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Attorney General Labrador and 42 Other States Reach Landmark $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson & Johnson Over Misleading Safety Claims
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc.
Pharmacy owners sentenced for multi-million dollar COVID-19 fraud scheme
Two pharmacy owners have been sentenced for using New York-area pharmacies to submit millions of dollars in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and laundering the proceeds, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $250K from seniors through grandparent scams
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has announced the arrest of six individuals accused of stealing nearly $250,000 from Florida seniors through grandparent scams. The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Vice Intelligence Squad reported that the defendants posed as lawyers or legal representatives of the victims' grandchildren, claiming the grandchildren were arrested after hitting a pregnant woman with a vehicle and needed bail money.
Supreme Court declines case challenging Connecticut school vaccine law
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to decline hearing a case that challenged Connecticut Public Act No. 21-6, which removed the religious exemption for school vaccine requirements.
Kentucky man sentenced for federal hate crime targeting children online
A Kentucky man pleaded guilty and was sentenced last week to one year and one day in prison, along with one year of supervised release, for committing a federal hate crime. The sentencing took place in the District of Eastern Louisiana.
Justice Department reaches settlement over civil rights violations in Georgia school district
The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with Fulton County Schools in Georgia to resolve the department’s investigation into the district’s response to an escalating series of student-on-student sexual assaults on a school bus serving students with special needs. The department conducted its investigation under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974.
Attorney General files lawsuit against PBMs over role in Arkansas opioid crisis
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced today that he has filed a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum, Inc., and Express Scripts, Inc., along with their subsidiaries, for their alleged roles in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Arkansas. In his statement, Griffin said, "Pill by pill and dollar by dollar, PBMs enabled the opioid epidemic in Arkansas. Today, we begin the process of holding them accountable for their roles in a crisis that has ravaged our state—a crisis they helped cause, contributed to, and furthered."
Paxton commemorates Sanctity of Life Day on second anniversary post-Roe v. Wade
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) observed Sanctity of Life Day to commemorate the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
America First Legal urges state action against noncitizen voting
Today, America First Legal (AFL) dispatched a letter to the chief election officials of all fifty states, with copies to each Governor and Attorney General. The letter outlines how existing federal laws can be utilized to obtain information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the citizenship or immigration status of individuals for “any purpose authorized by law.” AFL asserts that ensuring the integrity of voter rolls and investigating potentially ineligible voters are purposes sanctioned by law.
Attorneys General urge court support on upholding ban against deceptive TurboTax ads
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition urging court to uphold FTC’s ban on deceptive TurboTax advertising
Buckeye Institute urges court to block SEC climate control rule
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the case of Iowa v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to reject a new SEC rule mandating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. The Institute argues that this rule exceeds the SEC’s Congressional authority and could have severe economic repercussions for American farmers and families.
Kansas halts Biden’s second student loan cancellation plan
Kansas has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction halting the latest iteration of President Biden’s student loan cancellation plan, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced today. The ruling prevents the Biden administration from implementing its new regulation to cancel student loans, which was set to commence on July 1.
Attorneys general urge court to uphold FTC ban on deceptive TurboTax ads
Attorney General Josh Stein has filed a brief supporting a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that prohibits Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, from deceptively advertising "free" tax preparation software when its services were not actually free for most consumers. The brief, filed in the case of Intuit v. Federal Trade Commission, involves a coalition of 22 attorneys general who argue that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit should reject Intuit's appeal and uphold the FTC’s order.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco visits Brussels for U.S.-EU ministerial
Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa Monaco traveled to Brussels last week to lead the U.S. delegation at the U.S.-EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial and reaffirm the Justice Department’s commitment to a critical alliance that combats shared risks to global security.
Administrator indicted for alleged theft from rest home residents
Worcester — The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced today that an administrator of Donna Kay Rest Home, located in Worcester, was indicted last week in connection with a scheme to steal more than $220,000 from the rest home and its elderly residents.
Attorney General Liz Murrill advises Louisianans on staying informed during hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season has commenced, prompting Attorney General Liz Murrill to advise Louisianans on how to remain vigilant and informed once a storm develops.
Buckeye Institute challenges labor rule on independent contractors in federal court
Columbus, OH – On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Frisard’s Transportation v. U.S. Department of Labor with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, urging the court to overturn a rule by the U.S. Department of Labor that mandates independent contractors into employment situations they may not desire.
Barnwell woman arrested for exploiting assisted living resident
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Phyllis J. Daniels, a 36-year-old resident of Barnwell, S.C., on charges related to the exploitation of a vulnerable adult and financial transaction card fraud. The arrest was carried out by the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
Former NYPD officer pleads guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Officer Yvonne Wu, 34, of Staten Island for the October 2021 killing of Jamie Liang and attempted murder of Jenny Li. Wu pleaded guilty before Acting Kings County Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree and one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.
Former Alabama sheriff's deputy sentenced for federal civil rights offense
Former Elmore County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Deputy Blake Hicks, 33, was sentenced today to 29 months in prison and three years of supervised release for depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law.