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Brazilian resident admits guilt in fraudulent tax refund scheme
A man from South Carolina, currently living in Brazil, has admitted guilt in a federal court in San Francisco for his involvement in a scheme to file a false tax claim.
Tennessee Supreme Court rules against common law wrongful foreclosure claim
The Tennessee Supreme Court has clarified standing requirements in the state and determined that there is no common law cause of action for "wrongful foreclosure."
Arkansas Attorney General grants $1 million to specialty courts program
Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced a grant of up to $1 million from state opioid settlement funds to support the Arkansas Specialty Courts Program.
Attorneys General urge FCC to close loophole allowing illegal robocalls
Attorney General Mayes, along with a bipartisan group of 46 other Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
Justice Department finds serious violations at Fulton County Jail
The Justice Department has released findings indicating that conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia breach constitutional and federal laws.
Pennsylvania AG warns public about phishing scam targeting personal data
Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a warning to residents of Pennsylvania regarding a phishing scam.
Attorney General releases footage from investigation into death involving NYPD
New York Attorney General Letitia James has made public the police body-worn camera footage connected to the investigation into the death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes. Mr. Nunez Reyes died on April 20, 2024, after an encounter with New York City...
Morrisey co-leads coalition seeking to protect students’ free speech rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is co-leading a multistate amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court aimed at protecting students’ First Amendment free speech rights.
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes Congratulates AG-Elect Derek Brown
“I have known Derek Brown for decades and am proud to call him a friend, and now my successor in the Utah Attorney General’s Office,” said Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes.
Licensed Nursing Assistant Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Paul A. Williams, 59, of Morrisville, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Sexual Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult.
Sheppard Mullin Advised Pathward, N.A. in $634 Million Sale of its Commercial Insurance Premium Finance Business to Honor Capital Corporation
Sheppard Mullin represented Pathward, N.A, the chartered national bank subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc., in the sale of its commercial insurance premium finance business to Honor Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest independently owned insurance premium finance companies.
Attorney General James and DEC Interim Commissioner Mahar Secure $121,000 from Long Island Contractor for Illegal Construction Near Protected Wetlands
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced that they have secured over $121,000 in penalties from contractor Anthony Labriola and his two affiliate companies – ALAC Realty, LLC and ALAC Contracting Corp.
Disappearance and Death of David Braley
Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statements from the family of David Braley of Belmont, New Hampshire and from the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit on the upcoming anniversary of Mr. Braley’s disappearance when he was 21-years-old:
Airlines' teamwork won't help customers, First Circuit rules in DOJ antitrust case
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has affirmed a ruling that put an end to the so-called "Northeast Alliance" between American Airlines and JetBlue - an arrangement the companies claimed would help customers.
Attorney General Labrador Announces Victory in Challenge to Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a federal appellate victory Tuesday in Nebraska v. Su.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Plan to Honor Arkansas D-Day “Band of Brothers” Hero SSG Denver “Bull” Randleman with Statue in Downtown Little Rock Using Private Funds
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing plans to erect a statue in downtown Little Rock honoring Arkansas native Staff Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman, who participated in the D-Day invasion as a member of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division that was portrayed in the book-turned-miniseries “Band of Brothers:”
Troutman Pepper Advises Tectonic Engineering in Investment by Good Springs Capital
Troutman Pepper client Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. and its affiliates recently announced an investment by Good Springs Capital LP, a private investment firm focused on partnering with founders, families, and entrepreneurial management teams in the industrial and services sectors.
Bradley Attorneys Recognized by Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program
Bradley is pleased to announce that Emma Duke McBurney and George A. Smith II, attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office, have been recognized by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) for their pro bono contributions to the organization.
Chicago residents sentenced for trafficking minor across state lines
A Chicago man, Geremy Glass, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Tax professionals sentenced for fraudulent scheme causing significant IRS losses
Two tax attorneys and an insurance agent have been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison for their involvement in a fraudulent tax shelter scheme.