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Biden-appointed judge rejects claims Biden Admin has overstepped authority
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge won't block new rules from the administration that appointed her to the bench, affirming a ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts and rejecting claims the Federal Trade Commission was acting outside its authority.
Defendants sentenced for plot targeting energy facilities
Three men were sentenced today for various conspiracy and firearms offenses in connection with a racially-motivated scheme to destroy an energy facility.
Indian national charged with selling counterfeit cancer drugs
A federal grand jury in Houston has indicted an Indian national for allegedly selling and shipping counterfeit oncology pharmaceuticals into the United States.
Attorney General nominates chef Payne Harding for seafood cook-off
Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced that he has nominated Executive Chef Payne Harding, owner of Cache restaurant in Little Rock, to represent Arkansas in the 20th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off on August 3, 2024, in New Orleans.
Vermont Sentencing Commission schedules public meeting for July
The Vermont Sentencing Commission will hold a public meeting on July 30, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The session will take place at the Windsor Civil Division Courthouse, located at 12 The Green, Woodstock, Vermont.
Two men plead guilty to acting as illegal agents for Chinese government
John Chen, 71, of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Los Angeles, California, and Lin Feng, 44, a PRC citizen and resident of Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty to acting as unregistered agents of the PRC and bribing an IRS agent in connection with a plot to target U.S.-based practitioners of Falun Gong — a spiritual practice banned in the PRC.
Kroger-Albertsons merger halted pending trial ruling
July 25, 2024 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser released a statement regarding the state's lawsuit to block the merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
Court halts Biden Administration's new Title IX rule following multi-state lawsuit
Attorney General Hilgers has announced that the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri issued a preliminary injunction in Arkansas v. U.S. Department of Education, halting the implementation of the Biden Administration’s new rule interpreting Title IX.
Ohio Supreme Court rules restaurant not liable for injury from bone in 'boneless' wing
The Supreme Court of Ohio has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a restaurant patron who swallowed a bone in his boneless chicken wings, ruling that the presence of bones in such dishes can be reasonably expected.
Illinois man charged with dissemination and possession of CSAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Decatur, Illinois man with dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This case is part of Raoul’s ongoing collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois to apprehend offenders who download and trade CSAM online.
Glocester man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal shooting incident
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Glocester man has pleaded in Providence Superior Court to manslaughter following the shooting death of 25-year-old Taylor Peterson in June 2021.
Michigan AG Nessel signs bill banning predatory right-to-list agreements
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel signed Senate Bill 602 into law today while serving as acting governor. Nessel was accompanied by members of the Michigan Realtors, representatives of the Department of Attorney General, and her son.
Montana AG files complaint against Education Secretary over alleged Hatch Act violations
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a formal complaint today with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) against Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, alleging misuse of government resources for political activities in violation of the Hatch Act. The complaint requests that OSC recommend Secretary Cardona's removal from his federal position.
Skeletal remains from 2020 identified as Michael Leach
The skeletal remains of an unidentified man found over four years ago in Stark County have been identified, revitalizing the investigation into his death, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier announced today.
Juvenile court seeks part-time coordinator for drug program
The North Dakota Juvenile Court is seeking applicants for the position of Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator in Fargo, ND. This part-time, temporary role offers a salary of $20.00 per hour and requires a commitment of 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Gun trafficking ring dismantled: AG James announces arrests
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the dismantling of a multistate gun and drug trafficking network that sold assault weapons, ghost guns, and cocaine in New York City. The operation recovered 74 firearms, including nine assault-style rifles, eight assault-style pistols, four ghost guns, over 2,100 rounds of ammunition, and 500 grams of cocaine valued at $15,700. Thirteen individuals were arrested and charged with 358 crimes related to the trafficking activities from New Jersey and Florida into New York City.
Attorney General Garland announces arrests of alleged Sinaloa cartel leaders
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the arrests of alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael Zambada Garcia (El Mayo) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.
Contractor indicted for defrauding Ohio residents over home-improvement scam
A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges related to the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohio residents, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.
Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court graduation set for August
The Sarpy County Juvenile Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony and celebration on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 3:30 pm. The event will take place at the Sarpy County Courthouse located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion, Nebraska. District Court Judge Jonathon Crosby will preside over the ceremony.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Christian Emile's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Christian Emile, who died on May 12, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn.