April 23, 2024
California
ICYMI: SB 976 in the LA Times: Social Media Companies Refuse to Safeguard Kids. It’s Up to Lawmakers Now.
Rhode Island
Attorney General Neronha approves merger of Rhode Island PBS – The Public’s Radio
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Announces Court Approval of Receivership at Heritage Village
Mississippi
AG Fitch Recognizes Mississippi Heroes Who Serve Victims of Crime
Oklahoma
Drummond applauds Senate passage of anti-illegal immigration measure
Drummond comments on audit findings, calls for Zumwalt resignation
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Stay From Texas Supreme Court Pausing Harris County’s Unlawful “Guaranteed Income” Program
Attorney General Ken Paxton Asks Texas Supreme Court to Block Unlawful Harris County “Guaranteed Income” Scheme
Massachusetts
AG Campbell Hosts Thirteenth Annual National Cyber Crime Conference With Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Washington
AG Ferguson: Kroger to pay $47.5 million to Washington to combat fentanyl epidemic
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Defends Vehicle Emission Standards
Virginia
Virginia Receives Nearly $123 Million from Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
Tennessee
Tennessee Receives Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment of $146 Million
Michigan
AG Nessel Advises Attendees to Be Aware of Parking Scams During NFL Draft
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Defends Federal Rule to Strengthen Vehicle Emissions Standards
Florida
Attorney General Moody Honors Victim Advocates and Law Enforcement During 2023 Crime Victims’ Rights Awards Ceremony
April 22, 2024
Vermont
Attorney General Clark Announces ‘Winner’ of Fourth Annual Earth Day Essay Challenge
New York
On Earth Day 2024, Attorney General James Celebrates Another Year Fighting for New Yorkers and the Environment
Attorney General James’ Statement on Antisemitic Incidents at Columbia University
Oklahoma
Attorney General Drummond: No more immunity for Big Tech
Texas
Medical Provider Agrees to Withdraw from Texas Instead of Complying with Investigation into “Gender Transition” Treatments for Minors
Nebraska
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Suit Against Midwest Smoke Shop, Continues Campaign Against Companies Selling Unlawful Synthetic THC Products to Children
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Earns National Recognition for Effectiveness
Michigan
AG Nessel Reissues Online Ticket Purchasing Alert Ahead of NFL Draft
AG Nessel Re-Issues Credit Card Protections Alert to Remind Consumers of Their Rights as Financial Literacy Month Continues
AG Nessel Argues to Eliminate Over 96% of Consumers Energy’s $136 million Rate Hike; Advocates Gas Rate Reduction
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Urges Confirmation of ‘Highly Qualified’ Adeel Mangi to Federal Appeals Bench
Oregon
Oregon Department of Justice Launches You Belong. Campaign to Support Victims of Bias Incidents and Hate Crimes
California
Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB Lead Multistate Coalition to Defend U.S. EPA’s Final Rule for Light-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards for Model Years 2027-2032
April 20, 2024
New York
Attorney General James Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Adeel Mangi to Federal Appeals Bench
DOJ
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Senate’s Vote on the Reauthorization and Reform of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702
April 19, 2024
California
California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Nelson Szeto
Pennsylvania
Shell Falcon Pipeline Charged with Failures to Report Drilling Issues that Caused Industrial Waste, Potential Pollution of Water
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Sends Letter to Hospitals and Medical Providers Clarifying Abortion Law Status
Arizona Mexican Mafia Members and Associates Indicted for Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claims
DOJ
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the 29th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing
Readout of Justice Department and EU Network Meeting on Battlefield Evidence
Dark Web Vendor Sentenced for Distributing Narcotics and Ordered to Forfeit $150M
Justice Department Announces Medical Legal Partnership Project for Incarcerated Individuals
Hedge Fund Manager Sentenced for Operating Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Commemorates Earth Day and Releases the Division’s Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2023
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Sues Biden EPA to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate
Attorney General Bird Statement on EPA Granting Request for E15 Sales in Summer 2024
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Announces More Than $49 Million in Tobacco Settlement Funds
Virginia
April 19th, 2024 - Attorney General Miyares Joins 25-State Coalition to Slam the Brakes on Biden Administration’s EV Mandate
South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson announce state receives more than $70 Million in tobacco settlement funds
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit to Shut Down Illegal Casino in Dunklin County
Michigan
AG Nessel’s FORCE Team Partners with Postal Inspection Service to Combat Organized Retail Crimes
AG Nessel Warns Fans of Price Gouging Tied to NFL Draft
Utah
AG’s Office Responds to BLM Rule
April 18, 2024
