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For Joey Gilbert, a Reno criminal trial attorney, former professional boxer and now one of twelve (and counting) Republican gubernatorial candidates, COVID-19 vaccines are still “fauci ouchies,” masks are “face layers” and the actions Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak pledged to fight the pandemic was, and remains, “criminal.” But while his …

Santa Rosa County Attorney Daniel Uhlfelder — the jolly joker spine of Republican politics who is perhaps best known by his “Grim Reaper” schtick — is running for attorney general. Uhlfelder is the third Democrat in — and the second big name, after the former state attorney Aramis AyalaWHO filed …

IREGION NA where governments often ignore or distort their own laws, Singapore stands out for its scrupulous compliance. This is why a recent judgment of its high court has raised eyebrows. On February 28, the Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge brought by three gay rights activists against a colonial-era …

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Wednesday announced the creation of a task force to prosecute billionaire oligarchs who aided President Vladimir V. Putin in his invasion of Ukraine, part of a U.S. effort. United to seize and freeze the assets of those who have violated the sanctions. The task …

AG James urges current, former and potential T-Mobile customers stay alert and take steps to prevent identity theft NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided advice to consumers who may have been impacted by a 2021 T-Mobile data breach, following reports that the stolen information were …

LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Lawrence County District Attorney Brigham Anderson are asking for the public’s help after a Lawrence County man was charged with voyeurism and child pornography. Richard Slack, 68, of Chesapeake, Ohio, was charged on February 23 with 11 counts of …

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Curtis Reeves is on trial for shooting and killing Chad Oulson in the Wesley Chapel movie theater in January 2014. Reeves said he feared for his life after the pair argued over Oulson’s text messages during previews. So, was Reeves legally allowed to carry his gun …

Requests for records and subsequent complaints about them continue to pour into Boston in recent years, as the city’s public record hunters in 2021 logged more than 230 appeals to the state. Secretary of State William Galvin’s office, which is the place to file complaints about responses – or lack …

The Facebook Meta logo and a 3D printed Facebook logo. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register James Rouhandeh, the law firm’s chief legal officer, appears for Meta’s Facebook account Last month the judge refused to dismiss the case, setting the initial hearing for February 28 …

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer is accused of making racial slurs while discussing a high-profile murder case last year. According to a memo obtained by Eyewitness News, the comments were made during a meeting regarding Jamon Buggs’ case. Buggs has been charged with murdering …

For a time in the mid-1970s, Donetta W. Ambrose was the only woman practicing law in Westmoreland County. Then, in 1981, she became the first woman to be elected as a judge of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. Later, after former President Bill Clinton appointed Ambrose as a …

New York State Attorney General Letitia James backs Nikki Lucas in the hotly contested special election for Brooklyn’s 60th Assembly District. The winner of the race will replace left-handed Brandon Charles Barron, the ex-Black Panther who gave up his seat after being re-elected to the city council. James joins Mayor …

OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent a letter to the town of Woodside today after its planning official issued a memorandum declaring the entire town a mountain lion sanctuary to avoid compliance with the plan Senate Bill (SB) 9. SB 9 is a vital part of the state’s efforts …

The U.S. Department of Justice building is bathed in morning light at sunrise in Washington, U.S., February 14, 2020. REUTERS/Mary F. Calvert Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Brad Garcia appointed Associate Deputy Attorney General He joins O’Melveny alumni, including Lisa Monaco, the deputy attorney general The …

James Madison University is taking a cue from a notice issued by the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and no longer requiring students or employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a press release posted on the site. JMU website. “We continue to strongly urge members of the campus community …

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced an internal policy last week that will provide immediate relief to working families and students struggling with student debt. The Office of the Attorney General is legally required to perform debt collection legal services for certain colleges and universities in the …

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will have a Republican challenger in November. Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney John Kellner on Thursday became the first Republican to declare his candidacy to challenge Weiser, a Democrat, in November. He announced his candidacy in a Colorado Politics opinion piece. “Right now Colorado is facing …

