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Attorney general seeks civil commitment for Whatcom County sex offender
BELLINGHAM — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a petition today urging a Whatcom County Superior Court judge to civilly commit a sex offender to McNeil Island, preventing his release into the community.
Attorney General's office investigates civilian death involving Orchard Park police
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with members of the Orchard Park Police Department (OPPD) in Orchard Park, Erie County. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024.
Justice Department announces terrorism charges against senior Hamas leaders
The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions-evasion charges against three senior leaders of Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization. The charges relate to the defendants’ central roles in planning, supporting, and perpetrating the terrorist atrocities that Hamas committed in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 (the October 7 Hamas Massacres), involving the murders and kidnappings of countless innocent civilians, including American citizens.
Attorney General Tim Griffin leads coalition supporting Tennessee suit against Biden-Harris Title IX rule
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin announced today that he, along with 19 other state attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This brief supports a Tennessee-led coalition’s lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration’s Title IX rule.
Attorney General Weiser asserts protection act covers deceptive lease provisions
On September 3, 2024, Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a brief with the Colorado Supreme Court, asserting that the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits “deceptive trade practices,” extends to lease agreements containing illegal provisions that misrepresent tenants' rights and obligations.
Dual citizen arrested for exporting UAV technology from US to Iran
Gholam Reza Goodarzi, also known as Ron Goodarzi, 76, a dual U.S. and Iranian citizen residing in Porter, Texas, made his initial appearance today in the Southern District of Texas following his arrest at George Bush International Airport on Aug. 30. Goodarzi is charged by criminal complaint with smuggling parts and components used in the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other manned aircraft from the United States to Iran.
California man sentenced for defrauding TJ Maxx in Arizona
Attorney General Mayes announces sentencing in organized retail theft case
AG Yost issues cease-and-desist over Columbus school transportation changes
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a cease-and-desist letter to Columbus City Schools, demanding the district resume transportation services for charter-school and private-school students. The letter warns that failure to comply could result in a lawsuit from the state.
Ohio AG requests dismissal of filing by dissenting Ballot Board members
Attorney General Dave Yost has requested the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a filing by two Ballot Board members who lost a recent vote.
Former Arkansas judge convicted for making false statements to FBI
A former Arkansas local district court judge was convicted of making false statements to the FBI on Friday.
Attorney General Kaul highlights school safety resources ahead of new academic year
As the back-to-school season commences in Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul is reminding students, parents, and school administrators about the resources available through the Office of School Safety (OSS). Since its inception in 2018, OSS has developed essential materials aimed at preventing school violence.
Attorney General addresses concerns over State Crime Lab's firearm examination issue
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a statement regarding the State Crime Lab and firearms examinations.
Second Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Rent Checks Across Michigan
Rafael Rodriguez, 44, of Florida, pled guilty today to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony, in the 42nd Circuit Court in Midland County for rent thefts across the eastern half of the State, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Court Dismisses Challenges to North Dakota’s Pore Space Statutes
Attorney General Drew Wrigley has announced that his office won dismissal of legal challenges brought against the state by multiple organizations opposed to laws permitting the State to regulate the development of pore space reservoirs for CO2 storage.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Temporary Stay Preventing Biden’s Unlawful “Parole in Place” Policy from Taking Effect While Litigation Continues
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a temporary administrative stay against the Biden-Harris Administration, blocking the unlawful “parole in place” policy while litigation continues.
Attorney General Brown Announces Indictment of Four Individuals for String of Burglaries at Gun Shops
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that charges have been brought against four individuals, aged 16 to 20, for their roles in the string of commercial burglaries and attempted commercial burglaries of Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) stores that plagued Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Baltimore Counties, between the months of December 2023 and March 2024.
Oklahoma AG office announces fall seminars on open meeting and records laws
The Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General, in collaboration with the Oklahoma Press Association, will host seminars on the state's open meeting and open records laws at five locations across Oklahoma starting later this month. This initiative follows a successful series held in 2023.
Mayer Brown Lawyers Named "Rising Stars" by the Fund Finance Association
Mayer Brown counsel Francis Joyner and associates Daniel Blackburn and Saima Mehmood were named “Rising Stars” by the Fund Finance Association (FFA).
Baker McKenzie acts for Enel Green Power Australia on a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Zen Energy
Baker McKenzie has successfully assisted Enel Green Power Australia, a joint venture company co-owned by Enel Green Power SpA and INPEX Renewable Energy Australia Pty Ltd, to sign a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zen Energy.
McGuireWoods Named a Finalist in Five American Lawyer Awards Categories
Three McGuireWoods partners were selected as finalists for the 2024 American Lawyer Industry Awards and Law Firm Corporate Practices of the Year Awards.