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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over plans to cut Department of Education
Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Johnstown man sentenced for drug trafficking involving fentanyl and methamphetamine
A Johnstown, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for his role in a narcotics trafficking conspiracy.
Hugo resident pleads guilty to federal firearm and child sex abuse materials charges
Chayse Anthony Beard, a 24-year-old resident of Hugo, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to firearms and child sex abuse materials.
Missouri bookkeeper accused of embezzling $400K from church
A former parish secretary and bookkeeper from DeSoto, Missouri, has been accused of embezzling at least $400,000 from her church.
Sacramento man pleads guilty to armed postal robberies
William Carl Jackson, a 36-year-old resident of Sacramento, has entered a guilty plea for robbing postal carriers while armed with a dangerous weapon.
Former FBI General Counsel Bradley Brooker Joins Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight welcomes Bradley Brooker, former general counsel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and former acting general counsel for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), as the newest partner in its National Security & Defense Industry Group.
Jerry Worsham assists car shop against EPA allegations
Phoenix Member Jerry Worsham assisted Wicked Wrench, LLC, in its response to a Request for Information (RFI) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relating to Clean Air Act (CAA) violations the EPA alleged Wicked Wrench had committed.
Attorneys general sue Trump administration over plan to dismantle Department of Education
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Attorney General Bird Urges FDA to Crack-down on Dangerous, Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a multistate letter urging the Food and Drug Administration to take immediate action to stop the surge in dangerous, counterfeit weight loss drugs.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and Multistate Coalition Secure Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Freezing Federal Funds
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general today won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to block its illegal policy that would freeze funding for essential federal agency grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs.
Greenpeace puts up defense in third week of $300 million trial; Case expected to rest Friday
MORTON COUNTY, ND (Legal Newsline) – Greenpeace has so far struggled to distance itself from accusations in a $300 million lawsuit brought over delays to the Dakota Access Pipeline caused by violent protests.
Jeanne Siegel Recognized as Leading Woman in Secured Finance
Thompson Coburn partner Jeanne Siegel was profiled in The Secured Lender’s Women in Secured Finance issue, which features leading finance lawyers worldwide who carved their paths with determination, resilience, and unwavering vision.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Amicus Brief Cited by U.S. Supreme Court in Key Decision on EPA’s Wastewater Discharge Rules
Troutman Pepper Locke’s amicus curiae brief on behalf of a large coalition of trade organizations has contributed to a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in City & County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, a major case under the Clean Water Act.
Citizen-only voting measure seems dead in Mississippi, but Hosemann has power to revive it
A resolution that would have put the issue of citizen only voting before Mississippians has died in a state Senate committee. But there still is a way for the proposal to see the light of day.
Missouri AG asks DOGE to investigate $5B Grain Belt Express project
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called for an immediate investigation into a nearly $5 billion federal loan guarantee supporting the Grain Belt Express project, which he describes as "one of the most egregious abuses of taxpayer dollars in recent memory."
In blow to Trump, pair of courts side with Jennings and colleagues
Two federal courts in two days have sided with Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other state attorneys general in legal battles against the Trump Administration.
Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Warns Against Home Solicitation Scams
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement warning Arkansans about scams related to door-to-door sales.
AG Nessel Highlights Consumer Protection Efforts
As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting some of the work her office does to protect Michigan residents.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Named One of Kentucky’s Best Places to Work for Eighth Consecutive Year
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has been named to the 21st Annual “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” list by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management for the eighth consecutive year.
AG Hilgers Announces Grand Island Student as Winner of the Nebraska Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is pleased to announce Breckstynn Callihan from Grand Island, Nebraska, as the winner of the annual Nebraska Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.