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Thompson Coburn Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers
Demonstrating the firm’s commitment to legal excellence, Thompson Coburn attorneys have earned multiple honors in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Attorney General secures default judgment against Big Country Chateau owners
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement today following a Pulaski County Circuit Court's decision to grant a default judgment against the former owners of Big Country Chateau apartments in Little Rock.
Philadelphia man arrested in major drug bust involving identity theft
Attorney General Henry’s Gun Violence Task Force announces seizure and arrest in firearms, identity theft, and drug trafficking case
OIP announces new FOIA training dates for fiscal year 2025
The Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced new dates for FOIA training sessions for the first half of Fiscal Year 2025. As part of its mandate to promote agency compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), OIP offers various training opportunities throughout the year aimed at agency FOIA professionals and individuals with FOIA responsibilities.
AG Henry reaches settlement with burial monument company over unfulfilled orders
Attorney General Henry reaches settlement with Delaware County burial monument company
Attorney General’s Child Support Division secures over $415 million for Michigan children
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has recognized the significant achievements of the Child Support Division, which has played a crucial role in identifying parents throughout the state who are capable of paying child support but deliberately refuse to do so. Since its establishment in 2003, the Child Support Division has made considerable progress in addressing unpaid child support through its partnership with the Friend of the Court.
8th Circuit remands North Dakota Retail Association case for further proceedings
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in North Dakota Retail Assoc. v. Board of Governors, U.S. Court of Appeals case No: 22-1639 on August 21.
Conviction Review Unit recommends vacating Edgar Barrientos' 2009 murder conviction
The Conviction Review Unit (CRU) of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has recommended vacating the 2009 Hennepin County first-degree murder conviction of Edgar Barrientos and dismissing the charges. This recommendation follows a three-year investigation culminating in a 180-page report by the CRU.
Foster man sentenced to eight years in state prison for child molestation
A Foster man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for child molestation, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today. James Jones, 76, was found guilty by a jury of sexually assaulting two female victims under the age of 14 between 2012 and 2017.
Familial DNA search program leads to arrest in decades-old cold case
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with Marin County Sheriff Jamie Scardina and Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli, announced that the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Familial Search Program has led to the arrest of Michael Eugene Mullen in connection with a 1973 cold case homicide. The 75-year-old suspect was apprehended for the rape and murder of Nina Fischer, a young woman who resided in San Rafael with her husband and two-year-old daughter.
Justice Department announces assessment of Charlottesville Police under collaborative reform initiative
The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced an organizational assessment of the Charlottesville, Virginia, Police Department through its Collaborative Reform Initiative. Over the next year, the Charlottesville Police Department will collaborate with the COPS Office Collaborative Reform Initiative team to focus on community policing/problem solving, crime analysis/crime prevention, employee wellness, training, development and retention, resource analysis/strategic planning, and accountability, oversight and evaluation.
Attorney General Raoul charges five men for alleged statewide video gaming theft ring
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged five Illinois men for their alleged involvement in a burglary ring that operated across multiple counties in the state, from the Chicago area to Central Illinois.
Attorney General Liz Murrill joins SCOTUS brief against ATF 'frame or receiver' rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a coalition of 27 state attorneys general in requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to address the Biden-Harris administration’s "Frame or Receiver" firearms rule.
Latvian national extradited over illegal export scheme involving advanced aircraft technology
Oleg Chistyakov, also known as Olegs Čitsjakovs, 55, of Latvia, made his initial appearance in a federal court in Kansas City, Kansas, today after being extradited from Latvia. Chistyakov is the third defendant in this case to face charges in connection with a years-long conspiracy to sell sophisticated avionics equipment to Russian companies, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent U.S. economic countermeasures against Russia.
Attorney General Paxton investigates alleged illegal voter registration by nonprofits
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into reports that organizations operating in Texas may be unlawfully registering noncitizens to vote, in violation of state and federal law.
AG Nessel warns Michigan consumers about new unpaid toll road smishing scam
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert from May, warning residents about a recent smishing scam targeting toll road users. The scam involves deceptive text messages claiming the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls from SunPass, a Florida-based electronic toll collection system. The fraudulent texts also threaten a $50 late fee if the balance is not settled immediately. It is important to note that SunPass does not send such messages.
Florida Attorney General warns public about dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about the dangers of drug use on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. According to a report, law enforcement seized more than 115 million counterfeit prescription pills containing illicit fentanyl in 2023. Fentanyl is also being found mixed in other illicit drugs, like meth and cocaine. To keep Floridians informed about the threats of this deadly substance, Attorney General Moody updated the Fast Facts on Fentanyl toolkit with additional resources to report online drug dealers.
Attorney General confirms legislators' rights in attending executive sessions
OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 21, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion today confirming that Oklahoma legislators are fully authorized to attend executive sessions of every state agency, board, and commission.
Attorney General Paxton's office executes search warrants in election integrity probe
On August 20, 2024, Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties as part of an ongoing election integrity investigation.
Chief Justice Mike Heavican announces retirement after 18 years
Chief Justice Mike Heavican will retire on October 31, 2024, after 18 years of service on the bench. His retirement letter to Governor Jim Pillen is attached below.