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Philadelphia man charged with making election-related threats
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with threatening to kill a representative of a state political party involved in recruiting poll watchers. The indictment, unsealed today, accuses John Pollard, 62, from Philadelphia, of sending threatening text messages on September 6 to the victim, referred to as Victim 1. The victim had posted online about recruiting volunteers for Election Day and included their phone number.
California AG announces major crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in collaboration with local and federal law enforcement partners, has announced the eradication of 774,829 illegally cultivated cannabis plants and 106,141 pounds of processed cannabis. This operation resulted in 282 arrests across 36 counties in California under the Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis (EPIC) program. The estimated underground market value for these seizures is around $353 million.
Attorney General warns Florida firm over suspected illegal robocalls
Attorney General Tim Griffin, alongside the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, has issued a warning to Florida-based gateway voice service provider iDentidad Advertising Development. The task force, which includes Griffin as a member, sent a letter urging the company to halt its alleged involvement in illegal robocalls.
Sumter man charged with nine counts related to child exploitation
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Michael Roland Sheehan, a 32-year-old resident of Sumter, South Carolina. Sheehan faces nine charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Attorney General's Office.
Supreme Court reviews Oklahoma's challenge against EPA over ozone emission regulations
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed approval of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to review Oklahoma's lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration. The case involves a dispute over the rejection of Oklahoma’s state implementation plan (SIP) for ozone emissions.
Anderson man charged with distribution of child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of George Charles Lapierre, Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Anderson, South Carolina. Lapierre faces one charge related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the Anderson Police Department. Additional support in the investigation came from the Attorney General's Office and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, both members of the state's ICAC Task Force.
Connecticut settles with Guardian Analytics over data breach impacting thousands
Attorney General William Tong announced a settlement with Guardian Analytics, Inc. and its successor Actimize, Inc., following an investigation into a data breach affecting 157,629 Connecticut residents who were customers of Webster Bank, N.A. Under the terms of the agreement, Guardian and Actimize will enhance their data security measures and pay $500,000.
Vermont Supreme Court holds hearings at Rutland High School
The Vermont Supreme Court is set to conduct oral arguments in three cases at Rutland High School on October 24, 2024. This event is part of the Court's "On the Road" initiative, which aims to bring the judicial process closer to students by holding proceedings outside its usual venue in Montpelier.
Foley Releases eBook Exploring Developments and Impacts of Artificial Intelligence Advancements
Foley & Lardner LLP published its second annual eBook that examines Artificial Intelligence (AI) with insights on how to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of this technology as it transforms industries across all economic sectors.
Gerry Williams named Co-US Managing Partner of DLA Piper
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Gerry Williams has been named Co-US Managing Partner of the firm.
Polsinelli Adds Tax Shareholder in D.C.
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed John M. Robert as a shareholder in the Tax Practice Group in Washington, D.C. Joining from an Am Law 30 firm, Robert focuses his practice on corporate and international tax matters and has substantial experience in structuring corporate mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, spin-offs, liquidations and cross-border transfers.
Romanucci & Blandin and co-counsel obtain $1 million full policy limits settlement for death of pilot
Romanucci & Blandin is pleased to share that Attorney Michelle DiSilvestro and co-counsel obtained a $1 million policy limits settlement from a Kansas-based aviation company for the death of a pilot.
Stephanie Sheridan Takes Home ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Thought Leadership Award
Benesch was thrilled to celebrate Stephanie Sheridan, Chair of the firm’s Retail & E-Commerce Practice Group and San Francisco Partner-in-Charge, who was recently honored as a Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) award winner in the thought leadership category at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.
Attorney General Marshall Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration’s Electric-Truck Mandate
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. A coalition of 24 States teamed up in Nebraska v. EPA to challenge the new rule.
Rochester gun buyback yields over 500 firearms amid statewide anti-violence push
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that a gun buyback event in Rochester resulted in the collection of 548 firearms. The event, hosted by the Office of the Attorney General and the Rochester Police Department, is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce gun violence in New York. Since taking office in 2019, Attorney General James has facilitated the removal of over 8,200 guns from communities across the state.
Florida AG sues U.S. DHS for refusing to verify immigration records for voting
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has filed a lawsuit following the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s refusal to verify immigration records for the state to ensure voter-roll integrity.
Climate change may be 'accident,' but CO2 is 'pollutant,' Hawaii court rules
HONOLULU (Legal Newsline) - Recklessly emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere qualifies as an “accident” but CO2 is also a “pollutant” excluded from insurance coverage, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled, answering questions central to a closely watched climate lawsuit.
Attorney General Hilgers Joins 20-State Coalition Suing to Stop Nursing Home Rule Change
Attorney General Hilgers 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.
AG Yost Sues Kentucky Concrete Company, Owner for Allegedly Ripping Off Ohio Consumers
In a lawsuit filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses a Kentucky-based paving company of multiple violations of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and illegally pocketing more than $50,000 in customers’ money.
Coalition challenges North Carolina's mifepristone restrictions
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has announced the state's participation in a coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia opposing restrictions on mifepristone access in North Carolina. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the case Bryant v. Stein, urging the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to uphold a District Court decision that prevents North Carolina from imposing additional restrictions on mifepristone, which have been deemed unnecessary by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).