Pennsylvania
Attorney General Henry Announces MOU with U.S. Department of Transportation that will Promote Fair Treatment of Air Travelers
Utah
Why State Agency Counsel Matters
AG Reyes Writes FERC to Hold Asset Managers Accountable and Protect Utahns
California
Attorney General Bonta Visits Affordable Housing Development in Oakland, Touts DOJ Actions to House Californians
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Successfully Advances Legislation to Protect Homeowners from Predatory Agreements
Mississippi
AG Fitch Leads Bipartisan Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Reconsider Section 230 Immunity
Oklahoma
Drummond praises House for approving HB 4156
Nebraska
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Joins 25-State Coalition to Halt the Biden Administration’s Electric Vehicle Manda
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Announces NC Receives $139 Million Payment from Tobacco Master Settlement
North Carolina has Received $220 Million in FY 23-24 to Fight Opioid Crisis
New Jersey
AG Platkin Announces New Law Enforcement Guidelines for Sexual Assault Responses at Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium in Trenton
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Puts KC Mayor on Notice About State Law Criminalizing Knowing Transportation of Illegal Aliens
Michigan
AG Nessel Testifies in Support of BRITE Act
DOJ
Federal Agencies Launch Portal for Public Reporting of Anticompetitive Practices in Health Care Sector
Justice Department Secures Agreement with City of Virginia Beach to Improve Access for Individuals with Disabilities
Justice Department Launches Updated Voting Rights and Elections Website
Justice Department Seizes Four Web Domains Used to Create Over 40,000 Spoofed Websites and Store the Personal Information of More Than a Million Victims
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Miami Return Preparer
Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s Trip to Detroit and Chicago
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul’s Legislation Regarding Child Pornography and Use of Artificial Intelligence to Go to the Senate
Florida
Attorney General Moody Takes Multistate Legal Action to Block Radical Green New Deal Emissions Rule
Alaska
Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins 24 States Challenging EPA’s Electric Vehicle Mandate
April 17, 2024
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Launches Consumer Protection Investigation to Combat Dangerous, Illicit Products
Tennessee
TN AG Skrmetti Joins Coalition Demanding EPA End Its Racially Discriminatory Practices
New Jersey
AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions in Ten Cases Involving Alleged Housing Discrimination
District of Columbia
Attorney General Schwalb Forces NRA Foundation Reform After NRA Used Charitable Donations Without Oversight
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Leads 23-State Amicus in Support of West Virginia’s Abortion Law
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Supports New Rules Targeting Money Laundering
New York
Attorney General James Secures More than $700,000 from Pathward Bank for Illegally Freezing Bank Accounts and Turning Over Consumer Funds to Debt Collectors
California
Attorney General Bonta Supports Closing Real Estate Loophole Used for Financial Crimes
April 16, 2024
Connecticut
Attorney General Tong Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation
Florida
Attorney General Moody Leads Multistate Legal Action Demanding the EPA Rescind “Environmental Justice” Initiatives Harming States
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Real Estate Brokerage Company for Deceptive Business Practices
Virginia
Virginia Receives Over $100 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
Attorney General Miyares Demands Bank of America Cease Practice of Debanking Conservatives
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Wins $20 Million for Faster Internet in North Carolina
Massachusetts
AG Campbell Issues Advisory Providing Guidance On How State Consumer Protection And Other Laws Apply To Artificial Intelligence
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Unanimous SCOTUS Win on Texas Property Rights Case
Mississippi
AG Fitch Announces a Renewed Partnership With DHS and CPS to Serve Children and Families
New York
Attorney General James and Congressman Adriano Espaillat Warn New Yorkers About Real Estate Scams Targeting the Dominican Community
Attorney General James Announces Agreement with Brooklyn Catholic Diocese for Mishandling of Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases
California
Attorney General Bonta Announces Final Regulations Implementing New Online Charitable Fundraising Law
Attorney General Bonta Urges Court to Uphold Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the Voting Rights Act
April 15, 2024
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Defends Rule to Strengthen Particulate Matter Pollution Standards
Michigan
AG Nessel Re-Issues Alert to Warn Medium and Small Business Owners That Tax Scams May Target Them
New Jersey
Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin, and New Jersey State Police Announce a Nearly 70% Reduction in Expungement Backlog
AG Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Proposed Rules to Combat Sexual Misconduct and Abuse in Physician Exam Rooms
Washington
Federal judge rules that plastic surgeon acted illegally by restricting online reviews