New York State Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday night accused Donald J. Trump’s family business of repeatedly misrepresenting the value of its assets to bolster its bottom line, saying in court papers that the company had engaged in “fraudulent or deceptive” practices. The filing came in response to recent …

A large swath of Protestants have made America their home, living alongside Catholics. Non-Christian religions from all over the world have adherents here, worshiping freely. People who don’t believe in God are also protected under the umbrella of the First Amendment. The genius of the First Amendment is its timelessness. …

The official review of the legality of the University of New Mexico Foundation’s indirect investment in fossil fuel companies is underway, and leaders of the UNM for Environmental Action and Foresight do not give up. After a first welcome meeting with the Attorney General’s office on December 17, 2021, during …

AG Press Release: Hawaii Attorney General Shikada Urges USDA To Increase Competition In Meat Packaging Industry Posted on January 6, 2022 in Latest department news, Press room HONOLULU – Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general to make recommendations to the Secretary of the …

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (Reuters) – The New York State Attorney General is demanding that two of Donald Trump’s adult children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, testify as part of his civil investigation into the business practices and the company of the same name as the former US president. …

File photo Current Ohio County commissioner Don Nickerson has been appointed one of three judges to the new West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals. CHARLESTON – Current Ohio County Commissioner Don Nickerson has taken on a new post – one of the top three judges on the new West Virginia …

NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / December 26, 2021 / Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with losses greater than $ 100,000 to only have up to December 27, 2021 to file principal plaintiff claims in a …

NEW ORLEANS, December 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and Partner of KSF, Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have up to February 22, 2022 file principal plaintiff claims in a securities class action lawsuit against Chegg, …

WASHINGTON – For more than a decade, residents of the Fort Apache Rural Preserve in eastern Arizona have been promised miles of pipes that would bring clean water to their communities. Now a one-time windfall to help implement the deal could be on its way. The federal infrastructure bill signed …

Rep. Scott Perry, R-Penn., Is the first sitting lawmaker the House committee investigating the January 6 attack has sought to question. Samuel Corum / Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Samuel Corum / Getty Images Rep. Scott Perry, R-Penn., Is the first sitting lawmaker the House committee investigating the January …

Louisiana Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry and a Bossier City lawmaker have filed a lawsuit to prevent Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards from adding COVID-19 vaccines to the required list of school vaccines. Landry and Republican State Representative Raymond Crews have filed a complaint with the 19th District Judicial Court …

Amy Fairfield briefed prosecutors in April 2019, the first day of Jay Mercier’s appeal of his conviction for the murder of Rita St. Peter. David Leaming / Morning Sentry Amy Fairfield, who was at the center of a 2019 Maine Monitor investigation into her law firm’s unusually high billing, is …

Last year, Burleigh and Morton counties were hot spots for money, vehicles and guns involved in criminal activity. But criminal justice officials say it doesn’t appear that law enforcement agencies are abusing civilian asset confiscation, a legal process that targets property implicated in crimes. The North Dakota attorney general said …

The trial of Kimberly Potter, the former police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright at a traffic stop, is being broadcast live on TV and online. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, few people will be allowed in the courtroom except for the accused, jury, judge …

The Attorney General’s office is investigating the death of an inmate on Friday at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, according to a press release released by the office on Saturday. Essex County Assistant Chief Prosecutor Tom Fennelly and Essex County spokesperson Lauren T. Agnew have confirmed there was …

It has been 40 years since the British Columbia Civil Rights Protection Act was passed in the wake of the rise in crimes against people of color in the province. The law, which prohibits the promotion of hatred, means perpetrators can be fined up to $ 2,000 or up to …

An attorney for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission said Wednesday he disagreed with parts of an attorney general’s opinion that the memos discussed in a closed session of the group should be made public. In a virtual meeting Wednesday with members of the Michigan Press Association, David Fink, a …

