2024 Consumer Protection Spring Conference

This year’s event aims to address pressing and relevant consumer protection issues facing attorney general offices. Wednesday morning, Thursday, and Friday’s sessions are open to attorney general office staff only. On Wednesday, from approximately noon until 7:30 p.m., the private, nonprofit, and government sectors are invited to attend the public portion of the conference, which…

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Recent Decisions on CID Enforcement

A number of recent decisions have addressed the enforcement of civil investigative demands (CIDs) and subpoenas issued by attorneys general. Massachusetts:  A Massachusetts decision addressed the question of personal jurisdiction over the recipient of a CID issued by the Massachusetts attorney general. The state contracted with IDDC for protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic. IDDC…

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Generative AI: Use-Guidelines & Use-Cases for State Attorney General Offices & Agencies

Employee guidelines regarding the use of generative AI tools are essential, as government agencies at all levels consider adopting these tools to enhance their operations. Join staff from across the country as they discuss a process for and important elements of employee use guidelines for state attorney general offices and state agencies. Participants will also…
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Capital Forum Event Explores the Brave New World of Artificial Intelligence

In many ways, 2023 was marked by dramatic transformations in the field of artificial intelligence (“AI”). The rise of generative AI models and stories of these models mimicking human conversation or passing state bar exams dominated news cycles and captivated the global imagination. Experts noted how advancements in generative AI are poised to inexorably disrupt…

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Charities Webinar: College and University Closures/The Role of Charity Regulators

Hosted in Conjunction with the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) Over the past few years colleges and universities have closed their doors due to declining enrollment, resulting in financial distress. The National Association of State Charity Officials has partnered with NAAG to address a host of issues this situation poses for charity regulators. …

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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 6

      January 24, 2024 Volume 31, Issue 6 This Report summarizes cases granted review on January 5, 12, and 22, 2024 (Part I).   Part I: Cases Granted Review Trump v. Anderson, 23-719.  The Court will resolve whether the Colorado Supreme Court erred in ordering former President Donald Trump to be excluded from…

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Masterclass Professional | Handling Conflict at Work

We all learned reading, writing, and arithmetic in grade school, but conflict resolution wasn’t on the syllabus. Between family, finances, and the constant demands of bosses and co-workers, handling conflict in the office is inevitable. What you will learn: The conflict fallacy that often holds staff and managers alike hostage How to stop conflict before…
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Masterclass | Visual Advocacy: Using Images and Exhibits to Engage and Persuade

This program will help you complement your oral advocacy with images and exhibits. Experienced civil and criminal practitioners will discuss how to incorporate visual aids into your arguments and presentation of evidence, whether you are presenting to a judge, jury, administrative panel, or even a client. Panelists Anne Lee, Chief Transformation Officer, Colorado Attorney General’s…
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Executive Assistants Seminar

Designed for executive assistants and schedulers in attorney general offices, program content will cover a range of topics selected specifically by a committee of current attorney general office executive assistants such as scheduling, working with different communication styles, the top ten things every executive assistant should know, and more. Additionally, the opportunity to network. Scholarship…
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Consumer Protection 101

This is an introductory-level training for attorneys tasked with enforcing consumer protection laws and who have three years or less of consumer-related experience. This training gives participants an introduction to fundamental consumer law concepts, and practical approaches to overcoming challenges encountered when enforcing consumer protection laws. Experienced faculty combine presentations and skills sessions to build…
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