through the use of non-disclosure agreements
Idaho
US Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Law Protecting Vulnerable Children
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Tax Scams
Oklahoma
Drummond leads national coalition opposing new EPA methane rule
California
Attorney General Bonta, Secretary of State Weber File Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach
over Unlawful Municipal Voter ID Amendment
April 12, 2024
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Sauget Facility Owner for Dangerous Chemical Storage Conditions
Michigan
AG
Nessel Saves I&M Customers $11.2 million, Nixes Ratepayer Subsidization of Sweetheart Deal Between Utility and Affiliates
New Jersey
Governor
Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce $12 Million in Funding for Community Crisis Response Teams
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Leades 11-State Coalition Urging Congress to Incentivize American Drone Development
Maine
Attorney
General Aaron M. Frey Announces Lawsuit Against Monsanto for Manufacture and Sale of Dangerous Chemicals
New York
Attorney
General James and Pine Barrens Commission Announce Agreement With Landscaping Supplier for Illegally Destroying Protected Land on Long Island
Attorney
General James Secures More Than $1 Million from Northwell Health for Deceptively Advertising COVID-19 Testing Sites
California
Attorney General Bonta: Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Decision Protects Transportation Workers’ Rights
Pennsylvania
CHARGES: Allegheny County Insurance Agent Used ‘Bundle’ Promotion Ruse to Bilk Consumers of $60,000
April 11, 2024
Alaska
State Files Against EPA in U.S. District Court, Calling Out Unlawful Order on State Land in Bristol Bay
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul, Advocates Advance Legislation to Expand Eligibility and Accessibility to Crime Victims Compensation Program
Louisiana
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Consumer Tips for Natural Disaster victims
Michigan
AG Nessel and LARA Reissues Warnings About Imposter Scams
California
Attorney General Bonta: California’s Unfair Competition Law Supersedes Insurance Policy Statute of Limitations
April 10, 2024
DOJ
Colonial Oil to Pay $2.8 Million Penalty for Failure to Meet Clean Air Act Fuels Regulations
False Claims Act Complaint Filed Against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for Fraudulent Drug Pricing Reporting
Michigan
AG Nessel Warns Michigan Residents of New SSA Impersonation Scam
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Leads 13-State Lawsuit to Pull the Plug on Biden Electric Vehicle Handout and Defend Ethanol
Oklahoma
Attorney General Drummond files first lawsuits stemming from soaring natural gas prices in 2021 winter storm
April 9, 2024
Florida
Attorney General Moody Files Suit Against Biden’s Illegal Student Loan Plan
DOJ
Court Enjoins Philips Respironics from Manufacturing and Distributing Adulterated and Misbranded Sleep and Respiratory Devices at or from Three Pennsylvania Facilities
Michigan
AG Nessel Re-Issues Tax Identity Theft Alert and Video Ahead of Filing Deadline
Tennessee
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Provides Tips to Avoid Tax Return Scams
District of Columbia
Attorney General Schwalb Secures $1.8 Million Tax Evasion Judgment Against Owners of Vacant House
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Joins Governor Reynolds for Signing of Law to Protect Ownership of Iowa Farmland
Massachusetts
AG Campbell Co-leads Multistate Coalition In Defense Of Federal Climate Disclosures Rule
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Harris County Over Illegal “Guaranteed Income” Welfare Scheme
New York
Attorney General James Warns Jewish Communities to be Cautious of Discriminatory Practices Ahead of Passover
Attorney General James Secures Up to $1.25 Million from Conspiracy Theorists Who Intimidated Black Voters with Threatening Robocalls
California
Attorney General Bonta Commends District Court’s Decision Upholding Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Individuals
Attorney General Bonta, Assemblymember Gabriel Announce Legislation to Increase Penalties for Corporate Malfeasance, Fund Crime Victim Service Programs
April 8, 2024
Connecticut
Attorney General Tong Statement Regarding Judge Medina’s Decision to Hear Further Input on AR in Neglected Goats Case
Florida
AG Moody Concludes 2024 Tax Season Scam Series with Warning About Direct Deposit Refund Scams
Michigan
AG Nessel Continues Recognition of Financial Literacy Month with Re-Issue of Cryptocurrency Alert
AG Nessel Intervenes as Upper Peninsula Power Seeks Permanent Outage Credit Waiver
Washington
AG Ferguson’s statement on today’s ruling in Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns
DOJ
Justice Department to Publish Final Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
California
Attorney General Bonta Demands Entity Providing Sexual Education to Modesto Public Schools Demonstrate Compliance with State Law
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend Biden Administration’s Rule to Strengthen Standards Regulating Particulate Matter Pollution
April 5, 202
Florida
Attorney General Moody Leads Fight Against Biden’s
Sue-and-Settle Gamesmanship
DOJ
U.S. Court of Appeals Confirms Justice Department’s
Authority to Investigate Potentially Anticompetitive Conduct by the National Association of Realtor
Louisiana
Attorney General Liz Murrill files rehearing application after Louisiana Supreme Court strikes down child sex abuse law
