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Jefferson Parish man faces multiple charges including firearm and narcotics violations
A man from Metairie, Louisiana, Kernelious Alford, aged 35, has been charged in a six-count superseding indictment as announced by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans on December 13, 2024.
North Dakota Supreme Court issues diverse rulings on appeals dated December 19
The North Dakota Supreme Court issued several opinions on December 19, 2024, addressing a range of legal issues from municipal authority to criminal procedure.
Zuni man sentenced for violent assault; receives 21-month prison term
A Zuni man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison following a violent assault that left another tribal member with severe injuries.
Orlando residents plead guilty in major cocaine distribution conspiracy
Four individuals from the Orlando area have admitted guilt in a drug distribution conspiracy involving approximately 89 kilograms of cocaine.
Clay County felon receives prison sentence for firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Anthony Rodriguez, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Orange Park, to 21 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
County court judge Edward Steenburg announces February retirement
Judge Edward D. Steenburg, a respected figure in Nebraska's legal community, will retire from his position as County Court Judge for the 11th Judicial District on February 28, 2025.
Nebraska AG Hilgers: 'The Dakota Access Pipeline saves Nebraskan farmers millions of dollars transporting agricultural products'
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) announced that he has joined North Dakota and 12 other state attorneys general to intervene as co-defendants in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
Powerful lawyer in S.C. asbestos court warned to stop, or possibly face jail time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A U.K. court has threatened South Carolina attorney Peter Protopapas with prison if he continues to claim he is the legal representative of Cape Plc, a U.K. company whose corporate predecessor once mined asbestos in South Africa.
Florence County man arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and related charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Maston Arthur Williams, 25, of Johnsonville, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Stephany Bilecki Sentenced to 130 Years for Murdering Her Two Infants Years Apart
Stephany Elizabeth Bilecki (formerly LaFountain), 29, was sentenced to a composite sentence of 130 years with 85 years suspended for the 2015 and 2017 murders of her infant children.
Attorney General Bird Announces Amendment to Protect Kids in Court
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird hosted a press conference to announce a proposed constitutional amendment that will protect kids and Iowans with intellectual disabilities in court.
Labrador Letter – Abortion Trafficking Win
We won a significant victory in Idaho’s ongoing fight to protect Life.
Claims forms on the way to Washington homeowners affected by mortgage servicer mismanagement
Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced today that more than 1,500 Washingtonians will receive letters in the mail to claim their share of more than $2 million as the result of a multistate resolution with Nationstar, one of the country’s largest mortgage servicers.
Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against national real estate management corporation for charging renters illegal application fees and discriminatory behavior
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced the filing of a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc. (ARBC), a national real estate management corporation with properties in Cumberland, East Providence, North Kingstown, and North Smithfield, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).
Fourteen Poachers Indicted on Conspiracy, Illegally Conducting an Enterprise, Theft of Wildlife, and Animal Cruelty
Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that the State Grand Jury returned a 30-count Indictment against fourteen individuals involved in poaching wildlife throughout Arizona.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Activist New York Doctor for Illegally Providing Abortion Drugs Across State Lines
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a New York doctor for unlawfully providing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents in direct violation of state law.
Mayer Brown Partner Ann Richardson Knox Appointed Global Co-chair of Women in Fund Finance
Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that partner Ann Richardson Knox has been appointed the global co-chair of the Women in Fund Finance (WFF) alongside Dee Dee Sklar.
McDermott IP Focus | US Patent Law Under the New Trump Administration on December 19, 2024
McDermott is committed to providing insightful commentary on intellectual property (IP) developments from around the world to our Japanese clients.
Clark Hill Defeats Election Challenge Appealed to Supreme Court of Georgia
The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled on Dec. 10 in favor of Atlanta Member Bryan Tyson’s client, Judge-elect Jeff Davis, in a matter relating to his election for the Georgia Court of Appeals in May.
Brooke Hurlbrink Elected to PBA Young Lawyers Division’s Executive Committee
Fox Rothschild congratulates Brooke Hurlbrink, who was elected to the Philadelphia Bar Association’s (PBA) Young Lawyers Division’s Executive Committee. She will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2025.