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Bismarck seeks new city attorney with applications closing on December 1
The City of Bismarck is seeking a new City Attorney, with applications open until December 1, 2024.
State attorneys secure $49M settlements in generic drug price-fixing case
Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a total of $49.1 million in settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
Attorneys general advocate for peace amid election result concerns
In a concerted bipartisan initiative, 51 state attorneys general have come together to issue a statement advocating for peace in response to the upcoming November 5 presidential election results.
America First Legal files lawsuits against Biden administration over campus unrest
Last week, America First Legal (AFL) initiated a series of lawsuits following revelations from the House Education and Workforce Committee's investigation into pro-Hamas activities on U.S. college campuses.
Attorney General Raoul deploys teams for election monitoring across Illinois
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has deployed over 200 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators to oversee the general election across Illinois on Tuesday, November 5.
Arkansas receives over $13 million from Kroger opioid settlement
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced that Arkansas will receive up to $13,535,086.30 from a $1.37 billion settlement involving Kroger and 29 other states.
Bellaire man receives lengthy sentence for sexual assault
Today, John Hendrickson, a 59-year-old resident of Bellaire, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 17 to 40 years for the repeated sexual assault of a minor relative.
Doctor pleads guilty in drug distribution conspiracy involving cash-for-prescriptions scheme
A New England doctor, Adnan S. Khan, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances.
California secures $122 million from Kroger in opioid settlement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger, addressing the company's involvement in the opioid crisis.
California sues Norwalk over housing ban affecting vulnerable populations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Director Gustavo Velasquez have filed a lawsuit against the City of Norwalk.
Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council schedules meeting on November 5
The Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council is set to convene for its next meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Bismarck seeks temporary part-time assistant city attorney
The City of Bismarck is seeking a temporary part-time Assistant City Attorney to provide legal services.
Paxton supports Trump with amicus brief on alleged illegal appointment
Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, backing President Donald Trump's assertion that special prosecutor Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed by the U.S. Department of...
Attorneys general urge peace ahead of election results
Ahead of the upcoming General Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general in issuing a joint statement.
Attorneys general call for peace following 2024 election
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative involving 51 attorneys general.
Rosenblum announces $49M settlement in generic drug price-fixing case
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling approximately $49.1 million.
Attorneys general urge peaceful conduct during 2024 election
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, has released a statement advocating for a peaceful election process.
Paxton deploys rapid response team for Election Day oversight
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team across major counties in the state.
DOJ naming Rocket Mortgage in appraisal lawsuit ‘a flagrant example of government overreach,’ says company spokesman
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has named Rocket Mortgage in a new lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals, a claim that the company has called "a flagrant example of government overreach."
BakerHostetler Columbus Office Hosts Roundtable on AI
Chief Information Officer Katherine Lowry, Senior Manager of Innovation Leigh Zeiser and Partners Craig Hoffman and Nichole Sterling will participate in a roundtable discussion organized by privacy and security software provider OneTrust titled “Data Dialogues: Unlocking the Power of AI Through Effective Compliance.”