Michigan
AG Nessel Issues ‘Lottery Club’ Guidance Ahead of
Powerball Drawing Worth Billions
New Jersey
AG Platkin Announces Over 100 Dogs Rescued and Eight Defendants Arrested After Search of Cumberland County Dogfighting Compound
District of Columbia
Attorney General Schwalb Testifies on Proposed District Violence Interruption Program Merger
Attorney General Schwalb Secures Over $1 Million to
Improve Conditions at Ward 7 Apartment Complex
West Virginia
Morrisey declares victory after SEC stays greenhouse gas emission rule
Virginia
Attorney General Miyares Shuts Down Biden Administration Climate Mandate on Businesses
Georgia
CONSUMER ALERT: Carr Warns of Home Repair Fraud, Scams Following Recent Storms
California
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement Applauding FCC’s
Proposed Net Neutrality Draft Order
April 4, 2024
Rhode Island
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury
New Mexico
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases New Inspection of Public Records Act Guide
Oklahoma
Attorney General Drummond statement on execution of Michael Dewayne Smith
DOJ
Justice Department Announces Publication of Third Volume of National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment
Five New Federal Agencies Join Justice Department in Pledge to Enforce Civil Rights Laws in Artificial Intelligence
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Dallas-Based Management Services Company to Resolve Claims of Employment Discrimination
Justice Department to Provide Technical Assistance Related to Next-of-Kin Death Notifications to the Jackson, Mississippi, Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office
Alaska
Argenti Appointed to Juneau D
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Shuts Down Biden Climate Mandate on Businesses
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Grandparent Scam
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Sues Predatory Lender
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Praises State Supreme Court Decision on Voting Machines
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Warns of Baseball Ticket Scams as Season Begins
Michigan
Attorney General Nessel Files Amicus Brief in Support of Transparency for Law Enforcement OrganizationsAttorney General Nessel Files Amicus Brief in Support of Transparency for Law Enforcement Organizations
AG Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule
April 3, 2024
Pennsylvania
AG Henry Leads Coalition of 14 States in Urging U.S. Department of Labor to Require Contractors to Report More Payroll Information About Workers
California
Attorney General Bonta, San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force Announce Results of the Second Annual Operation Better Pathways
New York
Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers Ahead of Solar Eclipse
Oklahoma
Drummond, multistate coalition find success in latest effort opposing Biden attack on oil, gas industry
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement On SB 4 Oral Argument
Massachusetts
New Report: Massachusetts Residents Lost Over $577 Million Through Competitive Electric Supply Contracts In The Last 8 Years
Arkansas
U.S. District Court Declares Federal Highway Administration Rule to be ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’
District of Columbia
Attorney General Schwalb Secures $350,000 for District & Workers Cheated in Misclassification Scheme
New Jersey
Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions Against Crowne Plaza Edison Hotel for Alleged Disability Discrimination
AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce Over $1.2 Million for Initiative to Combat Distracted Driving
Michigan
AG Nessel Re-Issues Data Breach Alert Following AT&T Data Breach
AG Nessel Announces New Utilities Website
DOJ
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces Surge of Resources to Fight Violent Crime in Three Additional Cities
Justice Department Secures $4.14 Million Settlement for Student-Athletes to Remedy Title IX Violations at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
New Jersey Tax Preparer Charged in COVID-19 Employment Tax Credit Scheme
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul’s Office Collects More Than $1 Billion in State Revenue in 2023
Utah
AG Reyes Confronts EPA Regulation That Limits Waste Management
April 2, 2024
Pennsylvania
AG Henry Announces Six New States Have Joined Lawsuit Against Predatory Lender that Bilked Hundreds of Millions from Consumers in Hidden Add-On Fees
California
Attorney General Bonta, Assemblymember Wicks Announce Legislation to Modernize Builder’s Remedy, Encourage Cities to Plan for the Future, and Facilitate Housing for All
New York
Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Queens
Attorney General James Delivers More Than 4,600 Cans of Baby Formula in New York City
Attorney General James Wins $811 Million Judgment Against Predatory Company That Targeted Immigrant Detainees
Oklahoma
Drummond comments on State Supreme Court ruling on compacting litigation
Drummond argues religious liberty case before Oklahoma Supreme Court
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces $6.6 Million Settlement With Intercontinental Terminals Company For Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting From 2019 Deer Park Fire
Announces Educational Partnership Between OAG Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and Texas State University School of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Massachusetts
