August 31, 2022 - Attorney General Josh Stein today asked Congress to allow attorneys general to enforce state and federal consumer protections for airline travelers. This request comes after attorneys general received thousands of complaints from outraged passengers, claiming airlines have failed in their service responsibilities, causing significant...
DC announces $2.54 settlement with Instacart over claims it misled consumers
August 21, 2022 - D.C.'s Attorney General announced a settlement this week with online delivery company, Instacart, over accusations that the company misled consumers in the District. The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in 2020, alleging that, from 2016 until 2018, Instacart falsely led consumers to believe...
Percocet maker Endo International files for bankruptcy
August 17, 2022 - Opioid maker Endo International has filed for bankruptcy to limit liability from lawsuits related to opioid addiction and to reduce billions of dollars of debt. In conjunction with the filing, Endo agreed in principle with state attorneys general to provide up to $450 million to state and local governments, ban the promotion of Endo’s...
Texas AG Ken Paxton joins opposition for new EPA regulations
August 12, 2022 - Ken Paxton joined in on a multi-state letter to the Environmental Protection Agency objecting to the potential adoption of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for greenhouse gases. Attorneys General from 19 states, including Texas, submitted a letter addressed to Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the EPA, opposing air quality...
Nationwide Task Force Formed, Aimed at Eliminating Robocalls
August 2, 2022 - Connecticut’s Attorney General wants to stop robocalls and hold those who enable them accountable. William Tong has announced the formation of the nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force. It’s a 50-state coalition and Connecticut is taking a leadership role, being part of its Executive Committee. In a news conference Tuesday, Tong...
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson Announces Multi-State Deal Forgiving Millions of Dollars in Jewelry Debt for Military Members
July 27, 2022 - Last week, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Harris Jewelers, a national jewelry outlet, would provide over $1.5 million in debt relief and refunds to over 1,000 service members in Washington. According to Ferguson, Harris Jewelers preyed on active duty service members, convincing them to sign contracts violating...
National Association of Attorneys General Names Brian Kane as New Executive Director
July 21, 2022 - The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced today that it has selected veteran state litigator Brian Kane as the organization’s new executive director. Kane was unanimously chosen after a national search by a bipartisan special committee consisting of 10 state attorneys general, five Republicans and five Democrats, who...
Yost, 13 Colleagues Urge Congress to Pass Incentives to Spur Microchip Production in U.S.
July 6, 2022 - With Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost co-leading the charge, a bipartisan group of 14 state attorneys general called on Congress to approve $50 billion in incentives included in the CHIPS Act to accelerate U.S. production of microchips and end the overreliance on foreign imports. “Virtually all modern-day products and amenities depend on...
AG Rosenblum Demands Federal Action on Toxic Metals in Baby Foods
June 29, 2022 - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined 22 state attorneys general calling on the heads of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to reduce the amount of toxic metals in baby food. In a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis,...
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