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Trump’s FTC carrying the torch for Biden’s progressive antitrust agenda
Despite radical changes to a multitude of federal departments and agencies since the start of the Trump administration, it appears to be business-as-usual at the Federal Trade Commission.
IP Partners Discuss AI Copyright Ruling in World IP Review
In a recent World IP Review article, Thompson Coburn IP partners Tom Polcyn, Matt Braunel, and Michael Parks discuss the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s decision affirming that AI systems cannot be recognized as authors under U.S. copyright law.
Attorney General Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws.
AG's Office Seeks Applicants For Statewide Local Consumer Grant Program
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced that it is seeking applicants for its 2025 Local Consumer Program, which provides funding to support statewide local consumer programs that assist residents in addressing a wide-range of consumer issues.
Attorney General Lopez Leads Fight to Stop Trump From Shutting Down the Department of Education
Attorney General Lopez led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).
Carr’s Consumer Protection Division Warns that 23andMe Data Could Be Sold in Bankruptcy Proceeding
23andMe, a company that collects and analyzes consumers’ genetic information through direct-to-consumer testing, has filed for bankruptcy.
Attorney General Miyares Urges Virginia Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Virginia joins 50 States and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
AG Nick Brown testifies in support of ‘permit to purchase’ legislation
Attorney General Nick Brown told legislators they can save lives by passing permit to purchase legislation for gun buyers (HB 1163).
Felon pleads guilty to firearm possession intercepted at Reinhardt University
Joshua Timothy Rex admitted guilt to illegally possessing firearms as a felon after law enforcement intercepted him on the Reinhardt University campus.
Foreign nationals charged for illegal reentry after previous deportations in Las Vegas
Mexican and Salvadorian nationals residing in Las Vegas appeared in court on Monday to face charges related to illegal reentry into the United States after their prior deportation.
Upper Marlboro resident pleads guilty in $20 million money laundering scheme
Adanegbe Gift Osenmwenkhae, aged 39, from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has pled guilty to charges related to managing and supervising a significant money laundering scheme.
Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act faces scrutiny in Supreme Court brief
America First Legal and U.S. Representative Brandon Gill have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court to support President Trump’s measures against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
Crain’s New York Selects Joshua Kopelowitz to Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List
Fox Rothschild congratulates Joshua Kopelowitz on his selection to the 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys list by Crain’s New York.
Justice Department deploys FBI resources to tackle Indian Country crimes
The U.S. Justice Department announced an initiative to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, with a focus on cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons.
Justice Department boosts FBI resources to investigate violent crimes in Indian Country
The Justice Department has announced a significant increase in FBI resources dedicated to tackling unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country.
Three Millbourne officials plead guilty to election fraud in mayoral race
MD Nurul Hasan, MD Munsur Ali, and MD Rafikul Islam, all residents of Millbourne, Pennsylvania, have pleaded guilty to election fraud charges.
State attorneys general push to close fentanyl trafficking loophole
Attorney General Steve Marshall, aligning with 24 other state attorneys general, urged the Trump Administration to close a loophole exploited by drug traffickers to bring fentanyl into the United States.
Sigal Chattah is named interim US Attorney for Nevada
Sigal Chattah was sworn in as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.
Ken Paxton appeals in defense of Texas A&M's drag show ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton has moved forward with an appeal following a federal court's decision to halt the enforcement of a ban on drag shows by the Texas A&M Board of Regents.
Paxton backs Trump’s southern border strategy amid legal challenges
Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted an amicus brief to support President Donald Trump's constitutional authority to address what he terms an invasion at the southern border for national security reasons.