleaded guilty in White County Circuit Court to the charge of Abuse of an Endangered/Impaired Person, a Class C Felony.
North Dakota Attorney General's Office seeks Assistant Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney General in North Dakota is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General, as announced on May 14, 2024. The role, based in Bismarck, ND at the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Office, comes with a starting salary of $81,000 commensurate with experience.
Maryland woman admits guilt in plot to disrupt Baltimore power grid
Sarah Beth Clendaniel, a 36-year-old woman from Catonsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to damage or destroy electrical facilities in the state. Court documents reveal that Clendaniel became acquainted with Brandon C. Russell, a Florida resident currently awaiting trial on similar charges, in 2018. Both individuals espouse white supremacist ideologies and advocate for a concept known as “accelerationism.”