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Maine state courts to close for Indigenous Peoples' Day
The Judicial Branch has announced that all Maine state courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024. This closure is in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The courts will resume operations on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00 a.m.
TD Bank pleads guilty, agrees to $1.8 billion penalty for BSA violations
Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that TD Bank has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy violations. The bank will pay a $1.8 billion penalty, marking the largest penalty ever imposed under the Bank Secrecy Act.
Ken Paxton comments on Texas challenge against DACA at Fifth Circuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement following the arguments presented in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Paxton expressed confidence in Texas's position against DACA, which was previously deemed unlawfully created by the Obama Administration in 2022.
Ohio man sentenced for involvement in monkey torture video distribution
An Ohio resident has been sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a network that produced and distributed videos showing extreme violence against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, was involved in creating and sharing these disturbing videos through encrypted chat applications. He conspired with others to finance individuals in Indonesia who carried out acts of torture on camera.
First Circuit hosts conference for newly appointed Oʻahu probation officers
Sixty-one new probation officers were sworn in by Chief Judge Jeannette Castagnetti at the First Circuit Probation Conference held in Honolulu. Chief Court Administrator Lori Okita and Deputy Chief Court Administrator Dwight Sakai presented the officers with lei and certificates of appointment.
Attorney General warns New Yorkers about hurricane relief donation scams
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a reminder to residents to exercise caution when donating to charitable organizations in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The warning comes amid concerns about fraudulent charities exploiting the disaster to deceive donors.
AG Nessel clarifies ballot deadline extension for military due to Veterans Day
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a formal opinion on the extension of the deadline for absent voter ballots from military personnel and overseas voters. The request for clarification came from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, focusing on whether the deadline could be extended if it coincides with a federal holiday.
Polsinelli Recognized With Turnaround Atlas Award – Special Situations M&A Mid-Market
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group was honored at this year’s Turnaround Atlas Awards by Global M&A Network.
Reed Smith leaders listed in Latinvex's Top 100 Female Lawyers of 2024
Two distinguished woman lawyers from Reed Smith have been recognized in Latinvex's list of Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers, the international law firm announced.
Statement from Attorney General Phil Weiser on the 9-year sentence for Tina Peters in election tampering case
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement on the court imposing a nine-year sentence on former county clerk Tina Peters.
Attorney General Bird Supports Life-Saving AM Radios Following Hurricane Helene
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird co-led a letter with Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to Congress in support of life-saving AM radios as car manufacturers remove them from new models.
Appeals court: ADA doesn't nix Montana state law blocking 'vax discrimination'
The federal appeals judges said a Montana federal judge overreached in declaring that the Americans with Disabilities Act all but required health care organizations to require workers to be vaccinated against Covid and other communicable diseases to protect 'immunocompromised disabled persons'
Kotzebue Couple Pleads Guilty to Six Felony Counts in Child Torture and Abuse Case
47-year-old Mandy Hill and 38-year-old Abraham Lambert each entered guilty pleas to six felony charges involving the torture of one child and the abuse of three other children.
New Jersey Appellate Court upholds arbitration agreement in McGinty v. Uber technologies
On September 20, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, reversed a lower court's decision by upholding the enforceability of Uber Technologies, Inc.'s arbitration agreement.
Holland & Knight Advises Attain Sports in Acquiring Controlling Interest in Aberdeen IronBirds
Holland & Knight represented Attain Sports in its purchase of controlling interest in IB Professional Holdings, the owner of the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and former Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran Bill Ripken.
State law keeps controversial S.C. asbestos judge on bench after judicial retirement age of 72
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – A South Carolina Bar official points to a statute in the state’s Code of Laws explaining that retired judges or justices may preside in certain courts – even after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 72 – as the reason for Judge Jean Hoefer Toal’s present, part-time service on the bench at the age of 81.
Foley Secures Precedent-Setting Victory in Constitutional Challenge to the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce a landmark victory in a constitutional challenge to the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA), resulting in the dismissal of a lawsuit against its clients, Florida Medical Associates, LLC, et al. (the defendants).
Attorney General’s Office Issues Cease-And-Desist Letter To Online Gambling Operator For Illegal Offshore Casino Operation
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that it has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Harp Media B.V. and Hove Media, collectively known as Bovada, for operating a sports betting and gambling website without a license in Massachusetts.
AG Nessel Seeks to Slash Consumers Energy's $303 Million Rate Hike by 70%
On Friday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony in Consumers Energy’s latest electric rate hike case, recommending a reduction of over 70% and millions in potential savings for ratepayers across the State.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Files Unredacted Complaint Against Snapchat, Exposing Internal Messages that Snap Knowingly Contributed to Harm Amongst Children
Attorney General Raúl Torrez has recently filed an unredacted complaint against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat.