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Following trial, Providence man guilty of child molestation
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2013 and 2018.
TN AG Skrmetti Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases.
Fort Mill Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Ian Kelly Sanders, 33, of Fort Mill, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Investors sue Starbucks over alleged securities fraud
A class action lawsuit against Starbucks has been filed in Washington by investors who accuse the coffee chain of making "false and misleading" statements about its financial health.
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
Attorney General Hilgers announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases.
North Dakota Joins 20-state Coalition Suing to Stop Nursing Home Rule Change
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, with the full support of Gov. Doug Burgum, today joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a lawsuit seeking to stop a Biden-Harris administration Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule that would cost states hundreds of thousands of dollars and drive nursing homes out of business.
Attorney General James Sues Sullivan County Mobile Home Park for Years of Dangerous Conditions and Illegal Rent Increases
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against River Valley Estates, LLC (River Valley), a mobile home park in Sullivan County, and its operators, George Levin and Gayla Sue Levin, for years of failing to maintain essential infrastructure in the park that left hundreds of residents without clean water and for charging illegal fees and rent hikes that cost residents hundreds of thousands of dollars.
J.P. Duffy selected to co-chair new United States Council for International Business subcommittee – ‘Life Sciences Arbitration Task Force’
Reed Smith partner J.P. Duffy has been selected to co-chair a new subcommittee of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) - the ‘Life Sciences Arbitration Task Force’.
Shook Partner to Teach at Interactive Depositions Workshop on October 17-18, 2024
Shook Product Liability Partner Lisa Oliver White will teach at, “Taking Depositions Interactive Workshop 2024.”
Amazon settles for $400K over illegal vape sales in Vermont
Amazon has reached a settlement with the state of Vermont over allegations of violating the state's Delivery Sales Ban, which prohibits shipping tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping items, directly to consumers in Vermont. The settlement was announced by Attorney General Charity Clark.
Chief FOIA Officers Council plans virtual meeting open to public
The Office of Information Policy (OIP) has announced that the Chief FOIA Officers Council will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET.
Court halts Alabama voter roll purge ahead of election
A federal court in Alabama has issued an order halting a voter removal program recently implemented by the state. The program, aimed at removing voters from registration rolls, must be stopped until after the November 5 general election. The court also instructed Alabama to guide counties to reinstate deactivated voters unless they requested removal or qualify for other reasons.
Fifth Circuit allows Texas election integrity law provision ahead of November elections
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant legal victory, allowing a crucial provision of Senate Bill 1, Texas's election integrity law, to remain in effect for the upcoming November 5, 2024 elections. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a stay on the matter.
Nebraska Attorney General opens satellite office in Ogallala
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced the establishment of a new satellite office for the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office in Ogallala, Nebraska. This move aims to strengthen the presence of law enforcement support in Greater Nebraska, where two outstate investigators are currently stationed.
Attorney General warns Floridians about potential post-hurricane FEMA scams
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued guidance to Floridians on how to avoid potential scams related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Scammers may pose as FEMA representatives, seeking sensitive information or money in exchange for services. They might also use personal information to fraudulently apply for a FEMA grant.
Florida man convicted of child molestation charges dating back to 2015
A Florida man has been convicted of multiple counts of child molestation in Providence County Superior Court. Chad Lavallee, 40, from Ruskin, Florida, was found guilty on October 15, 2024, after a five-day jury trial overseen by Superior Court Justice Kristin E. Rodgers. Lavallee faced three counts of first-degree child molestation and two counts of second-degree child molestation for offenses committed between 2015 and 2016 against a victim under the age of 14.
Ken Paxton joins lawsuit against Biden's new stove regulations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Biden-Harris Administration. The suit targets the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit over a rule imposing regulatory requirements on conventional stoves and ovens.
Nebraska Attorney General responds to Supreme Court decision
Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued a statement in response to the Nebraska Supreme Court's decision. The statement reads, "We appreciate the Supreme Court’s consideration of this important issue and are grateful that the Court provided clarity before the election."
Attorneys general urge compliance with law on noncitizen voting
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with attorneys general from fifteen other states, has sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration. The letter calls on U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to fulfill his obligation to collaborate with states in verifying citizenship information for registered voters.
Accountants sentenced for roles in billion-dollar tax scheme
Two accountants have been sentenced to 20 months in prison each for their involvement in a billion-dollar tax scheme involving syndicated conservation easement tax shelters. Victor Smith, a CPA and founding partner of an Atlanta-based accounting firm, promoted and sold these tax deductions from at least 2014 through 2019. His actions resulted in approximately $14 million in false deductions, causing a $4.8 million loss to the IRS. He received $491,400 in commissions for his role.