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AFL's Gene Hamilton testifies on lawfare tactics before House Judiciary Subcommittee
Today, Gene Hamilton, the Executive Director of America First Legal (AFL), is testifying before the House Judiciary's Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. The focus of his testimony is on the use of lawfare tactics to weaponize the rule of law.
10.25 million settlement over deceptive ads by major telephone carriers
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $10.25 million settlement with major telephone carriers including AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership (also known as Verizon Wireless), and TracFone Wireless, Inc. The settlement resolves the state attorneys general investigations into deceptive and misleading advertising practices by these carriers.
Judge Ellen V. Christo appointed as Administrative Judge of New Hampshire Circuit Court
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has appointed Judge Ellen V. Christo as the Administrative Judge of the New Hampshire Circuit Court. She will assume oversight responsibilities for the state's 34 Circuit Courts from Judge David D. King, who is set to retire on July 1, 2024.
Justice Department settles with Maxim Healthcare over immigration-related discrimination claims
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Maxim Healthcare Services, a Maryland-based home healthcare company operating in 35 states. The agreement resolves allegations that Maxim violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) at its Gardena, California office by discriminating against a non-U.S. citizen worker.
Missouri AG investigates alleged illegal immigrant employment at 5G Masonry LLC
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to 5G Masonry LLC, demanding verification of the lawful status of their employees. This move comes in response to a complaint received by General Bailey's office, alleging that the company employs illegal immigrants, which would be a violation of state law. The company has been given fifteen days to produce the requested documents.
Illinois man pleads guilty in methamphetamine case: Attorney General Raoul
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced that a Rockford, Illinois man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison for selling methamphetamine. Delano Albert, 35, received a 12-year prison sentence on Monday from Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
Former youth shelter employee convicted for child sexual abuse
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the conviction of Caleb Randolph, 27, of Macon, on charges of Statutory Rape and Sexual Contact by an Employee in the First Degree. The case is linked to an ongoing investigation into suspected child sexual abuse at Rainbow House, a youth shelter in Jonesboro where Randolph was formerly employed as a direct care professional. During his tenure there, Randolph engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old female resident.
US-Mexico joint effort continues to counteract fentanyl trafficking
On May 14 and 15, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Assistance (INL) as well as the Mexican Attorney General’s office (FGR), conducted the third in a series of workshops with prosecutors from FGR. The workshop was held under the guidance of Licenciado Miguel Angel Méndez Buenos Aires, director of the Specialized Office for International Affairs (FEAIN).
Justice department investigates conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers
The Justice Department disclosed that it has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the conditions at eight youth detention centers and one youth development center managed by the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
Ohio Supreme Court rules on child support calculations for unemployed parents
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that a domestic relations court must explicitly determine that a parent is voluntarily unemployed before calculating a child support order based on estimated potential future income. The ruling comes in response to a case where the Wood County Domestic Relations Court calculated child support payments for a man who lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on his previous income.
St. Clair County man charged with sexual assault and child pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed charges against a Mascoutah man for sexual assault and manufacturing and disseminating child pornography. This case forms part of Raoul's continuous efforts, in partnership with federal and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois, to apprehend individuals who download and distribute child pornography online.
Fourth Judicial District offers free Family Law Day on June 7
The Fourth Judicial District, in partnership with several legal organizations, is set to host a free Family Law Day on June 7, 2024. The event will be held in Colorado Springs, CO, specifically serving the communities of El Paso and Teller counties.
Gov. Stitt signs bill enhancing protections for vulnerable adults
Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed his gratitude to Gov. Kevin Stitt for signing into law House Bill 3668, which enhances Medicaid fraud protections and helps protect elderly and vulnerable adults. The bill was signed on May 15, 2024 in Oklahoma City.
South Carolina men arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Nicholas Michael Lehner, 25, of Summerville, S.C., and Davron Ulugbekovich Madaminov, 22, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., on five total charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and Mount Pleasant Police Department conducted the arrests in these unrelated cases. Homeland Security Investigations, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Goodwin dismisses medical monitoring class action against Union Carbide
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging Union Carbide’s South Charleston plant released a cancer-causing emission.
DCA Live Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jocelyn Cuttino Among Emerging Women Leaders
Morgan Lewis partner Jocelyn Cuttino has been named to DCA Live’s 2024 list of Emerging Women Leaders in Law, which recognizes female lawyers in the Washington, DC area who are poised to become leaders within their firms and the region’s broader legal community.
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.
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.