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Attorney General Raoul offers virtual cybersecurity symposium
Attorney General Raoul offers virtual cybersecurity symposium
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Bashe McDaniel's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Bashe McDaniel, who died on December 29, 2023, following an encounter with members of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Police in Queens.
Ohio developer indicted on multiple felony charges involving elder exploitation
A Marion real estate developer was indicted on 15 felony counts related to business dealings, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
Michigan Supreme Court affirms application of voter intimidation law in robocall case
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the state statute prohibiting voter intimidation extends to intentional false speech about voting requirements or procedures if such speech is made to deter or influence a vote. This decision, announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, came in response to appeals in the cases of People v. Burkman and People v. Wohl.
More Than 115 Ballard Spahr Lawyers, 50 Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2024
Chambers USA has recognized 118 Ballard Spahr attorneys and 52 firm practices in the newly released 2024 edition of the highly respected guide to leading lawyers and law firms.
Western NY drug trafficking ring dismantled following convictions
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the guilty pleas and sentencing of 14 individuals involved in a drug trafficking ring that distributed fentanyl pills and cocaine across Western New York. The convicted traffickers were responsible for selling over $250,000 worth of cocaine and thousands of fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone throughout Erie and Niagara counties.
Arkansas AG celebrates court ruling allowing parts of Meta lawsuit to proceed
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today following a ruling in Polk County Circuit Court that allows parts of his lawsuit against the social media company Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, to proceed.
Officer and suspect identified in Cut Bank critical incident
The Cut Bank Police Department has identified the officer and suspect involved in a critical incident that occurred on Saturday, June 8, in Cut Bank.
Price gouging hotline activated in response to flooding in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline following a state of emergency declaration for areas affected by torrential downpours and dangerous flooding. The order follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration covering Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties.
Daniel Buchanan passes away at age 86 in Jamestown
Daniel Buchanan, 86, of Jamestown, ND, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Jamestown.
Ottawa County nonprofit treasurer charged with stealing $60,000 meant for firefighters
(PORT CLINTON, Ohio) — An Ottawa County man has been indicted on theft charges after an investigation discovered he embezzled more than $60,000 from the Danbury Township Fire Fighters Association, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
Attorneys general support increased Title IX protections amidst legal challenges
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, New Jersey Attorney General Mathew J. Platkin, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle A. Henry led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a multistate amicus brief in the Northern District of Alabama. The brief supports the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule amidst lawsuits filed by Republican state attorneys general and groups seeking to challenge the rule’s enhanced protections.
Florida forms strike team against human trafficking linked to border policies
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced the formation of the Florida Human Trafficking Strike Team, aimed at combating transnational criminal organizations that exploit border policies to traffic victims into the United States. This announcement follows a multiagency operation in Tampa Bay that dismantled a significant trafficking ring and rescued 10 victims.
US Supreme Court upholds access to mifepristone
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes released a statement in response to the US Supreme Court decision in Food and Drug Administration vs. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which upheld access to Mifepristone.
Attorney General responds to Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone case
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Food & Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a case challenging the FDA’s approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill mifepristone
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion rejecting an attempt to limit women's right to reproductive freedom. In Food and Drug Administration, et al. v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that the plaintiffs — a group of anti-choice medical associations and individual doctors — do not have standing to challenge the United States Food and Drug Administration’s regulation of mifepristone.
Attorney General's office supports reform bills on guardianship
LANSING – Today, Scott Teter, Division Chief of the Department of Attorney General Financial Crimes Division and head of the Elder Abuse Task Force, testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee in support of House Bills 4909, 4910, 4911, and 4912. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that this bill package is a first step toward implementing reforms to Michigan’s guardianship statutes.
Attorney General Raoul responds positively as Supreme Court preserves medication abortion
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which will preserve access to medication abortion.
Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on Biden’s Title IX rule injunction
The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has granted Attorney General Knudsen's request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration's Title IX rule. This rule, according to Knudsen, compromises the rights and safety of girls and young women.
Indiana man sentenced for role in $5.6M international fraud scheme
An Indiana man was sentenced today to three years in prison for his role in an international advance-fee scheme orchestrated from Nigeria that defrauded victims worldwide of over $5.6 million.