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Arizona attorney general secures refunds over unfulfilled window treatment orders
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a settlement with All Good Shutter and Blind, LLC, following a consumer fraud investigation. The agreement ensures refunds for customers and mandates future compliance from the company.
Justice Department awards $84M in grants to tribal communities
The Justice Department has allocated 152 grants to 90 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, totaling over $84 million. These funds are distributed through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) program.
Elizabeth Odette appointed to lead national antitrust task force
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has appointed Minnesota Assistant Attorney General Elizabeth Odette as chair of the national Multistate Antitrust Task Force. The announcement was made by the current NAAG Antitrust Committee co-chairs, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.
Former Las Vegas official convicted in charity fraud scheme
A former Las Vegas city councilwoman has been convicted by a federal jury in Nevada on charges related to a charity fraud scheme. Michele Fiore, 54, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and six counts of wire fraud. The charges stem from her actions while serving as a city councilwoman, during which she misled donors into believing their contributions would fund memorials for police officers killed in the line of duty.
G7 summit addresses competition challenges in AI markets
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission recently took part in the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit held in Rome. The summit aimed to address how competition can be maintained within AI-related technologies, products, and applications.
Connecticut gas companies face revenue cuts following regulatory authority decision
Attorney General William Tong has commented on the recent draft decisions by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reduce revenue for Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG). The decision aims to decrease CNG's revenue by $38,758,691, or about 8.8 percent, resulting in a reduction of monthly bills by approximately $12-13. Similarly, SCG's revenue is set to decrease by $36,617,527, or around 8.4 percent, with a similar impact on monthly bills.
California real estate agent faces charges for alleged tax crimes
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted Gabriel Guerrero, a commercial real estate agent based in Los Angeles, on charges of tax evasion and obstructing the IRS. According to the indictment, Guerrero failed to file timely tax returns for several years and later filed over a decade's worth of returns in 2014 without paying the self-reported amounts owed.
Groups release report criticizing DOJ memo targeting protesting parents
After three years of investigations by America First Legal (AFL), Parents Defending Education (PDE), and the House Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, questions remain unanswered regarding a memorandum issued by Attorney General Merrick Garland. The memo, dated October 4, 2021, directed federal resources to address parents protesting at school board meetings over issues like Critical Race Theory and mask mandates.
Justice Department marks anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attacks
The Justice Department has released a statement on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas. The attacks, which occurred one year ago, resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, including over 40 Americans. Hundreds of civilians were also kidnapped during what has been described as the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
Tina Peters sentenced: Colorado AG warns against election tampering
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a statement regarding the nine-year sentence given to former county clerk Tina Peters for election tampering.
Tennessee Supreme Court extends legal deadlines due to Hurricane Helene flooding
The Tennessee Supreme Court has initiated a limited disaster plan for trial courts in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Districts. This action follows severe flooding on September 26 and 27, 2024, caused by Hurricane Helene.
Minnesota Supreme Court holds oral arguments at Rock Ridge High School
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently conducted oral arguments at Rock Ridge High School as part of its outreach initiative aimed at educating students about the state's judicial system.
Attorney General alerts Hoosiers about September's product recalls
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Indiana residents about consumer protection issues related to household products recalled in September. The announcement encourages consumers to utilize available options for those who have purchased potentially harmful items.
Federal court orders Thornapple to use accessible voting system for November election
A federal court in the Western District of Wisconsin has issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Town of Thornapple to provide an accessible voting system at its polling places for the upcoming November 5 federal general election. This decision follows a complaint filed by the United States on September 20, alleging that Thornapple had not complied with Section 301 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) during previous elections.
Four men charged with exporting firearms illegally from US
Haitham Al-Dulaimi, Haider Lazem, Hasan Wasak, and Abdullah Alsajee have been arrested in Louisville, Kentucky. The arrests followed an unsealed indictment charging them with conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act, smuggling goods from the United States, engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license, making false statements in firearm purchases, and defrauding the U.S. government. Additionally, Alsajee, Lazem, and Wasak face charges for making false statements when purchasing firearms.
Pennsylvania trooper sentenced for fatal crash involving off-duty incident
A Pennsylvania State Trooper, Michael J. Brown, has been sentenced to six to 23 months in prison following his conviction for vehicular homicide. The sentencing took place in Tioga County Court, with Brown expected to begin his prison term on November 1. In addition to the prison sentence, he has been ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and over $4,000 in restitution for funeral expenses.
G7 ministers meet in Italy to address global security threats
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco attended the G7 Interior Ministers Meeting in Mirabella Eclano, Italy, on October 3-4. During the meeting, she emphasized the significance of international cooperation in maintaining the rule of law and addressing global threats.
AG Nessel files charges over alleged double voting in St. Clair Shores
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced felony charges against four residents of St. Clair Shores for allegedly voting twice in the August 2024 Primary Election. Additionally, three assistant clerks from the same city face charges for purportedly altering voter records to misrepresent absentee ballots as rejected instead of received.
Illinois man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Belleville, Illinois resident, Joshua Gallant, with possessing child sexual abuse material. The charges are part of Raoul's collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies to address the issue of online child exploitation in Illinois.
UB Greensfelder Attorney James A. Goldsmith Selected as Corporate Honoree for Facing History & Ourselves 25th Anniversary Cleveland Benefit
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce James A. Goldsmith’s selection as a corporate honoree for the 25th Anniversary of Facing History & Ourselves Cleveland Benefit held on September 26.