Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti
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The United States Supreme Court convened to hear oral arguments in the case of United States v. Skrmetti, a legal dispute concerning state authority over medical practices for minors.
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The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning to consumers about fraudulent websites masquerading as classic car and heavy equipment dealerships.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has spearheaded an initiative with 31 other state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a bipartisan group of 46 other attorneys general, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
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As Veterans Day nears, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office is highlighting resources available to veterans through VSAFE.gov and a dedicated helpline, 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233).
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in collaboration with a bipartisan coalition of thirty state attorneys general, has announced the finalization of a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has successfully compelled United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to disclose information regarding the release of detained migrants, including those convicted of serious crimes. The documents obtained reveal a previously undisclosed plan by ICE to transport thousands of "single adult" immigration detainees into Tennessee, which was halted due to opposition from state officials and legal action.
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a $52 million settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a significant data breach of its guest reservation database. This agreement involves a coalition of 50 Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission, which also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has submitted a response brief to the United States Supreme Court, defending a state law that prohibits gender transition procedures for minors. The law, known as Senate Bill 1, was enacted by Tennessee lawmakers with the intention of protecting children from what they describe as "irreversible, unproven medical procedures."
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has taken legal action against TikTok, Inc. by filing a motion in the Twentieth Judicial District of Tennessee. The motion seeks remedies for TikTok's failure to preserve and produce evidence as part of an investigation into potential violations of Tennessee consumer protection laws. This request also aims to enforce compliance with a court order issued on April 17, 2023.
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Following the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a warning to scammers and price gougers.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has commented on the recent decision by the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court unanimously decided against a full circuit review of the Friends of George's, Inc. v. Steven Mulroy case.
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This week, in a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 41 attorneys general urged lawmakers to pass legislation authorizing a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The request comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their impact on young people's mental health.
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NASHVILLE – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced that the state is joining the United States Department of Justice and seven other states in a lawsuit against RealPage, alleging violations of federal antitrust law.
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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning to consumers regarding QR code scams. While QR code technology offers convenience, it can also be exploited by scammers. Common QR code scams include:
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NASHVILLE – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that the Attorneys General of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont have joined the United States Department of Justice in a historic lawsuit against Ticketmaster-Live Nation. The inclusion of these states brings the total number of plaintiffs to 41.
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NASHVILLE – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to halt the implementation of the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX rule while Tennessee's case against it proceeds. Tennessee has contended that the rule is unlawful and had previously convinced two lower courts to prevent its enactment.
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NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning to consumers regarding two newly reported government imposter scams.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with attorneys general from 14 other states, submitted a comment letter to the Department of the Treasury, emphasizing the need for fair and unbiased regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector. The letter urges the Department to focus solely on risks to financial reliability and consumer protection rather than politicizing AI regulation or blocking state laws.
