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Lewiston man pleads guilty to firearm possession under protective order
A Lewiston resident, William Noddin, 58, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing firearms while under a domestic violence protective order, according to the U.S. District Court in Portland.
Tyler tax preparer sentenced for involvement in tax refund fraud scheme
A Tyler tax preparer has received a federal prison sentence after being involved in a tax refund fraud scheme.
Buffalo man admits to conspiring in mail theft scheme
Lamor Runell Bolden, a 27-year-old from Buffalo, has entered a guilty plea before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.
Rep. Pace doubtful over tort reform measure passing: ‘Trial lawyers are probably stronger in the House than in the Senate’
A key piece of tort reform legislation, Senate Bill 244, appears to be stalled in the South Carolina House, with little indication that it will advance before the end of session, according to State Rep. Jordan Pace (R-Berkeley).
Asbestos evidence could soon vanish, with defendants alleging it's part of a cover-up
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The planned destruction of evidence in asbestos cases would keep defendants from finding fraud by plaintiff lawyers, defendants say, as a group of state attorneys general have joined their fight to preserve it.
Man who grabbed cop's gun can't blame him for suicide attempt
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Virginia sheriff's deputy won't be held liable for the injuries of a suspect who shot himself in the head in the back of a police car.
Holland & Knight Adds Team of Maritime Finance Attorneys Led by Mike Timpone in New York
Holland & Knight has significantly strengthened its leading Asset Finance Group with the addition of Mike Timpone, Kurt Plankl and Sophia Agathis as partners and Nicholas Kaasik as senior counsel in New York.
Mental Health Part 2: Accommodations, Remote Work Management & Performance Management Issues on April 16, 2025
As employers continue to navigate mental health, it’s essential to understand the evolving legal and practical challenges of managing accommodations, remote work, and job performance while fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Foley Adds Bankruptcy Partner Adrienne Walker in Boston, Strengthening Capabilities in the Health Care & Life Sciences Sector
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Adrienne Walker has joined the firm’s Boston office as a partner in its Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice Group and Health Care & Life Sciences Sector.
Nelson Mullins Advises SmartStop on $931 Million Underwritten Public Offering and Related NYSE Listing
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP advised SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., a real estate investment trust, on its recently completed underwritten public offering of common stock and related initial listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Steptoe & Johnson’s Higher Education Team Featured in Inside Higher Ed
Steptoe & Johnson’s Higher Education Team was featured in a recent Q&A in national industry publication Inside Higher Ed. Steptoe & Johnson Member and Higher Education Team Leader Jim Newberry is quoted in the article “The Confusion in Higher Ed Right Now ‘Knows No Bounds.’”
AG Campbell Issues Statement On President Trump's Executive Actions Propping Up Coal Industry And Cutting Key Climate And Public Health Protections
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement following a suite of actions taken by the Trump Administration on Tuesday evening announcing its intent to prop up polluting coal-fired power generation at the expense of public health and the climate and force ratepayers to shoulder the burden of aging power plants.
Frank Gauthier Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct during the November 5, 2024 General Election
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Frank Gauthier (age 65) of Somersworth, New Hampshire, has pled guilty and was sentenced in Dover District Court to one Class B misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct, contrary to RSA 644:2, III(a).
Prisoners have no constitutional right to sex-change surgeries, Drummond tells court
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking a U.S. District Court to uphold President Trump’s executive order prohibiting inmates in federal prisons and immigration detention centers from obtaining taxpayer-funded sex-change procedures.
CONSUMER ALERT: How to Avoid Cryptocurrency Kiosk Scams
Cryptocurrency kiosk scams are on the rise in Arkansas. For years, scammers have defrauded Arkansans out of their hard-earned money through gift card scams and wire money transfers.
Standing with Victims: A Commitment That Endures Beyond a Single Week
Each April, our nation pauses to recognize those who have suffered the life-altering impacts of crime and to reaffirm our commitment to justice, healing, and support.
Attorney General Bird Highlights Major Strides in Supporting and Protecting Sexual Assault Survivors
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird highlighted the office’s actions to support and protect sexual assault survivors.
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues Trump Administration for Freezing Funds Used to Feed Children and Vulnerable Adults
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed a complaint in federal court in Maine against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for withholding funding used to feed children in schools, childcare centers, and after-school programming as well as disabled adults in congregate settings.
Attorney General Miyares Secures up to $335 Million from Mylan for Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan) that will deliver up to $335 million nationwide to help combat the opioid crisis.
Attorney General Kaul Warns 9 Phone Providers Over Robocall Traffic
Attorney General Josh Kaul and the 51 Democratic and Republican Attorneys General of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force notified nine voice service providers that they may be violating state and federal laws by continuing to route allegedly unlawful robocalls across their networks.