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America First Legal launches toolkit for parental advocacy against school policies
America First Legal (AFL) has introduced a "Parents' Rights Toolkit" aimed at assisting families in safeguarding their children from what it describes as "woke leftist teachers and bureaucrats" within the United States education system.
Ken Paxton seeks court order to preserve DOJ records on Trump prosecution
Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a federal court to grant an emergency motion to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from destroying records related to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith.
Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Trenton Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey have announced findings that the Trenton Police Department (TPD) and the City of Trenton, New Jersey, are involved in practices...
Douglas County hosts veterans treatment court graduation ceremony
Douglas County will host a Veterans Treatment Court graduation ceremony on December 5, 2024, at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center.
Mexican cartel leader arrested after faking death to live under alias
A high-ranking member of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, has been arrested in Riverside, California.
Attorneys general seek measures against Google's search engine monopoly
State attorneys general and the Justice Department have put forward a comprehensive plan to dismantle Google's monopoly over internet search engines, aiming to foster competition and benefit consumers.
State v. Sophie Ross; State v. Bridget Shergalis; State v. Paige Belanger; State v. Calla Walsh
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that co-defendants Sophie Ross, Bridget Shergalis, Paige Belanger, and Calla Walsh each pled guilty to and were sentenced, in Hillsborough County Superior Court – Southern District, on one count of conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and one count of criminal trespass, class A misdemeanors.
Investigation launched into civilian death following NYPD encounter in Queens
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has launched an investigation into the death of Gary Dean Worthy. Mr. Worthy died on November 19, 2024, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department...
Tax preparer charged with fraud and money laundering targeting Florida seniors
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed charges against a tax preparer accused of defrauding Floridians, primarily targeting seniors.
Three candidates vie for supreme court judge role in Nebraska's fifth district
David J. A. Bargen from Adams, Jason M. Bergevin from Columbus, and Lawrence E. Welch, Jr. from Plattsmouth have applied for the position of Supreme Court Judge in Nebraska's 5th Judicial District.
Attorney General secures $1.6 million from ex-leaders of Queens cemetery
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the recovery of over $1.6 million from former leaders of Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Queens.
Justice Department finds civil rights violations by Trenton Police
The Justice Department has released findings from a civil rights investigation into the Trenton Police Department and the City of Trenton, New Jersey.
Court releases multiple rulings on November 21 across diverse legal cases
On November 21, 2024, several opinions were issued by the court concerning various legal matters ranging from judicial conduct to criminal and civil appeals.
Judge grants final OK to $115M Oracle data privacy class action deal; Lawyers get $28.75M
About 3.2 million class members are set to receive $25 each from the deal. The judge overruled objectors who argued the plaintiffs settled too quickly for too little
Navigating the Onboarding Process: Best Practices and I-9 Compliance on November 21, 2024
David Adams, Counsel in Cozen O'Connor's Immigration Practice; Andrew Andersen, Co-Founder at SafestHires, Inc.; David Adams, Account Executive at SafestHires, Inc.; and Karen Elson, Senior Global Mobility Manager at Chewy will present "Navigating the Onboarding Process: Best Practices and I-9 Compliance."
How to Raise a Debut PE Fund on November 21, 2024
On November 21, McDermott Partner Ian Schwartz will be a panelist during the online workshop, “How to Raise a Debut PE Fund.”
ABOTA Honors Dan Scully With Presidential Award
The American Board of Trial Advocates Michigan Chapter recently announced that Detroit Member Dan Scully is this year’s recipient of the Presidential Award.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Grant from State Opioid Settlement Funds to Arkansas Specialty Courts Program
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a grant of up to $1 million from state opioid settlement funds to the Arkansas Specialty Courts Program.
Anchorage Jury Finds State Corrections Not Liable for Attempted Suicide
Anchorage jury found that the Alaska Department of Corrections was not liable for an attempted suicide in the Wildwood Correctional Complex in Kenai on Feb. 8, 2020.
Attorney General Bonta Supports Strengthening Robocall Regulations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its proposed rules designed to protect consumers from illegal robocalls by increasing the effectiveness of the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database.