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Thursday, November 14, 2024

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Hammes and Younggren elected to district court judgeships

By Legal Newsline |
Jason Hammes has been elected as a district court judge in the South Central Judicial District.

Attorneys general urge FCC to strengthen robocall mitigation measures

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a bipartisan coalition of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance their Robocall Mitigation Database.

Maryland store owner admits guilt in tax evasion case

By Legal Newsline |
A Maryland store owner has admitted to evading taxes by not declaring cash taken from his business.

Governor's council reviews applicants for court of appeals vacancy

By Legal Newsline |
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is set to evaluate three candidates for a vacancy in the Court of Appeals Eastern Section.

Attorneys general urge FCC to tighten robocall regulations

By Legal Newsline |
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a bipartisan group of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.

Ukrainian sentenced for role in illegal export scheme involving precision machinery

By Legal Newsline |
Stanislav Romanyuk, a 39-year-old Ukrainian citizen who last resided in Estonia, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.

Illinois man charged with possessing child abuse materials

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a man from Pocahontas, Illinois, with possession of child sexual abuse material.

Ohio doctor admits guilt in tax obstruction case

By Legal Newsline |
An Ohio doctor has admitted guilt in a scheme to obstruct the administration of internal revenue laws. Dr. Suman Jana, from Strongsville, was involved with tax shelter promoter Michael Meyer and sub-promoter Rao Garuda.

West Virginia corrections officer pleads guilty in inmate death case

By Legal Newsline |
A former corrections officer from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, has admitted guilt in a federal civil rights violation case related to the death of an inmate.

AG Nessel supports legislative push against human trafficking

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed approval as the House Judiciary Committee advanced key human trafficking legislation to the full Michigan House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

Attorney General Labrador joins states urging Supreme Court to protect student speech

By Legal Newsline |
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, advocating for students' First Amendment rights in the case of L.M. v. Town of Middleborough.

Porfilio: ‘Most respondents believe attorney advertising increases auto insurance costs’

By Legal Newsline |
A recent report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) indicates a perceived connection between rising auto insurance costs and attorney advertising.

AG Campbell Issues Statement On Results Of 2024 Presidential Election

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election.

Man Arraigned on Charge of False Report or Threat of Terrorism

By Legal News Line |
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, currently incarcerated in the Michigan Department of Corrections, was arraigned on Monday in Lansing’s 54-A District Court on one count False Report or Threat of Terrorism, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Federal judge strikes down Biden amnesty program in response to Kobach lawsuit

By Legal News Line |
A federal judge in Texas yesterday sided with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a coalition of 15 other state attorneys general by striking down a Biden administration program that would have granted amnesty to illegal aliens married to U.S. citizens.

Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot

By Chris Dickerson |
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.

Attorney General Miyares Joins 50 Attorneys General in Condemning Political Violence

By Legal News Line |
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 other attorneys general calling for law and order and condemning political violence ahead of presidential election.

Attorneys General stand in support for National Veterans and Military Families Month

By Legal News Line |
As we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) proudly supports the efforts of state and territory attorney general offices in their commitment to military families.

'Direct defiance' leads to big penalty for big asbestos firm

By Daniel Fisher |
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court ordered the Napoli law firm to pay more than $1 million in sanctions, saying the prominent asbestos lawyers tried to interfere with a contract dispute by filing competing lawsuits in New York.

McGuireWoods’ George Keith Martin Receives VCIC Humanitarian Award

By Legal News Line |
Richmond counsel and former office managing partner George Keith Martin was honored by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) at its 62nd annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner for his decades of service to the community.