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Trump’s FTC carrying the torch for Biden’s progressive antitrust agenda
Despite radical changes to a multitude of federal departments and agencies since the start of the Trump administration, it appears to be business-as-usual at the Federal Trade Commission.
IP Partners Discuss AI Copyright Ruling in World IP Review
In a recent World IP Review article, Thompson Coburn IP partners Tom Polcyn, Matt Braunel, and Michael Parks discuss the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s decision affirming that AI systems cannot be recognized as authors under U.S. copyright law.
Attorney General Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws.
AG's Office Seeks Applicants For Statewide Local Consumer Grant Program
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has announced that it is seeking applicants for its 2025 Local Consumer Program, which provides funding to support statewide local consumer programs that assist residents in addressing a wide-range of consumer issues.
Attorney General Lopez Leads Fight to Stop Trump From Shutting Down the Department of Education
Attorney General Lopez led a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its lawsuit to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (ED).
Carr’s Consumer Protection Division Warns that 23andMe Data Could Be Sold in Bankruptcy Proceeding
23andMe, a company that collects and analyzes consumers’ genetic information through direct-to-consumer testing, has filed for bankruptcy.
Attorney General Miyares Urges Virginia Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Virginia joins 50 States and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition.
AG Nick Brown testifies in support of ‘permit to purchase’ legislation
Attorney General Nick Brown told legislators they can save lives by passing permit to purchase legislation for gun buyers (HB 1163).
States sue DHHS over termination of public health grants
Attorney General Kathy Jennings, alongside a bipartisan group of states, has initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
States file lawsuit against HHS over $11 billion in public health grant terminations
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has co-led a coalition involving 23 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Buckeye Institute advocates for accountability with Ohio Senate Bill 127
On April 1, 2025, Greg R. Lawson from The Buckeye Institute presented his testimony to the Ohio Senate Education Committee regarding Senate Bill 127.
California secures injunction to block federal employee terminations by Trump Administration
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump Administration's move to terminate federal probationary employees residing or working in California.
Attorney General Dana Nessel joins lawsuit over halted public health grants in Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has united with 23 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit targeting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Court blocks Trump Administration's attempt to end TPS for Venezuelans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that a U.S. District Court has blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela.
Corpus Christi felon sentenced to prison for firearms and unregistered pipe bombs
A Corpus Christi man has been sentenced to prison for illegal possession of firearms and unregistered pipe bombs.
Nessel and coalition oppose voter registration changes under the SAVE Act
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, represented in Congress as H.R. 22.
New York man sentenced to 75 months for role in rental car fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced James E. McGhaney to 75 months in prison for his involvement in a rental car theft scheme.
Felon pleads guilty to firearm possession intercepted at Reinhardt University
Joshua Timothy Rex admitted guilt to illegally possessing firearms as a felon after law enforcement intercepted him on the Reinhardt University campus.
Man pleads guilty to illegal reentry to the US after prior deportation
A Honduran national, Jose Luis Matute-Duarte, has admitted guilt to the charge of illegal entry into the United States following a previous removal.
State attorneys general sue HHS over terminated public health grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is facing legal action after it terminated nearly $12 billion in public health grants to states without prior notice.