California Private Attorney General Statute Does Not Usurp Attorney General Powers

A lobbying group for small and mid-sized businesses challenged California’s Labor Code Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). PAGA “allows California employees to sue their employers and pursue civil penalties on behalf of the state for violations relating not only to themselves, but also to other California employees of the same employer.”  PAGA is a qui…

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2022 NAAG Legislative Victories

As the chief legal officer of their state, attorneys general often provide important input on both regulatory and legislative proposals. This input is often provided through the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). As a nonpartisan organization, NAAG engages in policy advocacy only when an issue has bipartisan support from a majority of attorneys general….

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2022 NAAG Capital Forum Recap

2022 NAAG Capital Forum Recap  From Dec. 6-8, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) hosted its annual Capital Forum event, where members of the attorney general community and federal officials gathered to discuss the latest legal developments and the top legal issues facing our country. The event kicked off a day early on Dec….

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NAAG Announces Newly Elected Officers for 2023

Members of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) voted on the organization’s 2023 Executive Committee last week during its annual Capital Forum. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost was elected as president of NAAG for 2023. Attorney General Yost, a Republican, was first elected as Ohio attorney general in 2018 and was re-elected to a…

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51 Attorneys General Support FCC Proposal to Require Anti-Robotext Protections

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter on behalf of 51 state and territory attorneys general to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to a request for comments on an FCC proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages. In the letter, the AGs express their support for the proposal,…

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NAAG Names Annual Award Recipients at 2022 Capital Forum

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced the recipients of its annual awards during the organization’s annual Capital Forum event on Dec. 7. Each year, NAAG recognizes members of the attorney general community with five awards that acknowledge their contributions in a variety of areas. Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and District of Columbia…

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Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden Recognized for Career Leadership and Dedication to Reducing Youth Tobacco Use

Washington D.C. — Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden was recognized by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) this week for his long-term commitment and leadership in reducing youth tobacco use. As a five-term Idaho attorney general, Wasden is a leader on tobacco issues within the attorney general community. He was Chief Deputy Attorney General…

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