Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit challenging a new rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The rule would restrict private firearm sales by requiring more individuals to become federally licensed dealers or face criminal penalties.
Tennessee and Virginia have expanded their legal challenge against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) by welcoming Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia to their coalition. The lawsuit accuses the NCAA of violating federal antitrust laws through restrictions that limit student-athletes' ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, alongside six other states, has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) over its recent modifications to Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and is being co-led by Kentucky and West Virginia.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is set to address the public at a press conference concerning a multistate response led by Tennessee. The response targets the federal government's proposed changes to Title IX and issues surrounding women's equality.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Jaime M. Vasquez, M.D., and his associated businesses following the sudden closure of the Center for Reproductive Health, P.C. The lawsuit, filed under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, seeks immediate relief for patients affected by the unexpected suspension of care.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in collaboration with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, has initiated a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The legal action involves 17 states challenging a new EEOC rule that mandates workplace accommodations for abortions, which they argue is an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA).
Tennessee has received a substantial payment of $146.1 million from major tobacco companies under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, as announced by Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. Since the agreement's inception in 1998, Tennessee has collected a total of $3.9 billion.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of 23 states urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to amend its regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The coalition argues that these regulations, which consider "disparate impacts" as part of race-conscious "environmental justice" initiatives, are unconstitutional.
With Tax Day approaching, the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs is urging residents to be cautious of tax return scams. Scammers are employing various tactics to deceive individuals into giving away their money by pretending to be from legitimate agencies like the IRS. These fraudulent communications can come in the form of unsolicited calls, texts, emails, or mailers.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced the state's participation in a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance. The lawsuit accuses the company of violating consumer protection laws by charging consumers for add-on products that were not fully disclosed or agreed upon, adding significant amounts to what consumers owed. In 2019, Mariner reportedly charged $121.7 million nationwide in premiums and fees for these products.
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has issued a consumer alert ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8th. Although Tennessee is not in the path of totality, many residents are expected to watch the event.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has expressed approval for the recent efforts of Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) in distributing its first set of community grants. These grants, totaling $80,936,057, are aimed at addressing opioid addiction across the state and will support various programs for up to three years.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has announced that the state, along with 15 other state and district Attorneys General, is joining a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit, filed in collaboration with the United States Department of Justice, accuses Apple of monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets, violating Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of 22 states in supporting Texas's state law SB4. This law makes illegal immigration into Texas a state crime and permits state magistrates and judges to order individuals who have crossed the border illegally to return to their country of origin.
On Monday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a coalition of 24 states in challenging the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rule to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the National Apprenticeship System. The group argues that this move exceeds congressional authority, unlawfully promotes racial discrimination, and contradicts the American principle of equality.
