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FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Consumer Alert: Attorney General Moody Launches Consumer Alert Webpage
Attorney General Ashley Moody today launched a Consumer Alert webpage full of tips and resources to help Floridians avoid scams. The webpage, MyFloridaLegal.com/ConsumerAlert, aggregates the latest OAG alerts about emerging scams, fraud tactics and what Floridians can do to avoid falling victim. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: First Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse Meeting of 2020 Focuses on Advanced Law Enforcement Tactics and Tools
Attorney General Ashley Moody, Chair of the Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse,convened the team’s first meeting of the new year. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: CONSUMER ALERT: National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a Consumer Alert with tips to help protect Floridians in recognition of National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Despite Language Stating Otherwise, Proposed Ballot Initiative Will Not Make Conduct Legal
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a petition regarding the Adult Use of Marijuana initiative. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Applauds Congress for Passage of TRACED Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody thanks Congress for passing the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act. The TRACED Act, passed by the U.S. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Issues Tips to Avoid Charity Fraud Ahead of Giving Tuesday
Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging Floridians to give to legitimate charities and organizations. -
Jacksonville lawyer disbarred after alleged mishandled criminal appeal
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Jacksonville attorney and former state assistant attorney general James Joseph Boyle has been disbarred following an Oct. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he mishandled a criminal appeal, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the U.S. Senate Confirmation of Judge Barbara Lagoa
Attorney General Ashley Moody released the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of former Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Lagoa to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the U.S. Senate Confirmation of Judge Robert Luck
Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of former Florida Supreme Court Justice Robert Luck to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Leads State Attorney General Efforts Urging Congress to Pass the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act
Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a bipartisan effort of 44 attorneys general in urging Congress to further support Veteran Treatment Courts by passing the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Nassau Man Arrested for Defrauding Medicaid Out of More Than $20,000
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, working with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, arrested a home and community-based services provider for allegedly defrauding Medicaid. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Recognizes Crime Prevention Awareness Month by Issuing Safety Tips and Resources
Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing October as National Crime Prevention Awareness Month by encouraging Floridians to be aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions to protect themselves, loved ones and property. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: CONSUMER ALERT: Wise Giving Tips for International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
This week is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Attorney General Ashley Moody is encouraging Floridians to give wisely. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody Recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by releasing information and resources for victims. Domestic violence affects thousands of Floridians every year, regardless of gender, race, religion, culture and status. -
Former Florida AG: State likely to delay climate change action while appeals courts decide
Florida cities and counties are likely to wait on the sidelines to see how litigation against fossil fuel companies over climate change is decided in courts across the country, according to former Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: BACK THE BLUE ALERT: Attorney General Moody Recognizes Orlando Police Department
Attorney General Ashley Moody today visited the Orlando Police Department and presented a Back the Blue Award to the department for providing relief to Puerto Rico law enforcement agencies post Hurricane Maria. -
Lighthouse Point attorney agrees to disbarment following patient brokering pleas
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Lighthouse Point attorney Alexander N. Kapetan Jr. has been voluntarily disbarred following an April 25 Florida Supreme Court order over his plea patient brokering charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: BACK THE BLUE ALERT: Attorney General Moody Recognizes Largo Police Officer
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to Largo Police Officer Jonathon DePierre for his heroic efforts during a water rescue. -
Florida, New York reach settlement with company accused of using social media bots
The attorneys general of New York and Florida have reached a settlement with a company accused of selling fake social media engagement. -
Sixth Circuit judge declines to dismiss Florida AG's lawsuit vs opioid manufacturers
Florida's attorney general has secured a win in court, as a judge in Pasco County has refused major opioid manufactrers' try to dismiss the AG’s case.