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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Court allows redistribution of $407K from city after tax overpayment

By Legal Newsline |
The Supreme Court of Ohio has ruled that Franklin County can redistribute over $407,000 collected from the city of Obetz due to property tax overpayments.

Texas attorney general announces settlement with TPC over plant explosion

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a settlement with TPC Group Inc. and TPC Group, LLC, following lawsuits related to a chemical plant explosion in Port Neches in November 2019.

Minnesota jury convicts two men in fatal human smuggling case

By Legal Newsline |
A federal jury in Minnesota has found two men guilty for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a family of four Indian nationals.

Idaho defends abortion law in court amid expert testimony

By Legal Newsline |
The trial concerning Idaho's abortion law, Adkins v. State of Idaho, has concluded in the Idaho District Court.

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.

Indian man charged with illegal aviation component exports

By Legal Newsline |
On November 20, in the District of Oregon, Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old Indian national, was indicted for conspiring to export controlled aviation components with both civilian and military applications to Russia.

Three men arrested in Pocatello for alleged online child enticement

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of three men in Pocatello, Idaho, as part of an undercover operation targeting child enticement.

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).

Josh Stein proposes remedies to end Google's search engine monopoly

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Josh Stein, along with other state attorneys general and the Justice Department, has proposed measures aimed at dismantling Google's monopoly over internet search engines.

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.

Governor to review applications for court of appeals vacancy

By Legal Newsline |
The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments in Tennessee has decided to forward three applications directly to the Governor for a vacancy in the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section.

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.