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Connecticut consumers gain new data privacy rights effective January 2025

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General William Tong has informed Connecticut residents and businesses about the upcoming changes in data privacy rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA).

Investigation launched into civilian death involving off-duty NYPD officer

By Legal Newsline |
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has initiated an investigation into the death of Lynn Walsh.

Nebraska launches pilot project targeting emerging adults in criminal justice system

By Legal Newsline |
Nebraska's state probation system has chosen Omaha, Kearney, and Grand Island to launch a new initiative aimed at aiding "emerging adults" aged 18 to 25.

James leads coalition urging Supreme Court support for state redistricting authority

By Legal Newsline |
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken a significant step by co-leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold states' constitutional authority to redraw legislative maps.

Pennsylvania consumers receive restitution following settlement with SoLo Funds

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the issuance of restitution payments to over 1,300 consumers in Pennsylvania who used SoLo Funds, an online lending platform based in California.

Two men sentenced for trafficking black-market marijuana from Oklahoma

By Legal Newsline |
Jeff Weng, 47, from China and Brooklyn, New York, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

Attorneys general push for upholding TikTok ban due to security concerns

By Legal Newsline |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with a coalition of 21 attorneys general, has urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to support the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation enacted by Congress...

Hate crime reports rise sharply in Florida during 2023

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Ashley Moody has released the 2023 Hate Crimes in Florida Report, highlighting a significant rise in hate crime reports.

Attorney General Bonta highlights DOJ’s work protecting Californians in 2024

By Legal Newsline |
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has outlined the California Department of Justice's efforts throughout 2024 to protect the state's people, resources, and values.

Two charged with laundering fraudulent proceeds in tech support scheme

By Legal Newsline |
On December 11, 2024, a federal grand jury in Tucson indicted Ahmed Maqbul Syed, 57, and Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, 27, both Indian citizens.

Morton County seeks assistant states attorney for diverse prosecution work

By Legal Newsline |
Morton County is seeking an Assistant States Attorney to handle juvenile, criminal, and civil prosecution cases.

Tennessee Supreme Court set to hear pivotal cases on January docket

By Legal Newsline |
The Tennessee Supreme Court is scheduled to hear two significant cases on January 8, 2024, in Knoxville.

Utah AG Reyes Sues UnitedHealth Group & Express Scripts for PBMs’ Role in Quadrupling Opioid Sales

By Legal News Line |
As Utah leads national strategies to fight opioid overdoses, addiction, and destruction, Attorney General Sean Reyes on behalf of the State of Utah and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection filed a complaint today in Summit County, Utah against two of the nation’s largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

Attorney General Miyares Celebrates Victory for Women’s Sports as Biden Administration Withdraws Proposed Rule

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Jason Miyares celebrated a major victory for women’s sports after the Biden Administration officially withdrew its proposed rule to ban states from enforcing policies that protect fairness in girls’ and women’s athletics.

Attorney General Tong remembers Jimmy Carter's legacy after former president's passing

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General William Tong expressed his condolences following the death of Former President Jimmy Carter.

Attorney General Nessel reflects on Jimmy Carter's legacy after his passing

By Legal Newsline |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed her condolences following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

Thirteen GOP states join lawsuit defending Dakota Access Pipeline

By Legal News Line reports |
In a significant development, 13 Republican-led states have joined a lawsuit as co-defendants in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's ongoing legal battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

Reed Smith promotes 24 to partner and 31 to counsel globally

By Legal News Line |
International law firm Reed Smith has announced the promotion of 24 lawyers to partner and 31 lawyers to counsel, effective January 1, 2025.

Oklahoma AG dismisses charge against police officer involved in October incident

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has dismissed a criminal charge against Oklahoma City Police Sergeant Joseph Gibson.

Attorney General Ford joins coalition urging SCOTUS protection for minority voters' rights

By Legal Newsline |
Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced his participation in a coalition of 20 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states should have the first opportunity to redraw legislative maps in response to potential...