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San Diego launches task force dedicated to preventing gun violence
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl in announcing the establishment of the San Diego Gun Violence Prevention Program Task Force. This program is supported by grants from DOJ and the Judicial Council of California focused on ensuring court protection orders such as Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs) and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders are effectively utilized, implemented, and enforced to protect survivors and prevent gun...
Raoul joins coalition defending CEQ's revised NEPA regulations
Attorney General Raoul joins coalition to defend CEQ’s revised regulations implementing NEPA
Attorney General Griffin praises court ruling against Google
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement following a federal judge's ruling that Google violated antitrust laws to maintain its market dominance. The lawsuit was brought by Arkansas, the U.S. Department of Justice, and 13 other state attorneys general.
Coalition backs Biden's CHNV parole program amidst legal challenge
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general in an amicus brief before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The brief supports President Biden’s Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV Parole Program). This program offers qualified individuals from these countries an opportunity to apply for advance travel authorization and be considered on a case-by-case basis for temporary humanitarian parole of up to two years, which includes employment...
South Kingstown man sentenced for child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a South Kingstown man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 25 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading nolo contendere to multiple counts of child molestation against a victim under the age of 14 from 2015 to 2022.
Justice reform council to meet on August 13
The Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on August 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. The session will take place in person at the Windsor County Courthouse, Vermont Superior Court, located at 12 The Green, Woodstock. Remote attendance is also available via Microsoft Teams.
Foley Honors 'Outstanding Leader, Lawyer, and Person,' Stan Jaspan
Foley & Lardner, LLP is deeply saddened to announce our friend, colleague, and Managing Partner Stan Jaspan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 27.
Clark Hill Honors Firm Leaders
At its firmwide retreat in July in Las Vegas, Clark Hill announced the recipients of its internal distinctions for 2024.
Manchester Man Admits Role in Theft of Medicaid Funds
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Cody Gobis, age 24, of Manchester, New Hampshire, has been convicted of class A misdemeanor Receiving Stolen Property for his role in a scheme to steal funds from New Hampshire Medicaid.
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Benjamin Rivers
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Benjamin Rivers, who died on August 3, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Niagara Falls Police Department (NFPD) in Niagara Falls.
Jury finds Charlestown woman guilty for her role in the death of East Greenwich teen
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Charlestown woman has been found guilty in Kent County Superior Court for her role in the driving death of 17-year-old Olivia Passaretti in 2022.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Sentencing of Eight Thieves Who Stole over $1.7 Million in Luxury Goods During ‘Smash and Grab’ Robbery Series
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the sentencing of eight people involved in “smash and grab” robberies carried out at high-end retail stores in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties.
Dinsmore Successfully Defends Infrastructure Company in Tragic Wrongful Death Case
After three years of intense litigation, a Dinsmore team of attorneys led by Pittsburgh-based partner John Berry secured summary judgment for its client in a multi-million dollar wrongful death case.
Deputy sheriff sues Morgan & Morgan over misleading advice, improper registration
Brandon Walker of the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office in Georgia is suing personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan, alleging in a July 19 legal filing that an attorney with the firm gave him misleading information and that the firm was not properly registered with the state of Georgia.
Morgan & Morgan sued over ads in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - An Arkansas lawyer says national plaintiffs firm Morgan & Morgan's advertisements in that state unfairly contain testimonials and dramatizations.
Cocoa Puffs contain lead, lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - General Mills faces a class action lawsuit alleging dangerous amounts of lead in Cocoa Puffs cereal.
Poppi sodas actually hurt gut health, lawsuit claims
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Poppi soda drinkers hoping the prebiotic would improve their gut health argue in a class action lawsuit that the opposite occurs.
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Lottery Scams
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued a warning to Iowans about devastating lottery scams.
Washington County Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Patrick Joseph Rohner, 58, was convicted of one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography).
Patrick Williams Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Louisville Office
Patrick Williams recently joined the Louisville office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department.