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51 Attorneys General issue a bipartisan message condemning election-related violence

November 5, 2024 - Led in part by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, a coalition of 51 United States attorneys general has called for a peaceful presidential election; a bipartisan joint statement highlighted the importance of safeguarding democratic principles and the rule of law. Tong is joined by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Oregon Attorney...

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James, other AGs call for national ban on price gouging

October 31, 2024 - Americans have seen natural disasters hit every corner of the country over the last year. In the wake of the catastrophic events, there's always the warning of price gouging on what could be essential items. Now, more than a dozen attorneys general are calling on the federal officials to ban price gouging with New York’s Letitia James...

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Nebraska attorney general files lawsuit against White House electric vehicle rule

October 17, 2024 - Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against a White House rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The suit is aimed at stopping the electric vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. In a statement, the Attorney General's Office said, "Earlier this year, the federal Environmental and Protection Agency published a...

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TikTok Sued by Multiple States for Allegedly Harming Young People

October 8, 2024 - TikTok faces lawsuits from more than a dozen U.S. states that allege the popular video platform, which has attracted attention for the sometimes risky challenges it hosts, has helped put young people in danger and harmed their mental health. A bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general on Tuesday announced the filing of legal actions...

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New Mexico AG sues Snapchat saying it’s failing to protect children

October 2, 2024 - A newly-released unredacted complaint against Snapchat is giving insight on children who use the platform, and if they are safe. “This is an inherently unsafe product, and the company is liable for the harm that they have caused not only to the citizens of this state, but all the users of these platforms around the world,” said New Mexico...

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Joins Multi-State Effort Opposing California’s Electric Truck Mandate

September 21, 2024 - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 24-state coalition urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject California’s request for a waiver to implement its “Advanced Clean Fleets” regulation. This new rule seeks to impose a mandate on fleet owners, operators, and manufacturers, requiring electric trucks for...

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2023 AGA Annual Meeting: An Ethics Conversation With the “Wise Ones” Panel

Bruning Law Group Partner Katie Spohn participated in a panel of former Deputy Attorneys General at the June 2023 Attorney General Alliance Annual Meeting in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She was joined by Paul Connell (WI), Stephen Cobb (VA), and Kyle George (NV) to discuss Attorney Generals’ Offices’ opinions and ethical guidelines.

Bruning Lecture Series: District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine spoke at this year’s Attorney General Jon Bruning Lecture Series at the University of Nebraska College of Law. AG Racine’s presentation, “Using the Law in Public Interest,” discussed his nearly 30-year legal and leadership career and how current and aspiring lawyers can use the law to uplift vulnerable residents.

The Bruning Lecture Series offers students an opportunity to consider the significance of dedicating one’s legal career, wholly or in part, to public service.