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Ellison joins coalition seeking remedies against Google's search monopoly
Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in proposing measures to address Google's monopoly over internet search engines.
Attorney General urges claims filing under Harris Jewelry settlement by December deadline
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has called on service members and veterans eligible for refunds under a 2022 settlement with Harris Jewelry to submit claims by December 21.
Ohio Supreme Court rules township newsletter distribution lists are public records
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that the distribution lists for a township newsletter are public records.
Ohio Supreme Court denies bid by former East Cleveland officials for reinstatement
The Supreme Court of Ohio has denied a request from Nathaniel Martin, former East Cleveland City Council president, and Mark McClain, a city council candidate, to be reinstated to the council.
Attorney General Tong honors late Governor M. Jodi Rell's leadership
Attorney General William Tong has expressed his condolences following the death of former Governor M. Jodi Rell.
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."