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Joe Biden Names Thirty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees

President Joe Biden is announcing his intent to nominate four federal judicial nominees-all of whom are extraordinarily qualified, experienced, and devoted to the rule of law and our Constitution.

Individuals Spoofing Law Enforcement Phone Numbers to Scam Victims

Apr 28, 2023 04:08 AM EDT By Jessel Renolayan

FBI Atlanta is warning the public about a phone scam where individuals are posing as university or college law enforcement officials by calling potential victims regarding outstanding warrants or fines against their children and asking them for payment.

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The New York State Department of Labor Announces Sentencing in Identity Theft and Fraud Case That Affected Hundreds of New Yorkers

Aug 16, 2022 05:51 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the conclusion of an identity theft and fraud case discovered in 2017 by the Department's Office of Special Investigations (OSI).

350.org on House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

Aug 13, 2022 08:07 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

U.S. Pharmacists Urged Not to Withhold Abortion Pills, Warned They May Break Law if They Reject Access: U.S. Health Officials

Jul 13, 2022 10:17 PM EDT By Mary Webber

U.S. pharmacists have received a warning from U.S. health officials saying that they must not refuse to fill some prescriptions for abortion pills.

Heinrich Welcomes Biden-Harris Administration’s Action To Support Wildland Firefighter Workforce

Jun 22, 2022 11:32 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement welcoming an announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration to increase pay for wildland firefighters.

Blank Rome Welcomes New Real Estate Associate in New York

Feb 16, 2022 11:27 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Kaitlyn M. West has joined the firm's New York office in the nationally recognized Real Estate group, which has continued its strategic expansion.

California Becomes First State to Require Gender-Neutral Toy Aisles at Huge Department Stores; Mandate Covers Toys to Childcare Items

Oct 11, 2021 01:20 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The state of California became the first state to require large department stores to create gender-neutral ways of displaying their products like toys, hygiene, and teething products for children.

Florida Building Collapse: Ex-Lawmaker Says Revoked Law Could Have Prevented Condo's Fall Down; Miami Beach Officials Orders Building Inspections

Jul 09, 2021 12:16 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A former lawmaker said a repealed law might have prevented the Florida building collapse as Miami Beach officials directed building inspections.

The New Law 40-2020: To Change Puerto Rico’s Tax Incentives for New Residents

Apr 23, 2020 03:10 PM EDT By Olive Marie

A new law called, the Law 40-2020 changes the manner tax incentives are given to new residents.

Sanctuary Cities Stand Their Ground Against Trump’s Immigration Threat

Jun 28, 2017 01:53 PM EDT By Joel J. Martinez

The fight to preserve local authority over sancturary cities continues.

Brazil’s President Michel Temer Charged Over Alleged Corruption

Jun 27, 2017 10:13 AM EDT By Jahaura Michelle

The president is accused of receiving money from boss of firm implicated in graft

Everything You Need to Know About Texas’ Anti-Sanctuary Law

Jun 20, 2017 03:29 PM EDT By Joel J. Martinez

Texas protestors and legal organizations battle the state over SB 4.

Apple Facing Lawsuit Over iOS Storage Size and Capacity

Jan 02, 2015 06:27 PM EST By Andre Revilla

Apple Facing Law Suit Over iOS Size and Storage Capacity

Colombian Senate Passes Law to Protect Victims of Sexual Violence

May 29, 2014 10:41 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Sexual violence, in the form of rape, forced prostitution, and abductions, plagues Colombia, and often that violence goes uninvestigated and unpunished — until now. Earlier this month, Colombia's senate passed a monumental bill that will help aid and protect survivors of sexual violence — particularly those who were victimized by paramilitaries.

Occupy Wall Street Protester Cecily McMillian Could Get 7 Years in Prison

May 19, 2014 10:38 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

Occupy Wall Street protester Cecily McMillan, who was convicted May 5 of second-degree assault against a New York City Police officer, could face a sentence of seven years in prison Monday.