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Wilmington man convicted for murder in fatal shooting incident
A Wilmington man has been convicted of multiple felonies, including Murder 1st Degree, for the 2021 killing of Tyaire Anderson.
Growth observed in Iowa Business Specialty Court over past decade
The Iowa Business Specialty Court has experienced significant growth in cases over the last decade, with a survey indicating that more than 95 percent of participating attorneys felt all parties were treated fairly. This finding is part of the first biannual review posted on the Iowa Judicial Branch website today. The report can be accessed at https://www.iowacourts.gov/static/static/media/cms/Business_Court_Report_CY2223__FINAL_A822F47370611.pdf.
Attorneys general defend diversity initiatives against recent attacks
Attorney General William Tong, along with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, issued a letter to the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs, and other leaders to counter attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The letter responds to one sent to the ABA by another group of attorneys general on June 3, which claimed that the association’s standard on diversity and inclusion violates the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (SFFA).
Attorneys general defend DEI initiatives against recent criticisms
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today his participation in a coalition of 19 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, to issue a letter defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The letter addresses the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs, and other leaders to counter what they describe as baseless attacks on DEI efforts.
DOJ’s OCP warns of jury duty scam targeting Montanans
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is receiving reports of fraudsters posing as law enforcement, attempting to scam unsuspecting Montanans out of thousands of dollars by claiming there is a warrant for their arrest due to missed jury duty.
Attorney General issues bulletin on new law amending victims’ rights
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an information bulletin to all California law enforcement agencies and public crime laboratories, summarizing their new responsibilities under Senate Bill 464 (SB 464). Authored by Senator Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward), SB 464 amends victims’ rights and requires an audit of all untested sexual assault evidence kits. The bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 10, 2023, and took effect on January 1, 2024.
Missouri AG files suit against IBM for alleged human rights violations
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), alleging violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. According to the lawsuit, IBM subjects job applicants to racial and gender quotas and bases employees' pay and employment status on their participation in these practices.
Justice Department sues five for violating clinic access law
The Justice Department filed a civil federal lawsuit today in the Middle District of Florida against five individuals for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which prohibits using force, threats of force, or physical obstruction against any person seeking or providing reproductive health services.
Former sheriff's deputy sentenced to 110 months for rights violations
A former Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was sentenced today to 110 months in prison for violating the constitutional rights of multiple people he arrested during his tenure as a law enforcement officer.
Five men convicted for operating major illegal streaming service
A federal jury in Las Vegas convicted five men this week for their roles in running one of the largest unauthorized streaming services in the United States, which generated millions of dollars in subscription revenue while causing substantial harm to television program copyright owners.
Attorney General secures $1 million settlement from UnitedHealthcare over birth control coverage
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a $1 million settlement from UnitedHealthcare of New York, Inc. (UnitedHealthcare) for failing to provide coverage of birth control through its health plans. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) received a complaint from a Brooklyn patient who was denied coverage for their oral contraceptive by UnitedHealthcare’s Oxford health plan, in violation of New York’s Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act (CCCA). This act mandates that health insurance plans cover FDA-approved contraceptives without copays, restrictions, or...
Charges filed against 39 defendants in Florida fentanyl trafficking ring
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against 39 members of a significant drug-trafficking ring operating out of Volusia and Putnam counties. The group, led by Allen Messer, Toure Allen Wilder, Bobby Wilder, and Khyree Douglas Isaac, faces charges including conspiracy to traffic in fentanyl, manufacture of fentanyl, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, money laundering, and unlawful use of a two-way communications device.
Court issues opinions on multiple appeals including child support and criminal cases
On June 20, 2024, several opinions were filed in various appeal cases. The details are as follows:
Justice Department settles with staffing agency over hiring discrimination claims
The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with eTeam Inc. (eTeam), an online staffing agency that provides services to companies throughout the United States and around the world. The agreement resolves the department’s determination that eTeam discriminated against non-U.S. citizens with permission to work in the United States by excluding them from job opportunities based on their citizenship or immigration status, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
America First Legal demands investigations into NIAID's compliance with federal laws
America First Legal (AFL) has formally requested that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) initiate investigations into the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and Drs. Anthony Fauci and David Morens. The former Director and advisor of NIAID, respectively, are alleged to have violated the Federal Records Act and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Attorney General seeks gas rate reductions after millions in over-collections
In briefs filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Attorney General William Tong sought rate decreases for both Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) customers following millions of dollars in over-earnings by CNG.
Texas reaches $10.22 million settlement over deceptive wireless advertising
Texas has reached a $10.22 million settlement involving 50 jurisdictions with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless), and TracFone Wireless, Inc. This agreement resolves investigations by state attorneys general into the wireless carriers' deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
State attorneys general urge reversal of Palestinian amnesty policy
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in sending a letter to President Biden opposing the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Palestinians Presidential Memorandum issued on February 14, 2024.
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition defending diversity initiatives against attacks
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition defending diversity initiatives
Coalition of attorneys general requests DEA hearing on marijuana rescheduling
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has joined a coalition of 18 Attorneys General in support of calls for a public hearing on the federal government’s proposal to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. The proposed rescheduling is anticipated to significantly expand the marijuana industry in states where recreational marijuana is legal, such as Colorado.