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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Attorney General Kaul Urges consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Price

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Wisconsin joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

Settlement Update: Consumers To Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Charity Clark is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Vermont joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

AG Jennings co-leads national call to lawyers: stand strong against Trump’s threats

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, co-leading a coalition of 21 attorney generals, issued Wednesday an open letter to the legal community warning of illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing politically disfavored clients.

Attorney General Lopez Fights for Lahaina Disaster Case Management Program Fema Funds

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in filing a motion seeking a court order to force the Trump administration to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

McGuireWoods’ Peter Farley to Join Precision Aviation Group

By Legal News Line |
McGuireWoods Atlanta partner Peter Farley will join Precision Aviation Group as chief legal officer, where he will have responsibility for all legal matters and compliance.

Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Hilgers is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Nebraska joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

AG Nessel Urges 23andMe Users to Consider Deleting Accounts Amid Bankruptcy

By Legal News Line |
Following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe on Sunday, March 23, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging account holders to consider proactive steps to protect their sensitive personal data.

Ketchikan Jury Convicts Andrew Hanson of Multiple Drug Felonies Involving Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

By Legal News Line |
A Ketchikan jury convicted 40-year-old Andrew Hanson on multiple drug related charges.

Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 other attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.

Foley Expands Prominent State Attorneys General Practice with Addition of Three-Attorney Team

By Legal News Line |
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that the firm has further strengthened its nationwide State Attorneys General Practice with the addition of three seasoned AG practitioners, partners Siran Faulders and Stephen Cobb in Washington, D.C., and of counsel Meghan Stoppel in Denver, all of whom previously held leadership roles in state AG offices.

Attorney General Brown Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Maryland joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

Family Office Real Estate Investment Breakfast 2025 on April 3

By Legal News Line |
Bill Davis will moderate the panel "Family Office Investment Strategies" and Jennifer Nellany will moderate the panel "Family Office Formation and Structure" at the Family Office Real Estate Investment Breakfast hosted by the MBA of NY.

Trump’s FTC carrying the torch for Biden’s progressive antitrust agenda

By Chris Dickerson |
Despite radical changes to a multitude of federal departments and agencies since the start of the Trump administration, it appears to be business-as-usual at the Federal Trade Commission.

IP Partners Discuss AI Copyright Ruling in World IP Review

By Legal News Line |
In a recent World IP Review article, Thompson Coburn IP partners Tom Polcyn, Matt Braunel, and Michael Parks discuss the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s decision affirming that AI systems cannot be recognized as authors under U.S. copyright law.

Attorney General Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation

By Legal News Line |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws.

AG's Office Seeks Applicants For Statewide Local Consumer Grant Program

By Legal News Line |
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced that it is seeking applicants for its 2025 Local Consumer Program, which provides funding to support statewide local consumer programs that assist residents in addressing a wide-range of consumer issues.

Attorney General Lopez Leads Fight to Stop Trump From Shutting Down the Department of Education

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Lopez led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).

Carr’s Consumer Protection Division Warns that 23andMe Data Could Be Sold in Bankruptcy Proceeding

By Legal News Line |
23andMe, a company that collects and analyzes consumers’ genetic information through direct-to-consumer testing, has filed for bankruptcy.

Attorney General Miyares Urges Virginia Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Virginia joins 50 States and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.

AG Nick Brown testifies in support of ‘permit to purchase’ legislation

By Legal News Line |
Attorney General Nick Brown told legislators they can save lives by passing permit to purchase legislation for gun buyers (HB 1163).