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8th Circuit Court rules on case involving North Dakota University System
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded in part, but otherwise affirmed the district court decision in Emily Becker v. North Dakota University System on Wednesday, August 14.
Yost urges court dismissal of FTC suit against Kroger-Albertsons merger
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has called on a federal court to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) aimed at blocking the merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
Michigan AG launches "Operation Survivor Justice" targeting fugitive sex offenders
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside members of the Department of Attorney General, Branch County Prosecutor Zachary Stempien, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor and Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan President Jeffrey Getting, Special Assistant Attorney General Erin House with the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative in Kalamazoo County, and House Appropriations Chairwoman State Representative Angela Witwer, announced the launch of Operation Survivor Justice at a press conference today. The initiative is a partnership between the Michigan Department of...
Paxton sues Biden Administration over rural nursing home staffing rule
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the Biden Administration, aiming to halt a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule. This regulation could potentially lead to the closure of rural nursing homes, displacing elderly residents from necessary care.
York County men face charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Robert Glenn Sanders, Jr., 26, of Rock Hill, S.C., Beniamin Ungur, 32, of Clover, S.C., and Frederick Daniel Dunn, 59, of Rock Hill, S.C. on 18 total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the York County Sheriff's Office made the arrests in these unrelated cases. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with these investigations.
Nine attorneys general challenge Biden's Executive Order on voter registration
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in challenging the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan to repurpose federal tax dollars for voter registration, which they argue threatens state authority over elections.
Attorney generals file lawsuit against Biden administration over voter registration directive
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of nine attorneys general in challenging the Biden-Harris administration’s voter registration scheme, which they argue unlawfully transforms federal agencies into voter registration organizations and jeopardizes the integrity of elections.
Eighth Circuit rules against pistol brace rule in favor of Attorney General Murrill
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the "Pistol Brace Rule," a regulation opposed by Attorney General Murrill. The decision is seen as a significant victory for those challenging the rule, which was part of an effort led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Attorney General Griffin leads 26-state amicus supporting West Virginia Title IX appeal
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today after filing an amicus brief on behalf of himself and 25 other state attorneys general, urging the United States Supreme Court to consider West Virginia’s appeal of a lower court ruling that invalidated the state’s law protecting girls’ sports.
Coalition files amicus brief supporting federal regulation on interstate firearm transfers
Attorney General Raoul joins coalition to protect federal regulations of gun sales
Attorney General Wrigley Issues Statement on Ray Holmberg Plea
Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following statement in the wake of former State Senator Ray Holmberg’s guilty plea in federal court.
Drummond comments on clemency vote on Emmanuel Littlejohn
Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he is disappointed by the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board's 3-2 vote today recommending clemency for Emmanuel Littlejohn.
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford Announced Court Victory Against Google for Unlawful Monopoly
Attorney General Ford announced a victory in the anti-trust case against Google. As part of a coalition of attorneys general in connection to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General Ford sued Google over its anti-competitive practices.
Attorney General Griffin Leads 14-state Amicus in Support of Texas Suit Against Biden-harris Overtime Rule
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after filing an amicus brief on behalf of himself and 13 other state attorneys general in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas supporting Texas’s motion for summary judgment in its suit against the U.S. Department of Labor and its rule regulating overtime pay for exempt employees:
Tech industry groups seek to resume legal battle over Florida social media law
In the wake of a July 1 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, tech-industry trade associations are attempting to reboot their litigation challenging a Florida law that limits how major social media companies moderate their platforms.
Sheppard Mullin Representing Littlejohn & Co. in Sale of alphabroder to S&S Activewear
Sheppard Mullin’s Private Equity team is advising alphabroder, a leading supplier of trade, retail, apparel brands and branded imprintable products and portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., to S&S Activewear, a portfolio company of Clayton Dubilier & Rice.
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz: Steve Jobs said to 'fire everyone on your leadership team'
Howard Schultz, former CEO of Stabucks, recalled in a recent podcast appearance how Steve Jobs once screamed at him to fire his entire executive team, advice which Schultz mostly followed within nine months.
Attorney General James Works to Protect New Yorkers as Artificial Intelligence Technology Advances
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a report on the potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, as this technology rapidly advances and becomes more embedded in New Yorkers’ daily lives.
AG Platkin, New Jersey Racing Commission Announce Results from Hambletonian Day at the Meadowlands
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission today announced results from the 99th Hambletonian Day held August 3, 2024 at the Meadowlands.
Five-Attorney Team Led by Esteemed Healthcare Litigator Bobbie Sprader Joins Dinsmore
Respected across Ohio for her incredible success defending physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice, wrongful death actions and personal injury cases, Dinsmore and Shohl LLP announces today the addition of Bobbie Sprader to the Firm’s national Healthcare practice.