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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Rossi addresses justice conference; meets key figures on Northern California visit

By Legal Newsline |
Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice recently visited Northern California, where she delivered a keynote address at the Pathways to Justice Conference in San Francisco.

La Habra Heights agrees on new housing plan under state law

By Legal Newsline |
California officials have reached a settlement with the City of La Habra Heights to ensure compliance with the state's Housing Element Law.

Application deadline set for Supreme Court judge vacancy in Fifth Judicial District

By Legal Newsline |
The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Supreme Court Judge position in Nebraska's Fifth Judicial District has scheduled a public hearing.

Justice Department settles lawsuit over disability rights violations in Colorado

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has announced a settlement agreement with the state of Colorado to address allegations that the state violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C. The...

Former director accused of fund misuse at Winn Parish Council on Aging

By Legal Newsline |
Agents from the Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office have arrested a former director of the Winn Parish Council on Aging.

Generic drug firms settle price-fixing allegations for $49.1 million

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Charity Clark has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million nationwide.

Hilo courthouse warns public about phone number spoofing scam

By Legal Newsline |
The public in Hawaiʻi is being alerted to a scam involving the spoofing of phone numbers from the Hilo Courthouse, also known as Hale Kaulike.

Attorney General's office announces new legal team for Washington Bridge lawsuit

By Legal Newsline |
The Office of the Attorney General has announced changes to its legal team handling the Washington Bridge litigation.

Florida labor-staffing company owner pleads guilty to tax fraud

By Legal Newsline |
A Ukrainian national has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Georgia joins multistate settlement over generic drug price-fixing

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Georgia has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories in reaching settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.

North Dakota Attorney General seeks deputy solicitor general

By Legal Newsline |
The Office of the North Dakota Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Solicitor General.

North Dakota seeks assistant attorney general; applications close November 15

By Legal Newsline |
The North Dakota Office of Attorney General has announced a job opening for the position of Assistant Attorney General.

Former officer convicted in Breonna Taylor civil rights case

By Legal Newsline |
A federal jury in Louisville, Kentucky, has convicted Brett Hankison, a former officer of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor.

Justice Department monitors Nov. 5 elections across 27 states for voting law compliance

By Legal Newsline |
The Justice Department has announced its plans to monitor the Nov. 5 general election for compliance with federal voting rights laws across 86 jurisdictions in 27 states.

Attorney General announces settlements with drug firms over price-fixing allegations

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced significant progress in the multistate litigation against generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices and limit competition.

Former police sergeant convicted for off-duty ethnic intimidation incident

By Legal Newsline |
A Wayne County jury has convicted former Westland Police Sergeant Kevin Yudt of ethnic intimidation and assault.

Attorney General warns against relying on AI chatbots for voting information

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert advising voters against using AI chatbots for election-related inquiries.

State attorneys general challenge DOJ's prosecution efforts against Trump

By Legal Newsline |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multi-state initiative challenging the federal government's continued prosecution of former President Donald Trump.

Coalition urges US State Department action against global plastic pollution

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has spearheaded an initiative alongside a coalition of ten attorneys general, urging the U.S. State Department to advocate for a robust international treaty aimed at curbing global plastic pollution.

Former Jehovah's Witnesses elder sentenced for child sexual abuse

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Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the sentencing of Norman Aviles-Garriga, a former Jehovah’s Witnesses elder, to 11.5 to 23 years in prison for sexually abusing three children over two decades ago.