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Officials address challenges at DEA National Family Summit on Fentanyl

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Attorney General Merrick Garland and DEA Administrator Anne Milgram addressed the 2024 DEA National Family Summit on Fentanyl.

Court upholds murder conviction in Clarke County case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Jeremiah Wesley Irvin, a 25-year-old from Thomasville.

Randy Wallace's investiture set for November 19 at Wayne State University

By Legal Newsline |
Justice Megan K. Cavanagh and Justice Elizabeth M. Welch of the Michigan Supreme Court, along with Judge Stephen L. Borrello, Chief Judge Pro Tem of the Michigan Court of Appeals, will participate in the investiture ceremony for Randy J. Wallace...

Florida man admits guilt in tax crimes involving healthcare companies

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A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Miami for failing to pay employment taxes and neglecting to file individual income tax returns.

Computer programmer convicted in large-scale illegal TV show streaming case

By Legal Newsline |
A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Yoany Vaillant, a Cuban citizen and U.S. permanent resident, for his role in operating an illegal streaming service known as Jetflicks.

Ohio man sentenced for operating darknet cryptocurrency mixer Helix

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An Ohio resident, Larry Dean Harmon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for operating Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.

Home health care owner sentenced for Medicare fraud

By Legal Newsline |
A Michigan home health care business owner, Muhammad Zafar, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his involvement in a health care fraud conspiracy.

TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Reminder of National VSAFE Website to Protect Veterans from Scams

By Legal News Line |
As Veterans Day approaches, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233).

Attorney General Reyes Joins Eight-State Coalition Fighting To Protect First Amendment Rights

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Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today arguing in favor of religious liberty and school choice.

Expungement Clinic Set for December 12 in St. Albans

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Attorney General Charity Clark, along with Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, will host a free expungement clinic on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with appointments available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sotheby's settles for $6M over alleged art purchase tax fraud

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Amanda Hiller, have reached a $6.25 million settlement with Sotheby’s, Inc. The settlement addresses allegations that the...

Hedge-fund money complicates J&J's massive settlement for talc claims

By Daniel Fisher |
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson’s lawyers think they’ve identified the reason the company is having such a hard time settling thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder causes cancer, even though it’s won the vast majority of the cases that have gone to trial.

Fox Rothschild Practice Groups Highlighted in 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ List

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Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected 11 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 50 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier in its 2025 list of “Best Law Firms.”

Lisa Chiarini named IAM Global Leader for patent practice excellence

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Lisa Chiarini, a partner in Reed Smith’s Princeton office, has been named an IAM Global Leader, highlighting her achievements in patent practice.

Troutman Pepper Launches ‘No Infringement Intended’ Podcast

By Legal News Line |
Intellectual property issues have always influenced the world of pop culture, from music and movies to fan fiction and beyond, and these issues have only become more complex in the era of digital media

Nineteen Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Colombia for 2025

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Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Colombia 2025 guide.

Venezuelan sentenced for evading US sanctions on PdVSA

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George Semerene Quintero, a 61-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), the...

Attorney general concludes review of non-lethal firearm use by MSP trooper

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Today, the Department of Attorney General concluded its review of a firearm incident involving a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township.

Moody files lawsuit against FEMA over alleged discrimination towards Trump supporters

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Attorney General Ashley Moody has initiated legal proceedings against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, accusing them of conspiring to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.

Florida man sentenced for stealing rent checks across multiple Michigan counties

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Rafael Rodriguez, a 44-year-old resident of Florida, received a sentence ranging from 72 months to 20 years for his involvement in stealing rent checks.