The Evolving Debate Over Batson’s Procedures for Peremptory Challenges
This article considers the procedures for obtaining a fair and representative jury, specifically the procedures established in Batson v. Kentucky, and then discusses proposals to strengthen steps one, two, and/or three of those procedures.
Recent Powers and Duties Decisions
A report on the latest decisions across the country affecting the powers and duties of state and territory attorneys general.
“Lawful Investigative Activities,” Pretext, and Rule 8.4(c) of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct
There are important considerations to ensure a lawyer’s oversight complies with local ethics rules. This article addresses Colorado’s rule and provides practical considerations for lawyers to consider in conducting their own such investigations.
The Future of Consumer Protection is Online
Consumers come in all shapes and sizes, and consumer protection is not always about big-ticket items. Often, misused or misappropriated intellectual property can be the visual bait that attracts consumers to purchase a dangerous product.
Attorneys General Support Equal Coronavirus Relief Funding for the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to President Trump and House and Senate leaders today expressing concern over the proposed allocation of funding for the District of Columbia in the Coronavirus Relief Fund passed by the Senate on March 26. The current relief package allocates at least $1.25 billion…
NAAG Announces Formation of Center for Excellence in Governance, Names Founding Director
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has established the Center for Excellence in Governance. The new Center is devoted to strengthening individual and collective leadership among state attorneys general by establishing platforms to study and discuss the responsibilities of public leadership and service. The Center will enhance civil, bipartisan dialogue and engagement…
National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute Concludes 3-Day Training Program, NAGTRI Academy
Washington, D.C. — The National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI), the training and research arm of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), hosted a unique three-day training for attorney general staff and members of the government legal community from March 2-4. The program, titled NAGTRI Academy: Civility, Effective Leadership, and Ethical Lawyering, was attended by…
National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute Names Blake Bee Director of Center for Leadership Development
Washington, D.C. — Blake Bee has been selected as the next director of the NAGTRI Center for Leadership Development (CLD). NAGTRI is the training and research arm of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). The CLD supports supervisory staff in state and territory attorneys general offices by providing instructional learning experiences and resources in areas of managerial…
Timeshare Obligations, Regulations, and Challenges
The current landscape of the timeshare industry has exposed significant inadequacies in regulation for those seeking to purchase, lease, or exit their timeshare obligations.
Attorneys General Support Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2019
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to members of Congress voicing support of the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2019 (H.R. 4421). The legislation will prevent a corporation from filing for bankruptcy in a district that it believes would be more favorable on issues to the debtor’s advantage—a practice…
