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Drummond issues opinion confirming legislators’ rights to attend executive sessions
Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a formal opinion confirming that Oklahoma legislators are fully authorized to attend executive sessions of every state agency, board and commission.
Yost Seeks Freeze on EPA Emissions Rule
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a federal rule that forces states and power plants to comply with “unrealistic” and “unlawful” regulations targeting air pollution.
Providence man pleads guilty to 2021 Pawtucket murder
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has plead guilty in Providence County Superior Court to the 2021 murder of Leonardo Tavares.
Cassia County man arrested for child sexual exploitation material
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested thirty-nine-year-old Michael Montoya of Burley, Idaho, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Montoya faces two counts of production of child sexual exploitation material and five counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material following a search warrant executed at his residence.
Scott Goldschmidt Discusses New Title IX Rules
Thompson Coburn higher education partner Scott Goldschmidt was quoted extensively in a recent Law.com article on the U.S. Supreme Court blocking new Title IX rules proposed by the Biden administration to protect LGBTQ+ individuals.
Williamstown Counselor Charged with Medicaid Fraud
The Attorney General’s Office announced that licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Johan Green, 53, of Williamstown, Vermont, was arraigned on 11 counts of felony Medicaid Fraud.
Troutman Pepper eMerge Selected as 2024 Relativity Innovation Awards Finalist
Global legal and compliance technology company, Relativity, has recognized Troutman Pepper eMerge as a finalist for the Best Innovation: Enterprise category in the 2024 Relativity Fest Innovation Awards.
Jackson Lewis and Attorneys Ranked in Chambers Latin America 2025 Guide
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce that Chambers Latin America has honored the firm’s San Juan, Puerto Rico office and attorneys Juan Felipe Santos and Sara E. Colón-Acevedo with band rankings in its 2025 guide.
Greenberg Traurig Hosts Inaugural Life Sciences Day in Boston Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted its inaugural GT Life Sciences Day July 24 in the firm’s Boston office.
ALM Names Peterson as Young Lawyer of the Year Finalist
Shook Associate Torrey Peterson has been named as a finalist for Young Lawyer of the Year – Litigation by ALM.
Final Report Regarding the November 17, 2023 Officer-Involved Shooting in Concord, New Hampshire
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation in the officer-involved shooting that took place on November 17, 2023 at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire.
AG Platkin: Law Enforcement Use of Force Policy Revised to Promote Safe Resolutions of Encounters with Barricaded Individuals
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced changes to the Use of Force policy for New Jersey law enforcement, revisions that are designed to increase the likelihood of peaceful resolutions to encounters between police and barricaded individuals, who are frequently in a behavioral or mental health crisis
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues QR Code Scam Alert
The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers about QR code scams.
Attorney General Alan Wilson co-leads brief supporting North Carolina laws restricting abortion drug
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a brief filed Monday in support of North Carolina laws that regulate the prescribing and dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs, such as mifepristone.
Should convicted murderer ever get to have sex with his wife? Court says Pennsylvania hasn't shown why not
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A Muslim man's decade-long quest to have sex with his wife has been given a small measure of new life by a federal appeals court that says Pennsylvania must prove it would be a bad idea.
Lynnette Espy-Williams Named to 2024 Most Influential Black Lawyers in Corporate America List by Savoy Magazine
Lynnette Espy-Williams, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named one of the 2024 Most Influential Black Lawyers in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine.
Attorney General urges halt on sales of unauthorized e-cigarettes targeting youth
Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a letter to over 5,000 tobacco distributors and retailers in Minnesota, urging them to cease the distribution, marketing, and sale of unauthorized flavored tobacco products. These products include flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches that have not received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
America First Legal challenges Hy-Vee's inclusive business summit pitch competition
America First Legal (AFL) has called on the midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee, Inc. to halt its "OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit’s Pitch Competition," alleging it violates federal anti-discrimination laws. The competition, part of Hy-Vee's annual OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, is designed to support local minority and women-owned businesses in Missouri and surrounding states with a commitment of $50,000.
Miami court issues permanent injunction against local tax return preparer
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued a permanent injunction against Miami tax return preparer Richard Louis, prohibiting him from preparing federal income tax returns, working for or owning any stake in a tax preparation business, assisting others in preparing tax returns, and transferring or assigning customer lists to any other person or entity. The court also ordered Louis to disgorge $390,000 in ill-gotten gains from his return preparation business. Louis agreed to both the injunction and the ordered disgorgement.
Attorney General warns New Yorkers about AI-manipulated video investment scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an investor alert today, warning New Yorkers about scams involving fake videos created with artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-manipulated videos, known as deepfakes, feature celebrities and business leaders promoting fraudulent investment schemes. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has received complaints from New Yorkers about these scams and is urging residents to follow protective measures and report misleading content to law enforcement and social media platforms.