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Texas secures $83 million settlement with Kroger over opioid claims
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an $83 million settlement with Kroger to address claims by the State of Texas and its Political Subdivisions regarding practices that contributed to the opioid crisis in the state.
Nursing home operator agrees to $45 million settlement after fraud investigation
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a significant settlement with the owners and operators of four nursing homes managed by Centers for Care, LLC.
Attorneys General demand end to Trump's legal cases by NY AG and others
Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with a coalition of Attorneys General from 23 states, has urged New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith to cease their legal actions...
Kwame Raoul supports FTC ban on noncompete agreements
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 18 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief in support of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule that bans noncompete clauses in employment contracts nationwide.
Washington County priest admits theft of church funds; pays $155K restitution
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that George Athanasiou, a priest from Washington County, has pleaded guilty to felony theft.
North Carolina sees significant progress with over 283 new CODIS DNA hits
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that the North Carolina State Crime Lab has achieved 283 CODIS DNA hits in the fiscal year beginning July 2024.
Buckeye Institute files amicus brief urging court support for legal fee awards
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Holman v. Vilsack.
Coalition challenges SEC's crypto regulations led by Nebraska and Kentucky
Attorney General Mike Hilgers has announced that Nebraska, alongside Kentucky, is spearheading an 18-state coalition challenging the Biden-Harris Administration's regulations on cryptocurrency.
Attorneys general urge FCC to tighten rules against robocallers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside attorneys general from Arkansas, North Carolina, and Ohio, is leading a coalition of 46 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).
Operation Royal Flush leads to multiple arrests and solves three homicides
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the success of Operation Royal Flush, a joint law enforcement effort aimed at reducing violent crime in Kings County.
Pueblo cannabis firm settles for $225K over misleading product claims
Attorney General Phil Weiser has announced a settlement agreement with Bee’s Knees CBDs, a Pueblo-based cannabis company, and its owner Joseph Leyba.
Ohio law schools end race-based programs after Buckeye Institute probe
The Buckeye Institute has announced the conclusion of its investigation into race-based programs at Ohio's public law schools.
Oklahoma settles lawsuit over mental health services in criminal justice system
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced a settlement in a class-action lawsuit aimed at improving Oklahoma's mental health services within the criminal justice system.
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...