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Attorney General Rayfield announces "Safeguarding Oregon" forums across the state
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has announced a statewide town hall series titled "Safeguarding Oregon: Federal Oversight Forums," set to launch in April.
Corey Wilson convicted for selling machinegun conversion devices
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Corey Wilson, age 20, faced conviction by Senior United States District Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn for possession of an unregistered machinegun, occurring on May 30, 2023, and June 6, 2023.
North Carolina Attorney General files lawsuit against federal health care funding cuts
Attorney General Jeff Jackson of North Carolina initiated legal action in response to the alleged unlawful removal of $230 million in federal health funding allocated to the state.
Court rules in favor of AG Bailey in Jackson County tax assessment case
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey succeeded in a legal case against the Jackson County Tax Assessor, with the court ruling in favor of the state on all counts.
Slidell man pleads guilty to machine gun possession in federal court
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Cuong Quoc Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, admitted to the illegal possession of a machine gun.
States challenge HHS over $11 billion in terminated health grants
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Wilson calls for closure of trade program allowing fentanyl influx
Attorney General Alan Wilson, alongside 25 state attorneys general, is urging the Trump administration to address a loophole allowing deadly fentanyl into the United States.
Job opening for temporary Deputy Clerk of District Court in North Dakota
On April 1, 2025, a temporary position for a Deputy Clerk of District Court renowned for its work-based learning opportunities became available in North Dakota.
Rayfield and state attorneys general oppose SAVE Act's barriers to voter registration
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with a coalition of 17 state attorneys general, has voiced opposition to the federal bill H.R. 22, also known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Texas man sentenced to 20 years for role in fatal fentanyl case
An Orange, Texas resident has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose case.
Holland & Knight Advises RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems in Joint Venture with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Holland & Knight represented RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary, RAFAEL USA, in a $175 million joint venture with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS).
ATRA CEO: 'Public nuisance litigation has become the new frontier for plaintiffs’ lawyers seeking to circumvent traditional liability principles'
Tiger Joyce, CEO of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), said that public nuisance litigation is a new tactic employed by trial lawyers to circumvent traditional liability principles, holding businesses accountable for broad societal...
State Sen. Sharer on Democratic-backed legal reforms: 'Trial attorneys can abuse the system for their own personal gain'
Bill Sharer, a State Senator for New Mexico District 1, has accused Democratic lawmakers of enabling trial attorneys to exploit the legal system for personal and political gain.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Issues Consumer Alert Regarding 23andMe Bankruptcy Announcement
Attorney Aaron M. Frey issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing. 23andMe is a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that collects and analyzes the most sensitive and irreplaceable information about individuals, their genetic code.
'Giant Killa!' law firm fights Beasley Allen lawsuit after partnership blows up in J&J talc bankruptcy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Disappointment can't be the basis for a lawsuit, a personal injury firm says after being sued by lawyers it once teamed with to push asbestos litigation against Johnson & Johnson.
In Memoriam: The Passing of Our Partner & Friend Jeff Young
With heavy hearts, we regretfully announce the unexpected passing of our colleague, partner, and friend, Jeff Young, on March 26, 2025.
CIANJ Virtual Event -The Shifting DE&I and AI Landscape: Key Trends and Insights on April 1, 2025
On April 1, Ann-Marie Luciano will join a panel of experts for a Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey virtual event to discuss the shifting landscape of DEI and how artificial intelligence is influencing these practices.Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Attorney General Introduces Newest Team Member for Internet Crimes Against Children Unit
Attorney General Raúl Labrador introduced the newest member of his ICAC Unit – K-9 Badger, a two-year-old English Labrador (no relation).
Amy Cheng Named To Atlanta Board of Education Ethics Commission
Atlanta litigation partner, Amy B. Cheng, has been appointed to Atlanta’s Board of Education Ethics Commission.
Victim assistance grant opportunities open for application $2.5 million available for programs serving victims of crime
Six grant programs serving victims of crime across Kansas are open for application, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced.