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Groton man faces multiple charges related to child exploitation

By Legal Newsline |
Mark Bissonnette, a 54-year-old resident of Groton, Vermont, was arraigned on Thursday facing six felony counts and three misdemeanor counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials.

Attorneys general file brief supporting Keeping Families Together program

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in support of the Keeping Families Together (KFT) program.

Texas Supreme Court notified about attempt by representative to influence judge

By Legal Newsline |
The Office of the Attorney General has brought to the attention of the Texas Supreme Court an incident involving Representative Jeff Leach.

Troutman Pepper’s Brett Ashton Mason Honored with Richard H. Krochock Award by DRI for Exemplary Leadership and Mentorship

By Legal News Line |
Brett Ashton Mason, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Health Sciences Litigation Practice Group, has been awarded the Richard H. Krochock Award by DRI.

Holland & Knight Honored with Ally of the Year Award from the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts

By Legal News Line |
The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) presented Holland & Knight with the second annual Ally of the Year award at the AALAM 40th anniversary gala on October 16 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston.

Attorney General Drummond announces capture of two most wanted fugitives

By Legal Newsline |
Two fugitives on Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Most Wanted List have been apprehended.

Greenwood man charged with exploiting minors through CSAM

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lawson Tate Still, a 21-year-old resident of Greenwood, South Carolina.

Coalition supports keeping families together program amid legal challenge

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Texas v. DHS.

Statewide expansion announced for Florida's First Responder Hope Line

By Legal Newsline |
On National First Responders Day, a significant development was announced regarding the mental health support available to first responders in Florida.

California issues guidelines on third-party ballot collection ahead of general election

By Legal Newsline |
Ahead of the upcoming General Election on November 5, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released a bulletin detailing the state's laws regarding third-party collection of voter ballots and the use of unofficial ballot drop-off...

Dan Engemann appointed director of policy by Missouri Attorney General

By Legal Newsline |
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the appointment of Dan Engemann as the new Director of Policy and Outreach for his office.

Bluffton man charged with child sexual abuse material offenses

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Rio Dirk Mahealani N. Galiza, a 33-year-old resident of Bluffton, South Carolina.

Nicholas Gracely convicted in South Carolina drug trafficking investigation

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Nicholas Gracely was convicted by a Greenville County jury on October 22, 2024.

Tennessee Supreme Court allows out-of-state lawyers to aid flood victims

By Legal Newsline |
The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an order permitting out-of-state attorneys to provide free legal services to residents affected by severe flooding in East Tennessee.

Class action claims Walmart avocado oil isn't pure

By Chris Dickerson |
A potential class action lawsuit claims Walmart’s avocado oil products contains a variety of other oils as well.

Oil companies say Md. judge keeps climate suit alive for wrong reason

By Daniel Fisher |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Oil companies say a Maryland judge is keeping a climate lawsuit by Annapolis and Anne Arundel County alive for the wrong reason while ignoring a fellow judge’s dismissal of a nearly identical case by the City of Baltimore.

124 companies request mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation funding

By K. R. Nelson |
Over 100 major companies, including Amazon, General Motors, and Meta, called on the U.S. judiciary to adopt a nationwide rule requiring mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in federal lawsuits.

Attorney General Formella Issues Robocall Warning to iDentidad

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella sent a letter to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, warning the company that it is transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic and should stop immediately.

Head of Yost's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Elected to National Leadership Position

By Legal News Line |
A national organization that combats health-care fraud and protects vulnerable adults has chosen a member of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s leadership team to serve as its next president.

Election protection hotline set for New York's November general election

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the availability of an Election Protection Hotline for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024.