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California man convicted for paying $2.9M in kickbacks for addiction treatment referrals
A federal jury convicted a California man this week for paying illegal kickbacks for patient referrals to his addiction treatment facilities located in Orange County, California.
Dominican national pleads guilty in human smuggling case resulting in 11 deaths
A Dominican national pleaded guilty today to his role in a human smuggling venture that resulted in the deaths of multiple migrants.
Judicial nominating commission announces application deadline for county judge vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 10th Judicial District will hold a public hearing on October 17, 2024, at the Adams County Courthouse in Hastings, Nebraska. The commission will gather information on candidates to fill the vacancy left by Judge Timothy Hoeft’s appointment to the district court.
Film producer indicted for multi-decade tax conspiracy involving offshore accounts
A film producer and an Australian accountant were indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for crimes related to their roles in a multi-decade conspiracy to defraud the United States by concealing the movie producer’s income and assets offshore.
Justice Department commemorates 30th anniversary of Violence Against Women Act
The Justice Department today hosted an event at the Robert F. Kennedy Building to mark the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The gathering included survivors, advocates, victim services professionals, community leaders, government officials, and partners from criminal and civil justice systems. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer delivered remarks during the event.
Attorney General Garland addresses Violence Against Women Act's transformative impact over three decades
Thank you, Rosie, for that generous introduction and for everything you do for VAWA and justice for violence against women. I am honored to welcome you to the Justice Department for the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
More plaintiffs join AFL lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools over gender policy
Today, additional plaintiffs joined the lawsuit filed by America First Legal (AFL) against the Fairfax County School Board. The case was initially brought on behalf of a female student at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for permitting teenage boys to use female restrooms and for compelling students to accept critical gender theory, allegedly violating students' free speech and free exercise rights under the Virginia Constitution.
AG Yost Sues Another 'Storm Chaser' for Home-Improvement Fraud
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued Magic Touch Exteriors and its two operators for allegedly defrauding homeowners across the Midwest of more than $460,000.
Clark Hill Adds Scott Koller to Cybersecurity Team
Clark Hill announced that Scott Koller has joined the firm as a Member of its Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Privacy team.
Group urges Kentucky voters to support amendment to secure citizen-only voting
A non-profit organization officially has launched its campaign in support of Kentucky’s proposed amendment to codify that only American citizens can vote in state elections.
Judge blocks Utah law targeting minors on social media
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - Utah's new law that aims to protect minors on social media is in serious trouble, as a federal judge there has found it likely violates free speech.
Whitt Steineker Selected as Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyer for 2024-2025
Bradley is pleased to announce that Birmingham partner Whitt Steineker has been named to the 2024-2025 edition of the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers list published by Cannabis Law Report.
Implications for Digital Lending and Copyright in Landmark Fair Use Case
In Hachette Book Group, Inc. v. Internet Archive, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed whether Internet Archive’s practice of scanning print books and lending them digitally without publisher permission constitutes fair use under the Copyright Act.
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Upstate man sentenced to prison for Sexual Exploitation of Minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that an Upstate man has been sent to prison for the sexual exploitation of minors.
Attorney General James Protects New Yorkers from AI-Created Election Misinformation
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a guide, called “Protecting New Yorkers from AI-Generated Election Misinformation,” to help identify and report misinformation generated by artificial intelligence (AI) about the upcoming November elections.
Seven-ag Coalition Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Biden-harris Administration’s Latest Attempt to Unlawfully Cancel Student Loans
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia granted a request by a seven-state coalition of attorneys general for a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Education’s latest unlawful attempt to cancel student loans.
Labor & Employment Litigator Angela Ramson Joins Fox Rothschild in Atlanta
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Angela F. Ramson to our Atlanta office as a partner in the Labor & Employment Department.
Attorney General Marshall Leads Additional Brief Supporting Florida’s Reasonable Law Regulating Child Gender Procedures
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 23-state brief in support of Florida’s appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Doe v. Surgeon General, State of Florida.
Theodora Gaïtas to be sworn in as Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice
The Honorable Theodora Gaïtas is set to be formally sworn in as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday, September 16.
Early Bitcoin investor pleads guilty to falsifying tax returns
An Austin, Texas man pleaded guilty today to filing a tax return that falsely underreported the capital gains he earned from selling $3.7 million in bitcoin.