Chief attorney for Governor Tony Evers told Kenosha’s Michael Bell that the governor does not have the authority to pursue Bell’s complaint against Attorney General Josh Kaul in connection with the 2004 police murder of the son of Bell. Bell urged Evers in late October to investigate Kaul because, Bell …

A Republican candidate for attorney general in Minnesota faces a 30-day legal license suspension and further scrutiny of his relationship with a client. Dennis Smith agreed to the recommended license suspension, a payment of $ 900 and two years probation. The discipline stems from a complaint from a legal client, …

Max Misch on July 22, 2019. Photo by Mike Dougherty / VTDigger A lawyer representing Max Misch, a white supremacist from Bennington, has filed a petition arguing that a Vermont law limiting the size of high capacity magazines violates the United States Constitution. The law, which Governor Phil Scott signed …

FILE – In this file photo from Jan.21, 2021, a member of medical staff prepares the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Tudor Ranch in Mecca, Calif. (AP Photo / Jae C. Hong, File) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Attorneys general in 11 states filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s …

Wainstein served in the federal government for years, most notably as a former deputy attorney general and chief of staff to former FBI Director Robert Mueller. He was also one of 20 former United States attorneys who were appointed and served under Republican presidents to support Biden and express concerns …

October 27 Hello Sublette County, it is Albert Sommers who reports to you this Wednesday 27e, Cheyenne and the Special Session of the Wyoming Legislature. This special session was called to address the federal government’s overbreadth regarding the federal mandates on COVID-19 vaccines that have been proposed. Today the House …

The start of the Covid-19 pandemic has forced companies to suddenly switch to remote work. But for most employers, returning to the office turns out to be a slower and more complicated process. This process won’t be easier in 2022, as lawmakers, regulators, employers and workers battle for vaccine requirements. …

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K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of veteran-trained assistance dogs, received the Back the Blue Award from Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday, October 7, for her dedication to state first responders. . To celebrate, K9s For Warriors donated a Station Dog to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) …

250 Doral Arrowwood employees were illegally laid off just before the start of the pandemic; Affected workers started receiving payments NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Senator Shelley Mayer today handed over $ 2.7 million to workers who were illegally fired without sufficient legal notice …

HAZEL PARK, Michigan. – A former treasurer of Hazel Park was accused of using two property tax checks to pay for personal expenses, officials said. Executives at Hazel Park said Jo Ann Hubbs, formerly Jo Ann Hubbs-Reeves, had worked at town hall for years. They said the alleged embezzlement started …

More than 10 months after starting his first term, President Joe Biden has yet to announce his candidates for the two U.S. lawyer positions in Mississippi. When asked for an update on the nomination process recently, Ike Hajinazarian, regional communications director for the White House, said “no news to share …

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) – The Mississippi attorney general can take over a case when a local attorney steps down, but the takeover must be voluntary and a judge cannot set deadlines for the job. In a unanimous decision Tuesday, Mississippi Supreme Court justices said a circuit court “acted outside its …

NEW YORK – A New York jury on Friday convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani for making illegal contributions to an election campaign to influence American politicians and advance his business interests. The verdict was delivered in Manhattan federal court, where Lev Parnas was on trial for more than …

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the guilty plea of ​​a woman from Norco, Calif., Accused of committing financial elder abuse against a resident of an assisted living facility in the Riverside County. The defendant, who helped elderly clients with their finances and living conditions, obtained a …

As the American people weary of the endless partisan struggles bequeathed by Donald Trump’s presidency, they are caught in a pivotal moment that will decide how America will be governed today and for generations to come. Their number will not be enough in the Democratic-led chamber to prevent the referral …

The articles on Indiana’s Grain Indemnity Fund prompted more questions from farmers. Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, provides answers: There is still confusion about the difference between the grain warehouse licensing agency ISDA and the grain compensation fund. Some farmers think it is a single …

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – When Republican lawmakers in Tennessee blocked a policy to ease low-intensity marijuana cases, Nashville’s top prosecutor decided on a workaround: he simply didn’t charge anyone of crime. Meanwhile, in Georgia, the Gwinnett County attorney has vowed not to punish anyone for the crime of distributing food …

