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Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee to discuss electronic filing rules
The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Rules for Electronic Filing will convene on September 20, 2024, at 9:00 am. The agenda includes several key items.
Attorney General Paxton appeals dismissal in Bexar County voter registration form case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a notice of appeal to continue an Office of the Attorney General (OAG) lawsuit challenging a Bexar County program that mailed thousands of unsolicited voter registration applications to unverified recipients.
U.S. District Court denies Meadows' motion to move case from state court
Today, the U.S. District Court of Arizona declined to assume jurisdiction over the State of Arizona’s criminal prosecution of Mr. Meadows under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1442 and 1455. The matter will be remanded back to the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. In today's ruling, the Honorable Judge John J. Tuchi stated:
Connecticut officials seek state review of Iberdrola's bid to privatize Avangrid
Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Counsel Claire E. Coleman have filed a petition with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for state review of Iberdrola's proposed acquisition of all remaining shares of Avangrid. Iberdrola, a Spain-based multinational conglomerate, currently owns 81.6 percent of United Illuminating, Southern Gas, and Connecticut Natural Gas, as well as utilities in Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. The acquisition would result in Avangrid becoming a fully private entity.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office secures 40-year sentence for child's death
Danielle Ivy Dechert, 27, pleaded guilty in the 33rd Judicial District Court of Blanco County, Texas, on August 30, 2024, to Injury to a Child – Recklessly Causing Death/Serious Bodily Injury and was sentenced to 40 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Burtchville woman sentenced for embezzling over $86K from elderly ward
Lisa Marie Tramski, 57, of Burtchville, was sentenced to one year of probation by Judge Daniel A. Damman in the 31st Circuit Court in St. Clair County after paying $51,600.75 in restitution, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Tramski pled guilty in July to one count of embezzlement of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000 for embezzling funds from an elderly woman after becoming her court-appointed guardian.
Attorney General Nessel marks one year since launch of Address Confidentiality Program
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the YWCA Kalamazoo hosted a roundtable discussion today to mark the first anniversary of the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). The program aims to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosing their physical address will increase their risk of harm.
America First Legal files second lawsuit against New York DA over Trump prosecution records
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a second lawsuit against the New York District Attorney’s Office, seeking records related to what it describes as the politically motivated prosecution of President Trump by District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The lawsuit aims to obtain critical records from D.A. Bragg’s office.
Theodora Gaïtas sworn in as associate justice of Minnesota Supreme Court
The Honorable Theodora Gaïtas has been officially sworn in as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Texas man receives lengthy prison sentence for child sexual abuse
A Tulia man has been sentenced to 30 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Corrections for child sexual abuse violations in Swisher County, Texas.
Yost Orders Deep Dive Into Challenges of Surging Migrant Population
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost directed his office to research legal avenues to stop the federal government from sending an unlimited number of migrants to Ohio communities.
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general call for Congress to require surgeon general warnings on social media platforms
In a letter sent yesterday to Congress, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, who is also President of the National Association of Attorneys General ( NAAG), joined a broad, bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general to urge lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.
BakerHostetler Notches Top Ten Ranking in Midlevel Associates Survey for Fourth Consecutive Year
As a result of its focus on a supportive workplace environment where employees can thrive, BakerHostetler has once again achieved a top ten ranking – 9th in the nation.
Jones Day again wins New York Law Journal's "Labor & Employment Litigation Department of the Year" award
Jones Day was named Winner of the New York Law Journal's (NYLJ) Labor & Employment Litigation Department of the Year award for 2024.
Five convicted for involvement in Thomas County shooting incident
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that five members of RNBA, a hybrid criminal street gang based in Boston, Georgia, have been convicted and sentenced to prison for their involvement in an April 3, 2022 shooting at the Green Food Market in Thomasville. The incident, linked to an ongoing conflict between RNBA and "Realer Than Most" (RTM), resulted in non-fatal injuries to a pregnant woman and another civilian. One defendant was also injured.
Noah Oberlander named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly 2024 class of Up & Coming lawyers
Noah Oberlander, counsel in Reed Smith’s Labor & Employment group, has been selected by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for its 2024 class of Up & Coming lawyers.
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Troutman Pepper Among Law Firms on the Move for Second Consecutive Year
Troutman Pepper is among nine law firms recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Law Firms on the Move program.
South Carolina SC: Public tuition funds paid to private schools violates Constitution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A split South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled a state law that provides scholarships to students with money from the state's general fund is unconstitutional.
AG Platkin Returns to Federal Courts to Support Title IX
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania co-led two amicus briefs on behalf of a multistate coalition in federal appellate courts to further defend Title IX’s protections of all students, including LGBTQ+ students, from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination, and to reverse a preliminary injunction that could affect certain schools in their states.
Attorney General Bird Secures Murder Conviction Against Marshall County Man for Killing Father
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that the Attorney General’s office, in coordination with the Marshall County Attorney’s office, secured a second-degree murder conviction against Scott Swartz for beating his elderly father to death.