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Social Media Safety Act struck as too confusing
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas' blocked law targeting youths on social media is now officially toast, a federal judge says.
Attorney General Griffin Announces End of Investigation after Wells Fargo & Company Abandons ESG Policies
Attorney General Tim Griffin and 17 other state attorneys general announced the conclusion of their investigation into Wells Fargo & Company following the company’s decision to abandon certain Environmental Social Governance (ESG) policies.
AG Campbell Urges Legal Professionals To Stand Strong In The Face Of Trump Administration's Bullying And Threats Of Political Retribution
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 21 attorneys general issued an open letter to the legal community warning of illegal attempts by the Trump Administration to deter lawyers from challenging the Administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the Administration.
Attorney General Bird Sues Winneshiek County Sheriff for Violating Sanctuary County Law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx for violating the state sanctuary county law by discouraging law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Sheppard Mullin Advising Village Roadshow Entertainment Group in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Sheppard Mullin is acting as lead Debtors’ counsel to Village Roadshow Entertainment Group and its 33 affiliates in their chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Arizona man convicted for targeting churches with hoax bomb threats in hate crime
A federal jury has found Zimnako Salah, a 45-year-old resident of Phoenix, Arizona, guilty of multiple charges, including conveying a hoax bomb threat and obstructing the exercise of religion.
Eastern Michigan marks national crime victims' rights week with series of events
DETROIT, MI – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, in collaboration with the Detroit Crime Victims’ Action Team, will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6-12, 2025.
Texas Attorney General sues San Antonio over abortion travel funding
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Antonio, criticizing its allocation of taxpayer dollars to facilitate out-of-state abortion travel.
Beckley man sentenced to over 11 years for drug trafficking crimes
Ronald Lavaughn Mason, a 46-year-old resident of Beckley, has been sentenced to 11 years and eight months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Ohio woman sentenced to 98 months for drug, firearm charges
An Ohio woman has been sentenced to 98 months in a federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during the operation.
Detroit man sentenced for trafficking heroin and cocaine
A Detroit man, Israel Crumpton, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for drug trafficking.
New Orleans men plead guilty to drug and gun charges
On April 1, 2025, Henry Mitchell, 25, and Jaylan Washington, 29, former residents of New Orleans, pled guilty to drug and gun charges before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry.
Sacramento woman faces federal indictment for alleged bank fraud and identity theft
A federal grand jury has indicted Monique Marie Gonzales Grado, 31, from Sacramento, on charges related to bank fraud and identity theft.
America First Legal requests declassification of Biden administration’s domestic terrorism strategy
America First Legal (AFL) has formally requested that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard initiate a declassification review and release the classified implementation memorandum associated with the Biden Administration's National...
Sentencing marks end to major drug operation in West Virginia
Four individuals have received sentences for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Berkeley, Morgan, and Hampshire Counties.
Federal charges for five following multi-agency operation in Georgia
Five individuals in the Northern District of Georgia face federal charges following a multi-agency immigration enforcement operation in the Atlanta metro area.
Intellectual Property Attorney Alex Korona Joins Fox Rothschild in Princeton
Fox Rothschild welcomes Alex Korona to the Princeton, NJ office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Department.
Attorney General Hilgers Joins with Statewide Leaders to Launch Website to Support Law Enforcement and Prosecution Recruitment Efforts
Attorney General Hilgers joined numerous leaders and statewide organizations to announce the launch of SecureTheGoodLife.Nebraska.gov, a website designed to help recruit talent for law enforcement and prosecution offices across Nebraska.
AG Nessel Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.
Greenberg Traurig Advises on 10-Year, $1.8 Billion Bus Contract in Westchester County
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented longstanding client Liberty Lines Transit in negotiating a new contract with the Westchester County Department of Transportation to continue providing local bus service via the county’s Bee-Line System.