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Attorney General warns phone companies over alleged illegal robocall transmissions
Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a warning to four voice service providers for allegedly transmitting illegal robocall traffic.
Rhode Island man faces federal charges for alleged ATM theft
David Degrasse, a 54-year-old resident of West Warwick, Rhode Island, has been indicted on charges related to the interstate transportation of stolen property.
Texas investigates tech firms over children's privacy practices
Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated investigations into Character.
Ohio auction company halted over animal welfare act breaches
A federal court has issued a consent decree preventing the Mt.
Coalition formed by 16 attorneys general targets gun industry accountability
Attorney General William Tong announced the formation of a coalition involving 16 attorneys general to address gun violence by holding members of the firearms industry accountable through civil enforcement of state laws.
East St. Louis woman sentenced to 10 years for drug distribution
U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. has sentenced Georgia R. Phillips, a 49-year-old resident of East St. Louis, Illinois, to ten years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
Austin Navarro sentenced for child murder; receives additional sentence for assault
Yesterday, a court in Freeborn County sentenced Austin Navarro to 25 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend's 2-year-old child in July 2023.
Buckeye Institute urges court for transparency in judicial disciplinary cases
The Buckeye Institute has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in the case of Newman v. Moore.
Judge awards PFAS lawyers almost $100M from Tyco, BASF settlements
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - It's nearly $100 million for lawyers pushing PFAS lawsuits on behalf of public water systems, as a federal judge has approved their request for fees from settlements with BASF and Tyco.
Attorney General's Office Sues East Boston Company Over Improper Handling And Removal Of Asbestos In Milford
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has filed a lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court against East Boston-based company MetroWest Environmental Services involving the improper handling and removal of asbestos-containing siding from a two-family house on Hayward Street in Milford.
AG Nessel Reissues Ransomware Consumer Alert on Computer Security Day
To raise awareness on Computer Security Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing a consumer alert on computer ransomware.
Attorney General Coleman Announces Win for Kentucky from EPA’s Overreach
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a major victory for Kentucky families, entrepreneurs and utility ratepayers.
Carr Takes New Action Against FCC for Hindering Law Enforcement’s Ability to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following the agency’s continued refusal to allow state and local law enforcement to jam the signal of contraband cellphones in prisons and jails.
Troutman Pepper Recognized as a Leading Firm in Chambers FinTech Guide 2025
Troutman Pepper has been recognized as one of the top global law firms for its fintech practice in the highly anticipated Chambers FinTech Guide 2025, released.
Rhode Island man sentenced to over two decades for leading fentanyl trafficking ring
A Rhode Island man, Jasdrual Perez, also known as Josh Perez, has been sentenced to 22.5 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin delivered the sentence...
Cedar Rapids man convicted for firearm possession as felon
A jury in Cedar Rapids has convicted David Rafael Walker, a 37-year-old resident of the city, on charges of possessing a firearm as a felon.
Former maintenance director indicted for defrauding Boone County schools out of $3.4 million
A federal grand jury has indicted Michael David Barker, 47, from Foster, on multiple charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud the Boone County Board of Education out of approximately $3.4 million.
Governor-elect Stein calls for focus on Western NC after veto override
Today, Governor-elect Josh Stein issued a statement following the North Carolina General Assembly's decision to override Governor Cooper’s veto of SB382.
Jewel thief sentenced for multi-state South Asian jewelry store heists
William Hunter, a 28-year-old from Washington D.C., received a federal prison sentence of 228 months for his involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting South Asian jewelry stores across multiple states.
Chief Justice Jon Jensen engages with Minot High School students
Chief Justice Jon Jensen and District Judge Stacy Louser recently engaged with students at Minot High School.