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Justice Department announces new initiatives for improving access to immigration courts
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to the immigration court system, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is establishing a new leadership position within its Office of the Director. This role will focus on enhancing access to the immigration system and finding innovative ways to increase representation rates for noncitizens in immigration court. The new leader will serve as EOIR’s public-facing point of contact for government and public stakeholders.
Attorney General recovers nearly $500K from Indy car dealer for deceptive practices
Bait-and-switch sales tactics, falsely advertised prices, and preying on Hoosiers with subprime credit are the alleged misdeeds of four Indianapolis used-car stores. Following a settlement with Attorney General Todd Rokita, the business will be required to pay back almost half a million dollars to deceived consumers.
Ohio AG announces reindictment over alleged $72M investor fraud scheme
Managers of a Lucas County investment firm accused of deceiving and defrauding investors in a decade-long scheme have been reindicted on multiple felonies as part of a multi-year investigation and prosecution, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today.
Attorney General warns Floridians about lottery scams on National Lottery Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On National Lottery Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians of scams involving lotteries, prizes, and sweepstakes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scams involving prizes, sweepstakes, and lotteries caused nearly $340 million in financial losses to consumers last year and were the third-most commonly reported scam across the nation. Attorney General Moody is issuing tips for Floridians to avoid being swindled.
Oregon DOJ finds no criminal charges warranted in Singh-DPO donation probe
The Oregon Department of Justice Criminal Justice Division (CJD) has concluded its investigation into a $500,000 contribution made by Mr. Nishad Singh to the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO), initially reported under the name "Prime Trust." The CJD found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges, determining that the state would be unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Singh or any other individual committed a crime.
Justice Department reports success on updated student-loan bankruptcy discharge process
The Justice Department, in close coordination with the Department of Education, announced today the continued success of a process instituted in November 2022 for handling cases where individuals seek to discharge their federal student loans in bankruptcy. Data tracking the effectiveness of the process over the last year and a half show that it is achieving its goal of providing a more transparent, equitable, and streamlined mechanism for borrowers to request a discharge of their student loans in consumer bankruptcy cases. The process has resulted in increasing numbers of...
Kristen Clarke highlights DOJ efforts at UnidosUS Annual Conference
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke addressed the UnidosUS Annual Conference, expressing gratitude for the organization's efforts to support Latino communities. Clarke highlighted the Department of Justice's (DOJ) initiatives aimed at combating racism, hate crimes, human trafficking, and ensuring constitutional policing.
America First Legal issues ultimatum over non-citizen voting rights
Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) issued legal demand letters to all 15 Arizona County Recorders, urging them to remove foreign citizens from their voter rolls. The letter, sent on behalf of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona, calls for election officials to meet their legal obligations to prevent non-citizens from voting. AFL warned that failure to comply would result in legal action.
Former US official charged over unregistered work for South Korean government
Sue Mi Terry, 54, of New York, New York, was arrested yesterday and presented on criminal charges related to offenses under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
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.