Herring today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a brief in the u. State attorneys general are unique constitutional officers in the u. However, a few state attorneys general have stepped in the way of allowing the bankruptcy settlement, demanding more money, particular from the. For news inquiries, please contact our communications team. Attorney general doug peterson to serve the citizens of nebraska and nebraskas elected officials with fidelity to our u.
State attorneys general can be key allies in protecting workers rights. Atlanta, ga attorney general chris carr is leading a 21 state coalition in urging congress to enact specific liability protections that help mitigate the threat of frivolous covidrelated litigation for muchneeded goods and services while still ensuring victims are able to seek legal redress and compensation where appropriate. The settlement appeared to reflect fatigue by apple, the justice department, state attorneys general and classaction lawyers eager to conclude a case that has dragged on, largely because of. Welcome to arizona attorney general arizona attorney general. Sag are required by hitech to serve hhs prior to bringing an action and include a copy of the complaint. Please log on to your child support account to chat with a live agent now. Attorney general frey joins amicus brief in support of state of rhode island in its lawsuit to hold big oil accountable for costs of climate change. Liggett admitted for the first time that cigarette makers knew of the dangers. How should the powers of a states attorney general be weighed against those of a. The settlement appeared to reflect fatigue by apple, the justice department, state attorneys general and classaction lawyers eager to conclude a. The nations republican state attorneys general have, for the most part, lined up in support of a tentative multibilliondollar settlement with. She is the first woman of color to hold statewide office in new york and the first woman to be elected attorney general. New york state attorney general new york state attorney. Attorney general jepsen to ebook purchasers settlement.
Schneiderman today announced that consumers of electronic books e books will be receiving compensation this week pursuant to settlements entered into by the new york attorney general and the attorneys general of numerous other states with five of the six largest publishers of electronic books. Google reaches a settlement with state attorneys general. The national association of attorneys general serves as the national forum for attorneys general and their staff to collaboratively and effectively address issues important to their work and provides resources to support the work of the offices of attorneys general in protecting the rule of law and the united states constitution. Conflictsofinterest, pdf laws are grounded on the notion that government officials owe paramount loyalty to the public. It is also, more accurately, termed the law of england and wales and is applied in agreements that parties will adopt the jurisdiction of england and wales as well as for matters within the physical jurisdiction. The attorney general s office is committed to protecting arizona and its citizens. The tobacco master settlement agreement msa was entered in november 1998, originally between the four largest united states tobacco companies philip morris inc. Attorneys general are the top legal officers of their state or territory. Calls are answered monday through friday, between 8. English law is the common law legal system of england and wales, comprising mainly criminal law and civil law, each branch having its own courts and procedures. Miller, who, along with other state attorneys general, like those of illinois, kentucky, massachusetts and california, has been particularly aggressive in pursuing forprofit colleges, said his office and others are also negotiating settlements with itt and career education. Select your state to connect to your state attorney general s website. With sweeping powers to launch investigations and bring actions on behalf of states or consumers, state attorneys general can have a profound impact on corporations, foundations, individuals and investors. The attorney general s office has general charge, supervision and direction of the legal business of the state, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions of state.
Settlement with 49 attorneys general to bring students. Our offices remain open to the public, but due to the coronavirus covid19 public health emergency, we encourage you to contact our office by phone or email whenever possible. State attorneys general can play key roles in protecting. While there are variations in the structure, resources, and jurisdiction of state attorney general offices, these offices often have a range of powers that can enable them to play a key role in advancing and defending workplace protections by ensuring that employers comply with the law. With decades of work, she is an experienced attorney and public servant with a long record of accomplishments. Ag ferguson, governor inslee joint legislation protecting domestic. Several state attorneys general, including from illinois, massachusetts, new york and pennsylvania, have already contacted equifax in response to the announcement by the company on sept. The primary duty of the attorney general is to serve as legal counsel to alabamas state agencies, departments, and officers. Attorney general josh shapiro announces settlement with. The attorney general s office is authorized to bring legal action only in the name of the state of washington, and is prohibited from serving as an attorney for individual consumers. The texas attorney general child support division is experiencing higher than normal call volume. Attorney general wayne stenehjem today issued a cease and desist order against a group of individuals who have been using the guise of a contractors license to perpetrate scams against unsuspecting homeowners across the state. Constitution, state constitution, and nebraska law.
