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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Eastover man charged with stealing more than $200,000 from vulnerable adult
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) has arrested Keith C. Suber, 53 years old, of Eastover, SC, for one count of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult {43-35-0085 (D)} and one count of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, value $10,000 or more {16-13-0230(A)}.
Massachusetts Caregiver Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Dorabela Medeiros, age 43, of Andover, Massachusetts, has been convicted of class B felony Medicaid Fraud – False Claims and class B felony Medicaid Fraud – False Records.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against Prince George’s County-Based Car Dealership and Its Owners
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that his Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against DARCARS of Bowie, Inc. d/b/a DARCARS Honda, its parent company Mariam, Inc., and both companies’ owners John Rahmangholi Darvish and Jamshyd Darvish.
OPINION: Beyond the Billboards: A Look at Morgan & Morgan's Troubled Record
You have probably seen Morgan & Morgan billboards and ads boasting that the firm is America’s largest personal injury law firm. That’s no surprise given that the firm spends more than $100 million every year on advertising to make sure that if you’re injured and looking for legal representation, Morgan & Morgan is the name that pops into your head.
Fla. trial lawyers want GOP lawmaker to FAFO, spending millions on a Trump-approved primary opponent as payback for reforms
A Florida state Senate election is "Ground Zero" for a revenge plot by Florida trial lawyers furious at a GOP lawmaker who cost them money by pushing reform measures - and their campaign of spending millions of dollars on one of 40 Senate seats got a boost from the country's most popular Republican, Donald Trump.
Using the New Jersey Wage Hub for Certified Payroll Reporting on August 9, 2024
Beginning August 16, 2024, registered public works contractors in N.J. will be required to submit Certified Payroll Reports online using the N.J. Wage Hub.
Reed Smith wins 2024 NLADA Beacon of Justice Award for pro bono Lamp Lifeboat Ladder project
Reed Smith was awarded a 2024 Beacon of Justice Award from the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) for excellence in pro bono.
Attorneys general urge EPA for uniform pesticide label rules
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of attorneys general urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a new rule for uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products nationwide. The proposed rule aims to streamline the process and prevent misbranding by states like California, thereby alleviating burdens on farmers across the country.
Attorney General Wilson joins lawsuit against extending Obamacare coverage
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Biden administration's move to extend Obamacare coverage to certain undocumented immigrants.
Southern California dental offices settle $6M over false claims act violations
West Coast Dental Administrative Services LLC (formerly West Coast Dental Services Inc.), which operates a network of dental offices in Southern California, and its founders and former owners, Drs. Soleyman Cohen-Sedgh, Farid Pakravan, and Farhad Manavi, have paid $6.3 million to resolve allegations that they knowingly violated the False Claims Act in connection with seven improper loans that West Coast Dental Services Inc. (West Coast Dental) and affiliated dental offices received under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Additionally, City Real Estate Holdings Inc., a...
Kobach leads multistate lawsuit against Biden-Harris healthcare plan for DACA recipients
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a lawsuit in federal court to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from extending Obamacare benefits to illegal aliens. The lawsuit is supported by attorneys general from 14 other states.
Justice Department disrupts North Korean remote IT worker fraud schemes
Matthew Isaac Knoot, 38, of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested today for his alleged involvement in generating revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK or North Korea) illicit weapons program, including weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Executives charged with bribery related to Philippine election contracts
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has returned an indictment charging three executives of an election voting machine and service provider company and a former Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) of the Republic of the Philippines. The charges pertain to their alleged involvement in a bribery and money laundering scheme related to the 2016 Philippine elections.
Ohio Supreme Court allows defamation suits within one year after discovery
A phony email sent in 2011 to one person alleged a Warren County township trustee was demanding bribes. The email resurfaced years later.
Tennessee AG appeals decision in Metro Nashville and Davidson County case
NASHVILLE – The Office of Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a notice of appeal in the case Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County et al. v. Bill Lee et al., which concerns Section 1(a) of House Bill 48.
Kelly Hutton named NACM President-Elect for 2024-2025
The National Association for Court Management (NACM) has announced Kelly Hutton of Grand Forks, North Dakota, as the President-Elect for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. Hutton currently serves as the Court Administrator for the Northeast and Northeast Central Judicial Districts. She is in her third year as one of the five officers in the Association, following three years in a Director position.
Michigan AG files notice following SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone access
Today, in response to a lawsuit filed by Right to Life of Michigan and other anti-choice organizations and advocates, the Michigan Department of Attorney General filed a Notice of Supplemental Authority alerting the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan to a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court rejecting certain plaintiffs’ standing to challenge regulations on mifepristone. The notice was filed after the briefing on the Defendants’ motion to dismiss concluded in April. The Right to Life lawsuit seeks to strike down the right to reproductive freedom.
Coalition of states sues Biden administration over ACA benefits extension
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 16 states in filing a lawsuit to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits to undocumented immigrants. The policy, scheduled to take effect on November 1, would make over 200,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients eligible for taxpayer-subsidized health plans, including 3,460 individuals in Alabama.
Liz Murrill appointed co-chair of NAAG's Tobacco Committee
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been appointed as co-chair of the National Association of Attorneys General’s (NAAG) Tobacco Committee.
Attorney General Murrill advises caution in sharing back-to-school photos
The 2024-2025 school year has officially begun for most Louisiana students. While parents often take pictures of their children before their first day, caution is advised against sharing too much personal information on typical ‘back to school signs.’ Such details can be exploited by predators to commit identity theft or gain a child's trust.