More than three years have passed since The Los Angeles Times revealed that the University of Southern California knew campus gynecologist George Tyndall had been accused for three decades of sexually assaulting students. We, the three survivors, along with thousands of other women he saw during his tenure, patiently waited …

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has reassigned its senior air pollution control official to a newly created post following an investigation by a special investigator confirming his inability to report a conflict. potential interest. Garry Kaufman, who headed the air pollution control division since 2017 and previously …

TAWAS CITY – Citing their attorney’s legal opinion, the Iosco County Commissioners Council, during its committee of the whole meeting, forwarded any action on the draft bill of rights ordinance given to the county by Republicans in Iosco County for potential adoption. During the October 6 meeting, Iosco County Clerk …

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – If you have any questions or concerns about how the statewide body worn camera program works, Attorney General Peter Neronha wants to hear from you. Neronha presented the program in June, which will equip around 1,700 officers from all police departments and the RI State Police …

NATCHEZ – Lawyers Lydia Roberta Blackmon and Aisha S. Sanders have filed a lawsuit against each member of the Adams County Supervisory Board, alleging a violation of their civil rights. Supervisors were served with the trial on Monday morning. Blackmon and Sanders claim their First and 14th Amendment rights were …

Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a consumer alert highlighting a staggering increase in the number of automated calls flooding the phones of Floridians. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a consumer alert highlighting a staggering increase in the number of automated calls flooding the phones of Floridians. …

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A Texas federal judge has suspended the application of Texas’ tough new abortion law at the request of the Department of Justice. The law, which came into effect in September, banned abortions after a fetal heartbeat could be detected – about six weeks after the onset of a pregnancy, before …

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WSFA) – A prison reform bill was included in the Special Session of the Alabama Prison Construction Plan, which was enacted last week by Governor Kay Ivey. This is part of the solution to respond to the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the state citing prison overcrowding. …

The Pennsylvania attorney general abruptly postponed a press conference on Monday in which he was apparently set to announce criminal charges against the developer of a major pipeline system that transports natural gas liquids to southern Pennsylvania. The announcement planned by Attorney General Josh Shapiro was postponed until Tuesday morning. …

JACKSON, Mississippi (WLBT) – A recent audit shows that a company linked to a deputy director in the state attorney general’s office received nearly $ 169,000 in TANF money as part of the world’s largest embezzlement program of the history of the state. Findings recently released by the Mississippi Department …

The 2020 legal settlement was approved by a judge and increased the number of days that postal ballots could be received after election day and still count from three to nine. He also told absent voters that they could correct problems with witness information without filling out a new ballot. …

ONONDAGA COUNTY, NY (NEWS10) – Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against owner John Kiggins, of Endzone Properties, Inc., on Friday for repeated violations of lead paint laws, failing to address the lead dangers that resulted in lead poison from 18 children living at 17 of the Endzone properties …

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon Attorney General filed lawsuits Friday against two counties that had passed orders to overturn new statewide gun safety laws and declaring “Second Amendment shrines”. In her lawsuits against Yamhill and Harney counties, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum called on the circuit courts in those jurisdictions …

In the weeks leading up to and following his resignation as governor, Andrew M. Cuomo defended his behavior, deflected blame and attempted to discredit Letitia James, the state attorney general who found he had sexually harassed several women during his tenure. As Ms James said this week, Mr Cuomo “never …

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Writing thought leadership content is an important part of the marketing strategies of many law firms. Thought leadership content allows lawyers to share their expertise, connect with current and future clients, and build a brand for themselves. However, articles and blog posts are not the only …

ATLANTA – Lawyer for a pair of TV celebrities apparently targeted by the Georgia Revenue Department has said Channel 2 Action News the agents in question believed themselves to be untouchable. An Atlanta lawyer focuses on OSI’s intense interest in Todd and Julie Chrisley. “They specifically targeted the Chrisleys because …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Democrat running for attorney general in Arkansas, where health officials have battled resistance to the coronavirus vaccine, swore on Monday if he was elected to sue social media companies in justice for spreading false information about COVID-19. Jesse Gibson focused on disinformation about COVID-19 …

