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Alaska and Missouri AGs Announce Resignations

Last week, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced his resignation from the position effective September 8. He issued a press release reporting that he is leaving to serve as the Co-Deputy Director of the FBI, in...more

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Adapting to and Getting Ahead of Changes in Antitrust and Other Regulatory Demands in 2025 and Beyond

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Seismic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, driven by evolving federal policy, shifting state priorities, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. These...more

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Highlights from the 2025 NAAG Presidential Summit

In early August, the National Association of Attorneys General, led by its 2025 President, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, hosted the Presidential Initiative Summit in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. General...more

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Democratic AGs Urge Federal Agencies to Halt Rollback of NEPA Regulations

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Eighteen Democratic AGs have submitted formal comment letters to several federal agencies urging them to withdraw recently issued final rules that rescind regulations implementing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...more

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State AG Pulse | An Early Peek At the 2026 State AG Elections

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2026 is set to be a bumper year for state AG elections with 30+ states across the nation set to elect or re-elect their chief legal officer. And with AGs weighing in on everything from tariffs to taxes to immigration,...more

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CFPB Withdraws Rule to Eliminate State Enforcement Notification Requirements

On July 21, the CFPB withdrew its plan to repeal rules that provide procedures for state officials to notify the Bureau before initiating enforcement actions under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). The CFPB cited...more

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Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Launches New Civil Rights Enforcement Division: What Employers Need to Know

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On July 1, 2025, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the launch of the Civil Rights Enforcement Division (CRED), a newly established unit within the Attorney General’s Office. This significant structural...more

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AGs Hold Fire as ATF Agrees to Keep FRTs Out of Their States

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A group of 16 Democratic AGs withdrew their motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging a decision by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to redistribute thousands of previously...more

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Nevada AG Race Expands; Texas AG Contest Adds Democratic Candidate

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Nicole Cannizzaro, Nevada’s state senate majority leader and a former prosecutor, has announced that she is running for Nevada AG in 2026 to replace AG Aaron Ford, who is term-limited. Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine and Douglas...more

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California et al. pen letter against proposed rule to market fair housing

On July 3, the attorney general of California announced his intent to lead a coalition of 21 attorneys general in sending a letter to HUD opposing a proposed rule that would roll back decades-old fair housing regulations...more

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Nevada’s Price-Fixing Bill Veto Sparks Debate

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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

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Updated: Trump Administration Clarifies Criminal Enforcement Priorities

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On May 9, 2025, the White House issued an executive order, titled “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations,” that could have a significant impact on the administration’s enforcement of criminal regulatory...more

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California AG Faces Legal Challenge Over Hiring Outside Counsel in Climate Lawsuit

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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

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The State of Reproductive Healthcare Privacy

Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision (which overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision), the healthcare industry has continued to grapple with renewed concerns over patient privacy and...more

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Texas Charts New Path on AI With Landmark Regulation

Texas has become the second state, after Colorado, to enact omnibus legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems. On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law the Texas Responsible Artificial...more

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Texas Responsible AI Governance Act Enacted

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On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA or the Texas AI Act) into law. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2026. The law places obligations...more

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The VA Primary – A Bellwether For the Country?

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The Commonwealth of Virginia has a reputation as an electoral bellwether and its primary election on June 17 will be closely watched for clues as to both the outcome of November’s race, and how the 30+ state AG elections may...more

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Democratic AGs Take Aim at ATF’s Decision to Distribute Firearm Triggers

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A group of 16 Democratic AGs filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the decision by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to redistribute thousands of Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) throughout the...more

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New Mexico Joins Growing List of States to Secure Insulin Price Cap Settlements

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New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez announced settlementswith Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC and Novo Nordisk Inc. to resolve allegations that the pharmaceutical companies’ pricing policies resulted in underinsured and uninsured patients...more

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An Emerging Opportunity for the States to Revitalize Their State False Claims Act Enforcement

While the Trump administration replaces all of the United States Attorneys, as well as many senior-level positions at the Department of Justice, stakeholders will soon be able to evaluate civil enforcement priorities under...more

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NY AG Seeks to Shut Down Sweepstakes Casinos in NY

We have previously posted on some of the recent legal issues with social casino sweepstakes. See Social Casino Sweepstakes Model is Under Fire – What Game Companies, Payment Processors and App Stores Need to Know. Various...more

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New AG on the Block: Wyoming Interim Attorney General Ryan Schelhaas

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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

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Interim Wyoming AG Named; New Entrants in AL and FL AG Races

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Alabama AG Steve Marshall, a term-limited Republican, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, also a Republican, has...more

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GLP-1 Compounded Medications Targeted by Connecticut Attorney General

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On May 21, 2025, the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General released a statement and sent letters to Connecticut weight loss clinics, med spas, medical practices and other businesses regarding allegedly or potentially...more

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Wind Energy Development/Federal Moratorium: Environmental Organizations Amicus Brief In Support of Motions for Preliminary...

Eleven environmental organizations filed a document in support of 17 state Attorney Generals’ Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the...more

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