Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 4

      Dec. 12, 2023 Volume 30, Issue 17 This Report summarizes an opinion issued on Dec. 5, 2023 (Part I); and cases granted review on Nov. 20 and Dec. 8, 2023 (Part II). Part I: Opinion Acheson Hotels, LLC, v. Laufer, 22-429. The Court dismissed the case as moot. At issue was whether…

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SafeNetRx and Iowa Attorney General: Partnership for Successful Re-entry

In Iowa, individuals transitioning back into the community can receive free medications to support successful re-entry. This innovative partnership between the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and SafeNetRx, a charitable pharmacy and medication distributor, strengthens communities by supporting the physical and behavioral wellness of men and women following incarceration. Learn how the Iowa Attorney General leverages…

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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 3

      November 27, 2023 Volume 31, Issue 3 This Report summarizes cases granted review on November 3 and 13, 2023 (Part I). Part I: Cases Granted Review National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo, 22-842. The Court will resolve under what circumstances a government regulator’s actions urging regulated entities not to do business…

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Annual Beginner’s Guide to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) and Tobacco and Nicotine Regulation Training

This training is designed for attorneys, paralegals, and other staff working on tobacco and MSA matters with less than two years of experience in this area. This training will focus on the MSA and tobacco and nicotine regulation. Topics include: Basics of MSA State tobacco directory certifications Calculation and monitoring of non-participating manufacturer escrow deposits…
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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 2

      October 27, 2023 Volume 31, Issue 2 This Report summarizes cases granted review on October 13 and 20, 2023 (Part I). Part I: Cases Granted Review Murthy v. Missouri, 23-411. The Court stayed a district court injunction, as modified by the Fifth Circuit, that limited the ability of various federal officials and…

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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 1

      October 12, 2023 Volume 31, Issue 1 This Report summarizes cases granted review on September 29, 2023 (Part I). Part I: Cases Granted Review Moody v. NetChoice, LLC, 22-277. A Florida law targets censorship on major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly known as Twitter) by regulating the platforms’…

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National Association of Attorneys General Announces Winners for 2023 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards

Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has announced the winners of the 2023 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards. The Best Brief Awards are given annually to honor appellate practitioners from state attorney general offices who have exhibited superb work in representing their states before the U.S. Supreme Court. The winners were…

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Supreme Court Practice Seminar

This annual two-day seminar gives attendees information and insights on how to effectively practice in the United States Supreme Court. The training begins at the Court with observation of oral arguments. Panels of experienced Supreme Court practitioners will then address oral argument, preparing petitions for writs of certiorari and oppositions thereto, writing merits briefs, and…
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Overseeing Charitable Assets: Donor Restrictions and Modification, Endowment Funds, and Investment Standards

Charities frequently call on regulators to review proposals meant to mitigate some challenge that impedes a charity’s administration of its assets. Whether the charity is seeking to modify a donor restriction or is considering new or novel ways to spend and invest endowment assets, regulators need to know how common law, uniform statutes, and state…

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State Data Privacy Statute Update

Representatives from attorney general offices who have recently passed data privacy laws will share information about their regulatory programs and implementation activities. Moderator Elizabeth Blackston, Assistant Attorney General, Chief, Consumer Fraud Bureau, Southern Region, Illinois Attorney General’s Office Speakers Kelley Walker, Assistant Attorney General, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Stevie DeGroff, Assistant Attorney General, Colorado Attorney…
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