Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti
Recent News About Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti
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Tennessee AG leads effort against Google's alleged search monopoly
A coalition of 38 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, together with the Justice Department, has put forward a final package of remedies aimed at dismantling... -
Tennessee Attorney General announces new chief of staff appointment
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a significant change in his senior staff. -
Tennessee AG warns against using AI product linked to China
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning about the potential dangers of using DeepSeek and other AI products linked to the Chinese Communist Party. -
Tennessee Attorney General’s Office reports top consumer complaint categories for 2024
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has released its annual report highlighting the top ten consumer complaint categories for 2024. -
Tennessee AG leads call for FDA action on counterfeit weight loss drugs
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has spearheaded a coalition of 38 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take decisive action against the distribution of counterfeit, unapproved, and contaminated... -
Tennessee AG warns against unlicensed sportsbooks ahead of Super Bowl
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning to consumers about the risks of engaging with unlicensed sportsbooks ahead of Super Bowl LIX. -
Tennessee Public Utility Commission denies major water bill increase proposal
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has announced a significant decision by the Tennessee Public Utility Commission regarding a proposed rate increase by Tennessee-American Water Company. -
States reach settlement with NCAA over student-athlete NIL rights
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a tentative settlement in a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). -
Bipartisan coalition secures $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, achieved by a bipartisan coalition of states. -
Tennessee reaches settlement with Family Dollar over unsanitary storage practices
The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General has reached a settlement with Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc. This agreement comes after an investigation uncovered that Family Dollar locations in Tennessee were selling products... -
Tennessee reaches settlement with BlackRock over ESG practices
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced a settlement with BlackRock, Inc., addressing allegations that the investment firm misled consumers about its use of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in investment... -
Sixth Circuit upholds Tennessee minors protection act during appeal
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti released a statement following the decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to grant a stay in the case Free Speech Coalition, Incorporated, et al. v. Jonathan Thomas Skrmetti. -
Court blocks Biden Administration's Title IX rules nationwide
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti achieved a significant legal victory against the Biden Administration's Title IX rules. -
Deadline approaches for veterans' claims in Harris Jewelry settlement
The Tennessee Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs has issued a reminder to veterans and service members affected by Harris Jewelry's business practices to file claims for refunds by December 21, 2024. -
Supreme Court hears arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti regarding state authority
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. -
Tennessee warns against fake car and equipment dealership websites
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a warning to consumers about fraudulent websites masquerading as classic car and heavy equipment dealerships. -
Attorneys general push Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
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). -
Attorneys general urge FCC to tighten robocall regulations
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. -
Tennessee AG promotes VSAFE initiative for veteran scam protection
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). -
Settlement finalized between TN AG and Kroger over opioid crisis
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.