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Joseph Giuttari Indicted for Theft, Securities Fraud, and Issuing Bad Checks
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Carroll County Grand Jury has returned seven indictments charging Joseph Giuttari, age 62, with three class A felony counts of Theft By Deception, three class B felony counts of Securities Fraud, and one class A felony count of Issuing Bad Checks.
Med-mal lawyers' failure to include doctor's oath dooms lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa legislators meant what they said when they passed a law requiring medical malpractice plaintiffs to submit an expert’s affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury and certifying their case has merit, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled.
Amazon loses bid to dismiss FTC's lawsuit over Prime memberships
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Trade Commission can continue with one front of its war on Amazon, a Seattle federal judge has ruled in a lawsuit alleging it tricks shoppers into enrolling in its Prime program.
Texas judge moves, grants, moves challenge to CFPB's new cap on late fees
FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A Texas federal judge has now twice transferred the challenge to new federal rules on credit card late fees out of his court - though he also has ruled to block them.
Attorney General Campbell Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other state attorneys general in suing Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster.
Trionfo Solutions, LLC Data Breach Investigation
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims on behalf of employees of clients of Trionfo Solutions, LLC (“Trionfo”) of Itasca, Illinois, whose information may be have stolen as part of a recent data breach.
OVW hosts information session on expanding sexual assault victim services on campus
OVW conducted a live web-based pre-application information session for its Fiscal Year 2024 Expanding Sexual Assault Victim Services on Campus Pilot Program solicitation. During the presentation, OVW staff reviewed the program’s requirements, discussed the solicitation, and allowed for a brief question-and-answer period.
America First Legal responds to conviction of Trump by Manhattan DA
On May 30, 2024, America First Legal (AFL) released statements from AFL President Stephen Miller and AFL Executive Director, Executive Vice President, and General Counsel Gene Hamilton in response to the New York v. Trump verdict.
Former investment banker sentenced for $1.5M cryptocurrency investment fraud
A former investment banker, who was formerly a registered broker with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison for a fraud scheme that resulted in approximately $1.5 million in investor losses and for a separate access device fraud scheme.
Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses suit challenging ballot title submission laws
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement regarding the unanimous decision of the Arkansas Supreme Court to dismiss Reynolds v. Thurston, a suit seeking to bypass state laws on ballot title submissions and place constitutional amendments on paper ballots and absentee voting directly on the ballot.
Estonian nationals face charges over alleged $575M cryptocurrency fraud
Two Estonian nationals will make their initial appearance in the U.S. District Court in Seattle at 5:00 p.m. EDT today following their extradition from Estonia to the United States to face criminal charges related to their roles in a massive multi-faceted cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Webinar to explain North Dakota's ethics complaint process
The North Dakota Ethics Commission is set to host a webinar titled "Dakota Dilemmas: Navigating the Complaint Process" on June 25, 2024. The event will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT and aims to elucidate the procedures involved in handling complaints regarding violations of the Ethics Commission’s rules, Article XIV of the North Dakota Constitution, and related state laws.
Attorney general announces first prison sentence in Medicaid fraud case
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today the conviction and first prison sentence in a case related to the ongoing Medicaid fraud scandal. Ariell Dix, 37, pleaded guilty to two felony charges of illegal control of an enterprise. She was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for her role in the scheme.
Settlement reached in lawsuit challenging NCAA’s double transfer rule
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a significant settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in his lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s double transfer rule, which restricts college athletes' ability to compete after transferring to another school.
Anderson man arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Larry Ray Vickery, Jr., 52, of Anderson, S.C., on seven charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Anderson Police Department, S.C. Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon, and the U.S. Secret Service, all members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Moody urges halt on US support for Cuba's communist interests
Attorney General Moody urges Biden administration to stop continued support of Cuba’s communist interests
Maine Justice Foundation opens applications for 2024 tax credit program
The Maine Justice Foundation has announced that applications for the 2024 Access to Justice Program will be open from June 1 through June 17, 2024. The program aims to provide tax credits to support legal services for underserved communities.
Naval commander sentenced for distributing child sexual abuse material
Gregory Edward McLean, 40, of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced today to 160 months for distributing child sexual abuse material and 120 months for unlawfully retaining classified national defense information. The sentences will be served concurrently.
Attorney General announces conviction in murder of Big Stone Gap police officer
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Michael Donivan White, 36, originally from Cross, South Carolina, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler. The plea was entered in Wise County Circuit Court with assistance from the Office of the Attorney General.
NCAA settles lawsuit over athlete transfer rules with state attorneys general
May 30, 2024 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined attorneys general from across the country and the U.S. Department of Justice in announcing a significant settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The agreement permanently eases restrictions on Division I college athletes who have transferred schools multiple times and enhances their rights and opportunities.