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Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling for Clark Hill
On Nov. 12, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s award of approximately $445,000 plus a time price differential service charge of 1.5% monthly to Matt Smith’s and Cynthia Filipovich’s client Gypsum Supply Company for defendants Continental Building Company and Hartford Fire Insurance Company’s violation of the Construction Lien Act.
Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Yankee Gas $209 Million Rate Hike Request
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the request filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by Yankee Gas seeking a $209 million rate hike.
Attorney General Bonta: Operation Royal Flush Dubbed a Success with 77 Arrests, 32 Guns Seized and Three Homicides Solved
California Attorney General Bonta together with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies today announced the results of Operation Royal Flush.
Attorney General Mayes Urges FCC to Strengthen Process to Block Robocallers
Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
Dinsmore Welcomes Back Ryan McDonald, and Adds Two Associates, in Indianapolis Growth Push
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce that Ryan McDonald, will be rejoining the Firm’s Indianapolis office as partner.
Nelson Mullins Boosts National Reach with Five New Attorneys in Five Cities
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, welcomes five attorneys to its corporate, litigation, and healthcare practices.
$1.7B Georgia verdict reversed; Ford can now present proper defense
ATLANTA (Legal Newslne) - Trial judges went too far when they stripped Ford Motor Co. of nearly all its defenses in a truck-rollover lawsuit that ended with a $1.7 billion jury verdict, a Georgia appeals court ruled.
Attorney General Brown Announces Charges Against Property Owner and Property Managers of Multi-Family Rental Housing Community in Prince George’s County
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the Consumer Protection Division has filed charges against Heather Hill Property Company LLC; Heather Hill Operating Company LLC; OneWall Communities LLC; Andy Wallace (CEO); and Ron Kutas (COO), for violations of the Consumer Protection Act and the Consumer Debt Collection Act, in their operation of a multi-family rental housing community known as Heather Hill by OneWall, a 459-unit multi-family rental housing community in Temple Hills in Prince George’s County.
Attorney General Labrador Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robo-Callers
Attorney General Raúl Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network.
AG Reviews Non-Lethal Saginaw County MSP Trooper Firearm Use, Finds Trooper Acted in Defense of Self and Others
Department of Attorney General announced it has concluded the review of the May 2024 firearm use by a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township, finding the Trooper acted in self-defense and defense of others on the scene. This review was requested by MSP.
32-state coalition urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 31 other states, is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.
Ken Paxton promotes adoption month with special license plate initiative
Attorney General Ken Paxton is recognizing November as National Adoption Month and urging Texans to support the cause by purchasing a "Support Adoption" license plate.
Justice Department sues Pennsylvania over discriminatory housing codes for disabled
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with its Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Human Services.
Ohio Supreme Court leaves transgender woman's birth certificate unchanged
The Supreme Court of Ohio has left a probate court's decision intact, denying a transgender woman's request to change the sex marker on her birth certificate.
Juvenile justice reforms emphasized at national conference
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen addressed attendees at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Conference on Youth Justice, marking the first national conference by OJJDP in over a decade.
Deputy AG highlights progress and challenges at national youth justice conference
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer recently addressed attendees at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Conference on Youth Justice.
District Judges Foundation seeks proposals for upcoming conference
The District Judges Foundation has announced a request for proposals (RFP) for its upcoming conference.
Attorney General Drummond challenges SEC's crypto regulations
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has initiated legal action against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contesting what he describes as excessive regulatory measures on cryptocurrency by the Biden Administration.
Justice official commemorates 15th anniversary of landmark hate crime legislation
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke recently delivered remarks on the 15th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr.
Attorneys general urge Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody, alongside 31 other attorneys general, is advocating for the passage of the Kids Online Safety Act by Congress.