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Capito introduces resolution to block Biden plan to shutter power plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is leading 43 other Senators in introducing a formal challenge to the Biden administration’s regulations intended to shut down American power plants through a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval.
Attorney General Platkin Announces the Retirement of New Jersey Racing Commission Executive Director Judith A. Nason
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the retirement of Judith A. Nason from the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC).
New Mexico Department of Justice Wins in Significant Decision as Court Denies Meta’s Motion to Dismiss
New Mexico Department of Justice is applauding a significant legal victory as Judge Bryan Biedscheid has denied Meta’s motion to dismiss the case brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, which focuses on the platform’s role in enabling child sexual exploitation
Wis. cop blamed for fatal shooting of suicidal man
GREEN BAY, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The fatal shooting of a 33-year-old Army veteran who had a gun to his head was not justified, a lawsuit against Appleton, Wis., says.
Adult children can sue for loss of parents - who are still alive
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) - Adding a new path for collecting damages in personal injury lawsuits, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled children, including adult children, can sue for the loss of consortium of a parent who is severely injured but still alive.
'Poorly reasoned' and 'self-serving': Industry groups attack FTC's ban of noncompete clauses
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The Federal Trade Commission's conclusion that noncompete agreements harms employees was no surprise, industry groups are telling the Philadelphia federal judge who has a chance to block the FTC's new rule banning them.
Texas AG defends state's right in border litigation against Biden administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement following the argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding Texas's lawsuit against the federal government over concertina wire at the border.
Attorney General Paxton reiterates duty to redact personal info on ballots
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a legal ruling in response to a request for records under the Public Information Act, emphasizing that governmental entities must redact any personally identifiable information on voters’ ballots when such requests are made.
Choices Women's Medical Center complies with cease-and-desist order
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced today that Choices Women’s Medical Center in Queens, New York, has complied with a cease and desist demand by removing unlawful language from its website. The directive was issued to address the center's promotion of abortion pill services to Arkansans.
Former California police officer charged with sexual assault while on duty
A federal grand jury in Fresno, California, has returned a superseding indictment charging former Sanger Police Department officer DeShawn Torrence with deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law for sexually assaulting four women during his duties. Torrence was previously indicted in July 2022 on charges of engaging in various forms of nonconsensual sexual conduct while serving as a police officer. The new indictment adds a charge involving an additional victim, whom Torrence allegedly assaulted after locking her in his patrol vehicle and driving her to an...
Former Jehovah's Witnesses elder convicted of child sexual abuse
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Lancaster County jury has convicted a former Jehovah’s Witnesses elder of sexual abuse of three children more than 20 years ago. Norman Aviles-Garriga was found guilty Wednesday afternoon of all 12 charges being tried, including aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and endangering the welfare of children, following a three-day trial in Lancaster County.
New York AG sues crypto firms for alleged $1 billion investor fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency trading company NovaTechFx (NovaTech), its founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion, and cryptocurrency mining company AWS Mining Pty Ltd. (AWS Mining). The lawsuit accuses these entities of operating illegal pyramid schemes that defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors, including over 11,000 New Yorkers, out of more than one billion dollars in cryptocurrency.
Conviction review unit recommends vacating Brian Pippitt's first-degree murder conviction
The Conviction Review Unit (CRU) of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has recommended vacating the 2001 first-degree murder conviction of Brian Pippitt in Aitkin County. This recommendation follows an extensive independent investigation conducted by the CRU, which resulted in a comprehensive 181-page report containing 987 footnotes and citing approximately 250 source documents. The investigation took over 1,100 hours to complete.
Attorney General Marshall leads coalition urging ABA to end race-based law school policies
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with 20 other state attorneys general, has called on the American Bar Association (ABA) to cease requiring law schools to consider race in admissions and hiring as part of their accreditation process. The ABA is responsible for accrediting American law schools.
Pennington County Courthouse renames courtroom after former Judge Jeff W. Davis
A dedication ceremony to rename Courtroom C2 in the Pennington County Courthouse to the Jeff W. Davis Memorial Courtroom will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4 p.m. MDT. Former Judge Jeff W. Davis served on the bench for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in Rapid City for 43 years, making him one of the longest-serving judges in state history.
Attorney General Garland addresses ATF forum on crime guns
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland discussed the Justice Department’s efforts to combat violent crime, emphasizing the use of advanced crime gun intelligence technology during his remarks at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)’s third annual Chiefs of Police Executive Forum on Crime Guns. The forum brought together police chiefs from across the country.
Lawrence man faces multiple charges including drug trafficking and gun possession
The Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced charges today against Jose Manuel Ortiz Lopez, 38, of Lawrence. The charges include trafficking fentanyl (200 grams or more), trafficking cocaine (200 grams or more), possession of a firearm without a Firearm Identification (FID) Card, possession of ammunition without an FID Card, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Lopez is scheduled to be arraigned on June 25 in Essex Superior Court.
Texas AG investigates car manufacturers over driver data collection
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into several car manufacturers following reports that they have been collecting extensive data from drivers' vehicles and selling it to third parties, including insurance providers.
Morgan & Morgan seeks to dismiss former client’s legal malpractice suit
Personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former client Brian Brown, who alleges the firm committed legal malpractice by failing to secure the full insurance amount following his involvement in a trucking accident. This information comes from a March 28 court filing by Tate Law Group.
North Dakota Supreme Court issues multiple rulings on June appeals
On June 6, 2024, the North Dakota Supreme Court issued several opinions across various cases. Below are summaries of the key highlights from these decisions: