Coalition of 43 States Urges FTC To Strengthen Online Privacy and Safety Protections for America’s Youth
For Release: March 11, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general to urge the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection…
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse and Obscene Material: Prosecution Tools and Policy Responses
The presentation will: Discuss the AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) problem. Outline federal criminal statutes that reach AI-generated CSAM. Explain some of the policy initiatives in which the U.S. Department of Justice is engaged in this space. Highlight resources for state and local partners. Speaker Ross B. Goldman, Senior Policy and Appellate Counsel, Child…
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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 8
Trump v. Anderson, 23-719. In a per curiam opinion, the Court held that the states do not have authority to enforce Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment against federal officeholders and candidates; Section 3 may be enforced against federal officeholders only through legislation enacted by Congress.
A Bipartisan Coalition of 41 Attorneys General Call On Meta To Protect Users’ Accounts From Scammers
For Release: March 6, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general that addresses the recent rise of Facebook and Instagram platform account takeovers by scammers and frauds. Account takeovers are when bad actors…
Masterclass Professional: Legal Research Using Westlaw
Join us as we breakdown this Westlaw training session into four areas: How to use different search techniques to find what you’re looking for. How to use filters to narrow down large results. Understanding the structure of cases and statutes and whether they’re still good law. Using folders to keep track of and share what…
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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 7
McElrath v. Georgia, 22-721. The Court unanimously held that the Double Jeopardy Clause bars retrial of a defendant for a crime on which he was previously acquitted―even where the jury’s verdict of acquittal on one criminal charge and its verdict of guilty on a different criminal charge arising from the same facts were logically and legally impossible to reconcile.
Masterclass Series: Ethical Obligations in the Era of E-Discovery
Technology presents unexpected challenges for attorneys when requesting or producing some form of electronically stored information (ESI). In this program, panelists will discuss the importance of the governing rules of legal ethics and professional conduct regarding the discovery of ESI. The duties of candor to the tribunal and adversaries, the mechanics of preservation of information,…
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2024 Presidential Initiative Summit
The Summit is the centerpiece of a year-long focus that began last December at the NAAG Capital Forum on three topics pertaining to our nation’s youth. It will tap leading experts from across the country, attorneys general, businesses —and young people! This initiative is advancing important national conversations, policy recommendations, and information sharing. Don’t miss out!
Anatomy of a Complex Consumer Protection Case Training
This training is open to attorney general staff only. Scholarship nominations are due Friday, May 10, 2024. This intensive three-and-one-half-day program is intended to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills in a constructive and positive learning environment facilitated by experienced faculty attorneys. The program’s primary goal is to afford participants the opportunity to successfully navigate…
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Human Resources Officer Seminar
This program is designed for attorney general office human resource officers to network and discuss important issues of the day. A range of topics will be covered during the program including recruitment and classification, the future of work, workplace flexibility/telecommuting, and employee relations. Schedule June 27 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) June 28…
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