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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Bradley Adds Prominent Healthcare Transaction Partner Brian R. Browder to Nashville Office

By Legal News Line |
Bradley is pleased to announce that Brian R. Browder has joined as a partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group in Nashville.

Florida sues DOJ over blockade in Trump assassination probe

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in federal court. The suit challenges the DOJ's efforts to block Florida's investigation into the second attempted assassination of President Donald Trump and related state crimes.

Newberry County man arrested for attempted sexual exploitation of a minor

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Christopher Mason Black, a 23-year-old resident of Little Mountain, South Carolina. Black faces charges related to the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was made by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, with assistance from the Newberry Police Department.

Justice Department probes competition issues in air travel industry

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced a public inquiry into competition within the air travel industry. This joint effort seeks to gather information on issues such as consolidation, anticompetitive behavior, and factors affecting air travel options' availability and affordability.

Paxton challenges DOJ over alleged targeting of Musk's voter registration drive

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Attorney General stresses importance of election integrity in letter to commission director

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has communicated with State Election Commission Director Howard Knapp to emphasize the importance of adhering to state laws regarding election integrity. The correspondence focused on the issue of ballot harvesting, which is illegal under South Carolina law.

Coalition urges court to maintain access to emergency abortion care in Idaho

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 23 other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The coalition seeks to uphold a district court's preliminary injunction against Idaho's abortion ban, which lacks provisions for emergency abortion care. The group argues that denying such care violates federal law and poses significant health risks to patients while potentially burdening healthcare systems in Idaho and nearby states.

Grosse Pointe Woods COO charged with embezzling over $350K

By Legal Newsline |
Ishpinder Sahni, a 31-year-old resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, has been arraigned in the Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of over $350,000 from his employer. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Justice Department settles retaliation claims against State Farm in Texas

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company concerning allegations of retaliation at one of its corporate offices in Richardson, Texas. The department found that State Farm violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by terminating an employee who raised concerns about citizenship status discrimination.

Josh Stein defends healthcare rights amid legal challenges

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Josh Stein has recently taken steps to safeguard healthcare services in North Carolina.

Attorney General’s office investigates civilian death after police encounter

By Legal Newsline |
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an inquiry into the death of Allan Hoad. The incident occurred on October 21, 2024, following an encounter with members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Department and the City of Corning Police Department in Cameron.

Spartanburg nurse aide charged with exploiting vulnerable adult

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lamesha Thompson, a nurse aide from Spartanburg, on charges related to financial exploitation. The arrest was carried out by the Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) in collaboration with the Spartanburg Police Department.

Attorney General sues OptumRX & ExpressScripts over alleged role in Michigan's opioid crisis

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressScripts, accusing them of contributing to the opioid crisis in Michigan. The lawsuit was filed at the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County and alleges that these companies colluded with opioid manufacturers to secure favorable formulary placements in exchange for financial incentives.

Red Lodge man receives 20-year sentence for assaulting infant

By Legal Newsline |
A Red Lodge resident, Nathan Samuel Polakoff, has been sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison following his conviction for assaulting a 9-month-old child in 2019. Attorney General Austin Knudsen made the announcement on October 24, 2024. The incident left the child, now six years old, with a fractured skull and enduring partial blindness along with significant cognitive challenges.

Court upholds New York's concealed carry law with exceptions

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has expressed satisfaction following a decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, which upheld most provisions of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA). This ruling came after a review requested by the U.S. Supreme Court in May 2024.

Michigan allocates nearly $19 million for problem-solving court programs

By Legal Newsline |
The Michigan Supreme Court has announced the allocation of nearly $19 million in grants for Fiscal Year 2025 to support problem-solving court programs across the state.

Montana sues TikTok over alleged harm and deception targeting youth

By Legal Newsline |
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has initiated legal action against TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing children and teenagers to harmful content and engaging in deceptive practices. The lawsuit, filed under the Montana Consumer Protection Act, follows an investigation by the Montana Department of Justice which revealed that TikTok provides "virtually endless amounts of extreme and mature videos" to users as young as thirteen.

China-based firms indicted for alleged role in US fentanyl supply chain

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The Justice Department has unveiled indictments against eight chemical companies based in China and eight employees, accusing them of federal crimes related to the distribution of synthetic opioids, precursor chemicals for fentanyl production, and...

Raoul partners with Truckers Against Trafficking to fight human trafficking

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) to host an awareness event aimed at combating human trafficking within the transportation industry.

Ken Paxton refers alleged donation misconduct involving ActBlue to DOJ

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has referred a criminal case to the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning suspicious political donations made through ActBlue's fundraising platform. The referral follows an investigation initiated in December 2023 after allegations surfaced about potential illegal campaign contributions facilitated by ActBlue.