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Jury Convicts Glen Burnie Man of Illegally Selling Handgun in Baltimore City
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the guilty verdict of Tony Horne Jr., 43, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on all charges, including the illegal possession and sale of a regulated firearm, relating to a long-term investigation into drug traffickers operating in and around areas in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City, Maryland.
Clark Hill Successfully Defends Alpena County in Michigan Tax Tribunal Hearing
Michigan tax attorneys Rick Sundquist and Greg Longworth recently defended Alpena County against the City of Alpena in an industrial real property county equalization case.
Morrisey files petition over transgender sports ruling with U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 4th Circuit Court’s ruling regarding the state’s Save Women Sports Act.
Baltimore judge throws out climate change case, says it's beyond the power of a state court
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - For the first time, a state court judge has thrown out one of the climate change lawsuits brought against the energy industry by an alliance of government officials and private lawyers.
Families of Israelis killed by Hamas sue United Nations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The United Nations' stance toward Hamas is blamed for the deaths of several Israelis in a federal lawsuit.
Michigan pipeline battle: Judge rejects Whitmer's call to dismiss Enbridge lawsuit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has lost a key ruling in Enbridge's lawsuit against her over her efforts to shut down the Line 5 pipeline.
Wrongful death claims tossed in cops' fatal shooting of Indiana man
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Individual officers are still facing litigation over the fatal shooting of an Indiana man, though they have been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing.
AG Nessel Urges Retailers to Implement Clear Signage on Egg Sourcing
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging grocery stores across the state to add clear signage to help consumers identify which eggs come from caged chickens.
Massachusetts Hospitals and HMOs Report Contributing Approximately $1.2 Billion In Community Benefits In Fiscal Year 2023
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that in fiscal year 2023, Massachusetts hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) contributed $1.2 billion in total Community Benefits expenditures, according to reports submitted by the hospitals and HMOs and published by the AGO.
Attorney General Brown Announces Indictment of Three Individuals for their Roles in an Identity Fraud Scheme at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the indictments of Erica Danielle Watson, 29, of Brooklyn, Maryland; Larry Antonio Marshall, 54, and Shanice Tiera Smith, 34, both of Baltimore, for their alleged involvement in an identity fraud scheme at a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) branch in Baltimore City.
New Jersey man charged with soliciting destruction of energy facilities
Andrew Takhistov, 18, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, was arrested yesterday and made his initial appearance in court today for allegedly soliciting another individual to destroy energy facilities.
Court advises pro se filers on alternative methods due to USPS delays
Due to delays in the United States Postal Service, pro se filers are encouraged to utilize the Court’s electronic filing (SCED) system to ensure timely filings. Alternatively, pro se filers who choose to file by conventional paper filing should consider using a third-party commercial carrier for delivery. See Supreme Court Rule 13 (1) (a) and (2) (b). Pro se filers can register to e-file at https://www.gasupreme.us/non-attorney-request-form/.
Coalition urges court support for HUD's discriminatory effects rule against insurer challenge
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition to combat housing discrimination by supporting HUD’s discriminatory effects rule
Naturalization ceremony set for August 1 in Fargo
The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota has announced a naturalization ceremony scheduled to take place in Fargo on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The event will be held at Newman Outdoor Field, located at 1515 15th Avenue North.
Indianapolis CPA pleads guilty to participating in illegal tax shelter
An Indiana CPA pleaded guilty yesterday to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns on behalf of clients who participated in an illegal tax shelter.
Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule
Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging a federal court to reject a challenge to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. The homeowners insurance industry is challenging the rule, which under the Fair Housing Act, holds insurers and other parties liable for housing practices that may appear neutral but are discriminatory and have a “disparate impact” on certain populations.
AG Nessel announces two-day expungement fair in Marquette
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the Department will host an expungement fair in Marquette on July 12th and 13th. The two-day event will be held at the Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! at 1498 Odovero Drive in Marquette from 11 am to 4 pm.
America First Legal exposes alleged governmental suppression of political dissent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following its victory in disbanding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “Homeland Intelligence Experts Group,” America First Legal (AFL) has released documents obtained through litigation that form the basis for its #DeepStateDiaries series, exposing the Brennan-Clapper Intel Group.
Two Chittenden County residents charged with felony Medicaid fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Amy Trela, 48, of Winooski, Vermont, and Alicia Russell, 29, of Essex, Vermont, were arraigned today as co-defendants on one count each of felony Medicaid fraud. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU), which found that the defendants falsely certified Medicaid timesheets, defrauding Vermont Medicaid of over $62,000 in public healthcare funds since 2019.
AG Nessel advises vigilance against scams after Hurricane Beryl flooding
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to be vigilant against scammers targeting those affected by the heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The storm flooded communities, damaged homes, and left thousands without power.