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Florida roofing business owner pleads guilty in employment tax conspiracy
A Florida man and woman have admitted to conspiring to defraud the United States by failing to pay employment taxes, according to a recent court hearing.
North Dakota Supreme Court issues opinions on various civil and criminal appeals
The North Dakota Supreme Court released several opinions on November 8, 2024, addressing a range of civil and criminal appeals.
State court releases annual report on sentencing departures
The state court administrator has released the annual report on departures from mandatory minimum sentences.
Statue planned to honor WWII hero SSG Denver "Bull" Randleman
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced plans to honor Staff Sergeant Denver "Bull" Randleman with a statue in downtown Little Rock.
Courts closed for Veterans' Day, reopen November 12
Judicial Branch courts and the Administrative Office of the Courts will not be operational on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Court upholds end of American Airlines and JetBlue alliance
California Attorney General Rob Bonta responded to a Court of Appeals decision that upheld the termination of the Northeast Alliance, a joint venture between American Airlines and JetBlue.
Fort Mill man charged with exploiting minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of John Allen Geiser, a 63-year-old resident of Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Ken Paxton blocks Biden administration's parole in place immigration policy
Attorney General Ken Paxton has achieved a significant legal victory by permanently blocking the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" policy.
Attorney General James' office releases report on Sofia Gomez's death
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report on the death of Sofia Gomez, who died following an encounter with a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer in October 2020.
Family law mediation sees high satisfaction but lower settlement rates
A recent survey of the Family Law Mediation Program participants indicates high satisfaction levels, despite a decline in settlement rates.
The National Law Journal Names Kristen Broz to DC Rising Stars List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Kristen W. Broz, Co-Chair of the firm’s Antitrust Practice Group, on her recognition as a Washington, DC Rising Star by The National Law Journal.
Idaho defends pro-life legislation against federal challenge at 9th Circuit
Idaho is defending its pro-life law in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit against challenges from the Biden-Harris Administration.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas doctor over alleged illegal prescriptions for minors
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against a second doctor in North Texas for allegedly providing "gender transition" drugs to over a dozen minors.
Bitcoin Fog operator sentenced to over 12 years for money laundering
A dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for operating a bitcoin money laundering service on the darknet.
Justice Department sues Mississippi State Senate over alleged racial discrimination
The Justice Department has initiated legal proceedings against the Mississippi State Senate, accusing it of racial discrimination against a Black former staff attorney in its Legislative Services Office (LSO).
Guardianship Monitoring Program hosts free online seminars for vulnerable adult care
The Guardianship Monitoring Program is organizing two online seminars for professionals working with vulnerable adults.
Ohio court rules against closed sessions in police chief firing
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Ohio has found that a village council in Champaign County violated state law when it went into a closed-door session to deliberate on the termination of St. Paris Police Chief Erica Barga.
Minnesota AG warns veterans against claim shark scams ahead of Veterans Day
In the lead-up to Veterans Day on November 11, Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a warning to Minnesota's veterans about fraudulent entities known as "claim sharks."
Illinois Attorney General responds to racist texts targeting minorities
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has addressed the issue of racist text messages being sent anonymously to Black and Brown Americans nationwide, including students.
Court blocks Biden-Harris parole rule allowing immigrant residency
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has expressed approval of a court ruling that dismisses the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.