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Justice Department finds constitutional violations at Fulton County Jail

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The U.S. Department of Justice has completed an investigation into the conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia, revealing significant violations of constitutional and federal laws.

Bipartisan effort supports stronger FCC regulations on robocalls

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 47 attorneys general in supporting the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed rules to combat illegal robocalls.

Omaha hosts adoption day event celebrating new families

By Legal Newsline |
National Adoption Day will be observed at the Douglas County Justice Center in Omaha on Saturday, November 23.

Colorado man sentenced to 35 years for crimes against children

By Legal Newsline |
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison, along with a lifetime of supervised release, for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and participating in a dark-web site focused on CSAM.

Carr Finalizes State’s Settlement with Kroger, Secures Over $55 Million for Opioid Treatment and Recovery Efforts

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the State of Georgia and its participating local governments will receive more than $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment, prevention, and recovery services as part of a recently finalized settlement agreement with Kroger.

Civil Rights Division of the Office of Attorney General Requests that Victims of Racist Texts Come Forward

By Legal News Line |
The Office of the Attorney General has received multiple reports of racist text messages, sent to Black Marylanders from an unknown sender or senders.

AG Nessel Helps Save DTE Gas Customers More Than $150 Million, Rate Hike Slashed Nearly 60%

By Legal News Line |
At its meeting, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a final order in DTE Gas’s most recent rate case, approving a gas rate increase that is less than half of the company’s initial $266 million request proposed in January.

Texas secures $83 million settlement with Kroger over opioid claims

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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

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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

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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

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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

By Legal Newsline |
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

By Legal Newsline |
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

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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

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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

By Legal Newsline |
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

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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

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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

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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

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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.