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Friday, November 22, 2024

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Justice Department sues Kentucky landlord over alleged tenant harassment

By Legal Newsline |
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Adnan Shalash, a rental property manager in Lexington, Kentucky, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under the Fair Housing Act.

Attorneys general urge Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Liz Murrill, alongside Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 30 other states, is advocating for the passage of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by Congress.

Authorities charge 20 alleged members in Philadelphia-based cocaine trafficking case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and New Jersey State Police, has announced charges against 20 individuals allegedly involved in a cocaine trafficking operation based in Philadelphia.

Idaho attorney general announces arrests related to child exploitation material

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has reported the arrest of three men in Idaho for possession of child sexual exploitation material within a 24-hour period.

Webinar on intellectual disabilities postponed by Vermont Judiciary

By Legal Newsline |
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the "Intellectual Disabilities 101" webinar originally planned for November 19, 2024, has been postponed.

California man sentenced for acting as illegal agent for Chinese government

By Legal Newsline |
John Chen, a 71-year-old resident of Los Angeles and the People's Republic of China (PRC), has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.

AG Nessel warns against rising utility imposter scams ahead of awareness day

By Legal Newsline |
Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reiterated her consumer alert regarding utility imposter scams.

Attorneys general push Congress for kids' online safety legislation

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general, has urged Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the year's end.

When Can I Stop Work Due to Lack of Payment: A Subcontractor’s Ultimate Dilemma on November 20, 2024

By Legal News Line |
Richard Kalson and Stephen Seeger will present “When Can I Stop Work Due to Lack of Payment: A Subcontractor’s Ultimate Dilemma” at the ADSC Mid-Atlantic Sporting Clays Target Shoot and Networking Event.

Law Week Colorado Reports on Shook Art Law and the Intersection With AI

By Legal News Line |
Shook Senior Counsel Channah Norman and Partner Camila Tobón were featured in an article by Law Week Colorado, “Art Law, a Unique Practice at the Intersection of Law and Creativity.”

Greenberg Traurig Helps United Way Worldwide Launch Star-Studded Hurricane Relief Benefit

By Legal News Line |
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP provided a variety of legal support to United Way Worldwide in support of its Benefit for Hurricane Relief.

Associate Joshua Kaut Officially Admitted to Ohio State Bar

By Legal News Line |
Jackson Kelly Associate, Joshua Kaut, was officially sworn in on Tuesday, November 12 to the Ohio State bar.

Troutman Pepper Advises US Compliance in Acquisition of Hellman & Associates, Inc.

By Legal News Line |
Troutman Pepper client U.S. Compliance, a national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, has acquired Hellman & Associates, Inc., a regional leader in EHS consulting based in the Denver, CO area.

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction in Clarke County

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jeremiah Wesley Irvin, 25, of Thomasville, for murder.

Former Pilot Station Mayor Pleads Guilty to Felony Election Interference

By Legal News Line |
68-year-old Arthur Sammy Heckman, Sr. entered a guilty plea to one felony charge of Unlawful Interference with an Election for inducing or attempting to induce an election official to fail in the official’s duty by force, threat, intimidation, or offers of reward.

Attorney General Moody Shares Resources to Help Veterans, Service Members and Loved Ones Avoid Scams this Military Family Appreciation Month

By Legal News Line |
This Military Family Appreciation Month, Attorney General Moody is sharing resources to help veterans, service members and their families avoid falling victim to scams and other fraudulent schemes.

Attorney General Ford Urges Federal Judge to Unravel Restrictions on Mifepristone

By Legal News Line |
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has urged a federal judge in Spokane, Washington, to rule that the FDA’s severe restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone are unlawful and order the federal agency to reconsider their regulation of the drug.

Holland & Knight Advises Lee Health in Historic Conversion to Private, Nonprofit Health System

By Legal News Line |
Holland & Knight represented Lee Health, a health system based in Fort Myers, Florida, in its transformative conversion from a government healthcare district to a private, nonprofit health system.

Randi Ellis appointed as future claims representative in J&J $8.2 billion talc settlement

By Legal News Line reports |
A Texas bankruptcy judge appointed Randi Ellis as the future claims representative for Red River Talc, Johnson & Johnson’s talc unit, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

AG Fitch Files Brief in Support of First Amendment

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court, along with 17 other attorneys general, toprotect students’ First Amendment free speech rights. The brief from theattorneys general asks the Supreme Court to hear L.M. v. Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts.