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Saturday, November 16, 2024

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Buckeye Institute files brief urging Supreme Court review of Oklahoma school choice cases

By Legal Newsline |
On November 7, 2024, The Buckeye Institute submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in two cases: Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond.

Meeting set for justice court judge selection in South Salt Lake

By Legal Newsline |
The South Salt Lake Judicial Nominating Commission has organized a meeting for November 13, 2024.

AFL alleges FBI mishandling nominee investigations

By Legal Newsline |
America First Legal (AFL) has released a report highlighting potential legal violations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Congressional staff regarding nominee background investigations.

Attorney General warns against price gouging amid Ventura County emergency

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert following the Governor's declaration of a state of emergency due to the Mountain Fire in Ventura County.

Florida man admits guilt in biofuel fraud involving millions

By Legal Newsline |
A Florida man has admitted guilt in a scheme involving fraudulent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewable fuels credits and tax credits linked to biodiesel production.

Former Uniontown treasurer convicted of stealing over $106k from taxpayers

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the conviction of Antoinette Hodge, a former Uniontown city treasurer, for embezzling over $106,000 in taxpayer funds.

Attorney General secures convictions in Isanti County murder case

By Legal Newsline |
After a four-day court trial, Fredy Saavedra Olivar was found guilty on all charges related to the December 2023 murder of Jose De Jesus Diaz Fernandes.

Maryland business owner pleads guilty in customs bribery case

By Legal Newsline |
A Maryland man, Christopher “Mac” Cassity, 51, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a bribery scheme involving a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official.

Oregon AG Rosenblum expresses confidence in successor's ability to counter federal overreach

By Legal Newsline |
In a statement issued on November 7, 2024, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum expressed confidence in Oregon's newly elected Attorney General, Dan Rayfield.

Raoul settles lawsuit over hydrogen fluoride emissions at Danville facility

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has reached a settlement with Brainerd Chemical Midwest LLC to resolve a lawsuit concerning hydrogen fluoride emissions from its Danville, Illinois facility.

Richland County man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced that Andrew Jeremy Reed of Richland County was sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Nursing assistant charged with sexual abuse of elderly resident

By Legal Newsline |
Paul A. Williams, a licensed nursing assistant from Morrisville, Vermont, has been charged with felony sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult.

Businessman pleads guilty in tech export scheme involving Russian entities

By Legal Newsline |
Ilya Khan, a businessman with citizenship in the United States, Israel, and Russia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to exporting sensitive technology to Russia.

Member of extremist network sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation

By Legal Newsline |
The National Security Division (NSD) is tasked with protecting Americans from terrorism and violent extremist threats.

Independence man arrested for juvenile pornography; investigation continues

By Legal Newsline |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Cyber Crime Unit has arrested a man from Independence, Louisiana.

Pre-General Election Guidance

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the joint release of Pre-General Election Guidance to New Hampshire Election Officials by the Attorney General’s Office Election Law Unit along with the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office ahead of the General Election to be conducted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

New Jersey Law Journal Selects C.J. Fisher as Dealmaker of the Year Finalist

By Legal News Line |
Congratulations to C.J. Fisher, Fox’s Gaming Department Co-Chair, who was named a Dealmaker of the Year Finalist as part of the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2024 New Jersey Legal Awards program.

Sinaloa Cartel member indicted in Chicago on drug conspiracy charges

By Legal Newsline |
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, Jose Angel Canobbio Inzunza, on charges related to drug conspiracy.

Ohio attorney suspended after improper firearm handling incident

By Legal Newsline |
The Supreme Court of Ohio has suspended Wooster attorney Rodney Haven for one year following his arrest for improperly handling a firearm while driving under the influence.

Attorney General James condemns racist texts targeting minorities in New York

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has addressed reports of racist text messages targeting Black and Brown individuals, including students, in New York and across the nation.