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Attorney General Brown Announces Appointments to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is pleased to announce appointments to the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention following the passage of House Bill 763 during the 2024 General Assembly.
Keller Postman, fighting Tubi lawsuit, says mass arbitration tactics were for clients' benefit
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The plaintiffs firm Keller Postman has previewed its argument for dismissal of a lawsuit against it that complains it files massive amounts of arbitration claims to hide frivolous ones.
America First Legal sues Maricopa County over alleged failure to verify voter citizenship
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit against the Maricopa County Recorder on behalf of Strong Communities Foundation of Arizona and Yvonne Cahill, a registered voter and naturalized citizen, for failing to remove foreign citizens from voter rolls.
Missouri rolls back unlawful property tax assessments after lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back Jackson County’s 2023 property assessments. This decision follows the discovery of information through Attorney General Bailey’s lawsuit against Jackson County for unlawful taxation.
Eugene Ephraim Just passes away at age 73
Eugene Ephraim Just passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, with family by his side.
Attorney General Ford announces court victory against Google for unlawful monopoly
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant court victory in the antitrust case against Google. This legal action was part of a broader coalition of attorneys general connected to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targeting Google's anti-competitive practices.
Attorney General Drummond comments on clemency vote for Emmanuel Littlejohn
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 7, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond expressed disappointment over the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board's 3-2 vote recommending clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn.
Ruston man arrested for possession of child pornography
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man from Ruston on August 6.
Justice Department officials participate in National Night Out highlighting partnerships against violent crime
Yesterday, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer participated in the 41st Annual National Night Out (NNO). Their involvement underscores the Justice Department’s partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement as part of its Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime.
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds Restore The Vote Act
The Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously rejects an attempt to disenfranchise Minnesotans
Juvenile Court seeks part-time Youth Coordinator in Jamestown
The Juvenile Court in Jamestown, ND, has announced an opening for a part-time, temporary Youth Coordinator position. The role offers a wage of $17 per hour and involves approximately 20 hours per week, including flexible evening and weekend hours along with some weekday hours as necessary.
Coalition led by Nebraska AG petitions EPA for uniform product labeling rules
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird have spearheaded an 11-state coalition petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish uniform labeling requirements nationwide, effectively preempting California’s Proposition 65. Currently, states can mandate manufacturers to label products with health information that may contradict the EPA's assessments of a product's health effects. California’s Prop 65 mandates that products containing glyphosate be labeled as likely carcinogenic, despite the EPA's conclusion that the...
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals resuming operations
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued a statement today following the Court's acceptance of Rhode Island Recycled Metals’ (RIRM) fire remediation plan, which allows the company to resume operations after installing infrared cameras.
AG Nessel urges municipalities' participation in Kroger Settlement ahead of August deadline
LANSING – The deadline for local governments and counties to register to receive funds from the $1.2 billion National Kroger Settlement is August 12. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging municipalities that have not yet joined the settlement to complete and submit their participation forms by Monday. The settlement will bring nearly $42 million to Michigan governments over 11 years to help address the opioid crisis.
Florida woman pleads guilty to filing false tax refund claims
A Florida woman pleaded guilty today to filing false tax returns with the IRS to fraudulently obtain tax refunds.
Ecorse man charged for selling stolen Home Depot rental equipment
Jonathan Allen, 33, of Ecorse, was arraigned yesterday before Magistrate Steven R. Worpell in the 80th District Court in Harrison on four felony charges for allegedly stealing and subsequently selling Home Depot rental equipment, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. He was charged with one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony, and three counts of False Pretenses - $20,000 or more but less than $50,000.
Attorney General closes criminal investigation into Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that the California Department of Justice will not pursue criminal charges against Los Angeles Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and Peace Over Violence (POV) Director Patricia Giggans. The decision follows an extensive investigation into allegations that were initially examined by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD).
Maine Supreme Judicial Court seeks public input on small claims procedure amendments
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has issued an invitation for public comments on proposed amendments to Rule 4 of the Maine Rules of Small Claims Procedure. The changes aim to simplify language, allow service by alternate means upon motion and a showing that service cannot be made by another prescribed method with due diligence, update cross-references, return paperwork when service cannot be completed by acknowledgment under subdivision (a)(1), and establish a process for requesting court payment of service costs under M.R. Civ. P. 91(c).
Former Georgia jailer sentenced for civil rights violation
A former detention officer with the Fulton County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office was sentenced today to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for intentionally depriving a detained woman of her civil rights by using unreasonable force.
Florence man indicted on four counts of capital murder
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a Florence man on four counts of capital murder. Travis Eric Fallows, 35, was served with the indictment on Wednesday and is being held without bail pending the resolution of this case.