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Attorney General warns Minnesotans about rising mortgage assistance scams
September 19, 2024 (SAINT PAUL) — Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a warning to Minnesotans regarding the rise in mortgage assistance scams, following an increase in reports to his Office’s Consumer Action Division. This alert is part of the Attorney General’s monthly Scam Stopper series aimed at protecting Minnesota consumers from common scams.
Alaska man arrested for threatening Supreme Court justices
An Alaska man was arrested yesterday in Anchorage for allegedly threatening to injure and kill six U.S. Supreme Court Justices and some of their family members.
Three Reed Smith leaders shortlisted for 2024 Texas Legal Awards
Reed Smith announced that three of its Texas-based leaders were named finalists for 2024 Texas Legal Awards.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into Rankin County Sheriff's Department
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announced the initiation of a civil investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department and Rankin County, Mississippi. The probe aims to determine whether these entities engage in practices that violate constitutional or federal laws.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art Features Shook Co-Chair of Art Law
Sotheby’s Institute of Art features Shook Co-Chair of the Art Law Practice Channah Norman, in “A Look Into Art Law With Senior Counsel Channah Norman.”
Texas couple indicted on multimillion-dollar tax refund fraud charges
A federal grand jury in Tyler, Texas, returned an indictment yesterday charging a Texas husband and wife with crimes related to their conspiracy to defraud the United States by seeking fraudulent tax refunds.
Polsinelli Represents DERM-JES Holdings’ Acquisition of DermTech
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli recently advised DERM-JES Holdings in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of DermTech, Inc.
Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Convicts Five in Thomas County Shooting
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 a shooting that occurred at the Green Food Market in Thomasville on April 3, 2022.
Ann Arbor Woman to Stand Trial for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraud
Yulonda Eckel, 56, of Ann Arbor, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to stand trial in the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County for allegedly fraudulently obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the federal government totaling over $41,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
AG Campbell Announces Fair Labor Settlement With Construction Company On Margaritaville Project
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that her Office has reached a settlement with a Virginia-based construction company, Remby Contractors, LLC, and its owner, Remberto Rodriguez, for violating the rights of employees working on a renovation project at the Cape Codder Hotel in Hyannis.
Energy Transfer has no plans to end case against Greenpeace over pipeline protests
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – The lead partner in the Dakota Access Pipeline won't give up on a lawsuit against Greenpeace over violent protests, announcing recently that it will “stand in opposition to [Greenpeace]’s repeated attempts to avoid accountability for breaking the law.”
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general call for Congress to require surgeon general warning on social media platforms
In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Phil Weiser 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.
Montana secures $900K from multi-state unclaimed property settlement
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $900,000 in a multi-state settlement, ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute with Delaware.
Justice officials visit El Paso to discuss civil rights issues
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte of the Justice Department’s Office of Legislative Affairs traveled to El Paso, Texas, on Sept. 16 to engage with stakeholders in underserved communities and reaffirm the department’s commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Americans. U.S. Attorney Jamie Esparza for the Western District of Texas joined them for the meetings.
Summerville man arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Christopher Michael McCoy, 45, of Summerville, S.C., on 13 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with this investigation.
Justice Department sues vessel owner over Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction
On September 18, 2024, Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on the Justice Department's lawsuit against the owner and operator of the Motor Vessel DALI. The vessel was responsible for destroying the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in six fatalities.
California restaurant owner convicted for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs
A federal jury in San Diego convicted a California man yesterday of wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes for schemes to defraud COVID-19 relief programs and file false tax returns.
Justice Department secures over $15M from OceanFirst Bank for redlining claims
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that OceanFirst Bank, N.A. has agreed to pay over $15 million to resolve allegations of redlining in predominantly Black, Hispanic, and Asian neighborhoods in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. Redlining is an illegal practice where lenders avoid providing credit services based on the race, color, or national origin of residents.
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate Deborah League announces retirement
Dundy County Clerk Magistrate and Nebraska County Court Record Retention Specialist Deborah League has announced her retirement, effective December 13, 2024. League's departure will come after over twenty-one years of service to the Judicial Branch.
Beaufort County man arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Alexis Jimenez, 24, of Okatie, S.C., on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office made the arrest. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office, also a member of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.