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Montana Highway Patrol collaborates with Salvation Army on aid for stranded motorists
The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) has joined forces with The Salvation Army to introduce a new initiative aimed at assisting stranded motorists in the state.
Former Hapeville officer charged with excessive force against detainee
Shevoy Brown, a former officer with the Hapeville Police Department in Georgia, faces charges of using excessive force.
Roanoke Rapids man sentenced for firearm possession by felon
A Roanoke Rapids man, Shelvy Travon Edwards, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a felon.
Coalition challenges Trump's dismissal of labor board member
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump, currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Oregon DOJ reports surge in consumer complaints; highlights key settlements
The Oregon Department of Justice has released its list of the top 10 consumer complaints for 2024, coinciding with National Consumer Protection Week.
Fort Dodge man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after high-speed chase
Lennox Vanvacter, a 32-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm.
Nigerian national extradited for alleged computer intrusion and theft
A Nigerian man residing in Mexico has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a scheme involving computer intrusions and fraudulent tax filings.
Attorney General Nessel backs Wayne County in appeal for anti-terrorism law reinstatement
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an amicus brief supporting Wayne County Prosecutor's emergency application to the Michigan Supreme Court.
South Carolina enforces anti-price gouging law amid wildfire crisis
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has activated the state's price gouging law following a state of emergency declaration by Governor Henry McMaster.
Oklahoma receives convicted murderer George John Hanson for execution
Convicted murderer George John Hanson has been transferred to Oklahoma from a federal prison in Louisiana.
Attorney General James comments on the passing of civil rights leader Dr. Hazel Dukes
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement following the death of Dr. Hazel Dukes. Dr. Dukes was known for her roles as a former national President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and...
Court blocks Trump's orders on trans youth healthcare
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction requested by Minnesota to block executive orders issued by President Trump.
Justice Department files statement supporting access to worship places in Pico-Robertson incident
The Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in federal court regarding an incident at the Adas Torah Synagogue in Los Angeles.
KUTV News reporter: Denny's rising food costs include 'a surcharge on egg dishes'
Olivia Kelleher, a news reporter with KUTV 2 News, reported that Denny's food costs are rising, with egg prices reaching record highs and major restaurant chains implementing surcharges.
Uber: Unfair rideshare insurance requirements in California impact riders and drivers
Uber has announced that excessive rideshare insurance requirements in certain U.S. states, including California, are raising costs for riders and limiting drivers' ability to earn.
Energy Transfer officials testify on delays due to protests in second day of trial against Greenpeace
BISMARCK, ND (Legal Newsline) - Protests of the Dakota Pipeline and not other factors caused the project to be delayed for months causing it to miss a crucial deadline, according to Energy Transfer officials testifying Thursday in its case against environmental advocacy entities Greenpeace.
Voters should pick the Supreme Court, not lawyers, Kansas Chamber says
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - Kansas lawmakers recently moved one step toward letting voters pick the state's Supreme Court justices, though associations from both sides of civil courts oppose doing so.
Attorney General Tong Calls for Federal Action Against Counterfeit Weight Loss Drug Makers
Attorney General William Tong joined a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition requesting that the Food and Drug Administration take swift action against bad actors endangering consumers with counterfeit forms of the weight loss and diabetes drugs Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs).
Attorney General Griffin Joins 37 AGs in Letter Asking FDA to Fight Distribution of Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs
Attorney General Tim Griffin released the following statement after he joined a bipartisan coalition of state and territory attorneys general calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take swift action against bad actors who are endangering consumers with counterfeit forms of weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins multistate coalition to defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced that he has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in support of a lawsuit (PDF download) to stop the Trump administration and Elon Musk from defunding and disbanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.