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Friday, November 22, 2024

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Texas Supreme Court supports Paxton, ending litigation with former employees

By Legal Newsline |
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Attorney General Ken Paxton, allowing the end of a prolonged legal battle with former employees.

AG’s Office Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from Investigation into August 12, 2024 Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Newark, N.J.

By Legal News Line |
The Attorney General’s Office released footage from police body-worn cameras relating to the non-fatal shooting of an adult male on August 12, 2024, during an encounter with Newark Police Officer Alexander Ferreira and his partner.

Union City man convicted on multiple felony charges including embezzlement

By Legal Newsline |
Yesterday, David White, a 67-year-old resident of Union City, was convicted by an Oakland County jury on multiple felony charges.

Houston pharmacy owner convicted in $160M healthcare fraud

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has successfully secured a conviction against Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston resident, for his involvement in a significant healthcare fraud scheme.

Co-founders charged with fraudulent use of COVID-19 relief funds

By Legal Newsline |
An indictment has been unsealed in the Northern District of Texas, charging Nathan Reis and Stephanie Hockridge, co-founders of Blueacorn, with a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Justice Department launches assessment of Marysville Police under collaborative reform initiative

By Legal Newsline |
The Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has announced an Organizational Assessment for the Marysville, Kansas Police Department.

Attorney General Neronha plans appeal after ruling in Pioneer Investments case

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced plans to appeal a Superior Court ruling in the case against Pioneer Investments, LLC.

Nebraska nurse loses license over fraudulent prescription practices

By Legal Newsline |
On November 20, 2024, Nebraska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Timothy Tesmer, revoked the licenses of Andrea Meisinger, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and registered nurse in Nebraska.

Clare County man convicted for sexual conduct against minor relative

By Legal Newsline |
A Clare County man has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct against a minor relative.

Attorney General investigates civilian death involving Nassau County Police

By Legal Newsline |
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Wantagh, Nassau County.

Florida man files class action against Netflix over Paul-Tyson fight buffering issues

By Chris Dickerson |
Netflix is facing a potential class action lawsuit after a Hillsborough County man said he was upset by the “unwatchable” livestream of last week’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.

State AGs, DOJ seek limits to Google business practices to end search engine monopoly

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — State attorneys general, including West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the Justice Department have proposed a plan to end Google’s monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers.

Congratulations to Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

By Legal News Line |
We would like to congratulate the Amundsen Davis attorneys who were included on the 2024 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and 2024 Wisconsin Rising StarsSM lists.

Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the 2025 WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings

By Legal News Line |
Congratulations to the seven Quinn Emanuel attorneys recognized in the WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite rankings.

Justice for Jussie? IL Supreme Court overturns Smollett conviction for lying to cops

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The Illinois Supreme Court said Smollett's conviction for lying to police about his hoax attack claims was an unconstitutional violation of his rights to due process because he should have been able to rely on the charge-dropping deal from Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Attorney General Tong Statement on Eversource Winter Rate Increase

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement from Eversource that standard services rates will rise by 24 percent in January, resulting in a total average bill increase of 7.2 percent.

Attorney General Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Capital Murder and Attempted Murder Convictions in Jefferson County

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, 44, of Birmingham, for capital murder and attempted murder. Fluker was convicted in the Jefferson County Circuit Court on February 6, 2023.

Bradley and Lillie A. Hobson Recognized by Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program

By Legal News Line |
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson has been recognized by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program’s (MVLP) with a 2024 Medal of the Samaritan for her service to the organization, her third consecutive award honoring outstanding pro bono legal service.

Nelson Mullins Represents Azalea Capital in its Investment in The Virginia Food Group

By Legal News Line |
A team of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys represented Azalea Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, in its acquisition of The Virginia Food Group.

DOL probe gets green light as company argues it would ruin its business

By John O'Brien |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A company hoping to show the Department of Labor is wrecking its business with an investigation that would involve its clients has gotten very little help from a federal judge.