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Justice Department and global counterparts issue joint statement on AI competition
Today, Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, Chair Lina M. Khan of the Federal Trade Commission, Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager of the European Commission, and Chief Executive Sarah Cardell of the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority issued a joint statement on competition in generative AI foundation models and AI products.
8th Circuit affirms district court in Mikkelson Land vs. Continental Resources case
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Mikkelson Land, LLLP v. Continental Resources, Inc. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, affirming the district court's decision.
Attorney General warns of scammers impersonating ICAC task force members
Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a warning regarding a scam where individuals falsely claim to be members of his office’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force or local police to extort money. This fraudulent activity, which has persisted for years, appears to be intensifying and has even involved the misuse of information from an actual investigator in Spartanburg.
Drummond petitions Supreme Court to protect parental rights
Attorney General Drummond has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold parents' fundamental rights in decisions concerning their children's welfare.
Iranian national extradited over alleged scheme involving sophisticated electronics
Iranian national Saeid Haji Agha Mousaei, 53, made his initial appearance yesterday in Chicago federal court following his extradition from the United Kingdom to face charges for his role in a years-long conspiracy to evade U.S. export restrictions and transship advanced U.S. electronic testing technology to Iran using third-party countries.
Buckeye Institute files SCOTUS brief against California's energy policy enforcement
On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Alabama v. California, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent California and four other states from using the courts to impose their energy policies on independent and sovereign states.
Prysmian settles $920K over allegations related to military cable testing
Prysmian Cables and Systems USA LLC (Prysmian), based in Abbeville, South Carolina, has agreed to pay $920,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The company is accused of knowingly falsifying test results and failing to conduct required testing on military cable, known as M13486 cable, used in vehicles manufactured for military use. The alleged misconduct occurred from approximately 2005 to 2021 at a facility in Paragould, Arkansas. Prysmian acquired this facility in 2018.
Attorney General announces arrests following raid on drug manufacturing lab
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest of a Washington County couple following the closure of a large-scale manufacturing lab producing DMT, Psilocybin mushrooms, and THC products.
Peruvian national pleads guilty in $15 million transnational fraud scheme targeting immigrants
A Peruvian national pleaded guilty today for his participation in a transnational mail and wire fraud conspiracy.
Attorney General secures major reduction in Consumers Energy's proposed natural gas rate hike
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other intervening parties have reached a settlement, approved today by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), to reduce Consumers Energy’s latest natural gas rate hike by nearly 75%. Consumers Energy initially requested to increase revenues from their ratepayers by $136 million. The settlement allows for only $35 million in additional revenue, keeping more than $100 million in the pockets of Consumers' ratepayers. Additionally, a bill credit will be applied to Consumers Energy natural gas customers' bills over a...
Walsh County Courthouse closes for afternoon due to water break
The Walsh County Courthouse is closing for the remainder of the afternoon on July 23, 2024, due to a water break. If assistance is required from the Clerk's Office, please contact the Grand Forks Clerk's Office at 701-787-2700.
Governor Whitmer signs bills imposing stricter penalties on auto theft tools
LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel describes as a significant step toward curbing auto thefts across the state. House Bill 5182, sponsored by state Representative Denise Mentzer, and House Bill 5183, sponsored by state Representative Alabas Farhat, impose stricter penalties for possessing traditional burglar tools or electronic devices intended to break into motor vehicles with the intent to steal. The new law classifies this offense as a 5-year felony or a 10-year felony if part of a criminal enterprise.
Ravenel man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Jose Marquez Guzman, 36, of Ravenel, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office made the arrest.
Ellison announces settlement capping out-of-pocket cost for Sanofi's insulin products
Attorney General Ellison secures more low-cost insulin for Minnesotans
Lexington man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Thomas Clinton Jordan Lockridge, 31, of Lexington, S.C., on ten charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress To Support Safeguard American Voting Eligibility (“SAVE”) Act
South Dakota Attorney General Marty has joined 21 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to support the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (“SAVE”) Act.
Attorney General Alan Wilson calls on Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act
Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 22-state coalition of state attorneys general in a letter co-led by Iowa and Indiana calling on Congressional leaders to support and pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (“SAVE”) Act.
Burtchville woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $86k from elderly ward
LANSING – Yesterday, Lisa Marie Tramski, 57, of Burtchville, pled guilty in the 31st Circuit Court in St. Clair County to one count of embezzlement of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Tramski embezzled more than $86,000 from an elderly woman after becoming her court-appointed guardian. Tramski will pay $51,600.75 in restitution prior to sentencing as part of the plea.
Grand jury indicts David Ouellette on child molestation charges
On July 17, 2024, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging David Ouellette, age 64 from Coventry, RI, with seven counts of first-degree child molestation. The alleged acts occurred in the Town of Coventry on dates between May 1, 1998, and September 30, 2002. The Coventry Police Department conducted the investigation.
Ohio Supreme Court rules on expert testimony in child custody case
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that a parent in a legal custody proceeding does not have the same legal safeguards as a parent facing the loss of parental rights in a permanent custody proceeding. This decision reverses a Fifth District Court of Appeals ruling which found that the due process rights of a Muskingum County woman, identified as "K.G.," were violated during a May 2022 legal custody hearing.