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New York AG releases guide against AI-generated election misinformation
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a guide titled “Protecting New Yorkers from AI-Generated Election Misinformation” to help residents identify and report misinformation created by artificial intelligence (AI) concerning the upcoming November elections. AI tools can produce fake or misleading videos, images, or audio that impersonate individuals or candidates, potentially influencing voter behavior. Such content can cause confusion and have significant impacts when rapidly disseminated through social media platforms.
Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses abortion amendment lawsuit filed by convicted felon
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement following the Arkansas Supreme Court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by convicted felon Oscar Stilley. The lawsuit aimed to revive the Arkansas Abortion Amendment by challenging Secretary of State John Thurston’s rejection of signatures collected by uncertified paid canvassers under Act 1413 of 2013.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Expands Stream Access Lawsuit, Files Contempt Motion Against Landowner in Violation of Consent Decree
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a new lawsuit that now includes Pecos property owners Richard and Jean Jenkins.
AG Ferguson’s lawsuit returns more than $5.2 million from uncashed checks to Washingtonians
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that he recovered more than $5.2 million plus interest that Washingtonians can claim through the state’s unclaimed property program.
Attorney General Clark Announces 8th Annual Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive
In its eighth year supporting Vermonters in need and the vital work of the Vermont Foodbank, the Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive will start Friday, September 6th, and run until Friday, September 20th.
Attorney General Alan Wilson sues to stop migrant farm workers from getting union rights that domestic farm workers don’t have
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is co-leading a 17-state coalition suing the Biden administration to stop migrant farm workers from getting union rights that domestic farm workers don’t have.
AG Nessel Secures $9 Million Settlement in Unclaimed MoneyGram Property Case
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a bipartisan coalition of 30 states has agreed to resolve a multistate lawsuit regarding unclaimed MoneyGram International, Inc. (MoneyGram) property.
Benesch Celebrates 22nd Consecutive Year as a NorthCoast 99 Best Workplace
Benesch is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024 NorthCoast 99 winner, marking 22 consecutive years of being selected among the best workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.
California violated 1st Amend by trying to force X to turn over info on content moderation: Appeals court
California lawmakers said AB587 only about "transparency," but also hinted the law's reporting requirements could be used to force X Corp. to comply with state desires to censor "hate speech" and other kinds of controversial posts the state may find objectionable
North Dakota liability lawsuit: Army Corps of Engineers dithered while Dakota Access Pipeline protests intensified
Parties in the federal lawsuit State of North Dakota v. United States of America are awaiting the outcome of a bench trial held earlier this year in a case that will clarify liability issues arising from illegal conduct and clashes during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
Chambers Latin America 2025 ranks leading Jones Day practices and lawyers
The 2025 edition of Chambers Latin America recognizes Jones Day in seven practice rankings, including a Band 1 ranking in the Compliance category for Mexico, and honors 13 Firm lawyers, including a Band 1 ranking for Guillermo E. Larrea in Mexico Compliance.
Clark Hill Adds Litigator Nate Goldberg in New York City
Clark Hill announced that Nate Goldberg has joined its litigation team as a Member of the firm’s New York City office.
Taxpayers Protection Alliance: Billions at stake in battle pitting taxpayers against plaintiff lawyers
A national taxpayers' group is in the middle of an uphill battle against a determined, well-financed group of plaintiff lawyers some think are peddling "junk science" and the judges who allow it in their courtrooms, resulting in multibillion-dollar settlements in some cases.
Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission Re-establishes Articulation Agreement with Western Dakota Technical College
South Dakota’s Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to re-establish a reciprocity articulation agreement with Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) of Rapid City.
Bclp Advises Wourth Group Limited on the Acquisition of Peter Hahn Gmbh
International law firm BCLP has advised leading British fashion and lifestyle company Wourth Group Limited on its strategic acquisition of Peter Hahn GmbH.
Raymond Company Penalized for Allegedly Illegally Filling in Wetlands
Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (“NHDES”) Commissioner Robert Scott announce that the Rockingham County Superior Court has approved a settlement between Hard Rock Development, LLC (“Hard Rock”) and the State related to Fill and Dredge in Wetlands Act violations at Hard Rock’s concrete, sand, gravel, and stone mining operation.
Drummond blasts "sham" Contingency Review Board meeting set to prematurely consider proposed lawsuit settlement
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is decrying a hastily called meeting of the Contingency Review Board (CRB) today as a sham likely to reject a class-action lawsuit settlement that would save the state many millions of dollars.
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.