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U.S. soldier sentenced for aiding ISIS in plot against American troops
Cole Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzales, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison followed by a decade of supervised release. The 24-year-old from Stow, Ohio, was convicted for attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting to murder U.S. military service members. Bridges pleaded guilty on June 14, 2023.
Marriott settles for $52M over Starwood data breach involving millions
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc. involving 50 Attorneys General. This agreement follows an investigation into a significant data breach of the Starwood guest reservation database. The Federal Trade Commission also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.
Attorney General warns against hurricane relief scams in Illinois
Chicago — In response to the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to Illinois residents about potential scams related to hurricane relief donations. Raoul emphasized the importance of verifying charitable organizations before making contributions.
States challenge CMS over new Medicare nursing home rules
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of 20 states in a legal challenge against a new rule proposed by the Biden-Harris administration's Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The rule, which is contested by attorneys general from Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, and other states, would impose stricter staffing requirements on nursing homes.
Bench warrant recall clinic aids over 100 in Waiʻanae
Hawaiʻi State Judiciary judges and staff gathered at the Waiʻanae Public Library to assist individuals with bench warrant and penal summons recalls related to traffic and petty misdemeanor cases. The event, held on a Saturday afternoon, saw the processing of 46 ex-parte motions prepared by the Office of the Public Defender. These motions were assigned new hearing dates for those seeking assistance.
Troutman Pepper Acts as Lead Corporate Counsel to Marsh McLennan Agency in $7.75 Billion Acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services
Troutman Pepper client Marsh McLennan, a global leader in risk, strategy and people, recently announced that it has reached an agreement through its Marsh McLennan Agency business to acquire McGriff Insurance Services, LLC, an affiliate of TIH, for $7.75 billion.
Locke Lord Partner Amin Al-Sarraf Recognized as 2025 Future Litigation Star Honoree by Benchmark Litigation
Los Angeles Partner Amin Al-Sarraf, Head of Locke Lord’s Entertainment Industry Group, was recognized as a Future Litigation Star honoree in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United States.
Greenberg Traurig’s Chinh Pham Speaks at AALAM Path to Partnership Program Kickoff
Chinh H. Pham, Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice co-chair and Boston shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was a panelist at the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) Path to Partnership Program Kickoff Sept. 24.
Huge payday for lab behind Zantac cancer lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The laboratory that claimed the heartburn drug Zantac can cause cancer could earn more than $20 million under a $2.2 billion settlement with drugmaker GSK ending 80,000 lawsuits in state courts around the country.
Autopsy Results in Northwood, New Hampshire Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the following update on the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on the morning of October 1, 2024, at a residence located at 534 First New Hampshire Turnpike in Northwood, New Hampshire.
AG Fitch Delivers Testimony at Senate Study Group onWomen, Children, and Families
Attorney General Lynn Fitch delivered the following testimony during the Senate Study Group on Women, Children, and Familieshearing where she discussed her Empowerment Project and gave a preview of her legislative priorities in the 2025 Session.
TD Bank pleads guilty to bank secrecy act violations, agrees to $1.8B penalty
The Justice Department has announced that TD Bank N.A., the 10th largest bank in the United States, along with its parent company TD Bank US Holding Company, has pleaded guilty to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy. The financial institution has agreed to pay over $1.8 billion in penalties as part of a resolution with the Justice Department.
TD Bank pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy; agrees to $1.8 billion penalty
TD Bank, the tenth largest bank in the United States, and its parent company TD Bank US Holding Company have pleaded guilty to violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and money laundering conspiracy. The plea agreement involves a penalty exceeding $1.8 billion to settle the Justice Department's investigation.
Providence man convicted on multiple counts of child molestation
A Providence man has been found guilty of child molestation charges in Providence County Superior Court. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the verdict, which concluded a five-day jury trial presided over by Superior Court Justice Maureen B. Keough.
Goose Creek man faces charges for distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Gregory Keith Day, a 44-year-old resident of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Day faces 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office.
Lawsuit filed against Sullivan County mobile home park over unsafe living conditions
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against River Valley Estates, LLC, a mobile home park in Sullivan County. The lawsuit targets the park's operators, George Levin and Gayla Sue Levin, for allegedly failing to maintain essential infrastructure and charging illegal fees and rent increases. These actions reportedly left residents without clean water and resulted in additional costs amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
North Dakota Supreme Court dismisses untimely appeal and rules on various civil cases
The North Dakota Supreme Court released new opinions on October 10, 2024, addressing various civil appeals.
Indiana home health provider settles fraud case for $217K
A home health care provider in Highland, Indiana, has reached a $217,000 settlement and faced a criminal conviction after an investigation led by Attorney General Todd Rokita's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The probe revealed that Allpoints Home Health Care Inc. had billed Medicaid for thousands of hours not worked, submitting 1,055 false claims.
Attorney General settles with nonprofit over misuse of $156K charitable funds
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with Northern Lakes Rescue (NLR), a nonprofit based in Brainerd, following an investigation into the misuse of charitable assets by its founder and former president, Shannon Steele. According to an Assurance of Discontinuance filed in Ramsey County, Steele unlawfully used approximately $156,000 of NLR funds for personal expenses such as jet ski rentals and credit card payments.
Nebraska completes courtroom tech upgrades enhancing statewide justice access
As the tenure of Nebraska's Chief Justice comes to an end, a significant initiative is reaching its conclusion: the statewide upgrade of trial courtroom technology. This project began in the fall of 2021, following pandemic-induced challenges, with the aim of equipping Nebraska's trial courts with modern audio-visual systems.