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AG Fitch Files Appeal in Fifth Circuit to ProtectChildren Online
Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a brief in the Fifth Circuit of Appeals urging the Court to vacate the preliminary injunction rulinggranted in July, which blocked HB 1126, the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, passed without a single "no" vote from theLegislature, from taking effect.
Attorney General James Announces Sentencing of Former NYPD Officer 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 attempted murder of Jenny Li.
Providence pawn shop owner charged with buying stolen Tiffany & Co. rings worth $378,000
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence pawn shop owner has been charged in Sixth Division District Court in Providence with buying 108 18 karat gold rings valued at $378,000, that he knew to be stolen, following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General.
Minnesota AG sues retailer for undelivered products and false charitable claims
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against William Shocinski, Jr. and several businesses he owns, including Meraki Metal Art LLC, VO Metal Center MN LLC, VO Metal Art LLC, and VO Metal Art MN LLC (collectively known as Shocinski Metals). The lawsuit accuses Shocinski of failing to deliver nearly $900,000 worth of products that consumers purchased and alleges multiple violations of Minnesota's consumer protection laws.
Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over new HHS rule restricting state investigations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other officials in the Biden Administration. The lawsuit aims to halt a new rule that Paxton claims unlawfully restricts state law enforcement investigations, contradicting congressional intent outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
National Association of Attorneys General to hold summit on youth issues in Portland
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) will convene its 2024 Presidential Initiative Summit in Portland, Oregon. The summit, titled “America’s Youth: AGs Looking Out for the Next Generation,” is scheduled to take place on September 5-6, 2024, at The Nines Hotel.
Kristina M. Morgan named SCAO's first Behavioral Health Administrator
The State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) has appointed Kristina M. Morgan as its new Behavioral Health Administrator, effective September 30, 2024. This newly created position was suggested by the Michigan Judicial Council Behavioral Health Workgroup and funded with support from the executive and legislative branches.
Attorney General announces settlement over fraudulent business filings
An individual who submitted more than 15,000 fraudulent business filings with the state will dissolve those businesses and pay $75,000 in penalties, fees, and profits gained from his deceptive conduct under a settlement Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today.
Coalition supports Cook County's assault weapons ban in amicus brief
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in support of Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban. The brief, submitted in the case Viramontes v. County of Cook, urges the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court's ruling that the law aligns with the Second Amendment.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into Andre Joseph Mayfield's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released police body-worn camera footage and security footage obtained as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Andre Joseph Mayfield. Mayfield died on May 26, 2024, following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn.
RT employees indicted for covert funding US company spreading pro-Russian messages
An indictment charging Russian nationals Kostiantyn Kalashnikov, 31, also known as Kostya, and Elena Afanasyeva, 27, also known as Lena, with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and conspiracy to commit money laundering was unsealed today in the Southern District of New York. Kalashnikov and Afanasyeva are at large.
Nebraska Supreme Court to hear abortion rights ballot initiative challenges
The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments on three ballot initiative challenges regarding abortion rights on Monday, September 9, 2024. The cases are scheduled to begin at 10:00 am in the Supreme Court Courtroom at the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska. Each side will be allotted 15 minutes for their arguments.
State settles lawsuit with City of Elk Grove over denied supportive housing project
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez, and California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency (BCSH) Secretary Tomiquia Moss announced a settlement with the City of Elk Grove. This settlement resolves the lawsuit filed by the state on May 1, 2023, against Elk Grove for its unlawful denial of a proposed 66-unit supportive housing project for lower-income households at risk of homelessness.
Virginia commission denies Dulles Greenway toll hike request
Attorney General Jason Miyares has expressed approval following the Virginia State Corporation Commission's (SCC) decision to deny a request from Toll Road Investors Partnership II L.P. to increase toll rates on the Dulles Greenway.
Garland outlines new measures against foreign interference and domestic threats
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivered remarks at the convening of the Election Threats Task Force, emphasizing the importance of addressing threats against election workers and public servants. "We launched the Election Threats Task Force to respond to a dangerous increase in violent threats against the public servants who administer our elections," he stated.
Buckeye Institute urges court to halt use of private businesses for government funding
The Buckeye Institute has filed an amicus brief in the case of Buffalo, NY v. Hyundai, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to prevent governments from using private businesses as sources of funding for local government operations.
Michigan Judicial Council seeks public input on strategic plan
Members of the Michigan Judicial Council are seeking public feedback at their next meeting. The Council will receive written comments and oral testimony on its Strategic Agenda, Operational Plan, and 2023 Annual Report.
Louisiana files SCOTUS brief protecting energy industry with support from 23 states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a decision perceived as a threat to the energy industry of various states.
Attorney General Labrador joins effort defending First Amendment rights in schools
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador on Tuesday joined a brief in a First Amendment case aimed at protecting students’ free-speech rights. Twenty-one other state attorneys general joined the brief. The friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit involves an Ohio school district that is forcing students to either use preferred pronouns or be punished.
Verkada settles lawsuit over alleged email violations with $2.95M penalty
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that Verkada Inc., a cloud-based security company headquartered in San Mateo, California, has agreed to a settlement requiring it to pay a $2.95 million civil penalty and implement extensive data security measures. This settlement resolves allegations that Verkada violated the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act and engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act.