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Big Lots' bankruptcy may lead to closure of all Pennsylvania stores
Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a warning to Pennsylvania consumers regarding the potential closure of Big Lots stores in the state.
Buckeye Institute challenges Corporate Transparency Act at Supreme Court
The Buckeye Institute has filed its third amicus brief in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the Biden administration's enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Second Circuit seeks applicants for independent grand jury counsel
The Circuit Court of the Second Circuit, which covers Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi, is currently accepting applications for the position of independent grand jury counsel.
Drug dealer sentenced to ten years for illegal firearm possession
A man with a history of violence and drug-related offenses has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
Firearms dealer pleads guilty in gun trafficking conspiracy case
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Matthew L. Stephen Easton, a federally licensed firearms dealer from Melrose, has pleaded guilty to firearms trafficking.
Former Tufts doctor sentenced for attempted child sex trafficking
A former anesthesiologist from Tufts Medical Center has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted sex trafficking of a child.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Shane Bolden, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty to federal drug and weapons violations on January 8, 2025.
Ellison announces settlement with charity over governance deficiencies
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with the Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization (CMCEO), a charity in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Coalition led by Morrisey claims victory in Title IX federal case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who co-led a six-state coalition has claimed victory in its challenge to the federal Department of Education’s overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act.
Australian's Qatar injury claims against Oxy fail in Texas
HOUSTON - Occidental Petroleum and its Qatar wing have defeated a globe-spanning lawsuit in Texas concerning on-the-job injuries sustained by an Australian man.
Dead man's tale told to jury OK, Va. SC rules in $2 million case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The family of a priest who died after falling in the hospital will be able to keep a $2 million jury verdict, after the Virginia Supreme Court ruled the trial judge did not err by allowing in testimony about the dead man’s supposed explanation for why he fell.
Charlottesville coach sentenced for child exploitation offenses
A virtual bodybuilding coach from Charlottesville has been sentenced to over 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors.
Arizona AG launches cold case homicide unit for unresolved investigations
Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced the establishment of a Cold Case Homicide unit within the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Former priest Neil Kalina resentenced for criminal sexual conduct
Today, Neil Kalina, 69, was resentenced to a prison term of 7-15 years for sexually assaulting a minor in 1984.
Attorney General sues Eagle Rock Resort over alleged false property valuations
Attorney General Michelle Henry has initiated legal action against Eagle Rock Resort Co., LLC, and its associated entities, alleging the company used inflated property values to sell undeveloped land.
Delaware man sentenced to life for father's murder
A Delaware City man has been sentenced for the assault and murder of his father in 2023.
James Valley Drug & DUI Court hosts graduation ceremony on January 16
James Valley Drug & DUI Court is set to host a graduation ceremony on January 16, 2025, at the Davison County Fairgrounds in Mitchell.
McGuireWoods’ William Harris Named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Real Estate Power List
McGuireWoods Charlotte partner William N. Harris was named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Real Estate Power List.
Attorney General warns Californians about risks with private cord blood banks
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert regarding the potential risks associated with storing umbilical cord blood with private banks.
Iowa Supreme Court reselects Susan Larson Christensen as chief justice
The Iowa Supreme Court has reselected Justice Susan Larson Christensen as chief justice.