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National Constitutional Militia member sentenced for illegal gun possession
A convicted felon and member of an anti-government extremist group who took part in online discussions to kidnap and attack federal officials on Thanksgiving Day 2022 was sentenced to prison for illegally possessing firearms during a trip to Georgia.
Massachusetts psychotherapist arraigned on felony counts of Medicaid fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced that licensed psychotherapist Robert Martin DuWors, Ph.D., 71, of Cotuit, Massachusetts, was arraigned today on three felony counts of Medicaid fraud. The charges against Dr. DuWors result from an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU). The investigation revealed that Dr. DuWors allowed an unlicensed associate to practice psychotherapy on his patients while billing Vermont Medicaid for that time at a licensed clinical full rate. Additionally, Dr. DuWors routinely billed...
Attorney General Nessel joins multistate effort supporting firearm sale regulations
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal laws regulating the sale of firearms to enhance community safety. The coalition filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Steven Perez, arguing that federal laws preventing individuals from transporting or receiving firearms from outside their state of residence, except through a federally licensed firearms dealer, are crucial for public safety. The brief, submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, emphasizes that regulation of firearms...
Attorney General's Office secures over $2.6 billion for Washington over ten years
Attorney General’s lawsuits result in more than $2.6 billion for Washington in the last decade
Attorney General Neronha issues statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals resuming operations
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement today after the Court accepted Rhode Island Recycled Metals’ fire remediation plan, thereby allowing company operations to resume following the installation of infrared cameras.
Alec Kameroff Convicted of Multiple Counts of Sexual and Physical Assaults Against Family
On July 23, 2024, after a six-day trial, a jury found 37-year-old Alec Thomas Kameroff guilty of three counts of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, four counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, and nine counts of Assault in the Third Degree against two family members.
Attorney General Fitch Files Brief to Support anEnd to China’s Influence Over TikTok
Attorney General Fitch joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the Districtof Columbia to uphold the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation passed byCongress earlier this year.
BakerHostetler Advises CBIZ in Acquisition of Marcum LLP
In a deal valued at approximately $2.3 billion, Partners Ronald Stepanovic and Melissa Leonard co-led a deal team that included Partners John Harrington, Michelle Hervey and Phillip Callesen and Associates Charlotte Pasiadis and Claudia Cash as they advised CBIZ, Inc in the acquisition of top-ranked national accounting and advisory firm Marcum LLP.
Acne medicine lawsuits won't be sent to same court; Too many differences in them
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The 28 class action lawsuits alleging acne medications turn into benzene won't be bundled, as a federal court panel has found too much variance among the allegations.
Under Armour faces pricing class action
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers who allege discount prices are misleading customers are suing Under Armour.
Fareshteh Hamidi Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Oklahoma City Office
Fareshteh Hamidi has joined the Business Litigation practice group as an Associate in Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Oklahoma City office.
Bradley Partner Anne Marie Seibel Selected for the 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Anne Marie Seibel has been selected as an honoree of Corporate Counsel’s prestigious 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards in the Collaborative Leadership category.
MA AG’s Office Joins Coalition Supporting Minnesota Law That Prohibits Concealed Carry By Individuals Under 21
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit to revisit an opinion that struck down a Minnesota law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed handguns in public.
Dykema Shines at Diversity Lab’s 2024 “Moments to Movements Hackathon”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to share that Sherrie Farrell, Dykema’s Chief Diversity Officer, and Laura Baucus, Director of the firm’s Automotive Industry Group, each participated in the Diversity Lab’s “Moments to Movements Hackathon,” held on July 11, 2024, at NYU School of Law.
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Michael Dotel
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Michael Dotel, who died on December 23, 2023 after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bronx.
Enforcement Actions Filed Against Lavaughn Barnett for Violations of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the initiation of an enforcement action by the Civil Rights Unit against Lavaughn Barnett, alleging five violations of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act.
Federal court issues permanent ban on Texas tax return preparer
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a permanent injunction today barring Texas tax return preparer Ruben Gonzalez and anyone acting with him or at his direction from preparing federal tax returns for others. Gonzalez consented to entry of the permanent injunction.
Multistate coalition supports federal laws on interstate firearm transport
Attorney General Josh Stein has announced his support for maintaining federal laws that regulate the transport of firearms across state lines. “These laws exist to keep families safe and help law enforcement investigate crime,” said Attorney General Stein. “I’m defending these commonsense protections to help prevent gun violence and protect North Carolinians.”
Former Pennsylvania attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion charges
A former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, attorney pleaded guilty today to tax evasion for calendar year 2016 in connection with substantial legal fees he earned while associated with The Powell Law Group P.C., a Luzerne County-based law firm. Powell was released on an unsecured bond while awaiting his sentencing.
Arizona man pleads guilty for making online threats against public servants
Michael Lee Tomasi, 37, of Rio Verde, Arizona, pleaded guilty yesterday to making threats against federal officials.