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Oakton doctor pleads guilty in opioid distribution case
An Oakton doctor, David Allingham, has pled guilty to charges related to operating a pill mill.
Oregon joins other states defending healthcare access for DACA recipients
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced that the state, along with 13 others, is stepping in to defend healthcare access for DACA recipients, known as Dreamers.
Moody unveils new guide against senior-targeted grandparent scam
Attorney General Ashley Moody hosted a Senior Scam Seminar in Marion County, Florida, where she introduced a new resource aimed at protecting seniors from scams.
Massachusetts AG settles clean water act violations with two companies
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has announced settlements with two companies, All Steel Fabricating, Inc. and Williams Scotsman, Inc., over allegations of violating the Federal Clean Water Act.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Regional Health Properties in Agreement to Merge With SunLink
Troutman Pepper Locke client Regional Health Properties, Inc. (Regional) (NYSE American: RHE), a self-managed health care real estate investment company, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with SunLink Health Systems, Inc. (SunLink) (NYSE American: SSY), the parent company of Carmichael’s Cashway Pharmacy.
Greenberg Traurig Represents Wind Point Partners in Acquisition of ExperiGreen
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, in connection with its acquisition of ExperiGreen Lawn Care.
BitMEX fined $100 million for bank secrecy act violations
Matthew Podolsky, Attorney for the United States, announced that HDR Global Trading Ltd., also known as BitMEX, has been fined $100 million for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Man convicted for smuggling cocaine disguised as food into Dulles airport
A Rockville, Maryland man has been convicted by a federal jury on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Taunton man sentenced for selling counterfeit methamphetamine pills
A Taunton man, Shavon Gurley, also known as "Soo Soo," has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for selling counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine.
Attorney General Moody supports Thin Blue Line Act enhancing penalties against violence on officers
Attorney General Ashley Moody has expressed her support for the Thin Blue Line Act, a piece of legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
Undocumented individual sentenced for voting fraud using false identity
An undocumented individual has been sentenced for identity fraud, voting in multiple elections, and obtaining U.S. passports under a false identity.
Minnesota man sentenced to prison for escaping federal custody
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Ray Rosalez, a Worthington, Minnesota man, has been sentenced for escaping from custody. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier handed down the sentence on January 13, 2025.
States join forces to protect Dreamers' access to affordable care act
Attorney General Mayes has announced that Arizona, along with 13 other states, is taking action to defend health insurance access for Dreamers against legal challenges.
South Dakota man sentenced for eagle protection law violation
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from Volga, South Dakota, has been sentenced for violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
New Orleans man receives prison sentence for firearm-related offenses
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Gernell Hankton, a 34-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance on January 8, 2025.
Former VFW quartermaster sentenced for theft in central Ohio
The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post has been sentenced to repay over $35,000 after being found guilty of theft.
Kane County jury finds sex offender Jonathan Jordan sexually violent
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Kane County jury has found a registered sex offender to be a Sexually Violent Person (SVP).
Charlotte man sentenced for transporting child sexual abuse material
David Williams, a 45-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to 140 months in prison for transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Choppa City member receives lengthy sentence for Brinks armored car robberies
Erin Sheffey, a 30-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a series of armed robberies targeting Brinks armored cars.
Chief Justice Jensen delivers 2025 State of the Judiciary address
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen delivered the State of the Judiciary address.