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Ohio appeals court upholds conviction for threats against Amazon security manager
An Ohio appeals court considered the intent of text and social media messages from a former Amazon employee to a company security manager.
Justice Department hosts workshop on cooperation against environmental crime
The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) recently partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to host a workshop aimed at enhancing coordination in addressing environmental crime and examining improved enforcement techniques. Attendees included individuals from the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as representatives from Europol and the governments of Scotland, Canada, and Mexico.
Multistate settlement reached with Cameo over consumer protection law violations
Attorney General Raoul announces multistate settlement with Cameo for violating consumer protection laws
Attorney General Todd Rokita's office achieves high success rate in civil and criminal appeals
Fulfilling a commitment to keep criminals behind bars and secure justice for victims, Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team won victories on behalf of Hoosiers in 96% of civil and criminal appeals in the first half of 2024.
Court blocks Biden's proposed changes to Title IX
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the Eastern District of Missouri has granted his motion to block President Joe Biden’s proposed changes to Title IX, which would allow biological males in female spaces.
Ohio AG sues contractor over uncompleted home-improvement projects totaling nearly $11K
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has initiated legal action against a contractor from the Village of Bremen, accused of accepting nearly $11,000 in payments from three consumers without completing the agreed-upon work.
Ohio Supreme Court rules multiple refilings allowed under savings statute
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that state law permits the refiling of a dismissed lawsuit as long as it is refiled within the designated time limit. This decision rejects the notion of an unwritten “one-use” limit to the “savings statute,” which allows civil cases to be refiled after the statute of limitations has expired under certain conditions.
Admera Health agrees $5M settlement over false claims act violations
Admera Health LLC (Admera) has agreed to pay the United States $5,389,648 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying commissions to third-party independent contractor marketers in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Admera will also pay an additional $147,851 to individual states for claims paid to Admera by state Medicaid programs.
Florida man charged with acting as agent for China's government
An indictment was unsealed today charging Ping Li, 59, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, with conspiring to act as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without notification to the Attorney General and with acting as an agent of the PRC without notification to the Attorney General. If convicted, Li faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.
Attorney General Miyares announces 30-state settlement with Cameo app
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a 30-state settlement with Baron App, Inc., doing business as Cameo. The settlement addresses investigations into Cameo’s failure to comply with consumer protection laws and FTC Endorsement Guides.
Ithaca woman charged with embezzling from vulnerable adult
Cheryl Colburn, 65, of Ithaca, was arraigned on Monday in the 64B District Court in Stanton before Magistrate Brian G. Wagner on one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult, $1,000 - $20,000, a five-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Colburn, who was serving as the professional guardian and conservator of the victim, allegedly kept the victim’s property for her own benefit.
Epstein Becker Green’s Dedication to DEI Recognized in Bloomberg Law's 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Framework
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that it has once again been included in Bloomberg Law’s fourth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework.
AG Nessel Successfully Defends Utility Bill Savings for I&M Power Co. Customers at the Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel successfully defended utility bill savings for Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M) customers at the Michigan Supreme Court.
Attorney General’s Office accepting applications for new sheriff office assistance grants
Oklahoma sheriffs can now pursue grant funding to bolster the services they provide to their counties, thanks to a new grant program administered by the Office of Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
Disclosure of the Name of the Manchester Police Officer Involved in a Shooting Incident in Manchester, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the Manchester Police Department officer involved in the shooting incident on June 28, 2024, that resulted in the death of Andrew E. Smith, age 56.
Attorney General Drummond appeals preliminary injunction against enforcement of state anti-illegal immigration law
Attorney General Gentner Drummond appealed a preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge late last month to halt enforcement of Oklahoma’s tough new immigration reform law.
Two Providence men sentenced to decades in state prison for trafficking fentanyl, possessing ghost guns
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a pair of 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.
Reindictment Filed in Investment Case
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 multi-year investigation and prosecution, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Cheryl Hader extends her presence in Chambers High Net-Worth Guide
Chambers and Partners once again has endorsed Reed Smith partner Cheryl Hader for New York Private Wealth Law in its High Net Worth Guide, according to publisher’s 2024 edition released July 18.
Abbott CEO on baby formula litigation: 'a public health crisis' would ensue if 'standard of care' formulas are no longer available in NICUs
Abbott Labs CEO Robert Ford said during a recent interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that ongoing litigation could negatively impact public health.