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Supreme Court sends State of Idaho v. USA back for further review
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to return the case of State of Idaho v. United States of America to the 9th Circuit for further consideration due to a shift in position by the Biden administration regarding EMTALA's reach. The Supreme Court lifted its stay of the injunction but noted that this would not prevent Idaho from enforcing its law in most circumstances. The case will now be reviewed by an 11-member panel selected by the 9th Circuit.
Tennessee Supreme Court clarifies standard for late-filed error coram nobis petitions
The Tennessee Supreme Court today affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of a prisoner’s petition to consider newly discovered evidence, known as an error coram nobis petition. The Supreme Court clarified that if the error coram nobis petition is not filed within one year after the conviction, the trial court may only consider it if the petition presents newly discovered evidence that clearly and convincingly shows the defendant did not commit the crime.
Attorney General Garland announces new crime gun intelligence center in Cleveland
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, in collaboration with state and local law enforcement partners, announced the opening of a new Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in Cleveland. Joining him were Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko for the Northern District of Ohio.
Attorney General Miyares announces winners of annual Legal Food Frenzy
Attorney General Miyares announces 18th Annual Legal Food Frenzy winners
Grand Strand man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Durrelle Tyshaun Taylor, 39, of Little River, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Florida man convicted for leading violent crypto theft ring
A federal jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, convicted a Florida man today for his role in an international conspiracy involving violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency from U.S. citizens.
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against taxpayer-funded religious public charter school
Oklahoma City (June 25, 2024) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond made remarks today following the state Supreme Court's ruling against the establishment of what would have been the nation’s first taxpayer-funded, state-sponsored religious public charter school.
Complaint filed against Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg over alleged discriminatory hiring practices
America First Legal Files Bar Complaint Against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for Illegal DEI Practices
Troutman Pepper Attorneys Named to the 2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society
A distinguished group of Troutman Pepper attorneys has been named to the 2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society by the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC).
Arlene Gelman Named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers
Vedder Price is excited to share that Shareholder Arlene Gelman has been selected once again as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers.”
Attorneys general support upholding ban on deceptive TurboTax advertising
PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes this week joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a brief supporting a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order that bars Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, from deceptively advertising “free” tax preparation software when its services were not actually free for most consumers. In a brief filed in Intuit v. Federal Trade Commission, the attorneys general argue that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit should reject an appeal filed by Intuit and uphold the FTC’s order.
Attorney General reminds New Yorkers about election protection hotline on primary day
New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers today of the availability of the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Election Protection Hotline for the June 25, 2024 primary election. The hotline aims to assist voters in resolving issues they may encounter when casting their ballots. Additionally, a guide addressing frequently asked questions is available to support voters.
Honoring Juneteenth: Reflecting on Freedom, Advocacy, and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice
Join HSPRD in honoring Juneteenth, a day commemorating when enslaved Black people were finally informed of their freedom on June 19, 1865, over two years after the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Mayer Brown adds powerhouse trial litigator Gabrielle Levin in New York
Mayer Brown announced that trial lawyer Gabrielle Levin has joined the New York office as a partner, where she will co-lead the firm’s Employment Litigation & Counseling practice.
Arkansas AG sues Chinese e-commerce firm over data theft allegations
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a lawsuit against Chinese e-commerce company Temu, citing violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) and the Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Griffin's statement characterized Temu as a data-theft business rather than a traditional online marketplace.
Scammers target Nebraska nonprofits with fraudulent donations
Individual Americans donated more than $326 billion in 2023, according to Giving USA's Annual Report on Philanthropy. Unfortunately, scammers are exploiting this revenue stream and have been targeting nonprofits in Nebraska with fraudulent donation refunds and attempts to steal personal information from donor bases.
Greenville man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joshua Matthew Thomas, 18, of Greenville, S.C., on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
Nelson Mullins Product Liability Group Wins "Litigation Department of the Year"
The Southeastern Legal Awards recognized Nelson Mullins as the “Litigation Department of the Year” in product liability at its annual gala in Atlanta, Georgia on June 20.
Three in a Row! Littler Adds Third Partner in Just Two Months to Growing Toronto Office
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, continues its hiring streak in Toronto with the addition of Matthew Badrov as a partner.
Northeast Ohio opens new Crime Gun Intelligence Center
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the opening of the Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in Cleveland on June 25, 2024. The CGIC aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate and prevent gun violence through collaboration and advanced technology.