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Southeast Missouri man receives over 12-year sentence for meth distribution

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U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk has sentenced a man to 152 months in prison for selling methamphetamine.

Tulsa man convicted for intent to harm with firearm during violent incident

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A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has found Bruce Mitchell Cass guilty of multiple charges related to a shooting incident.

Hartford man pleads guilty to meth trafficking charges

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A Hartford man has admitted to trafficking crystal methamphetamine, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.

Indiana AG sues asset managers for alleged energy market manipulation

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against major asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard.

Clinic owner charged with distributing controlled substances using doctor's credentials

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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Tampa residents Bridget Luzod and Victor Silva, MD.

Virginia man faces multiple charges for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

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A Virginia resident, Charles Orlando Pratt IV, has been apprehended on charges of assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.

Miami man pleads guilty in multi-state gas pump skimming scheme

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Luis Edel Trujillo Pena, a 29-year-old resident of Miami, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.

McKinsey & Company Africa settles U.S. bribery probe with $122 million penalty

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McKinsey & Company Africa has agreed to pay over $122 million to settle a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a bribery scheme involving South African government officials between 2012 and 2016.

Federal crackdown leads to multiple indictments on Blackfeet Reservation

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U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced today that a six-month enforcement initiative targeting drug trafficking on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation has led to multiple indictments.

Massachusetts sober home operator pleads guilty to multiple fraud schemes

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The operator of several sober homes in Massachusetts has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes.

Vermont man pleads guilty to federal tax evasion charges

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James Mailhiot, Jr., a resident of Rutland, Vermont, has entered a guilty plea to federal income tax evasion charges.

California officials challenge court ruling on Huntington Beach voter ID law

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber have announced plans to appeal a recent decision by the Orange County Superior Court regarding Huntington Beach's voter identification law, Measure A. The measure, which...

Missouri man receives 15-year sentence for child pornography production

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A Missouri man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk delivered the sentence on Wednesday.

BakerHostetler Advises Exchange Income Corporation in Acquisition of Spartan

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A BakerHostetler team led by Partner Jordan Bethea, as well as Associates Patrick Luthen, Brittany Schwabe and Colson Ginger, advised Canada-based Exchange Income Corporation (EIC) in the acquisition of Spartan Mat, LLC and its subsidiary Spartan Composites, LLC for the purchase price of USD $120 million.

Holland & Knight Recognized for Four Top Deals at 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards

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Four transactions closed by Holland & Knight were named "Deals of the Year" at this year's Annual M&A Advisor Awards, hosted by The M&A Advisor. Winners were announced at the 23rd Annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York on November 20.

Attorney General James Issues Tips for New Yorkers to Avoid Scams During Holiday Shopping

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New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert to New Yorkers urging them to remain vigilant against potential scams while shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Miss. court split on slander: Surgeon used the C-word to describe woman

By Daniel Fisher |
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A surgeon who assailed a nurse administrator out of her hearing with foul expletives didn’t commit slander even though earlier he had loudly criticized her over how she did her job, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled.

AG Fitch, Boy Scouts, and MS Bureau of NarcoticsHost 3rd Annual Scout Out Opioids

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Attorney General Lynn Fitch, incollaboration with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) and the Andrew Jackson Council of the Boy Scouts of America, hosted Scout Out Opioids, aprogram to raise awareness with Scouts and their families of the dangers of opioids and offer techniques for reducing opioid abuse and misuse for themand their loved ones.

Attorney General Marshall Victorious in Legal Action to Protect Farmers From Biden Rule

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced another victory against the Biden Administration, this time for Alabama farmers.

Attorney General Bird Sues Woke Wallstreet to Protect Families and Farmers

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sued three of the world’s largest investment companies—BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard—for intentionally and illegally colluding to raise electricity prices for American families.