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Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's office promoting program to help residents avoid falling victim to deed fraud
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (104+ words) WDBJ7 ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's office is working to promote the VA Deed Alert System. Deed fraud happens when a scam artist fakes a homeowner's signature on a deed, transferring ownership to themselves, without the owner's…...
Megan's Law data shows 1, 000 Pa. offenders out of registry compliance
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (843+ words) There are 1, 000 people on Pennsylvania's sex offender registry who have not reported their information to the Pennsylvania State Police as required, according to the Megan's Law website that posts information about offenders from across the commonwealth. Non-compliant offenders include those…...
AG conflicted in Toelupe case: Court
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (522+ words) Share a tip or letter. The Supreme Court has stated that it would be inappropriate for the present Attorney-General or any member of her office to act as advisors in Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo's application against the orders of the Electoral…...
J. S. Held Strengthens Cross-Disciplinary Response to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disputes
41+ min ago (416+ words) Apr 09, 2026, 08: 07 ET Why AI Disputes Demand Integrated Expertise J. S. Held offers integrated expertise to address the unique challenges of AI-related litigation. This approach is essential due to the complex, interdependent nature of AI systems. These matters often require: Experience with AI…...
Tax commissioner: County's new AI chatbot giving residents wrong information
47+ min ago (37+ words) The Hall County Tax Commissioner's Office is cautioning residents after finding that the county government's new AI chatbot has repeatedly provided incomplete or inaccurate information about motor vehicle services, tag and title requirements and property tax processes....
Public, legal notices help protect Michiganders" rights, property and finances
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (235+ words) LANSING " As attacks continue on public and legal notice requirements in Michigan, the Michigan Press Association (MPA) is highlighting the importance of these requirements to keeping the public informed about how government actions could impact their rights, property taxes, quality…...
Illinois deja vu? Appellate arguments for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to focus on line between politics and bribery.
27+ min ago (921+ words) In Illinois, the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one. Through the years, it's been debated in bars, argued in newspapers, litigated in court, decided by juries and appealed all the way to the Supreme…...
Commissioners continue to grapple with subdivison ordinance; Shoaf requests tax decrease
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (596+ words) Published 1: 10 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 MOCKSVILLE " It was one of the nights where even the consent agenda drew a discussion, as the Davie County Board of Commissioners grappled with the subdivision ordinance and Commissioner Brent Shoaf made a request for a…...
Governor Kelly Signs Caleb's Law to Strengthen Protections Against Sexual Extortion
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (148+ words) TOPEKA u2013 Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has signed House Bill 2537, known as Calebu2019s Law, which expands and strengthens Kansas law to better combat sexual extortion and protect victims. The legislation is named after Caleb Moore, a 14-year-old from El Dorado,…...
US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of War
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (375+ words) A US appeals court on Wednesday denied Anthropic's request to put on hold a move by the Pentagon to label it a supply chain risk, but ordered the AI startup's legal battle with the Department of War to be put…...