Legal Roundup
Attorney General Griffin Leads 23-state Amicus in Support of West Virginia’s Abortion Law
After filing an amicus brief on behalf of himself and 22 other state attorneys general in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit supporting West Virginia’s abortion prohibition, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement:
Attorney General Bird Sues Biden EPA to Block Electric Vehicle Mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a 25-state lawsuit to block Biden’s latest electric vehicle mandate and stand up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered cars and trucks.
2024AG Fitch Leads Bipartisan Coalition Asking SupremeCourt to Reconsider Section 230 Immunity
Attorney General Lynn Fitch led a bipartisan coalition of 23 State Attorneys General in an amicus brief supporting a petition for certiorari by a young man seeking to hold Snapchat accountable for its rolein the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of his teacher.
UPDATE: Attorney General’s Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and State Trooper Involved in Fatal Crash in Southampton, N.J., on April 9, 2024
The Attorney General’s Office identified the motorcyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) vehicle on April 9, 2024, in Southampton Township, New Jersey.
Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins 24 States Challenging EPA’s Electric Vehicle Mandate
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has joined 24 states challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new rule requiring electric vehicles (EVs) to make up 70 percent of sales within the next decade.
Jess Clucas, of Clam Gulch, Convicted for Dozens of Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
On April 16, 2024, at the conclusion of a three-week trial, a Kenai jury convicted 47-year-old Jess Clucas of Clam Gulch of 60 felony counts related to sexually abusing three grade-school age girls living in his home over a fifteen-year period.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Petition Demanding EPA Rescind ‘Environmental Justice’ Initiatives Harming States
Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 23 states in filing a petition for review demanding that Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency modify its Title VI regulations.
US Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Law Protecting Vulnerable Children
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Labrador v. Poe to narrow a lower court’s order to apply only to the challengers and allow Idaho to otherwise enforce its law that protects children from harmful and experimental drugs and procedures.
Attorney General Brown Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents.
Attorney General James Secures More than $700,000 from Pathward Bank for Illegally Freezing Bank Accounts and Turning Over Consumer Funds to Debt Collectors
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured more than $700,000 from Pathward, National Association (Pathward), a national bank formerly known as MetaBank, for unlawfully freezing customer accounts and illegally transferring money to debt collectors.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Joins 25-State Coalition to Halt the Biden Administration’s Electric Vehicle Mandate
Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit to defend Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate.
Attorney General James Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Adeel Mangi to Federal Appeals Bench
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 attorneys general urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden’s judicial nominee Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Drummond praises House for approving HB 4156
Attorney General Gentner Drummond lauded state House members for their passage of House Bill 4156.
Attorney General Formella Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has agreed to a new Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Justice (NH DOJ) to better ensure consumer complaints made by Granite Staters against airlines and ticket agents are properly reviewed and resolved.
AG Nessel Warns Fans of Price Gouging Tied to NFL Draft
As hundreds of thousands of football enthusiasts descend on Detroit for the NFL Draft, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding consumers to be aware of potential price gouging tied to the event.
Attorney General's Office Announces Charges Against Suffolk County Man On Identity Theft And Insurance Fraud-Related Larceny
The Attorney General’s Office announced charges against Richard N. Martell, of Boston, for one count of Identity Theft and one count of Larceny over $1,200 related to an insurance fraud scheme he perpetrated while working as an insurance agent for American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac).
AG Campbell Issues Advisory Providing Guidance On How State Consumer Protection And Other Laws Apply To Artificial Intelligence
Amidst a widespread increase in businesses’ use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic decision-making systems (“AI”), including in consumer-facing contexts, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued an advisory to provide guidance to developers, suppliers, and users of AI regarding their obligations under state consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and data security laws.
Drug Take Back Day is April 27
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that this upcoming Saturday, April 27, 2023, is National Drug Take Back Day. Attorney General Josh Kaul emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Cleaning out your medicine cabinet to get rid of unused and unwanted medications can help with the fight against the opioid epidemic.” Wisconsinites are encouraged to participate in the more than 135 events planned across the state, in collaboration with over 248 participating law enforcement agencies.The initiative aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...
Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police Pursuit in Carroll County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash following a police pursuit that occurred in Eldersburg, Carroll County, Maryland, Saturday evening.
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Tax Scams
As tax season comes to a close, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams.