Attorney General

2024 - 7 - 11

Attorney General Buzz: From Police Chief Concerns to Labor Practices

Attorney General - Criminal Justice - Fraud Charges - Legal Issues - Legislation

Check out the latest buzz from Attorney General offices around the country! From police chief appointments to labor practices, Attorney Generals are making waves in the legal world.

The Attorney General offices have been buzzing with activity lately. Baharav-Miara expressed concerns over Ben Gvir's pick for police chief, citing a previous probe into Deputy Commissioner Avshalom Peled in 2015. Tennessee's Attorney General's Office made it clear to the election finance office that it is not an investigative agency, setting boundaries. Attorney General Schwalb introduced legislation focusing on safety upgrades and security assessments for buildings with persistent criminal issues. Attorney General Platkin and Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo emphasized the importance of fair labor practices and combating employer misclassification of employees

Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered a speech at the United Nations' 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, highlighting the legal perspective on sustainable development.

In the world of legal affairs, it's not just about enforcing the law but also about setting boundaries and promoting fair practices. Attorney Generals play a crucial role in upholding justice and ensuring the well-being of communities. Their actions and legislation greatly impact the legal landscape and set precedents for future cases.

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Attorney general raises concerns over Ben Gvir's pick for police chief (The Times of Israel)

Baharav-Miara points to 2015 probe into Deputy Commissioner Avshalom Peled, says it shows problems with his behavior; Ben Gvir: She'd oppose any candidate I ...

Tennessee Attorney General's Office to election finance office: We're ... (Tennessee Lookout)

Tennessee's Attorney General's Office notified the Registry of Election Finance it is “not an investigative agency."

Attorney General Schwalb Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety ... (Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia)

Bill Mandates Safety Upgrades, Security Assessments & Plans for Buildings with Persistent Criminal Issues. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today ...

Attorney General Platkin, Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo ... (New Jersey Attorney General)

“When employers misclassify employees as independent contractors, they are exploiting workers and undermining our fair labor practices,” said Attorney General ...

Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer Delivers ... (Department of Justice)

Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer Delivers Remarks at the United Nation's 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development · Facebook ...

Attorney General Bailey Charges Contractor with Fraud in St. Louis ... (Missouri Attorney General's Office)

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office filed felony charges against Andrew Hall, 42, for allegedly ...

House fails to pass measure to hold attorney general in 'inherent ... (GovExec.com)

House legislators on Thursday rejected a resolution to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland for withholding audio tapes from the Justice Department spe...

House rejects GOP effort to fine Attorney General Garland for refusal ... (Voice of America)

Even if the resolution — titled inherent contempt — had passed, it was unclear how the fine would be enforced as the dispute over the tape of Biden's ...

Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition to Combat Housing ... (azag.gov)

PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging a federal court to reject a ...

House fails to pass GOP resolution to fine Attorney General Merrick ... (CNN)

The vote was 210 to 204, with four Republicans voting against it. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said that she plans to reintroduce the resolution against ...

DC Attorney General introducing 'SAFE Act' with plans to deter crime (DC News Now | Washington, DC)

The Nuisance Abatement Act currently allows community groups and OAG to file lawsuits against properties used to sell, store or manufacture illegal drugs. The ...

Republican effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in ... (CBS News)

The House voted on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt of Congress, aiming to impose a $10000 per day fine for ...

AG Nessel Announces Two Day Expungement Fair in Marquette (michigan.gov)

Expungement fairs offer Michigan residents a free opportunity to review their criminal convictions with on-site volunteer attorneys for potentially expungable ...

Readout of Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew ... (Department of Justice)

Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department's National Security Division traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, this week to address ...

Attorney General Schwalb Introduces Legislation to Protect Personal ... (Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia)

Bill Requires Entities Not Covered by HIPAA to Implement Privacy Protections for Consumer Health Information. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today ...