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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Partnership with Catherine Cutler Institute at Muskie School
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced a partnership with the Catherine Cutler Institute’s Substance Use Research and Evaluation (“SURE”) Resource Center at the Muskie School of Public Service at USM to offer support to municipalities and counties receiving opioid settlement funds.
Conservative justices in Wisconsin: Lib majority ignoring law for political reasons
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin's liberal-led Supreme Court has bookended this term with politically motivated decisions, according to conservatives on the court who just had a ruling they made two years ago overturned.
Showdown in Philadelphia over FTC's ban on noncompete clauses
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The company challenging new rules from the federal government banning noncompete clauses is headed to court today to argue for an injunction stopping them.
North Dakota seeks deputy solicitor general specializing in appellate advocacy
The Office of the Attorney General in North Dakota has announced an opening for the position of Deputy Solicitor General. The position, designated as No. 125-31487, offers a salary commensurate with experience and includes a full-time state benefit package. Applications are being accepted until July 24, 2023.
Chris Carr wins federal appeal against New Georgia Project over campaign finance case
Attorney General Chris Carr has won an appeal allowing his office to proceed with its civil case against the New Georgia Project for suspected violations of state campaign finance laws. The New Georgia Project had previously sued to block the State’s proceedings. Carr filed an appeal in March 2023, and the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in favor of the Attorney General’s Office on July 8, 2024.
Kootenai County man arrested for child pornography distribution
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested twenty-seven-year-old Brandon Ove on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, for distributing child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child by possession.
Justice Department hosts interagency meeting on advancing equity in artificial intelligence
Today, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division convened principals of federal agency civil rights offices and senior government officials to foster AI and civil rights coordination. This was the third such meeting hosted by the Civil Rights Division following President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110). The order tasks the Civil Rights Division with coordinating federal agencies to prevent and address unlawful discrimination and other harms that may result from AI use in programs and...
Rite Aid agrees to pay $101M over allegations of falsely reporting Medicare rebates
The Justice Department announced today that Rite Aid Corporation and its subsidiaries, Elixir Insurance Company, RX Options LLC, and RX Solutions LLC, have agreed to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act (FCA) by inaccurately reporting drug rebates to the Medicare Program. As part of the settlement, Elixir Insurance and Rite Aid will pay the United States $101 million, while RX Options and RX Solutions will grant an allowed, unsubordinated general unsecured claim for $20 million in Rite Aid’s bankruptcy case pending in the District of New Jersey. The...
Minnesota AG advises on steps after major healthcare cyberattack
Attorney General Ellison shares resources available to consumers following the Change Healthcare cyberattack
Attorney General seeks immediate shutdown of Rhode Island Recycled Metals after fire incident
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a statement regarding the fire at Rhode Island Recycled Metals (RIRM). "Rhode Island Recycled Metals presents an ongoing environmental nuisance and public safety hazard that this Office has, for years, fought against in court, alongside efforts by our neighboring communities and stakeholders," he said.
Nebraska Attorney General's Office to host mobile office in Kearney
Representatives from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be available to meet with citizens on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The Mobile Office hours are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Peterson Activity Center in Kearney.
Detroit woman charged with Medicaid fraud involving false claims
LANSING – Deseraye Dejarnette, 29, of Detroit, was arraigned yesterday in the 54B District Court in Ingham County before Judge Lisa Babcock on one count of Medicaid Fraud – False Claim, a felony punishable by up to four years and/or a $50,000 fine, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Former Alaska treasurer sentenced for wire fraud and tax evasion
An Alaska man was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison for embezzling more than $1 million from the City of Houston, Alaska, and a Wasilla-based equipment company, and then evading taxes on the embezzled profits.
Tennessee Supreme Court establishes alternate remedy under thirteenth juror rule in civil trials
Nashville, Tenn. - The Tennessee Supreme Court today ruled that when a trial judge misunderstands their role as the "thirteenth juror" in a civil case, appellate courts should remand the case to the trial judge for review instead of mandating a new trial. Under the "thirteenth juror" rule, the trial judge independently reviews evidence and decides whether they agree with the jury's verdict. If there is disagreement, a retrial is required.
Attorney General warns consumers about harmful household products recalled in June
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in June. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items that could be harmful to their families.
Court enjoins Louisiana company from distributing adulterated food
On July 2, a federal court enjoined a Louisiana company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
Wisconsin DOJ investigates officer-involved death in Caledonia
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved death that occurred in the Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin, on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
California settles $50M with Vitol & SK over gasoline price manipulation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $50 million settlement with gas trading firms Vitol, Inc. (Vitol) and SK Energy Americas, Inc., along with its parent company SK Trading International (SK). The settlement addresses allegations that the companies colluded to manipulate spot market prices for California gasoline. This action is part of Attorney General Bonta's broader initiative to hold Big Oil accountable for unlawful price increases and anticompetitive behavior.
Aqua Illinois agrees to consent order ensuring safe drinking water standards
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim released statements today following the approval of a consent order by Will County Circuit Court Judge John C. Anderson in the case of People of the State of Illinois v. Aqua Illinois Inc.
Juvenile Court seeks part-time case aide in Grand Forks
The North Dakota Juvenile Court in Grand Forks has announced a part-time, temporary position for a Case Aide. The role offers an hourly wage of $17 and requires 10-20 hours per week with flexible evening and weekend hours.