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South Carolina's governor hopes plaintiff lawyers don't derail tort-reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina lawmakers are on notice to pass a bill that Gov. Henry McMaster says will help businesses struggling with insurance premiums at the expense of the state's powerful trial lawyer machine.
'Political interference' caused easement to be revoked during Dakota Pipeline construction, witness says
BISMARCK, ND (Legal Newsline) - A ranking official from oil and gas producer Energy Transfer said the reversal of U.S. Army Corp of Engineer's crucial easement during Dakota Pipeline construction was "political interference."
Attorney General James leads coalition issuing DEIA guidance for educational institutions
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 14 other attorneys general, has issued guidance to educational institutions regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies.
Colombian national admits guilt in cocaine trafficking case
Tampa, FL – Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Ciro Ivan Preciado-Marquinez, a 37-year-old Colombian national, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine on the high seas...
Clackamas County Commissioner indicted on multiple theft charges
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced the indictment of Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside on eight counts of theft, including aggravated theft in the first degree and identity theft.
McAllen man sentenced for enticing minor using communication app
A McAllen resident has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Alleged MS-13 leader extradited from Guatemala faces racketeering charge
Moises Humberto Rivera-Luna, also known as Viejo Santos, has been extradited from Guatemala to the United States.
Trump administration ends challenge against Idaho’s Defense of Life Act
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that the Trump Administration's Department of Justice will cease pursuing legal action against Idaho's Defense of Life Act.
Maryland man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
Charles Anthony Keemer, a 64-year-old resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false tax returns.
New Jersey man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS
Kyse S. Abushanab, a 27-year-old resident of Budd Lake, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges related to concealing material support and resources for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Mexican national indicted for drug trafficking after seizure in Utah
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted a Mexican national on drug charges following the seizure of fentanyl and heroin from his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Former CFO sentenced for embezzling millions from Virginia birth-injury program
A former executive of the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program, John Hunter Raines, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling over $6.7 million from the organization.
Attorneys general oppose lawsuit challenging national labor relations board
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has aligned with 21 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief in opposition to a legal challenge posed by YAPP USA Automotive Systems Inc. against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Stratford man receives seven-year sentence for firearm trafficking
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Stefan Bagley Jr., a 23-year-old from Stratford.
Former Nassau detective convicted for lying about ties with Bonanno crime family
Hector Rosario, a former detective with the Nassau County Police Department, has been convicted by a federal jury in Brooklyn for making false statements to FBI agents regarding his involvement with the Bonanno crime family.
Grand Forks County collaborates with middle school on civics education initiatives
Grand Forks County is working with Schroeder Middle School to enhance civics education and organize career day events.
Court blocks Trump Administration's plan to cut medical research funding
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the US
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced the indictment of Juan Jose Ugalde-Monroy, a 33-year-old Mexican national, on charges of illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
Nationwide injunction blocks Trump administration's NIH funding cuts
Attorney General Mayes, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has achieved a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
Guidance issued for schools on diversity, equity, inclusion policies
Today, Attorney General Clark collaborated with a coalition of 15 attorneys general to release guidance for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.