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…
Recent Attorney General Powers and Duties Cases—In Brief | 2nd Quarter 2023
Arkansas—Johnson, a death-row prisoner, sought post-conviction DNA testing of pieces of evidence found at the crime scene under Arkansas’ Act 1780. The Arkansas supreme court affirmed a trial court’s denial of Johnson’s petition, holding that Act 1780 only authorizes DNA testing “if it can provide materially relevant evidence that will significantly advance the petitioner’s claim…
Only Attorney General, Not Other Attorneys for the State, May Submit Evidence on Review of State Records
Plaintiff, the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, sought a default judgment against defendant, alleging that after the agency conducted two audits of the defendant’s retail store, plaintiff imposed fines on defendant for violations of New York’s agricultural laws, and defendant failed to respond. The court found that there was…
Recent Texas Decisions on Plaintiffs’ Standing to Sue the Attorney General
Several recent decisions have addressed the Texas attorney general’s role in enforcing state statutes and whether plaintiffs challenging those statutes have standing to sue the attorney general. The question of whether the attorney general is a proper party and may be sued has been addressed in three recent Fifth Circuit decisions as well as a…
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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Healthcare Sector Fraud Training Across Disciplines
The Healthcare Sector Fraud Training Across Disciplines is funded by a grant from the Attorney General Consumer and Prescriber Education Grant Program*. Sessions will focus on issues pertinent to consumer protection (CP), antitrust (AT), and Medicaid Fraud and Control Unit (MFCU) staff. Topics include: Collaboration between AT, CP, and MFCU units State and federal regulatory…
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2023 Attorney General Symposium & Presidential Summit
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Register now for combined programming for the Attorney General Symposium and Presidential Summit! Attorney General Symposium The Attorney General Symposium provides a forum for attorneys general to work on bipartisan initiatives and collaborate with and learn from local, state, and federal partners. A variety of topics and issues…
Incoming Attorney General Resources
Brian Kane NAAG Executive Director The National Association of Attorneys General Welcomes You! Congratulations on your new role! We welcome you to your national association, a premier nonpartisan organization that grants you immediate access to transition resources and important attorney general publications; access to your new colleagues and opportunities for you and your staff to…
Masterclass | Dollars and Sense in Negotiating on Behalf of Government Clients
Being a skilled negotiator is critical in representing state clients. No matter the type of case, there are functional concepts and tactics that are useful for negotiating favorable agreements. The presenters for this webinar are experienced attorneys with years of experience in negotiating agreements in a variety of roles. Speakers David P. Chaisson, Assistant Attorney…
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Masterclass Professional | Integrating Project Management Principles into Everyday Business
The principles remain surprisingly similar from managing complex projects to navigating daily routines. This session discusses applying project management techniques to everyday practices to increase productivity and reduce inefficiencies. Speaker Michael Willis, Director, Instructional and Information Systems, National Association of Attorneys General. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) CLE is not available for this webinar. Accessibility Planning…
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