On Thursday, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that Stephen J. Cox will become the attorney general (AG) of Alaska, effective Friday, August 29. Cox will replace Alaska AG Treg Taylor, who announced earlier this month that he...more
In a recent political development in Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 44, a legislative effort aimed at curbing alleged price-fixing practices on essential goods and services championed by Nevada Attorney...more
7/9/2025
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California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta faces a legal challenge from a union representing state-employed attorneys over his decision to hire an outside law firm for a high-profile climate lawsuit against major oil...more
7/2/2025
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On May 27, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced the appointment of Ryan Schelhaas as interim attorney general (AG). Schelhaas succeeds AG Bridget Hill, who will join the Wyoming Supreme Court as its newest justice. Governor...more
On May 9, Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong, in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut, announced a $495,721 false claims settlement with Advanced Dental Center PC (Advanced...more
5/23/2025
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In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-4511, 2024 WL 3208360 (June 28, 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court overturned an essential and longstanding cornerstone of administrative law: Chevron deference. While the Chevron...more