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Boone County secures conviction in decades-old case through SAFE Kit Initiative
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced today that the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office secured a conviction for sexual assault against Lonny Ray Caldwell after the AGO’s SAFE Kit Initiative obtained a CODIS hit matching his DNA.
Los Angeles settles $38M claim over misuse of HUD grant funds
The City of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $38.2 million to resolve allegations that it knowingly failed to meet federal accessibility requirements when it sought and used Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funds for multifamily affordable housing.
Attorney General Alan Wilson seeks answers from ActBlue over fundraising fraud allegations
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a letter to the CEO of ActBlue, addressing allegations that the political fundraising group may have engaged in potentially fraudulent or illegal activities.
Idaho and Texas lead multi-state lawsuit against expanded parole-in-place program
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are leading 14 other states in a lawsuit filed in a Texas U.S. District Court, seeking to end the Biden-Harris Administration’s expansion of the Parole-in-Place (PIP) Program. Traditionally administered on a case-by-case basis, the PIP program allows undocumented individuals who entered the country without authorization to remain in the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
Agreement reached to preserve labor & delivery services at Sharon Hospital
Attorney General Tong has announced an agreement with Northwell Health, Inc. and Nuvance Health to preserve labor and delivery services at Sharon Hospital and strengthen access to local healthcare in Western Connecticut. This agreement resolves the antitrust investigation into the proposed affiliation between the two hospital systems.
New York auto repair shop owner sentenced for tax fraud conspiracy
A New York man was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing income from the IRS.
Organized Crime Task Force seizes marijuana and firearms in Okmulgee County
Agents from the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with several law enforcement agencies, led a raid on August 20 at an illegal marijuana grow operation in Okmulgee County. The operation resulted in the confiscation of a significant amount of marijuana and plants.
Providence man sentenced to nine years for child molestation
A Providence man has been sentenced to nine years in state prison for child molestation, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today. Richard Hernandez Fernandez, 23, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2016 and 2018.
Justice Department secures settlement over immigration-related discrimination claims
The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with BreakthroughFuel LLC (Breakthrough), a transportation management company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with nationwide operations. The agreement resolves the department’s determination that Breakthrough violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by discriminating against a non-U.S. citizen worker when the company withdrew its offer to work on a project based on his citizenship status.
Illinois joins $82.5 million antitrust settlement with varsity brands
Attorney General Raoul announces $82.5 million proposed settlement with Varsity Brands
Fairfield County man convicted for murder after fatal stabbing at party
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced the conviction of a Fairfield County man for murder following a weeklong jury trial in Hocking County.
AG Moody urges vigilance against voter fraud at annual conference
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody addressed the Florida Tax Collectors Association Annual Conference in Orlando, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting voter fraud. Tax collector offices, where Floridians frequently interact with government services, play a significant role beyond tax collection. These offices provide vehicle tags, hunting licenses, driver’s licenses, and facilitate voter registration.
Office releases Spanish-language commutation application
The Office of the Pardon Attorney has released a Spanish-language version of its application for commutation of sentence. This application can be used to request that the President commute the sentence of an incarcerated individual. The release follows the launch of an improved pardon application in June 2024 and an English-language commutation application in November 2023.
Attorney General Rokita supports legislative efforts on property tax relief
Attorney General Todd Rokita has expressed his support for lawmakers addressing property tax issues affecting Indiana residents. In a statement issued today, Rokita emphasized the widespread demand for property tax relief across the state.
New Mexico Joins Nine Other Additional States in the Justice Department’s Suit Against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for Monopolizing Markets Across the Live Concert Industry
Attorney General Raúl Torrez and fellow Attorneys General of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Louisiana, South Dakota, Utah and Vermont joined a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, 29 other states and the District of Columbia against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for monopolization and other unlawful conduct in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act.
Firm Jumps 12 Spots to Join the Runners Up Shortlist Among the Top 40 Firms
Clinching a spot among the 20 firms recognized as runners up in American Lawyer’s 2024 “A-List,” Sheppard Mullin increased its ranking in every category, from revenue per lawyer to pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial diversity and gender diversity, including percentage of female equity partners.
Clark Hill Solves Philadelphia Commercial Lot Dispute
Stephen Wolf and Andrew Carroll recently won a partnership dispute involving a large commercial lot adjacent to Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.
Bodum lawsuit against Starbucks continues amidst new corporate leadership
A decades long relationship between Starbucks and Bodum USA, the maker of the Chambord French Press which the companies sold together, has led to a third lawsuit filed against Starbucks.
Cucumbers tainted with Salmonella the subject of Fla. lawsuit
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A Florida woman is suing after becoming ill from cucumbers that were allegedly contaminated with Salmonella.
Fla. DOC faces lawsuit over death of transgender woman in men's prison
TALLAHASSEE - Staff at a Florida men's jail failed to adequately monitor a transgender woman inmate there, says a lawsuit over her fentanyl-related death.