Attorney General’s Office Announces Statewide Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program Focused On Public Health
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Defeats Biden Highway Emissions Mandate
Nebraska
Coalition of 21 Attorneys General Defeat Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Attorney General Hilgers Warns Parents of Social Media Harms
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on New Dogwood Monitor
New Jersey
AG Initiative to Investigate Unemployment Fraud Results in 20 Cases Against Individuals Across 10 Counties Suspected of Collectively Stealing More Than $1.1 Million
Tennessee
TN AG Skrmetti Defends Tennessee Consumers from Predatory Personal Lending Company
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans
DOJ
Justice Department Seeks Injunction against Washington Tax Return Preparer for Allegedly Filing Tax Returns with False Claims
Justice Department Sues Business Operating in Four States and Its Owners to Stop Tax Preparation Fraud
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Security Services Company to Resolve Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims
Justice Department Sues Utah Prison System for Discrimination Based on Gender Dysphoria
Intercontinental Terminals Company to Pay Over $6.6 Million for Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting from a Fire at Its Facility Near Houston
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Introduces Legislation to Clarify Child Pornography Laws Include Use of Artificial Intelligence Images
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit to Defend Residents From Predatory Personal Lending Company
Florida
Attorney General Moody and Multistate Coalition Defeat Biden Administration’s Green Agenda in Court
Alaska
District Court Judge Backs Alaska and 20 States in Blocking Federal Highway Rule on Greenhouse Gases
Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Sentence from Leader of White Supremacist Org The Base
Utah
AG Reyes Requests US Supreme Court Allow Search Warrants Passcode Access
April 1, 2024
Pennsylvania
Scam Alert: Be Aware of Scammers Soliciting PSAT, SAT, and ACT Preparation Materials
As Deadline Approaches, AG Henry Urges Qualified
Borrowers to Take Advantage of Adjustment to Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
New York
Attorney General James and Comptroller Lander Secure Nearly $230,000 for Building Employees Cheated out of Fair Pay
California
Attorney General Bonta Supports Protecting Consumers by Closing Overdraft Fee Loophole
Oklahoma
Attorney General Drummond will personally argue pivotal religious liberty case tomorrow
Massachusetts
AG Campbell Announces Indictments In Worcester-Based Home Health Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Attorney General’s Office Secures Order Against Online Vaping Company, Barring Further Sales in Massachusetts
AG Campbell Co-leads Multistate Effort To Vacate Trump Administration Rule That Eliminated Anti-Discrimination Protections In Health Care
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Joins 27-State Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Illinois Gun and Magazine Bans
District of Columbia
Announcing the 2024 Impaired Driving Student Video
Contest Winners
South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson again fights Biden’s unlawful student debt cancellation
Michigan
AG Nessel Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with
Re-Issue of Overdraft Fee Alert
DOJ
Louisiana Department of Education to Pay $1.26 Million to Resolve Civil Liability in Connection with Hurricane Disaster Assistance Payments
Two Warner Bros. Discovery Directors Resign after Justice Department Expresses Antitrust Concerns
Marketers and Physicians in Five States Agree to Pay Over $1.5 Million to Settle Laboratory Kickback Allegations
Illinois
***Consumer Alert*** Attorney General Raoul Urges Residents to be Proactive to Avoid Tax Identity Theft
March 29, 2024
South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds everyone to call 811 before you dig
Pennsylvania
AG Henry Warns of Glasses Scams Targeting Those Planning to Watch Solar Eclipse on April 8
California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Announces Settlement with Arnel Management Company over Illegal Withholding of Security Deposits
New York
Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Takes Action to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care
Massachusetts
Attorney General Campbell Announces Public-Private Partnership to Address the Harms of Youth Gambling on Sports
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Announces Lawsuit Challenging Biden’s Illegal Student Debt Cancellation
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Acts to Protect Emergency Abortion Care
Michigan
AG Nessel Amplifies 5 Consumer Alerts as Debt Awareness Week Ends
Owner, Employees of Detroit Health Clinic Charged with Criminal Enterprise and Drug Offenses
Illinois
***Consumer Alert***Attorney General Raoul Urges Illinoisans to be Alert for Text Message Scam Involving the Illinois Tollway
Attorney General Raoul Supports Efforts to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care
District of Columbia
Improving Public Safety with a New Grant Program
March 28, 2024
Utah
AGO Stands Against Race-Based Regulations for Apprenticeships
AGO Podcast: ICAC and AI-Generated CSAM
Vermont
