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York man arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Nicholas Addison William Kishbaugh, 32, of York, S.C., on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
Drummond comments on Grissom execution
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks upon the execution of Wendell Arden Grissom at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Nelson Mullins Adds Energy Pro in Growing New York Office
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP is pleased to welcome Martin Gitlin to the firm’s energy, infrastructure and project finance team as a partner in its New York office.
BakerHostetler Named to 2025 Top 10 Patent Firms for North America – Northwest
BakerHostetler has been named as one of the Top 10 Patent Firms, as well as “An Award Winning Law Firm 2025” for the jurisdiction of North America – Northwest by The Patent Lawyer Magazine.
South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Massey said to be ‘disappointed’ in compromise version of tort reform measure Senate Bill 244
The South Carolina Senate passed a bill late Wednesday night aimed at overhauling personal injury lawsuit and insurance rules to lower insurance rates for businesses.
9th Circuit Upholds Idaho Law Protecting Privacy, Dignity of All Students
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled unanimously Thursday to uphold an Idaho law that protects the privacy, safety, and dignity of all K-12 students in public school locker rooms, showers, restrooms, and overnight stays.
Holland & Knight Advises CrediQ on $200 Million Syndicated Loan
Holland & Knight advised Inversiones CrediQ Business S.A. and its subsidiaries in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala, on securing a $200 million five-year credit facility from Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (Bladex) and Banco Agrícola S.A., a bank of Grupo Bancolombia.
Why the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Matters to your Organization in 2025
Many organizations mistakenly believe that the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) only regulates lobbying activities on behalf of foreign governments.
IP Counsel Stephanie Piper Joins Armstrong Teasdale in New York
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Intellectual Property Counsel Stephanie M. Piper to the firm's New York office.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Faulkner County Couple for Fraud and Exploitation
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Faulkner County married couple after an investigation by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
AG: Former Investigator for NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Office Indicted After Allegedly Sending Sexually Explicit and Other Texts to Crime Victims
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced that a former investigator for the New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) has been indicted after allegedly exploiting his official position to send messages solicitous of an intimate relationship, sexually-suggestive messages, or sexually-explicit messages to crime victims who were seeking VCCO support.
AG Fitch Announces Sentencing in Express GrainFraud Case
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announcedthe sentencing of John R. Coleman, former CEO of Express Grain Terminals,LLC, for five counts of making false representations to defraud the governmentand one count of false pretenses to the more than 400 victim farmers.
TN Attorney General and TDCI Commissioner Share Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Home Improvement Fraud
With the first day of spring around the corner, many Tennesseans will be turning their attention to home renovation and improvement projects. Unfortunately, scammers may be gearing up to take advantage of those well-intentioned plans.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Indictment of Former State Employee for Theft of Over $100,000 From Alabama Medicaid Agency
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a former Alabama Medicaid Agency employee for the theft of more than $100,000 in public funds.
Former corrections officer pleads guilty to perjury in federal investigation of prison force
Richard Wargo, previously a Sergeant at Pender Correctional Institution in North Carolina, has pled guilty to perjury in a federal civil rights investigation focused on allegations of excessive force.
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to over five years in prison
Derek Gaines, a 37-year-old from Severn, Maryland, was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine.
DOJ probes Los Angeles County Sheriff's handling of Second Amendment rights
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has initiated an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Clearfield resident sentenced to over six years for meth distribution
A Clearfield, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison followed by six years of supervised release due to his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
Bridgeport gang member sentenced to over 22 years in prison
Travon Jones, known as "Budda," has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
Tennessee Attorney General announces end of Wells Fargo ESG policy investigation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a coalition of attorneys general from 17 other states, announced the completion of an investigation into Wells Fargo & Company.