Last night’s state attorney general (AG) election in Virginia marks the first major test of the parties’ political strength heading into the 2026 election cycle. At the end of this highly anticipated race, Democrats were able...more
State attorneys general (AGs) are significantly ramping up their technical hiring to enforce a growing patchwork of state privacy laws—potentially creating an enforcement template for other tech enforcement areas like...more
Every state has an attorney general who serves as its chief legal officer—by counseling state legislatures and government agencies and by representing the public interest. In many states, the AG also plays a uniquely...more
For the first time in its history, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently invoked supervisory authority over a nonbank lender, World Acceptance Corp., one of the largest small-dollar installment lenders in the...more
Election Day this year saw races in 30 states and one in D.C. for attorney general, an increasingly relevant political position that holds enormous power over individuals and businesses alike. Tuesday’s elections resulted in...more