News from 2024
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2023
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced the top ten consumer complaints received by the Attorney General’s office in 2023.
Body-Worn Camera Footage Release Delayed in January’s InCustody Death Investigation in Baltimore County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the release of the body-worn camera footage of the in-custody death in Baltimore County on January 10, 2024, has been delayed.
JPMorgan Quits Climate Action 100+
Wall Street giant JPMorgan announced today they will be withdrawing from Climate Action 100+, a $68 trillion investor coalition focused on climate change. In 2023, Attorney General Raúl Labrador and 20 other Attorneys General sent a letter of concern to more than 50 Wall Street asset managers, bringing attention to the legal obligations of asset managers to make sound fiscal decisions for their clients.
Attorney General Bonta Announces Charges Against an Organized Retail Crime Ringleader for Scheme Spanning 21 Counties and Nearly $8 Million in Losses
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced charges against the ringleader of an organized retail crime scheme that spanned 21 counties and involved an estimated $8 million worth of beauty products, as well as multiple members of her organized retail crime ring.
Attorney General Griffin Leads 23-state Coalition Opposing Sec Investor Database Not Authorized by Congress
Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after filing an amicus brief on behalf of 23 state attorneys general with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit opposing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)—a database of personal information about each American involved in stock trading, including those owning 401(k)s.
Brooking Earns Director's Meritorious Service Award for Legal Work on Fish & Wildlife Issues
Cheryl Brooking, Senior Assistant Attorney General, was awarded on January 26 the Director's Meritorious Service Award for her years of legal representation and support of the State of Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC).
Attorney General Tong Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food.
Attorney General Miyares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congressional Action on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform
Attorney General Miyares joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in urging Congress to reform the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to prioritize patients over profit-driven corporations. Miyares emphasized the need for legislative action against PBMs' unjustifiable increases in drug prices and for establishing structured systems to increase transparency in their practices."In the absence of meaningful federal regulations, Virginia enacted laws to protect consumers from exploitative PBM practices – legislation I supported while serving in the...
What Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Labor and Employment Law? on February 20, 2024
If you're an employer, you likely struggle to comply with federal regulations issued by the DOL, NLRB, or the EEOC - especially when agency positions change.
Troutman Pepper Counsels L2 Capital in Strategic Investment in The iFranchise Group and TopFire Media
Troutman Pepper counseled L2 Capital, a boutique lower middle market private equity firm, in its strategic investment in The iFranchise Group and TopFire Media. Read a company press release about the investment.
Ask A Littler Attorney: 2024 Hot Topics and New Employment Laws on February 20, 2024
Have burning questions about labor and employment law in 2024 for the DC, VA, MD area?
Attorney General Lopez Calls on Fda to Protect Children From Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food.
Pethtel Sentenced in Lemhi County Manslaughter
Tel William Pethtel, 29, a resident of Bonneville County, was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County, Idaho, Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced.
Attorney General Moody Files Criminal Charges Against Three Thieves Operating Retail Theft Ring Stealing More Than $100,000
Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has taken decisive action against a group of thieves who orchestrated an organized retail theft ring, siphoning off over $100,000 from Home Depot stores. The individuals involved in this illicit operation, identified as Vicky Popat, Christopher Abad, and Christopher Eduardo Baglin, engaged in a sophisticated scheme that involved swapping barcodes on high-value roof sealers for significantly cheaper items.In response to the investigation's findings, Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasized the severity of the...
Attorney General Raoul Charges Mcdonough County Man With Dissemination, Possession of Child Pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Macomb, Illinois man with dissemination and possession of child pornography.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Public Integrity Unit Arrest of Former Bull Shoals Mayor
Following the surrender of former Bull Shoals Mayor David L. Nixon, 69, to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on two Class C Felony charges, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement.
Denali Brehmer Sentenced to 99 years for Murder of Cynthia Hoffman at Thunderbird Falls
23-year-old Denali Dakota Skye Brehmer, of Anchorage, was sentenced by Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Peterson for the murder of Cynthia Hoffman near Thunderbird Falls in Chugiak, Alaska, on June 2, 2019.
Prepared remarks: Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on lawsuit challenging proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger
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Providers, experts, scholars file briefs supporting appeal of W.Va. abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Several healthcare experts have filed briefs supporting a drug manufacturer’s federal appeal challenging West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
America First Legal Releases the “Borrower Defense Toolkit” to Combat Woke Leftist Anti-Semitism in Higher Education
America First Legal (AFL) has recently launched the "Borrower Defense Toolkit" to empower Americans in their fight against the woke leftist anti-Semites who are allegedly ruining our taxpayer-funded higher education system. The toolkit aims to hold these individuals accountable and make them pay for the damage they have caused.According to recent data, there are approximately 43.4 million student loan borrowers in the United States, holding a staggering $1.63 trillion in outstanding loans, all guaranteed by federal taxpayers. It is this very support that sustains the...