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America First Legal investigates Biden Administration's response to pro-Hamas riots
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the Biden Administration’s handling of recent anti-American and pro-Hamas riots at the Watergate Hotel and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The disturbances, reportedly organized by the ANSWER Coalition, involved flag burning, assaults on police officers, and vandalism of monuments. AFL criticizes the administration for failing to secure the Watergate Hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu was staying before his Congressional address.
Dollar Tree agrees to nationwide product testing reforms after AG investigation
On August 1, 2024, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a legally binding resolution requiring Dollar Tree to pay $190,000 and enhance testing protocols for children's products. This follows an investigation that revealed school supplies sold by the retailer contained illegal levels of toxic heavy metals, lead and cadmium.
Attorney General Ken Paxton forces continuation of border wall construction
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a significant victory, halting the Biden Administration’s attempt to redirect funds away from border wall construction. The administration declined to appeal after losing the case in federal court, thus forfeiting any further claims. The court directed the Biden Administration to continue the construction using the funding appropriated by Congress.
Texas man pleads guilty to importing protected reptiles from Australia
A Texas man made his initial appearance in court and pleaded guilty today to violating the Endangered Species Act by importing protected Australian reptiles into the United States on behalf of a fake zoo which he represented as legitimate.
North Dakota Supreme Court announces new law clerks for 2024
The North Dakota Supreme Court has announced the appointment of five new law clerks who commenced their one-year clerkship on August 1, 2024.
Veronica Lewis arraigned on multiple felony charges
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Veronica Lewis, 40, was arraigned today on one felony count of attempted murder in the second degree and two felony counts of aggravated assault. The charges against Ms. Lewis stem from an investigation conducted by the Vermont State Police and the Department of Corrections into an incident that occurred on May 29, 2024, at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility.
AG Moody encourages student engagement with Hallway Heroes amid rising concerns over illicit substances
As Florida students prepare for a new academic year, Attorney General Ashley Moody is honoring the efforts of Volusia County school resource deputies with a Thin Line Tribute and encouraging students to help prevent crime by engaging with Hallway Heroes. Attorney General Moody created the Thin Line Tribute to recognize front-line law enforcement officers. Last year, she launched Hallway Heroes to encourage students to build bonds of trust with school resource officers, making it easier to report suspicious or criminal activity in schools.
Settlement reached with Valvoline over alleged unfair labor practices
Attorney General Raoul reaches settlement with Valvoline over use of non-compete agreements
Springfield resident charged with attempted luring of a child
James Beam, 29, of Springfield, Vermont, was arraigned today on one felony count of Attempted Luring of a Child. The charge stems from an undercover investigation by the Hartford Police Department and the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC). Beam allegedly initiated contact online via the Grindr application with a Hartford investigator posing as a 14-year-old minor. He engaged in sexual conversations and arranged a meeting to engage in sexual acts.
Settlement reached over deceptive marketing of non-recyclable 'recycling' bags
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that his office has reached settlements with Walmart and Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. to resolve the Attorney General’s lawsuit against the companies for deceptively marketing “recycling” bags to Minnesotans that were not recyclable.
Nez Perce County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested seventy-eight-year-old William Campbell on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, for four counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring Operating in New York City
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a multistate gun and drug trafficking network that sold assault weapons, ghost guns and other firearms, and cocaine in New York City.
Speaker, "This Just In: Significant 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions," State Bar of Wisconsin on August 2, 2024
Joseph Diedrich will present, "This Just In: Significant 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Decisions," at the State Bar of Wisconsin on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Reed Smith adds noted structured finance lawyer Jeffrey Stern as partner in New York
Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Jeffrey Stern has joined as a partner in its Financial Industry Group, based in the firm’s New York office.
AG Nessel Signs Bill into Law as Acting Governor
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, while serving as acting governor, signed Senate Bill 602 into law.
Quinn Emanuel Partner Christopher Porter Featured in Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Lawyers for 2024
Quinn Emanuel Partner Christopher Porter has been featured in Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Lawyers for 2024.
Ebony Twilley Martin out as executive director of Greenpeace USA, while new interim leadership helms group amid Energy Transfer lawsuit
A pair of temporary leaders are currently helming Greenpeace USA, after its now-former executive director Ebony Twilley Martin recently departed the organization under circumstances that have yet to be made fully clear.
Matt DeAntonio Appointed Treasurer of the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation
Bradley attorney Matthew S. DeAntonio was appointed treasurer of the executive committee for the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF).
Murdered Fla. lawyer sued over representation of Surfside Condo collapse victims
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida lawyer faces legal malpractice claims after representing the interests of a couple who died in Surfside Condominium collapse.
Ex-OneTaste employee says law firm wanted her to play victim
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm is accused of feeding the FBI information rather than protecting the interests of its client - a company offering sex advice.