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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

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Michigan AG sues paper company over alleged PFAS contamination

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC and White Pigeon Mills, LLC for alleged PFAS contamination in the White Pigeon River and surrounding areas.

Oregon AG urges voters without ballots to contact local election offices

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With Election Day approaching, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has urged Oregon registered voters who have not received their ballots to contact their county elections office.

Lyft settles allegations over misleading driver earning claims with $2.1 million penalty

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The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement with Lyft Inc. regarding allegations of misleading statements about driver earnings.

Simpsonville man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Andrew Scott Walker has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 1st Degree, and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, 3rd Degree.

Medisca settles $21.75M claim over alleged inflated drug prices

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Medisca Inc. has agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations of establishing false and inflated Average Wholesale Prices (AWPs) for two ingredients used in compounded prescriptions, according to the Justice Department.

Missouri AG challenges California proposal affecting state's biofuel industry

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally addressed concerns regarding a proposed amendment by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that could significantly impact Missouri's agriculture and biofuels sectors.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.