Recently, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum became aware of several bogus job postings targeting people interested in applying for jobs at the Oregon Department of Justice. Fake job postings are created by scraping legitimate websites, such as LinkedIn, then substituting false information and incorporating links that lead to websites used …

Jeffrey Thomas, 36, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman after entering a house uninvited. A Pennsylvania County prosecutor has been charged with rape and assault after he invaded an uninvited woman’s home and assaulted her before warning her not to call the police. Pennsylvania Police …

Paolo Ardoino was at the forefront of one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists of all time. He was inundated with calls and messages in August, warning him of a breach at Poly Network, a platform where users trade tokens between popular cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, Binance, and Dogecoin. Hackers had …

Enough members of the South Dakota House have signed a petition to call a special session on November 9 to consider the potential impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch confirmed on Saturday. The House had to meet a threshold of 47 members to call …

WASHINGTON, September 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Two members of the DJO Whistleblower Law Group, Managing Partner, Daniel Ocasio and Christophe Piacentile, CFE, played a key role in the settlement in Georgia psychotherapy services to resolve allegations of false allegations. A leader in the representation of whistleblowers. (PRNewsfoto / …

Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer on Thursday urged city council to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco, including hookah, in place of the current draft order excluding hookah from the ban. On June 16, the Los Angeles City Council ordered the city attorney to draft an order banning …

A non-profit entity created by Republican gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan owes the state of California $ 3,200 – plus additional interest and penalties – for failing to file tax returns for nearly a year. an, and another of her organizations is currently listed as a West Coast delinquent. State. In …

(Reuters) – It has been a hectic week at the US Department of Justice. Beginning last Monday, the DOJ announced a list of new policies that represent a historic extension of its mission to protect civil and constitutional rights and a turning point from the Trump administration’s ultra-conservative approach to …

CLARKSBURG, Va. (WV News) – Big changes could come for the Harrison County Department of Parks and Recreation in the coming months after a legal review found that the County Parks and Recreation Board rather than the county commission should be responsible for overseeing the budget and operations of the …

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – Lawyer John McLindon and nursing home operator Bob Dean, Jr.’s legal team back off, struggling to clear his name and get his licenses back for weeks after calling to evacuate more than 800 of its elderly residents from the retirement home to this warehouse in …

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge was the guest speaker at the Faulkner County Landlord’s Association (FCLLA) monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon, where she helped answer some questions from members in attendance. She answered a member’s question about the biggest complaints Rutledge has heard from tenants and landlords. When it comes to …

RALEIGH Judges restored the franchise to approximately 55,000 North Carolina residents on parole or probation for a felony. GOP state lawmakers, who were defending the law in court, plan to appeal Monday’s ruling to a higher court. But if the decision is upheld on appeal, those convicted of crimes in …

ALBANY, NY – New York State Attorney General Letitia James has issued a Consumer Alert, warning consumers and businesses to be vigilant of potential price increases for essential items and services during and after Hurricane Henri. “New Yorkers should be on the lookout for scammers who use natural disasters to …

Attorney General William Tong has warned Connecticut consumers to be vigilant for price hikes and price hikes as they stock up on emergency supplies due to Storm Henry. Tong reminded residents and business owners that during states of emergency, price hikes are illegal and that include in-demand items such as …

The order could significantly alter the state’s response to the pandemic at a time when virus cases and hospitalizations have increased due to the highly contagious delta variant. The governor’s office quickly warned of the impact. The Supreme Court order will dissolve the state of emergency related to the Kentucky …

The attorney general’s office formally protested this week against a conflict of interest ruling made last week by a hearing examiner for the Public Regulatory Commission. The issue now has duel decisions. Hearing examiner Ashley Schannauer discovered last week that hiring Albuquerque lawyer Marcus Rael by a European energy company …