Attorney General Clark Refers Newfane Use-of-Force Case to Court Diversion
California
Attorney General Bonta Issues Statement on Appellate Court Decision Affirming Constitutionality of SB 10
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care
Rhode Island
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury
New York
Attorney General James Secures Over $1.9 Million from Nissan Dealers that Cheated New Yorkers
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigation into Parts Supplier for Boeing
Nebraska
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Coalition Suing Biden over Illegal Student Loan Forgiveness
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans
Attorney General Josh Stein Presents Dogwood Award to Eastern North Carolina Law Enforcement Officer
Attorney General Josh Stein Reaches $2.1 Million Medicaid Settlement with Mako Medical
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Bans
Attorney General Griffin to File Lawsuit Challenging Biden Administration’s Unlawful Erasure of Student Debt
Virginia
Attorney General Miyares Joined Multistate Probe into Allegations that Morgan Stanley Capital International is Embracing Anti-Israel BDS Movement
Attorney General Miyares Joins Coalition Against Expanded EPA Regulations
New Jersey
Attorney General Platkin Announces the Retirement of Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Director James Graziano
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Announces Challenge to Biden’s Latest Illegal Student Loan Plan
Michigan
AG Nessel Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans
Attorney General Decries Latest DTE Electric Rate Hike Request
DOJ
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Broward County, Florida Tax Return Preparer
Justice Department’s Investigation into International Commodities Trading Companies’ Foreign Bribery Schemes Results in Six Corporate Resolutions and 20 Individuals Convicted
Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission File Statement of Interest in Hotel Room Algorithmic Price-Fixing Case
Readout of Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force’s Summit in Atlanta
Justice Department Announces Organizational Assessment of North Miami Police Department under Office of Community Oriented Policing Services’ Collaborative Reform Initiative
Fresh Express Abandons Proposed Acquisition of Dole’s Packaged Salad Business in Response to Antitrust Division’s Concerns
Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Unlawful Tax Return Preparers
Florida
Attorney General Moody Leads Multistate Probe Into Allegations that MSCI is Embracing Anti-Israel BDS Movement
March 27, 2024
California
California Department of Justice Investigating Fullerton Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
Attorney General Bonta Supports Efforts to Vacate Trump Administration Rule Allowing Health Care Discrimination
Rhode Island
Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury
Georgia
Carr Fights New EPA Regulations, Stands Up for Georgia Meat and Poultry Processors
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Fights EPA Overreach, Stands Up for Arkansas Meat and Poultry Producers
New Jersey
Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions Against Cinnaminson Township Board of Education
Tennessee
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Consumer Alert Ahead of April 8th Solar Eclipse
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Successfully Defends State Law Protecting Missouri Meat
Michigan
AG Nessel Announces New DAG Opioid Settlement Website
DOJ
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Information Technology Staffing Company to Resolve Hiring Discrimination Claims
Gamma Healthcare and Three of Its Owners Agree to Pay $13.6 Million for Allegedly Billing Medicare for Lab Tests That Were Not Ordered or Medically Necessary
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Supports Efforts to Vacate Rule Allowing Health Care Discrimination
Connecticut
Attorney General Tong Statement on Passing of Senator Joseph Lieberman
Attorney General Tong to Glock: Preserve All Evidence Related to Pistol to Machine Gun Conversion
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Congratulates Raleigh Police on Sexual Assault Arrests
Attorney General Josh Stein Commends Congress for Funding Fentanyl Scanners at Border
March 26, 2024
South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson requests renewed attention to bond provisions
Utah
Melissa Holyoak Sworn in as FTC Commissioner
California
California Department of Justice Investigating San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition in Support of the EPA’s Proposed Rule to Reduce Water Pollution from Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities
Rhode Island
Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury
Mississippi
AG Fitch Welcomes Delta State as One Pill Can Kill Partner
Idaho
Idaho Stands with Kansas and Arkansas Against Proposed EPA Rule Impacting Meat and Poultry Industry
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Statement on SCOTUS Mifepristone Case
New Jersey
AG Platkin Leads Coalition Telling Glock to Keep Evidence Related to Firearms’ Easy Conversion Into Machine Guns
Michigan
AG Nessel Reissues Consumer Alerts in Response to Severe Weather Forecast
DOJ
Justice Department Seeks Forfeiture of $14 Million Manhattan Apartments Purchased with Proceeds of Mongolian Corruption Scheme
