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Yankton Native Jeff Levinger Honored as Texas’s Top Appellate Lawyer for 2025

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DALLAS — A celebrated attorney from Yankton, South Dakota, has gained recognition in Texas for his exemplary work in appellate law. Jeff Levinger, 68, has been awarded the prestigious Gregory S. Coleman Outstanding Appellate Lawyer Award for 2025 by the Texas Bar Foundation. This annual award honors individuals who epitomize the highest standards of the legal profession in Texas. Levinger, who has not previously received an award of this caliber, will be honored during the foundation’s annual dinner set for June 20 in San Antonio. “It is truly gratifying to be acknowledged after decades of … Read more

Activist Jeff Fogel Calls for Stronger Powers and More Advocates on Charlottesville’s Police Oversight Board

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Nearly a decade after its establishment, the Police Civilian Oversight Board in Charlottesville, originally envisioned as a cornerstone for improving police accountability and community trust, is facing criticism for its effectiveness and limitations. Activist and attorney Jeff Fogel, a key proponent of the board’s creation, expressed significant dissatisfaction with its operational constraints and output. Founded in 2017, the oversight board was part of a broader movement seen in various U.S. cities aimed at increasing transparency and oversight of local police forces. This initiative resonated deeply in Charlottesville, a community continually seeking to … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Governor Jeff Landry’s Tax Amendment, Claiming Misleading Ballot Language and Constitutional Violations

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NEW ORLEANS — A legal challenge claims the wording used to present Governor Jeff Landry’s tax amendment proposal on the upcoming March ballot is unconstitutional. The lawsuit alleges the summary of the amendment is misleading, without fully disclosing its implications, which could affect voters’ understanding and decision-making. The tax amendment in question arose from a two-week special legislative session in October, which led to sweeping changes in Louisiana’s tax code. Over 100 pages were revised, all requiring public approval via constitutional amendment. The proposition on the ballot attempts to condense these extensive revisions into a … Read more

Federal Judge Denies Delay in Former Representative Jeff Fortenberry’s Trial Over Illegal Campaign Contributions

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LINCOLN, Neb. — In a recent court decision, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden has denied a request from former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to delay his upcoming trial. Fortenberry, who hoped a postponement might lead to a dismissal of charges by the incoming administration’s attorney general, is scheduled for trial on Feb. 3. The charges against Fortenberry stem from allegations that he lied to federal investigators about receiving an illegal campaign donation during a 2016 fundraiser in California. Following his initial conviction, an appeals court later overturned the verdict, citing that the trial had been … Read more