(Reuters) – Key piece of Iowa’s 2012 “ag-gag” law passes constitutional rally, a federal appeals court held Tuesday in a blow to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other organizations that conduct undercover investigators in agricultural facilities. Iowa’s ban on using false …

The cooling effect that this will generate is obvious. Document custodians will be more reluctant than ever to respond to requests for documents in a timely manner. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. (Jim Slosiarek / The Gazette) It is more than troubling that the state attorney general’s office is poised …

ILLUSTRATION BY FORBES. PHOTO: US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Io get rich in Washington, you usually have to quit government. Just ask Joe Biden’s Secretaries of State, Defense, Treasury, Agriculture and Homeland Security, who all stepped down from their official posts around the time Trump took office and made millions of people …

July 1, 2021 marked the first anniversary since the California Attorney General’s Office (OAG) had the power to enforce the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). According to its recent report, the OAG began sending notices of non-compliance immediately on July 1, 2020. Companies that receive notices of non-compliance have 30 …

A woman from Edgewood has filed an ethics complaint against two attorneys representing the city, claiming they violated conflict of interest laws in two separate actions involving the city. In the first case, according to complainant Karen Kiser, Edgewood’s attorneys, Marcus Rael and Jessica Nixon, represented both the town and …

NEW YORK (AP) – A much-anticipated report released on Tuesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Andrew Cuomo detailed several accounts of accusers that have been made public. But the report also revealed previously unknown charges, including one by a state soldier …

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has received files relating to “potential violations” of state election laws. A letter from the office of Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs – which was sent Tuesday in response to the Republican Attorney General’s request on July 14 asking for “all documents … related …

NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – America’s three largest drug distributors have agreed mid-trial to pay up to $ 1.18 billion to settle claims by New York State and two of its larger counties regarding their role in the national opioid epidemic, the prosecutor said on Tuesday. McKesson Corp (MCK.N), …

By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gay rights advocates said Monday they would seek to challenge an appeals court ruling dismissing part of a California law designed to protect older LGBTQ residents in nursing homes nurses. The 2017 law aims to protect against discrimination or ill-treatment based …

July 18, 2021 at 4:25 p.m. Attorney General Hector Balderas’ intimate relationship with a local law firm comes under scrutiny amid allegations Albuquerque attorney Marcus Rael Jr. used his influence with Attorney General to convince Balderas to sign a multibillion dollar merger of utilities. The merger between a global energy …

Atty of the city of Los Angeles. Mayoral candidate Mike Feuer this week spoke out against a 595-page report that lawyers in his office were involved in a proposed settlement of a dispute resulting from a flawed billing system used by the department of Water and electricity. In a blow …

BATON ROUGE, LA (KLFY) – Attorney General Jeff Landry has issued the following statement on the tragic death of Webster Ward Assistant and part-time Doyline Police Officer William “Billy” Collins: “Today, I join my fellow citizens in mourning the tragic death of Webster Ward Assistant and part-time Doyline Constable Billy …

Law360 (July 8, 2021, 9:12 p.m. EDT) – A Fifth Circuit judge wrestled with the state of Texas’s argument on Thursday that those who won court decisions supporting their constitutional challenge to a law State on voter identification should not be considered the “dominant party” and not entitled to $ …

Dismissal follows bipartisan US House and Senate resolutions to overturn the real lender rule AG James led two lawsuits, several other efforts Oppose OCC Attempts to Preempt State Laws NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit challenging a rule passed …

The DC Attorney General is suing the owners and management of Marbury Plaza in southeastern DC after what would be “years of unsafe conditions” that left hundreds of residents without air conditioning during a heat wave in June. Images of what is described as mold and water damage to an …

BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Thursday urged lawyers to offer pro bono assistance to Maryland residents in need of a civilian lawyer. Frosh was joined by Chief Justice Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeal, Maryland State Bar Association President Natalie McSherry, and the …

