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22 AGs Challenge New York’s Climate Superfund Law

A coalition of industry associations and 22 state attorneys general (AG), led by West Virginia AG JB McCuskey, filed a lawsuit against the State of New York in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York...more

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Overturn New York’s Affordable Broadband Act

The U.S. Supreme Court closed out 2024 by confirming states’ authority to regulate internet service providers. On December 16, 2024, the Court denied certiorari in New York State Telecommunications Association, Inc., et al....more

2024 State AG Election Re-Cap: Where Things Stand the Day after Election Day

Of the 43 elected State AGs, 10 states held elections in 2024. Below are the current results of the elections for each of the 10 races. These elections have resulted in new attorneys general in North Carolina, Oregon,...more

Pennsylvania AG Sues Robotics Toy Company for Alleged Failure to Fulfill Prepaid Orders

In September, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Digital Dream Labs, Inc., and its CEO, Harold Jacob Hanchar, individually and in his capacity as CEO. In the lawsuit,...more

Are Plastics the New PFAS?

A recent conference led by Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong discussed the alleged problems and potential solutions associated with plastics use and waste. Conference attendees included nearly two dozen...more

Wisconsin Joins 30-State Settlement in Landmark Unclaimed Property Case

In a significant development for state unclaimed property programs, Wisconsin has joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in reaching a settlement with Delaware, effectively concluding a long-standing dispute over...more

Amendments Align Pennsylvania’s Breach Notification Law With Majority of States

Earlier this year, Governor Josh Shapiro signed amendments to Pennsylvania’s Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (BPINA) into law, which go into effect on September 26. As part of the implementation of these...more

2024 AG Elections Set Following Primaries in Missouri and Washington

After primary voting concluded in Missouri and Washington Wednesday, the slate of state attorney general (AG) candidates is set for the November 5 general elections, where at least six new AGs will fill offices across the...more

North Carolina Attorney General Reaches $500,000 Settlement in False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Health Care Providers

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina have reached a $500,000 settlement with Sharon Raynes Halliday and RAPHA Healthcare Services LLC, resolving a...more

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