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Burleigh County seeks candidates for Legal Assistant I position in Bismarck
Burleigh County has announced an opening for the position of Legal Assistant I in Bismarck, ND. This full-time role offers a salary range from $20.38 to $22.61 per hour and includes full benefits. The application deadline is October 14, 2024.
AG Nessel investigates fraudulent pet adoption scheme
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated an investigation into an individual using the alias "Abby Stratiskii" on the pet adoption website RescueMe.org. Stratiskii is accused of misleading Michigan consumers by allegedly falsifying vaccination records for a dog sold through the website. Last week, the Department of Attorney General issued Civil Investigative Subpoenas to Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.), the operators of Rescue Me (World Organization d/b/a Rescue Me), and PETIQ, LLC, a company that issued a rabies tag, in an effort to uncover Stratiskii's true...
Attorney General updates on price gouging after Hurricane Helene
Attorney General Josh Stein provided an update on price gouging complaints following Hurricane Helene. The Department of Justice has received 64 complaints alleging price gouging in western North Carolina, mainly concerning hotel rates, grocery prices, and fuel prices. These complaints predominantly involve Watauga, McDowell, and Cleveland counties. The Attorney General’s Office is investigating these complaints and has issued three civil investigative demands to gather more information.
Paxton sues Travis County over alleged secret meeting on DA's home security
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Travis County Commissioners Court. The suit alleges that the court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by holding a secret meeting to discuss and approve funding for security enhancements at the personal residence of Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza.
Attorney General announces over $8M funding for combating opioid crisis
The Colorado Department of Law has allocated $8.25 million to address the opioid crisis across the state and within county jails, as announced by Attorney General Phil Weiser at the third Colorado Opioid Abatement Council Conference in Loveland.
North Carolina opens phone line for reporting price gouging
North Carolina's law against price gouging, or charging too much in times of a crisis, goes into effect when the governor or the legislature declares a state of emergency. In some cases, businesses and industries that are heavily impacted by the incident causing the state of emergency have a reasonable need to increase prices in order to resupply, but they should disclose these increases so people can make informed purchasing decisions. Businesses cannot, however, unreasonably raise the price of goods or services to profit from a state of emergency.
Holland & Knight Clients Selected to Receive $927 Million in Funding from Department of Energy's Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grants
Holland & Knight advised multiple clients in their application and selection for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing Grant Program, securing nearly one-third of the funding awarded.
Damien Patton: 'Escaping hate is always possible
Damien Patton, founder and former CEO of Banjo, said a lesson he learned from his own experiences is that "escaping hate is always possible," but it is made much easier when opportunities for rehabilitation are available.
Court: If you want lethal dose from a New Jersey doctor, you better live there
CAMDEN, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Though New Jersey can offer medical aid in dying, not just anyone can come to the state to seek a doctor's help to end their life.
Attorney General Griffin’s Family Dollar Rat Infestation Lawsuit to Proceed
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after a Pulaski County Circuit judge denied a motion to dismiss Griffin’s lawsuit against Family Dollar for violating the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA).
Iowa Attorney General’s Office to Prosecute Non-Citizen for Illegal Voting in Marshall County
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that her office will lead the prosecution against a non-U.S. citizen, legally residing in the United States, who was arrested Wednesday in Marshall County for alleged voter fraud.
Bonneville County Man Sent to Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Elias Daniel Medina, 27, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Distribution of Sexually Exploitative Material, a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison, and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Georgians warned about scams amid Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a warning to Georgians to remain vigilant against home repair fraud, charity fraud, imposter scams, and price gouging as the state recovers from Hurricane Helene.
Bill of Rights Day student contest invites entries from grades 5-12
The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota, in collaboration with U.S. District Courts in the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, is organizing the Fifth Annual Bill of Rights Day Student Contest. The event invites students from grades 5-12 to submit art and essays focused on the Bill of Rights and specific contest prompts.
Bourbonnais man charged with possession of child pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a man from Bourbonnais, Illinois, with allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. This case is part of Raoul’s ongoing efforts in collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois to apprehend individuals who download and trade child sexual abuse material online.
Florida man sentenced for criminal enterprise across multiple Michigan counties
Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas, 55, from Florida, has been sentenced to 2 to 20 years in prison by Judge Stephen P. Carras of the 42nd Circuit Court in Midland County. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in August. Rodriguez-Venegas was involved in stealing money orders and cash from drop boxes at apartment complexes and mobile home parks. He has also been ordered to pay restitution, with the amount not exceeding $36,235.
Judge Deborah Means Henderson receives Leon Ruben Award at TGSJC
Shelby County General Sessions Judge Deborah Means Henderson was honored with the Leon Ruben Award for Excellence at the fall Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference (TGSJC) this week.
Iranian nationals indicted for cyber operations targeting US elections
The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against three Iranian nationals, who are employees of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The individuals charged are Masoud Jalili, 36, Seyyed Ali Aghamiri, 34, and Yaser Balaghi, 37. They are accused of conspiring to hack into accounts of U.S. officials, media members, NGOs, and individuals associated with U.S. political campaigns as part of Iran's efforts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
New judges sworn in at first circuit court ceremony
Rebecca A. Copeland, Brian A. Costa, Dyan M. Medeiros, and Steven R. Nichols have officially taken their positions as Circuit Court Judges for the First Circuit in Honolulu. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by colleagues, special guests, family, and friends.
America First Legal files brief supporting Montana's Secretary of State on election integrity
America First Legal (AFL), along with co-counsel Christopher Mills, has filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court. The brief supports Montana’s Secretary of State's request for Supreme Court review in the case Christi Jacobsen v. Montana Democratic Party, et al.