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Justice Department intensifies efforts against global fentanyl trafficking
Over the past several years, the Justice Department has focused on dismantling the global fentanyl supply chain, spanning from China to Mexico to the United States.
Eastover man charged with exploiting vulnerable adult's funds
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Keith C. Suber, 53, of Eastover, SC. Suber faces charges of one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, valued at $10,000 or more. He was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center on July 30, 2024.
The Buckeye Institute files amicus brief challenging California's ammunition purchase restrictions
Columbus, OH – On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Rhode v. Bonta, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm that California cannot selectively protect constitutional rights.
Attorney General Mayes issues statement on uranium hauling across tribal lands
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a statement following reports of uranium being hauled across rural and Tribal lands without the promised notification and lack of transparency on emergency preparedness planning.
Council Bluffs woman sentenced for financial exploitation of disabled adults
Beth Yeates of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced today in Washington County District Court for financially exploiting seven DUET clients residing in group homes for developmentally disabled adults in Blair, Nebraska. DUET is a disability services provider.
Fifth Circuit rules in favor of Texas on Rio Grande buoy dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a significant victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which vacated an injunction that had ordered Texas to remove buoys placed in the Rio Grande to prevent unlawful entry into the United States.
Georgia adopts NextGen bar exam beginning July 2028
The Supreme Court of Georgia has determined that individuals applying to become licensed attorneys in Georgia will take the “NextGen” integrated bar examination starting in July 2028.
Ada County man arrested for child sexual exploitation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested Thomas Harper, a 49-year-old resident of Boise, on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Harper faces five counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
AG Nessel honors law enforcement officers with Above and Beyond Award
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is commending law enforcement officials for their dedication to the communities they serve. This week, Nessel's Above and Beyond Award was presented to three police officers nominated by their departments for their outstanding efforts.
Kansas man pleads guilty to racially motivated threats against children
A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to two counts of interference with federally-protected activities, two counts of interstate threats, and one count of interference with housing.
New complaint form launched for Pennsylvania airline passengers facing travel issues
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a new complaint form for Pennsylvanians facing difficulties with airline travel, including flight delays, cancellations, and boarding issues. The form is available on the Office of Attorney General website and addresses an increase in nationwide consumer complaints about air travel. It results from a collaboration between Attorney General Henry and the U.S. Department of Transportation to better assist Pennsylvania travelers.
Shook Partner Named Among Savoy’s Most Influential Top Lawyers
Shook Partner Rob Simpson has been selected by Savoy Magazine among the Most Influential Top Lawyers for 2024.
McGuireWoods Again Earns Nationwide Honors in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Chambers and Partners has again recognized McGuireWoods as one of the top private wealth services firms in the United States in its High Net Worth Guide. McGuireWoods earned a nationwide ranking — as it has each year since the guide’s 2016 inception — and ratings for Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia.
Attorney General Labrador Files Court Challenge to Deceptively Marketed ‘Ranked Choice Voting’ and ‘Top Four Primary’ Ballot Initiative
Attorney General Raúl Labrador filed a petition today with the Idaho Supreme Court in a challenge to ballot initiative that has been deceptively and inaccurately promoted as the “Open Primary Initiative.”
Attorney General Marshall and Coalition Ask SCOTUS for Emergency Stay of EPA’s New Rule on Power Plants
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 25 states led by West Virginia and Indiana urging the U.S. Supreme Court to issue an emergency stay on the implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently-released new rule on existing coal-, natural gas- and oil-fired power plants.
Settlement with Baron App, Inc. d/b/a Cameo Over Failure to Police or Prevent Their App from Being Used in Violation of State and Federal Laws
Attorney General John M. Formella announces a 30-state settlement with Baron App, Inc., d/b/a Cameo, resolving the states’ attorneys general investigation into Cameo’s oversight of policies and practices regarding videos made using their app.
SFFA v. UNC/Harvard: Taking Stock One Year Later on August 1, 2024
Join us for Faegre Drinker's 3-part series of webinars reviewing the impact of SCOTUS’ decision in the SFFA v. UNC/Harvard case, and its impact on employers, educators, and government contractors.
AG Fitch Announces Felony Human Trafficking Sentencing
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the recentsentencing of James West, Jr. of Jackson, Mississippi, who was arrested in November 2021 as a result of a human trafficking operation in Pearl.
Attorney General James Secures $100,000 from Cameo over Misleading Videos
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements.
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Advocating for FEMA to Address Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in petitioning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to initiate rulemaking to update its regulations to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke events as eligible for major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act.