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Office of minnesota attorney general keith ellison 445 minnesota street suite 1400 st. A former criminal prosecutor and civil rights attorney, dana nessel was sworn in as michigans 54 th attorney general on january 1, 2019. Attorney general steve marshall announced a settlement between the attorneys general of 48 states and the district of columbia and. Child support in texas office of the attorney general. Our office is prohibited by law from providing private citizens with legal advice, representation, or opinions code of alabama, 1975, title 36, chapter 15. Attorney general releases 3rd quarter 2019 drug deaths report. Mass settlement rivalries university of cincinnati college of law. Contact us the office of attorney general keith ellison. Notification should be provided at least 48 hours prior to filing of action. The division also partners with other state attorneys general as well as state and federal agencies in joint enforcement efforts. Letitia tish james is the 67th attorney general for the state of new york. Est teleconference on monday, the attorneys general of pennsylvania, north carolina, and tennessee confirmed they had.
Conflicts of interest attorney general of california. File a complaint washington state attorney general. Select your state to connect to your state attorney general. Thus, personal and private financial considerations on the part of governmental officials should not be allowed to enter the decisionmaking process. In some states, the attorney general serves as the head of a state department of justice, with responsibilities similar to those of the united states department of justice. Carr judicial building 0 broadway, 10th floor denver, co 80203 720 5086000. This is the largest joint state federal settlement in history and it is the result of a massive civil law enforcement investigation and initiative by state attorneys general, state banking regulators, and nearly a dozen federal agencies. The office of the indiana attorney general helps protect the rights, freedoms, and safety you enjoy as a citizen of the hoosier state. Connecticut state law requires any person who conducts business in the state and experiences a breach of security involving computerized data to provide notice to the office of the attorney general in addition to state residents who may be affected.
They advise and represent their legislature and state agencies and act as the peoples lawyer for the citizens. Foreclosure settlement divides state attorneys general. Customer faq for attorneys general ebook settlements. Google has reached a settlement with state attorneys general over outside consultants hired to work on the states antitrust investigation, cnbc has learned the settlement means that potential. Settlement provides money back for certain ebook purchases. We are further prohibited from giving advice, rendering opinions or interpretations, or conducting research on behalf of individuals or businesses. Vermonts lobbyist registration and disclosure law applies to certain communications with and activities directed at the attorney general. Welcome attorney general gordon macdonald the mission of the department is to serve the people of new hampshire with diligence, independence and integrity by performing the constitutional, statutory and common law duties of the attorney general as the state s chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer, to seek to do justice in all prosecutions, to provide the state with legal. General counsel, office of the general counsel, hhs, 200 independence avenue, sw, washington, dc 20201. The story behind the prominent rise of state ags governing. Settlement in apple case over ebooks is approved the. Office of the attorney general colorado department of law ralph l.
Amazon begins issuing credits from ebook pricefixing. Even within the 14member executive committee of attorneys general who are leading the 50 state coalition, some have very different visions of what exactly a settlement should look like. Arizona attorney general grant woods speaking, along with mississippi attorney general mike moore 2ndr, massachusetts attorney general scott harshbarger r and others speak to reporters during a news conference 20 march in washington, dc, to discuss a settlement with the tobacco company the liggett group, inc. The states settled their medicaid lawsuits against the tobacco. Her core initiatives have been fashioned in the image of her promise to michigans residents to give the department of attorney general back to the people that it serves. Our state ag practice is anchored by cochairs bernard nash, referred to as the dean of the state attorney general world with a wealth of experience which is impossible to replicate, and lori kalani, referred to as the goto hire if you have a problem with an attorney general or want to avoid one, and whose knowledge of the inner workings of the attorney general world is. The role of attorney general in states has evolved from policy enforcer to policy. The resulting settlements have not only brought billions into state coffers, but. Procedural regulations of the false claims act new york.
Obama administration, states reach major settlements with. For information about the 2016 apple ebook settlement, click here. In an article in the council of state governments 2016 the book of the. The settlement is the result of a multistate investigation that attorney general dewine initiated in 2012. Procedural regulations of the false claims act section 400. Equifax faces its biggest litigation threat from state. This settlement requires the credit reporting agencies to do a better, more careful job, to produce more accurate credit reports, and to be much more responsive when consumers call to. You can also visit child support and covid19 for more up to date information. In this series we introduce the role of state attorneys generals as. Most are elected, though a few are appointed by the governor.
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