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Felon sentenced to prison for firearm possession after robbery incident

By Legal Newsline |
In a recent case in the Southern District of Alabama, Antonio Eirby, 34, was sentenced to 105 months in prison, followed by a supervised release period of three years, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.

Attorney generals urge resistance against alleged bullying by Trump administration

By Legal Newsline |
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, has led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in issuing an open letter to the legal community.

IAPP Phoenix KnowledgeNet on March 27, 2025

By Legal News Line |
Join the Phoenix chapter for a half day of discussion on privacy hot topics as well as networking with the lead privacy minds in the Valley.

Drummond urges legislators to support bill enhancing government transparency, accountability

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging legislators to significantly strengthen government transparency by passing House Bill 2163.

Firm's recent settlements include $8.9M with Poppi, just before Pepsi purchase

By John O'Brien |
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The law firm Bursor & Fisher scored two recent class action settlements in cases alleging Poppi Prebiotic Sodas aren't all that healthy and Keurig coffee machines ruin themselves while cleaning.

Former school counselor faces lengthy prison term for child rape

By Legal News Line |
A Fairfax man faces a lengthy prison sentence after pleading no contest to two counts of Rape 2nd Degree.

Preston Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that Michael Thomas Baird, 35, was convicted of two (2) counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material.

Shook Denver Partner Named to Colorado Super Lawyers for Ninth Consecutive Year

By Legal News Line |
Shook Partner Eric Hobbs has been named to Colorado Super Lawyers for the ninth consecutive year.

Stephen Hensen Named Super Lawyer in Colorado

By Legal News Line |
Jackson Kelly is proud to announce that Stephen "Steve" Hensen has been named to the list of Super Lawyers in Colorado for 2025 in the area of Personal Injury-Medical Malpractice: Defense.

Troutman Pepper Locke Helps Notch Verdict for Piedmont Park Conservancy in High-Profile Contract Dispute

By Legal News Line |
Troutman Pepper Locke secured a defense verdict after an eight-day jury trial in a contract construction dispute in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia.

AG Fitch Supports President Trump’s Efforts toDeport Violent Tren De Aragua Gang

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed an amicus briefwith a coalition of 26 attorneys general defending the Trump administration’srecent actions to deport dangerous, non-citizen members of the Venezuelangang Tren de Aragua (TdA).

Attorney General Platkin, Youth Justice Commission Release Reports on Recidivism and Outcomes, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Annual Data

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Youth Justice Commission (YJC) released reports tracking trends in youth justice.

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Murrells Inlet nurse charged with stealing drugs from patients

By Legal News Line |
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF) and the Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Drug Control have arrested Erin Homan, 34 years old, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., on two counts of Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult {43-35-0085 (D)}, and two counts of Theft of a Controlled Substance, First Offense {44-53-0365(A).

Attorney General Marshall Files Brief in Defense of President Trump’s Efforts to Deport Violent Tren de Aragua Gang

By Legal News Line |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in defending the Trump administration’s recent actions to combat Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Attorney General Bird Urges Court to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans and Military Families

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to protect veterans’ benefits for military veterans and their children.

Former Pikesville Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor Charged in Third Financial Fraud Scheme

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the Grand Jury for Baltimore County has handed down a third indictment charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, with theft of property valued at $100,000 or more.

AG Kaul Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I

Detroit woman receives additional prison time for failing to surrender

By Legal Newsline |
Tamara Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Detroit, has been sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison for failing to surrender as ordered by the court.

Attorney General warns Alabamians of rising phone scams

By Legal Newsline |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a warning to residents about the rise in phone scams across the state.

Missoula woman sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

By Legal Newsline |
A Missoula woman has been sentenced to 156 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.