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement Reiterating Support for Access to Mifepristone
Connecticut
Attorney General Tong Statement on Superior Court Decision Affirming PURA Rejection of Aquarion Rate Hike
March 25, 2024
California
This Tax Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert, Offers Californians Tips to Safely File Taxes
As U.S. Supreme Court Considers Today’s Argument in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, et al. v. FDA, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California’s Commitment to Protecting Access to Medication Abortion
DOJ
Justice Department Announces Opening of Nominations for the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing
Seven Hackers Associated with Chinese Government Charged with Computer Intrusions Targeting Perceived Critics of China and U.S. Businesses and Politicians
Justice Department Seeks Court Order to Stop California Department of Corrections from Requiring Correctional Officers to Violate Religious Beliefs
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Media Matters for Refusal to Cooperate with Investigation
Michigan
AG Nessel Joins Coalition In Support of Federal Law Prohibiting Felons from Possessing Firearms
Illinois
***Consumer Alert*** Attorney General Raoul Urges Student Borrowers in Default to Consider Fresh Start Program Before Deadline
Connecticut
Attorney General Tong Shuts Down Ghost Gun Dealer Following Illegal Sales in Connecticut
March 23, 2024
North Carolina
Attorney General Stein Statement on the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
DOJ
Justice Department Launches the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center
March 22, 2024
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Sues Heritage Village Assisted Living, Asks Court to Take Control of Facility
North Carolina
Consumer Alert: Don’t Fall for Law Enforcement Imposters
South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson orders Sigue Corp. to cease money transmission activities
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Launches Investigation into Hazelwood School District’s DEI Programs After Senseless Teen Beating
Utah
AGO Joins Brief Supporting Trump’s Presidential Immunity
Michigan
AG Nessel Warns Renters, Homebuyers of Fraudulent Real Estate Ads, Zillow Scams in New Alert
AG Nessel and Justice Department Sue Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
March 21, 2024
Oregon
AG Rosenblum Joins US DOJ, Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
DOJ
Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development Jointly Issue Resource on Protections for Rental Housing Applicants and Tenants
Louisiana
Attorney General Liz Murrill Leads Coalition of 16 States Against Biden’s Attack on LNG
Michigan
AG Nessel Criticizes DTE Electric’s $9 billion 5-Year Distribution Plan; Urges Affordability and Accountability
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Announces Investigation of Change Healthcare, Inc., a Unit of UnitedHealth Group, Following Cyberattack
Nebraska
Attorney General Hilgers’ Statement on Council’s Reversal to Remove Costly Green Energy Rules
Iowa
Attorney General Bird to Lead Nationwide Lawsuit Against Biden Greenhouse Gas Disclosure Mandate
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Two More Pornography Companies for Violating Texas Age Verification Law
March 20, 2024
Oregon
AG Rosenblum Announces $9.4 Million Damages Award Against Former Oregon Pension Fund Advisor
Florida
AG Moody Files Criminal Charges Against Organized Theft Ringleader Stealing Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Equipment from Home Depot
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition in Support of Federal Law Banning Felons From Possessing Firearms
DOJ
USTP Protects Vulnerable Consumer Debtors by Obtaining Injunctions and Monetary Relief Against Two Bankruptcy Petition Preparers
Justice Department Secures Agreement to Extend Obligations in 2021 Agreement with Florida’s Volusia County School District to Protect Students with Disabilities
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Las Vegas Tax Return Preparers Filing False and Fraudulent Tax Returns for Customers
Michigan
State Files Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in Litigation Over Reproductive Freedom
New Jersey
Attorney General Platkin Announces the Launch of the New “ARRIVE Together Dashboard”
South Carolina
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads 22 state coalition supporting Texas state law prohibiting illegal immigration
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Calls on Congress to Affirm States’ Authority to Ban or Regulate Intoxicating and Dangerous Delta THC Products
Washington
AG Ferguson: Judge orders Providence debt collector Optimum Outcomes to pay $827,000 penalty for violating patients’ medical debt collection rights
Iowa
Attorney General Bird Challenges TikTok to Protect Kids
Massachusetts
AG Campbell’s Office, Sandy Hook Promise Announce $1Million Grant To Expand Youth Violence Prevention Training In Schools Across The Commonwealth
Attorney General’s Office Files Preliminary Injunction Against Debt Buyers, Debt Collection Agencies, and Owner to Halt Unfair and Deceptive Practices
New York
Attorney General James Reaches $175,000 Settlement with Syracuse Landlord for Failing to Address Lead-Based Paint Hazards
California
Attorney General Bonta Protects California Youth by Taking a Stand Against Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Rob Bonta, Senator Scott Wiener Announce Legislation Authorizing New Civil Penalties for State Housing Law Violations
