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Former Walgreens manager pleads guilty to orchestrating inside-job robberies

By Legal Newsline |
London Teeter, a 21-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to participating in a series of seven inside-job robberies at the Chinatown Walgreens where she was employed as a store manager.

Mishawaka man receives over six-year sentence for firearm offenses

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Makai Boyce, a 19-year-old from Mishawaka, Indiana, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco.

Sin City Deciples member receives lengthy prison sentence for racketeering

By Legal Newsline |
Richard White, a 57-year-old resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 204 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon.

Mexican national sentenced after entering US illegally for the fourteenth time

By Legal Newsline |
A 32-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States for the 14th time. U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei announced that Jose Estrada-Corpus, who pleaded guilty on December 5, 2024, was...

Buckeye Institute files suit against OAPSE over alleged illegal wage deductions

By Legal Newsline |
The Buckeye Institute has initiated another legal action against the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE), alleging illegal wage deductions.

Mexican national charged with bribery attempt after border patrol arrest

By Legal Newsline |
A Mexican national has been charged with federal offenses for allegedly attempting to bribe a U.S. Border Patrol Agent after being apprehended for illegal re-entry into the United States.

Reed Smith appoints Brian Farmer as new office managing partner in Richmond

By Legal News Line |
Global law firm Reed Smith has appointed partner S. Brian Farmer to lead the firm’s Richmond office.

New year, new recalls

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January.

U.S District Court Upholds Hawaiʻi’s Age-based Firearms Acquisition Law

By Legal News Line |
The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai‘i upheld Hawaiʻi’s firearm age restriction laws, denying a motion for a preliminary injunction in a Second Amendment case, Elijah Pinales, et.al. v. Anne E. Lopez, No. 24-00496 JAO-WRP.

Attorney General Dana Nessel Issues Guidance to Michigan Healthcare Providers and Patients

By Legal News Line |
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel shared an open letter to Michigan healthcare providers and patients with reminders on providing and seeking healthcare services in compliance with Michigan law.

Attorney General Phil Weiser joins multistate coalition in suing to stop Elon Musk and DOGE’s attacks on Americans info and data

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF download) against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data.

Attorney General Labrador Joins Coalition Probing Activity Regarding Chinese Investments

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in demanding answers from the world’s top asset managers to determine if they are misrepresenting and omitting essential disclosures regarding Chinese investments.

Facebook not to blame for mass shooting by white supremacist in South Carolina

By John O'Brien |
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court refuses to pin the blame for a mass shooting in South Carolina on Facebook, rejecting a lawsuit that said its algorithm radicalized murderer Dylann Roof.

J&J bashes Beasley Allen as it seeks approval of $9B talc plan

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON - Johnson & Johnson takes aim at plaintiffs attorneys opposing its massive settlement of cancer claims related to Baby Powder, basically calling them hypocrites whose lone standard is how much money they will make for themselves.

Polsinelli Advises Avante in Recapitalization with Staple Street Capital Affiliate

By Legal News Line |
Polsinelli represents Jordan Health Products d/b/a Avante Health Solutions (Avante) and its 11 affiliates in their chapter 11 bankruptcy cases pending in Delaware. Avante is a leading provider of aftermarket service, repair and refurbishment for medical equipment.

UB Greensfelder Attorneys Selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs for 2025

By Legal News Line |
UB Greensfelder LLP is pleased to announce that associates Salman Shah and Rini Roy each have been selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) programs for 2025.

Attorney General Griffin Joins President Trump at White House for Signing of Executive Order to Protect Women in Athletic Competitions

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of an executive order to protect women in athletics.

Attorney General Marshall Announces Murder Conviction and Consecutive Life Sentences for Coosa County Woman

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Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Latoni Althea Daniel, 32, of Tallapoosa County, was sentenced to two terms of imprisonment for life with the possibility of parole for the death of Thomas Virgil Chandler, who was 87 years old at the time of the murder.

Hunting outfitter settles $500K over Cow Creek Fire allegations

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Jackson Outfitters, LLC, a hunting outfitter based in Placerville, Colorado, has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations related to the ignition of the Cow Creek Fire.

Oklahoma AG praises committee approval of class-action lawsuit settlement proposal

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed approval for the state House Appropriations Committee's decision to endorse a proposed consent decree.