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Dem Pa. AG candidate: Litigation not part of addressing climate change
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - The Democrat hoping to replace Michelle Henry as Pennsylvania Attorney General doesn't seem to be willing to push climate change lawsuits against the oil industry, like some local officials have.
Super Lawyers recognizes 18 lawyers from Reed Smith in New York City
Legal rankings publisher Super Lawyers has named eight lawyers from Reed Smith’s New York office to its 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers named a further 10 of the firm’s younger lawyers to its New York Metro Rising Stars list.
Georgia CPA sentenced for role in illegal tax shelter scheme
A Georgia accountant, Herbert Lewis, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in promoting and selling illegal syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.
Court stops Texas firm from selling illegal tax plans
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has issued permanent injunctions against Charles Dombek and The Optimal Financial Group LLC.
Drummond ends contract with law firm hired by Governor Stitt
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has taken decisive action in a legal dispute involving Governor Kevin Stitt, terminating the contract with a law firm hired by the Governor.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals settles price-fixing case with New York AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of 50 attorneys general, has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Inc. The companies will pay a total of $49.1 million for their involvement in a scheme to...
New Jersey man admits guilt in aiding Russian defense sector
Vadim Yermolenko, a dual U.S.-Russian national residing in New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges related to aiding Russia's defense sector in evading U.S. export controls.
Michigan AG sues paper company over alleged PFAS contamination
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.