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Friday, November 22, 2024

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Attorney General calls for stronger measures in RI primary care regulations

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has called on the Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) to adopt more assertive measures in its proposed amendments concerning primary care regulations.

Connecticut AG comments on utility rate cuts amid rising energy costs

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Attorney General William Tong has commented on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's (PURA) decision to reduce revenue for Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG).

Illinois AG secures $550K settlement over unpaid wages

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul has reached a $550,000 settlement with Polo Masonry Builders Inc., United Builders Group Co., and their owners, Petro Pariychuk and Oleh Synychak.

Former CEO indicted as BIT Mining resolves bribery investigation

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An indictment was unsealed, charging Zhengming Pan, the former CEO of 500.com, now BIT Mining Ltd., with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

RIPA Board to hold final public meeting of the year

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The Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board, established under Assembly Bill 953, aims to address issues related to racial and identity profiling in law enforcement.

Summerville man faces multiple charges for alleged crimes involving minors

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Iain Douglas Carder, a 26-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.

Attorneys general push Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has spearheaded an initiative with 31 other state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

Lisa L. Lambert appointed new trustee for Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas

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Lisa L. Lambert has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the U.S. Trustee for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, known as Region 6.

Phobos ransomware administrator charged after extradition from South Korea

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The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, for his alleged role in administering Phobos ransomware.

Former nurse practitioner sentenced for fraudulent oxycodone prescription scheme

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A former certified registered nurse practitioner from western Pennsylvania has been sentenced for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Oxycodone.

Attorney General Garland praises Southern District NY's achievements

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, expressing gratitude and pride in their work.

James calls on Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

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New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general, has called on Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

New Jersey postmaster faces federal charges for alleged sexual assault

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A U.S. Postal Service Postmaster has been indicted on federal civil rights charges related to a sexual assault incident involving a postal employee.

Dickinson County man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges

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Last Friday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old man from Norway, Michigan, who recently resided in California, was ordered to stand trial in the 41st Circuit Court in Dickinson County.

Attorneys general urge FCC action against illegal robocalls

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Attorney General Josh Kaul, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD).

Ken Paxton blocks attempt to revive Obama-era overtime regulation

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully blocked a regulation from the U.S. Department of Labor that sought to change overtime requirements, which he argued was in violation of federal law.

Council forwards three nominees for court of appeals vacancy

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The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments has announced its nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section.

Washington Courts network restoration underway after unauthorized activity

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The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is in the process of restoring systems on the Washington Courts network after successful work and testing over the weekend.

Moody shares tips during International Fraud Awareness Week

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On International Fraud Awareness Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody has provided guidance to help Floridians protect themselves from fraud.

Texas Supreme Court rules against delaying child murderer's execution

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Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a significant legal victory at the Texas Supreme Court, effectively halting an effort by activists and some state legislators to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.