Four people have been arrested in connection with a suspected North Coast drug ring that flooded communities with fentanyl, Massachusetts Acting Attorney General Nathaniel Mendell said on Wednesday. Mendell said federal agents arrested Vincent Caruso and three associates on Wednesday for flooding communities across the North Shore and as far …

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office, State Board of Education and a County Board of Education filed responses last week in a federal lawsuit challenging the ban by the state of transgender student-athletes. Lawyers for the State Board of Education and the Harrison County Board of Education filed …

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Donald Trump’s real estate company expects to face criminal charges in Manhattan, but will immediately fire them, an attorney for the former president said on Friday. Sources familiar with the matter told NBC News that the charges could be filed as early as next week, in a case that was …

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – Forty-seven people have been arrested and charged after a massive year-long investigation into two major drug and gun distribution networks in the capital region. TIMELINE: 2021 armed violence in Albany “Drugs and dangerous weapons have no place in our communities,” Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said …

EL PASO – Federal authorities in El Paso seek civil injunction against Scott Boynton, 40, resident of Minnesota, and his company, Boynton Companies, Inc, d / b / a RELYmedia, in an effort to tackle suspected fraud linked to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The government employs legislation that allows federal …

The Oklahoma County District Attorney asks the Acting Attorney General to investigate an Oklahoma City Police Detective. District Attorney David Prater sent a letter to the Attorney General’s office asking them to open an investigation into the conduct of investigator Bryn Carter after he retracted his findings on the police …

New York Attorney General Letitia James reminds New Yorkers statewide to stay vigilant against an upsurge in phone scams seeking to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. An increase in reported complaints has shown fraudsters using a phone scam again in which fraudsters pose as a utility customer service representative and …

Florida Democratic official who controls charity scams said a group led by one of the top lawyers in former President Donald Trump’s campaign plot is illegally seeking donations in the state Through TERRY SPENCER Associated Press June 18, 2021, 7:16 PM • 4 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on …

A trade group representing at least 22 automakers and other original equipment suppliers is still fighting against Massachusetts’ recently passed referendum on the right to repair. This law not only reaffirmed and updated a 2013 law on the right to repair, but also added a common method of accessing live …

Orange County and City of Chester Obliged to Comply with Fair Housing Act Following concerted efforts to prevent the Jewish community from moving to Chester NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today that her office has reached agreements with Orange County and the City of Chester …

A demonstration will take place at noon on Wednesday in front of the law firm against the decision of the attorney general not to prosecute 15 police officers whose inaction resulted in the deaths of five women and two children by a serial killer. The female opposition wing Akel, “Pogo”, …

BALTIMORE Maryland (WJZ) – The Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday that it is partnering with Project SAFE and the PROTECT Week Coalition to help prevent financial abuse of older people in Maryland. The office participates in PROTECT Week public awareness events, an initiative to help residents learn about forms …

DALLAS – The Texas Bar Association is investigating whether the state attorney general Ken Paxton’s unsuccessful efforts to overthrow the 2020 presidential election based on false allegations of fraud constituted professional misconduct. The State Bar of Texas initially refused to support a complaint by a Democratic Party activist that Paxton’s …

DALLAS (AP) – The Texas Bar Association is investigating whether State Attorney General Ken Paxton’s unsuccessful efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on false allegations of fraud constituted professional misconduct. The Texas State Bar initially refused to take up a complaint by a Democratic Party activist that Paxton …

But to all those who are hoping that Barr’s replacement Merrick Garland methodically mends the deep structural damage done by his predecessor: don’t hold your breath. Garland clearly hopes to restore the Department of Justice to its rightful place as the unique bulwark of our government’s independence. But he’s been …

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued a formal notice claiming that the Connecticut Equitable Investment Fund proposed by Democrats on the Finance, Income and Surety Committee “does not have the standards and limits required to survive and survive a separation of powers challenge.” The Fair Investment Fund was widely rejected …

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will run for a second term as Alabama’s 48th Attorney General. MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Editor’s Note: The attached video was posted in November 2020 when a Confederate monument was removed from outside the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will run …