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Attorney General Nessel warns of new government imposter scam targeting Michigan residents
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to be vigilant against a new impersonation scam targeting consumers. The scam involves individuals posing as representatives offering “free government money from the CARES Act,” claiming the funds are expiring soon in an effort to steal personal information.
Foley Expands Health Care Capabilities with National Team of Corporate and Regulatory Lawyers, Simultaneously Opens Office in Raleigh
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm significantly strengthened its Health Care & Life Sciences Sector capabilities with the addition of a well-accomplished national group of attorneys and, in tandem, opened a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina to serve clients in another strategic market.
Attorney General James warns against price gouging amid severe weather in New York
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert today, warning businesses against price gouging of essential items as severe weather impacts communities throughout New York. The Governor has declared a state of emergency for the entire state following multiple tornadoes in Central New York, causing power outages and disruptions affecting hundreds of thousands.
Former Las Vegas official charged with defrauding charity funds
A federal grand jury has indicted a former Las Vegas city councilwoman and current Nye County, Nevada, justice of the peace for allegedly defrauding donors to a charity intended to memorialize police officers who died in the line of duty.
Two Providence men sentenced for trafficking fentanyl and possessing ghost guns
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that two Providence men have been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a combined 41 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for trafficking 16 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing two ghost guns.
Wisconsin DOJ seeks intervention in Planned Parenthood's challenge on near-total abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action.
GPS manufacturer settles $2.6M over false claims act violations on PPP loan
Hemisphere GNSS (USA) Inc., a satellite global positioning system manufacturer based in Arizona and acquired by CNH Industrial in 2023, has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The company allegedly provided false information to secure forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan it was not entitled to receive.
Washington Supreme Court seeks input on changes to public defense standards
The Washington Supreme Court is seeking input on proposed changes to the Court’s adopted standards for public defense. The proposed new standards include lowering maximum caseloads for public defense attorneys, revising some qualification requirements, and setting minimum support staffing requirements.
Hillsdale County sergeant to stand trial for alleged assaults on jail inmate
LANSING – Ronald Leggitt, 43, of Marshall, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to stand trial in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsdale County on seven felonies for alleged assaults of a county jail inmate under his supervision at the Hillsdale County Jail in December 2021, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. At the time of the alleged assaults, Leggitt was employed as a sergeant by the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department.
ACC agrees to release media rights contracts amid lawsuit by Florida State University
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Floridians will soon gain access to the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) media rights contracts central to Florida State University's (FSU) legal battle to leave the conference. Attorney General Ashley Moody secured an agreement from the ACC’s attorneys to release these documents following her legal action demanding compliance with Florida’s Public Records Act.
Attorneys general support transparency in prescription drug pricing
Attorney General Josh Stein has advocated for increased transparency in drug pricing by urging the Court to uphold state laws that mandate pharmaceutical manufacturers report information about new prescription drugs and historical pricing data for existing medications.
Oklahoma AG appeals injunction against anti-illegal immigration law
Attorney General Drummond appeals preliminary injunction against enforcement of state anti-illegal immigration law
Tennessee man sentenced for providing material support in form of translations for ISIS
Benjamin Carpenter, also known as Abu Hamza, 34, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in connection with providing translation services to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Carr: Fulton County Man is 11th Convicted Following Recovery of 17-Year-Old Human Trafficking Victim
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Denorris Hutchinson, 36, of East Point, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking two females, ages 15 and 17, in Fulton County.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges for Series of Citizen and Commercial Armed Robberies in Baltimore Region
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that charges have been brought against five Baltimore-area individuals, aged 17 to 20, for their roles in the string of armed robberies and motor vehicle thefts that plagued Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County between November 2023 and January 2024.
AG Nessel Charges Detroit Woman with Medicaid Fraud
Deseraye Dejarnette, 29, of Detroit, was arraigned 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 $50,000 fine, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
AG Platkin: NJ Consumers Who May Have Been Affected by Change Healthcare Data Breach Should Act Now to Protect Their Information
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s unprecedented February data breach.
Pawtucket man prohibited from possessing firearms charged with lying on firearm purchase application
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been charged in Sixth District Court in Providence with providing false information in order to secure a firearm following his attempt to buy a firearm from a licensed firearms dealer in Pawtucket in June 2023.
Attorney General’s Special Investigations Division and Law Enforcement Partners Arrest Five for Illegal Gambling
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after five people were arrested in Bradley County on charges related to illegal gambling.
AG’S Office Warns Consumers And Offers Resources Following Change Healthcare's (A Unit Of UnitedHealth) Unprecedented February Cyberattack
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that it is taking action to inform consumers who may have had their personal information breached in Change Healthcare’s unprecedented cyberattack this past February.