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Supreme Court declines challenge on state's climate deception lawsuits
California Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed approval after the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up an original action in Alabama v. California, a case challenging climate deception lawsuits filed by California and four other states...
Breaking Down the Eleventh Hour Changes to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act on March 11, 2025
On February 21, 2025, Michigan enacted amendments to its Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), effective immediately on the same day that the ESTA was set to take effect.
Liberty Justice Center supports activists in free speech case against Houston
On February 28, the Liberty Justice Center submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, advocating for two animal rights activists in their free speech lawsuit against Houston.
Vinton man indicted for alleged child exploitation offenses
A federal grand jury in Roanoke has indicted a Vinton, Virginia man on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Florida man faces federal charges related to interstate sex trafficking
A federal grand jury in Roanoke, Virginia, has indicted Frank Smith, a 27-year-old man from Daytona Beach, Florida, on charges related to sex trafficking.
Gate City man convicted for online threat against hospital staff
A Gate City, Virginia resident has been found guilty of making a threat in interstate commerce.
Liberty Justice Center defends Rocklin school district's parental notification policy
The Rocklin Unified School District has engaged the Liberty Justice Center to defend its parental notification policy following a decision by the Public Employees Relations Board (PERB).
Federal court sentences five more in pandemic unemployment fraud case
An additional five individuals involved in a federal pandemic fraud scheme have been sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia.
Missouri couple faces charges for alleged abduction and abuse of teenager
A federal grand jury has indicted Justin Johiah Curtright, 40, and Christin Marie Curtright, 32, a couple from Springfield, Missouri.
Crozer Health remains open amid ongoing restructuring discussions
Attorney General Dave Sunday and The Foundation for Delaware County have announced an agreement to keep Crozer Health operational while pursuing long-term restructuring.
Four complete recovery drug court program in Castle Rock
On March 12, 2025, four individuals will graduate from the 23rd Judicial District Recovery "Drug" Court program.
Resistance to South Carolina's tort-reform bill comes from lawyer-senators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A proposed tort-reform bill in South Carolina has hit its first snag, as three senators, two of whom are personal injury lawyers, threw up a roadblock of an amendment that guts the legislation.
Ohio authorities announce immigration charges against four individuals
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio has announced new immigration charges and convictions in four separate cases.
Former border patrol agent pleads guilty to civil rights violations
Shane Millan, a former Border Patrol Agent from Jefferson County, New York, has pled guilty in federal court to two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law.
Vallejo man faces indictment for illegal ammunition possession
A federal grand jury has indicted Jeffrey Caldwell, a 36-year-old resident of Vallejo, on charges of illegally possessing ammunition.
Illegal alien charged with high-speed evasion at border checkpoint
A man in the United States illegally has been charged with high-speed flight from an immigration checkpoint and conspiracy to transport illegal aliens.
Mission man receives federal prison sentence for child sexual contact
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced for abusive sexual contact with a child.
Rhode Island and Manchester residents plead guilty in drug trafficking case
Two individuals have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement as dispatchers in a drug trafficking operation.
Federal government proposes measures against Google's search monopoly
Attorney General Jeff Jackson, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice, has proposed measures to dismantle Google's alleged monopoly over internet search engines.
Harrisburg man receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking
Tayvain Folkes, a 24-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.