News from 2025
Supreme Court to hold oral sessions in San Francisco with live webcasts
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hold oral argument sessions in San Francisco.
Attorney General Mayes Warns Consumers about Rental Scams
As the Arizona housing market continues to price many out of purchasing a home, Arizona consumers are looking for rental properties.
Attorney General Miyares Secures Court Decision Requiring American Muslims for Palestine to Comply with Investigation
Attorney General Jason Miyares has secured a court victory that will compel AJP Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to comply with the Attorney General’s Civil Investigative Demand (CID).
Washington state joins coalition suing Trump administration over illegal conditions placed on billions in federal funding
Washington state and 19 other attorneys general filed two separate lawsuits against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold federal funding to states that do not assist the federal government’s immigration enforcement.
Attorney General Phil Weiser backs challenge to executive orders unlawfully targeting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Attorney General Phil Weiser , as part of a coalition of 18 state attorneys general, filed a court brief supporting a legal challenge to two of President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives.
Martin Hietala Found Guilty of Kidnapping, Assault in the First Degree
On May 8, 2025, a Fairbanks jury found 41-year-old Martin Hietala guilty of Kidnapping and three counts of Assault in the First Degree.
A Maritime Renaissance from the View of Congress and the White House on May 22, 2025
Blank Rome Government Relations senior counsel Joan M. Bondareff will serve as a featured speaker at the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (“NAMEPA”) 2025 Safety at Sea Seminar and AMVER Awards, being held Wednesday, May 22, 2025, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., in Washington, D.C.
AG Labrador Announces 12 Arrests in Statewide Crackdown on Child Exploitation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the completion of Operation Unhinged, a statewide initiative led by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force in April 2025.
Next up for the FDA, and probably class action lawyers: Talc in food and pills
WASHINGTON - New leaders at the Food and Drug Administration are sounding the alarm on talc, which could lead to lawsuits against the makers of candy, gum and pharmaceuticals.
AG Platkin Announces Leadership Transition in Division of Consumer Affairs
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the appointment of Bureau of Securities Chief Elizabeth M. Harris as Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, following the departure of Director Cari Fais for an opportunity outside of the Department of Law and Public Safety.
Attorney General James Secures Big Win for St. Clare's Pensioners
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after a judge denied the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany’s attempt to dismiss her office's claims that the Diocese violated its financial and legal responsibilities to the former St. Clare’s Hospital workers when it failed to preserve the workers’ pensions.
Attorney General Alan Wilson applauds South Carolina Supreme Court ruling in Planned Parenthood case
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson declared legal victory following the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the state’s 2023 Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act.
Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure preliminary injunction order to protect libraries, workers, and small businesses
Attorney General Neronha announced that a Rhode Island court entered a preliminary injunction order to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and small businesses nationwide.
State of New Hampshire Files Civil Action Against Granite Personal Training, Inc d/b/a Redwood Personal Training for Violations of the Consumer Protection Act
Attorney General John M. Formella announces the filing of a civil complaint in Merrimack Superior Court against Granite Personal Training Inc, operating in New Hampshire as Redwood Personal Training, alleging unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act.
Attorney General Nessel and a Coalition of Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of attorneys general, issued a joint statement following U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments on President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order on birthright citizenship.
Montpelier Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Trint Johns, 20, of Montpelier, Vermont, was arraigned yesterday on one felony count of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child, two felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, and one felony count of Promoting a Recording of Sexual Conduct.
Milwaukee Man Charged with First Degree Reckless Homicide in Connection with Overdose Death
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Delafield Police Department announced that Terrion D. Walker, 31, of Milwaukee, Wis., was charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide for his connection with a fentanyl-related overdose death that occurred in Hartland in 2024.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force releases toolkit drawn from experiences of families of missing people
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force has released a toolkit for families and friends to use if someone they know is missing.
Drummond defends legislator silenced for speaking out against boys in girls’ sports
Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court last week in defense of girls who have been forced to compete against biological males in sports.
Governor Healey and Attorney General Campbell Remind Borrowers of Resources and Rights as Trump Administration Reinstates Involuntary Collection on Student Loans
Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell are sharing resources and reminding student borrowers about their rights as the Trump Administration restarts involuntary collection on federal student loans in default through the Treasury Offset Program.