In re AvalonBay Communities, Inc. & Equity Residential Merger (Massachusetts)

October 6, 2026

In August 2026, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office entered into an assurance of discontinuance with two merging parties, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. & Equity Residential, to resolve concerns that the merger could substantially lessen competition in the market for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily rental housing in downtown Boston. The assurance required that the merging parties divest…

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In re J.S.C. Transportation Services, Inc.; In re Beacon Mobility Corporation (Massachusetts)

October 6, 2026

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office entered into two assurances of discontinuance to resolve allegations that the companies colluded to allocate contracts and made false statements regarding school bus contracts for the transportation of special education students in three Massachusetts cities and towns. The assurances require Beacon and J.S.C. Transportation Services to maintain antitrust compliance programs…

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45 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security

September 29, 2026

The letter emphasized that threats against federal judges have continued to multiply and increase in severity.

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Bipartisan Coalition of 49 Pushes for Stronger KYUP Rules

September 9, 2026

A bipartisan coalition of 49 state and territory attorneys general submitted comments to the FCC supporting stronger Know Your Upstream Provider (KYUP) requirements to help prevent illegal robocalls.

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California et al. v. Paramount Skydance Corp. et al

July 31, 2026

In July 2026, twelve states brough suit to block the Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery.  The complaint alleges that the proposed transaction would harm competition in the markets in the United States for the (1) distribution of wide-release theatrical films; distribution of anticipated top-grossing theatrical films; and (3) licensing of basic cable…

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Bipartisan Coalition of 50 Urge Stronger “Know Your Customer” Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls

July 28, 2026

A bipartisan coalition of 50 state and territory attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen Know Your Customer rules to help stop illegal robocalls and protect consumers.

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49 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Federal Action on Illegal Robocalls

July 8, 2026

A bipartisan coalition of 49 state and territory attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen safeguards that prevent scammers from obtaining and using legitimate phone numbers for illegal robocalls and text scams.

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40 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Continued Funding for Legal Services Corporation

June 10, 2026

40 attorneys general urge continued funding for Legal Services Corporation, citing nationwide legal aid services, impact data, and access to justice needs.

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Bipartisan Coalition of 44 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Oppose KIDS Act, H.R. 7757

May 26, 2026

A bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, citing concerns that the legislation would limit states’ ability to address online harms affecting children and adolescents.

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Plaintiff States v. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Tegna Inc.

April 27, 2026

In March 2026, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia filed a complaint seeking to enjoin Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tenga.  The complaint alleges that Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast company in the United States and Tenga is the third largest.  The complaint states that the merged entity would…

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