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Russell Coleman (R), a Louisville attorney and former federal prosecutor, prevailed over Pamela Stevenson (D), member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, for District 43. Coleman will take over from...more
On August 11, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2222 (Public Act 103-0526) into law — bolstering Illinois’ antitrust prevention efforts by expanding the oversight purview of its Attorney General’s (AG) office...more
On August 18, 2023, a New York Supreme Court judge has enjoined New York cannabis regulators from further processing, approving, or investigating any new or pending applications for a state conditional adult-use retail...more
8/24/2023
/ Agribusiness ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Dispensaries ,
Dormant Commerce Clause ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Motion To Enjoin ,
New York ,
NY Supreme Court ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Separation of Powers ,
State and Local Government ,
Veterans
In his most recent monthly column, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein shared insights on how customers can avoid falling prey to fake online reviews. Although AG Stein acknowledged that online reviews can be useful...more
On April 4, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) announced his GOP bid for governor. A three-term AG since 2013, AG Morrisey secured multimillion-dollar antitrust and consumer protection settlements, while also...more
On March 18, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the state’s first-ever Civil Rights Division inside the AG’s office, broadly giving the AG investigative authority over state and local agencies to protect New...more
The Virginia General Assembly recently passed — in both chambers — a bill to regulate delta-8 THC products in the commonwealth. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature. Governor Youngkin and the Republican-controlled...more
In January 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG), seeking information about its use of facial recognitional technology to prohibit ticketholders...more
In a video, Solicitor General Liz Baker Murrill (R) confirmed her candidacy for Louisiana attorney general. “Louisiana elects a new AG in 2023. Let’s go with our best advocate, the one protecting our families, our future, and...more
On January 17, Pennsylvania Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry (R) succeeded AG Josh Shapiro who became the state’s 48th governor. Since 2017, Acting AG Henry served as former AG Shapiro’s first deputy — the first woman...more
On January 18, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) announced his bid for governor in a three-minute video to replace term-limited Democrat Roy Cooper. Since his announcement comes nearly two years (657 days) before...more
On January 10, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares detailed his 2023 General Assembly session priorities, supporting law enforcement, victim prioritization, and community safety. AG Miyares plans to accomplish his goals —...more
At Hawaii Governor Josh Green’s recommendation, health care executive Anne Lopez (D) assumed the role of the state’s next attorney general on December 5. AG Lopez succeeds Acting AG Holly Shikada and will serve a five-year...more
At its December 7 annual Capital Forum event, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced its Miller-Wasden Unity Award in honor of outgoing Attorneys General Tom Miller (D-IA) and Lawrence Wasden (R-ID)....more
With the election of Missouri Attorney General (AG) Eric Schmitt to the U.S. Senate earlier this month, Governor Mike Parson got another opportunity to pick the state’s AG. Gov. Parson appointed Andrew Bailey, general counsel...more
2022 primary elections for attorneys general are in full swing with 31 state attorneys general elections to be held this November. While there will be at least nine new state attorneys general due to term limits or incumbents...more
On May 24, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a letter to the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), expressing concerns about perceived partisanship. Joined by the attorneys general of Alaska, Florida,...more
On January 3, Virginia Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares announced key members of his leadership team, including the chief deputy, solicitor general, deputy attorneys general, and other senior staff members....more
On November 2, Jason S. Miyares won the Virginia election to become Virginia’s first Latino attorney general. Miyares, a son of a Cuban refugee and a former criminal prosecutor, defeated two-term incumbent Attorney General...more
On July 23, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt named John O’Connor, 66, to the post of attorney general. O’Connor replaces Dawn Cash, who served as acting attorney general following Mike Hunter’s resignation at the end of May for...more
Over the last decade, observers have noted that states have begun to play a greater role as regulatory enforcers — a trend that increased with the federal regulatory rollback that began with the advent of the Trump...more
Over the last decade, observers have noted that states have begun to play a greater role as regulatory enforcers – a trend that increased with the federal regulatory roll-back that began with the advent of the Trump...more
10/1/2020
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Authority ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Insurance Fraud ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Opioid ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Relators ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices