Issues

Gregg County Grand Jury Issues 32 Indictments for Crimes Including Aggravated Assault and DWI

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LONGVIEW, Texas – A grand jury in Gregg County has issued 32 indictments for various crimes, including aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated, and credit or debit card abuse. The indictments were announced on January 31, but it is important to note that an indictment does not imply guilt; it simply means that the person is formally accused of a crime and must go through the legal process to determine their innocence or guilt. One of the notable cases involves James Thomas Kerns Jr., a 40-year-old resident of Longview. Kerns has been charged with collision involving … Read more

Angelina County Grand Jury Issues Indictments for Forgery and More in November and December 2023

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Lufkin, Texas – In November and December 2023, a grand jury in Angelina County issued indictments for a range of charges. One individual, Chrishod Atkins, was indicted for the forgery of a government or national instrument, money, or security. The details of the alleged offense were not provided. Other indictments included charges of various crimes. For instance, a person identified as ‘A@DD6DD:@?’ was indicted for an undisclosed offense, as well as ‘q@33J’ and ‘r@C6J’ for different, unidentified crimes. The specific charges and details of these cases were not mentioned in the report. Additionally, the grand … Read more

State Legislatures Continue to Tackle Privacy Issues With New Consumer, Children’s, Biometric, and Health Data Bills

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Madison, Wisconsin – As state legislatures across the country get underway with their 2024 sessions, lawmakers are already focusing on a range of privacy bills, including those related to consumer data, children’s privacy, biometric data, consumer health data, and data brokerage. This marks the fifth year of tracking proposed state privacy legislation, with Husch Blackwell providing weekly updates, a state privacy law tracker map, and additional resources for clients. In an effort to make information more accessible, Husch Blackwell is changing its format this year. Instead of lengthy blog posts, the firm will provide bill … Read more

Beverly Hills Residents Shocked and Frustrated as Judge Issues Ban on Mansion Remodeling Amidst City’s Affordable Housing Crisis

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The elite residents of Beverly Hills in California are facing restrictions on their ability to remodel their mansions due to a recently imposed ban on construction permits. The ban was issued by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Curtis A. Kin in response to the city’s failure to pass a sufficient affordable housing plan. As a result, current residents are now temporarily barred from obtaining construction permits for their properties. The decision has sparked controversy among the wealthy community, which is renowned for its luxurious homes and famous residents, including celebrities like … Read more