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Justice Department supports court ruling on TikTok case
The Justice Department has responded to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case of TikTok, et al. v. Garland.
New Orleans man indicted on federal drug distribution and weapons charges
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Darnell Doucet, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, on federal drug and weapons charges.
Connecticut AG settles bid-rigging case with paving firms for $360K
Attorney General William Tong has announced a settlement with two asphalt paving companies, B & W Paving & Landscaping, LLC and Advance Resources, LLC, along with their principals.
Marion County man sentenced for attempting enticement of minor
A Marion County man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.
Federal prosecutions target gun trafficking rings across Detroit
Bishop Allen, aged 26, has been sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for his involvement in a firearm trafficking ring, as announced by United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Florida man receives prison sentence for role in Medicare fraud scheme
A Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud Medicare by billing over $67 million for unnecessary genetic testing.
Chris Carr addresses concerns over rising wages for Georgia farmers
Attorney General Chris Carr has addressed a letter to President Donald Trump's nominees for the U.S. Secretaries of Labor and Agriculture concerning the rising Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A guest farm workers.
Florida man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Florida man, Gabriel Augustin Garcia, 43, from Miami, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson also imposed a 24-month supervised...
Florida man convicted for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Florida man, Thomas Osborne, has been found guilty of multiple charges related to his actions during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Miami inmate convicted for assaulting prison guard
A federal jury in Miami has found Orel Valdespino Fernandez guilty of assaulting a corrections officer at the Federal Detention Center.
Texas AG disburses funds for damages caused by border-related crimes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has distributed over $100,000 to Texans affected by border-related crimes through the Landowner Compensation Program.
Ohio Supreme Court rules counties can be liable for nearby property damage
A homeowner in Ohio may hold a county responsible for damages to her property following the collapse of a road, as ruled by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with Healthcare Services Group
The Justice Department has reached an agreement with HCSG East LLC and its parent company, Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HCSG), a provider of housekeeping, laundry, and food services for healthcare facilities.
Lava Ridge wind project advances despite widespread opposition in Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released its Record of Decision for the Lava Ridge wind power project, a move that has met with significant opposition from various Idaho community groups.
Elissa Baur Named Finalist for HYPE ICONS 2024 Young Professionals Award
McGuireWoods Richmond partner Elissa Baur was honored as a finalist in the Community Champion category at the HYPE ICONS Young Professionals Awards on Nov. 14, 2024, in Richmond.
Motley Rice enters the fracas in South Carolina's asbestos court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – South Carolina's foremost plaintiffs firm is jumping into what has become an international fight over whether the state's asbestos judge can hand over control of a foreign company to one lawyer in Richland County.
Attorney General Bird Announces Top Tips to Shop Smart and Scam-Free on Black Friday Weekend
As holiday sales gear up, Iowans are not the only ones seeking to take advantage. Attorney General Bird today announced top tips for shopping smart and scam-free this Black Friday weekend.
Sene Tela Sentenced to 12 Years for Facebook Marketplace Robbery
Monday, Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi sentenced Sene Tela, 43, for a robbery during a Facebook Marketplace meeting in August 2021.
Illinois man charged with possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed charges against Larry D. Gibson, a resident of Effingham, Illinois, for possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material.
Las Vegas CEO sentenced over multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme
A Nevada man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $6.1 million in restitution for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme.