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Courthouses in multiple counties closed on November 20
Benson, Bottineau, McKenzie, Cavalier, Eddy, Pembina, Renville, Nelson, Ramsey, and Wells County courthouses are closed today.
Federal jury convicts Edward Kelley for conspiracy to murder FBI employees
Edward Kelley, a 35-year-old resident of Maryville, Tennessee, has been found guilty by a federal jury in the Eastern District of Tennessee.
Organized retail theft ring members charged with multiple felonies in South Florida
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged three individuals in connection with an organized retail theft ring in South Florida.
Attorney General Hilgers Co-Leads 18-State Coalition Fighting Crypto Regulatory Overreach
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska and Kentucky are co-leading an 18-state coalition challenge to the Biden-Harris Administration’s unlawful and sweeping regulations of cryptocurrency.
Honduran men convicted for role in international human smuggling conspiracy
Two Honduran men have been found guilty by a federal jury for their involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Honduras into the United States.
Justice Department highlights initiatives addressing missing indigenous women crisis
Daron Carreiro, Acting Director of the Office of Tribal Justice, addressed the House Appropriation Committee regarding the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIP).
North Dakota Court System seeks electronic court recorder/transcriptionist
The North Dakota Court System has announced a job opening for an Electronic Court Recorder/Transcriptionist.
Paralegal position open at Bismarck District Court with competitive salary
The North Dakota Court System is seeking candidates for a paralegal position within the South Central Judicial District Court Judge Chambers in Bismarck.
Washington courts celebrate National Adoption Day with events across multiple counties
Dozens of children and youth are set to be adopted in ceremonies across Washington from November 21 to 23 as part of the state's observance of National Adoption Day.
Wayne County judge receives Sharon G. Lee Award at annual conference
Wayne County General Sessions & Juvenile Court Judge James Y. Ross was honored with the Sharon G. Lee Award of Excellence at the 2024 Annual Tennessee Municipal Court Judges Conference. “Thank you, everybody,” said Judge Ross. “I will say it’s...
Vermont Supreme Court advisory committee discusses amendments to public access rules
The Vermont Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Rules for Public Access to Court Records has scheduled a meeting for November 22, 2024.
Jason Woodbury appointed to First Judicial District Court by Governor Lombardo
Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Jason Woodbury to the First Judicial District Court, Department I. Woodbury, who is currently serving as the District Attorney for Carson City, was first elected to that position in November 2014.
North Carolina automotive business owner sentenced for tax crimes
A North Carolina resident, George Taylor Jr., has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for failing to pay over $2 million in employment taxes.
Dallas anesthesiologist receives 190-year sentence for IV bag tampering
A Dallas anesthesiologist has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for tampering with IV bags, leading to one death and several cardiac emergencies.
Justice Department commemorates 15 years of Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, in partnership with the University of the District of Columbia Law School, held an event marking the 15th anniversary of the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Tennessee warns against fake car and equipment dealership websites
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning to consumers about fraudulent websites masquerading as classic car and heavy equipment dealerships.
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.