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Attorney General announces arrests in statewide cannabis retail crime scheme
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrests and charges against 22 individuals involved in a statewide organized retail crime operation targeting cannabis retail stores. The scheme resulted in a loss of approximately $1 million and 975 pounds of cannabis.
America First Legal investigates possible U.S. involvement in Telegram CEO's arrest
America First Legal launches investigations into the Biden-Harris State Department regarding the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France
Branch County man extradited for trial on alleged sexual assaults of minor
LANSING – In the 3A District Court in Coldwater, Judge Brent Weigle has bound over Alex New, a 54-year-old Branch County resident recently extradited from Florida, to stand trial in the 15th Circuit Court on two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and one count of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that New is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
Ohio court issues permanent injunction against Emmanuel Antwi and his businesses
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio issued a permanent injunction today against an Ohio tax return preparer.
Paxton sues Dallas over firearm prohibition at Texas State Fair
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas, alleging that they unlawfully prohibited firearms on government-owned public property, which he claims violates Texas law.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers’ Statement in Response to Retirement of Chief Justice Heavican
“I thank Chief Justice Heavican for his lifetime of service to Nebraska and congratulate him on his retirement.
Attorney General Brown Announces No Charges Will Be Filed in the April 27, 2024 Police-Involved Fatal Collision in Montgomery County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision to not seek charges in the April 27, 2024 police-involved fatal collision in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Epstein Becker Green Adds Health Care Regulatory Firepower with Attorney Christine Burke Worthen in Washington, DC
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that Christine Burke Worthen has joined the firm’s Washington, DC, office.
Littler Recognized in 2025 Chambers Latin America Guide
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, and its attorneys in several Latin American offices have once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Latin America 2025 guide.
34 Bradley Attorneys Honored as "Lawyer of the Year" in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Bradley is pleased to announce that 34 Bradley attorneys are named a “Lawyer of the Year” across 42 practice areas in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2025.
Attorney General Drummond fights to protect election integrity
With early and absentee voting for the 2024 presidential election set to begin in a matter of weeks, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is fighting to protect election integrity with a pair of recent filings.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Criminal Investigation Division Executes Search Warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar Counties in Ongoing Election Integrity Investigation
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.
AG Yost Sues Storm-Chasing Contractor for Consumer Refunds Totaling $158K
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a storm-chasing contractor accused of ghosting homeowners after accepting payments totaling $158,000 for repairs.
Utah Files Landmark Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
After decades of legal analysis, the state of Utah has filed a landmark public lands lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to address whether the federal government can simply hold unappropriated lands within a state indefinitely.
Rhode Island still won't let people sue for being born
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - A 2022 ruling has doomed a Rhode Island couple's lawsuit that claimed they never would have conceived their second and third kids had they known they were at a risk for cystic fibrosis.
Justice Department reaffirms commitment against domestic violence involving firearms
Director Rosemarie Hidalgo recently delivered remarks at the Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) webinar titled "Understanding U.S. v. Rahimi: Practical Considerations." In her address, Hidalgo emphasized the importance of addressing the intersections between domestic violence and firearms to enhance safety and support for survivors and communities.
Francie C.Riedmann named new chief judge for Nebraska's appeals court
Francie C. Riedmann of Gretna has been appointed chief judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals, effective September 13, 2024. She succeeds Judge Michael Pirtle, who has completed his term as chief judge.
North Dakota court clerk retires after over four decades of service
Lisa Moen, Calendar Control Clerk in the NECJD in Unit 1, is retiring as of August 31, 2024. Lisa has worked for the North Dakota Court System for 42 years and 364 days (but her plaque says 43 years because that was just too long to write). Lisa started working in the juvenile court office as a secretary before moving to the Court Administration office in the courthouse as Calendar Control Clerk.
Wilmington man sentenced to life plus ten years for fatal shooting
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life plus ten years in prison for convictions stemming from the fatal shooting of Thaddeus Blackman in 2023.
Former NYPD officer sentenced for manslaughter and attempted murder
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the sentencing of former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Officer Yvonne Wu, 34, of Staten Island for the October 2021 killing of Jamie Liang and the attempted murder of Jenny Li. Wu pleaded guilty before Acting Kings County Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun in June 2024 to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree and one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.