NCAA Agrees to Stop Imposing Name, Image, & Likeness Restrictions

A bipartisan coalition of 5 AGs reached a settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association to resolve allegations that the organization’s restrictions on future student-athletes’ ability to commercially use their name, image, and likeness constitute violations of federal antitrust law.
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New Administration Slams Brakes on Defense of Federal Highway Emissions Rule

The U.S. DOJ, as counsel for the Federal Highway Administration, filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit seeking voluntary dismissal of its appeal of a lower court decision invalidating a final rule requiring all states with National Highway System mileage to take affirmative steps to set declining CO2 targets, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Democratic AGs Secure Order Blocking Federal Funding Freeze

A coalition of 23 Democratic AGs, led by California AG Rob Bonta and New York AG Letitia James, has secured a temporary restraining order blocking a directive from the Office of Management and Budget that would withhold federal funding to states.
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Minnesota AG Issues Second Report Detailing Negative Impacts of Technology on Youth

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s office has released a follow-up report on the effects of emerging technologies, such as AI and social media, on youth well-being.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant Named Acting Director of CFPB

President Trump announced his appointment of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant as acting director of the CFPB, replacing former director Rohit Chopra.
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Bondi Takes the Helm at U.S. DOJ; Members of Texas and Pennsylvania AG Offices Take New Positions

Former Florida AG Pam Bondi was confirmed by the Senate as the new U.S. Attorney General on February 4, 2025.
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