Utah
AGO Holds Wells Fargo Accountable for Debanking ESG Policies
March 19, 2024
Florida
Attorney General Moody Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Against Biden’s Border-Related Political Gamesmanship
DOJ
Justice Department Secures Agreement with North Carolina Printing Company to Resolve Claims of Immigration-related Discrimination
Tennessee
TN AG Pushes Back on Unlawful DEI Federal Regulation
New Jersey
AG Platkin Announces Launch of Responsible Gaming Public Awareness Campaign
State Grand Jury Indicts Campaign Manager Over Alleged Election Offenses Committed in Attempt to Place Candidate on Ballot in 2021 Gubernatorial Primary
District of Columbia
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2023 Impact Report
West Virginia
Morrisey questions FBI’s diversity, equity and inclusion hiring, promotion practices
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Asks Congress to Fund
Fentanyl Scanners at the Border
Attorney General Josh Stein Wins Preliminary Injunction to Protect Charlotte Area Homeowners
Washington
CONSUMER ALERT: IVF treatment protected under Washington’s robust reproductive health care laws
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Prevails at SCOTUS Allowing Texas Immigration Law to Take Effect
Maine
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Files Civil Rights
Complaint Against Harpswell Men Accused of Spray Painting Racist and Antisemitic Messages
Oklahoma
Drummond warns consumers to avoid ‘Bitcoin ATM’ scams
California
Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Mariner Health for Misrepresenting Quality of Care, Putting Residents at Risk
Alaska
Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins 27 States Encouraging SCOTUS Overturn of Gun and Magazine Ban in Illinois
March 18, 2024
Connecticut
Attorney General Tong, Consumer Protection Commissioner Cafferelli Announce Public Service Announcement Regarding Illegal, Unsafe Cannabis Edibles
Florida
AG Moody Demands Biden Reveal Underhanded Scheme to Release Illegal Aliens in US Federal Prisons Directly into the Interior, Rather Than Deport After Release
Missouri
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Challenges Biden’s Censorship Regime at SCOTUS
Arizona
Attorney General Mayes Settles with Tucson-Based Auto Dealer Over Deceptive Advertising
Attorney General Mayes, Rep. Gallego Urge Congress to Pass Border Reforms and Fund Fentanyl Detecting Technology
California
Attorney General Bonta Celebrates District Court Decision Upholding AB 5 Protections in California Trucking Association v. Bonta
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend Biden Administration’s Oil and Gas Methane Rule
March 15, 2024
Alaska
State Asks for More than $700 Billion in Compensation for Federal Taking of State Land in Bristol Bay
DOJ
Justice Department Secures Agreement with Connecticut Department of Correction to Protect Religious Rights in Prison
New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces February 2024 Total Gaming Revenue Results
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads 25-State Lawsuit to Block Federal Rule Harmful to Oil and Gas Jobs
Idaho
Attorney General Labrador Leads 27 States Encouraging SCOTUS Overturn Gun and Magazine Ban in Illinois
Oklahoma
Drummond files complaint against sham cancer charity for deceiving donors
California
Engine Manufacturer Cummins Settles California Certification Procedure and Emission Violations Case for $46 Million
March 14, 2024
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Announces Legislation to Expand Worker Protections Against Retaliation
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Levels Fraud Charges Against Software Developer in Greene County
New Jersey
Attorney General Platkin, Office of Justice Data Launch Permit-to-Carry Dashboard
North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Cigna and Unified Women’s Healthcare to Maintain Coverage for Patients
Nebraska
Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams
Texas
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Contempt Motion Against Frisco ISD for Violating Restraining Order Against Illegal Electioneering
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Colony Ridge for Fraudulent Practices That Enabled Major Problematic Real Estate Development to Flourish
Oklahoma
Drummond lauds Senate passage of anti-bullying legislation after recent teen suicides
Pennsylvania
AG Henry Obtains $485,000 from Equifax and Promise to Assist in Additional Consumer Relief Regarding Coding Error
March 13, 2024
Florida
Attorney General Moody Urges US Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act and Detain Criminal Illegal Aliens
AG Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Secures Nearly $150,000 from Medical Equipment Supplier Lincare Inc.
Illinois
Attorney General Raoul Defends Ruling Blocking Idaho Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
DOJ
Justice Department Sues Six Health Plans and Their Alliance for Concealing Overpayments for Military Managed Care Program
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Houston-Based Tax Return Preparer
Missouri
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Real Estate Firm for Deceptive Practices
Tennessee
TN AG Skrmetti Urges U.S. Senate to Pass the Laken Riley Act
Arkansas
Attorney General Griffin Announces $191K Medicaid Billing Statement With Lincare
