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Attorney General Garland appoints new acting trustees for Regions encompassing Western states
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed two Acting U.S. Trustees, the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees announced today. Under 28 U.S.C. § 585(a), the Attorney General may fill U.S. Trustee vacancies by appointing an Acting U.S. Trustee.
Southern California healthcare provider indicted for $60 million Medi-Cal fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the grand jury indictment of Southern California healthcare provider Gerardo Santillan, along with seven other individuals, for defrauding the state Medi-Cal program of nearly $60 million through their operation of three home health agencies between 2016 and 2022.
Attorney General recognizes deputy who relocated from California
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy who moved from California to answer the call to Be A Florida Hero. Deputy Colton Harris tells his story in the seventh installment of Attorney General Moody’s Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute Series. Deputy Harris, originally from Oakland, California, highlighted the stark difference in serving in Florida versus California. In an interview, the deputy spoke about the lack of support for law enforcement in California and watching a criminal be released from jail hours after being...
Paxton urges verification of voter eligibility ahead of 2024 election
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has urged Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson to request citizenship data from the federal government. This move aims to help Texas determine the citizenship status of certain registered voters whose eligibility cannot be verified by the state.
Justice Department files lawsuit over Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction
The Justice Department has filed a civil claim in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the Singaporean corporations that owned and operated the container ship responsible for destroying the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Justice Department holds quarterly meeting with LGBTQI+ community stakeholders
The Justice Department convened on Monday its quarterly interagency meeting with LGBTQI+ community stakeholders. Members of the Office of the Attorney General and the LGBTQI+ Working Group of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division outlined relevant enforcement efforts across the department and highlighted actions to address discrimination in education and employment and combat hate crimes. Assistant Secretary of Education Catherine Lhamon of the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights also addressed the attendees and highlighted efforts to ensure safe...
Attorney General Marshall opposes California's electric-truck mandate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states in submitting a comment letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deny California's waiver request for its "Advanced Clean Fleets" regulation. This new rule seeks to mandate electric trucks for fleet owners, operators, and manufacturers, including those who operate in California even minimally.
Justice Department disrupts global botnet linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers
The Justice Department announced a court-authorized law enforcement operation that disrupted a botnet comprising over 200,000 consumer devices in the United States and globally. According to court documents unsealed in the Western District of Pennsylvania, the botnet was infected by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored hackers associated with Integrity Technology Group, a Beijing-based company known as “Flax Typhoon” in the private sector.
Eighth Circuit considers reappointment of U.S. chief bankruptcy judge
The current term of office of Chief Judge Shon Kaelberer Hastings, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of North Dakota, at Fargo is due to expire on September 8, 2025. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is considering the reappointment of Chief Judge Shon Kaelberer Hastings to a new term and has determined that she appears to merit reappointment subject to public notice and opportunity for public comment.
Attorney General Paxton announces milestone in child support collections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the NCP Choices Program, an initiative designed to support career development for noncustodial parents, has surpassed $1 billion in child support collections from participants. This milestone underscores the program's effectiveness in assisting noncustodial parents (NCP) with fulfilling their child support obligations through career development and improved job opportunities.
Attorney General seeks court intervention on behalf of Success Village residents
Attorney General Tong supports Bridgeport/Stratford efforts to provide relief for Success Village residents
AI company disputes AG Paxton's press release over agreement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached an agreement with Pieces Technologies, a Dallas-based artificial intelligence healthcare technology company. The agreement addresses allegations that the company deployed its products in several Texas hospitals following false and misleading statements regarding their accuracy and safety.
DeWitt couple faces trial on multiple child abuse charges
LANSING – Today, Jerry and Tamal Flore, both of DeWitt, were bound over to stand trial in the 29th Circuit Court in Clinton County on a combined 26 criminal child abuse felonies, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Flores are accused of adopting children for financial gain and subjecting the children to abuse under the guise of discipline, dating back to 2007.
Lawsuit filed against California officials over new gender transition notification law
America First Legal (AFL) has filed a lawsuit with co-counsel Schaerr Jaffe LLP on behalf of a group of California parents and the City of Huntington Beach against California Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Robert Bonta, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. The suit challenges Assembly Bill 1955 (AB 1955), which prohibits schools from notifying parents about their child's desire to change their gender identity.
University of North Dakota hosts criminal justice career fair
The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks recently hosted a Criminal Justice Career Fair at the Memorial Union. The event aimed to provide more than just recruitment and job application opportunities, encouraging students to explore diverse career paths related to criminal justice and offering networking opportunities.
Price gouging law enforced after severe weather impacts southeastern North Carolina
North Carolina’s price gouging law is now in effect in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, and New Hanover counties following severe rainfall and flooding that impacted southeastern North Carolina. The Department of Justice will closely review price gouging complaints, with Attorney General Josh Stein committed to holding violators accountable.
Lawrenceville man indicted on charges of Medicaid fraud and identity theft
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Averil Johnson, 45, of Lawrenceville, has been indicted in DeKalb County on 10 counts of felony Medicaid Fraud and two counts of felony Identity Fraud. As the owner of National Healthcare Center, LLC, Johnson is alleged to have submitted fraudulent claims for genetic testing services his company did not provide and to have retained payments for those claims.
Clinton County man charged with possession & reproduction of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Raoul charges Clinton County man with possession, reproduction of child sexual abuse material
Bradley Partner John Spangler Elected Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner John I. Spangler III has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL).
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Calling for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warning on Social Media Platforms
In a letter to Congress, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.