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Join us for NAAG’s Capital Forum from Dec. 6-8, 2022!
This annual event allows state and territory attorneys general to engage with officials, discuss important issues, and learn about the latest state and federal developments.
Register today: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-capital-forum/
It's ! When making a donation to a charity, it is important to make informed decisions when picking an organization. Learn more about how protect consumers from charity scams here: https://www.naag.org/issues/charities/charities-regulation-101/
An attorney general’s legal authority in charities regulation is exercised primarily in five areas of law.
An internet privacy win for consumers! This past month, trade associations for the nation’s largest telecommunication services dropped a federal lawsuit that challenged a landmark Maine . The law provides some of the strongest protection for broadband customers in the country.
Read the full article in NAAG's AG Journal: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/an-internet-privacy-win-for-maine-consumers/
Learn more about Maine's new consumer protection law.
Midterm are right around the corner and several AGs are on the ballot! Find out if your state or territory has an AG election at https://www.naag.org/news-resources/research-data/attorney-general-elections/ #
NAAG offers nonpartisan election information for attorney general races in the states and territories.
NAAG is ! We are looking for a Meeting Planner to manage overall logistics, budgets, and assist with contracts for meetings and trainings.
If you are comfortable working in a fluid environment and with a variety of personalities, apply below!
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NAAG is ! We are looking for a Communications Manager to develop, manage and implement and projects for NAAG and NAGTRI efforts.
If you possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, and adapt quickly to changing work priorities, apply below!
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (), Financial Trade Commission (), and U.S. Department of Justice () have all filed and amended settlements to protect from illegal overdrafts, debt collecting, and much more.
Check out our latest NAGTRI Newsletter to catch up on the latest federal consumer protection news and more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/federal-consumer-protection-news-september-2022/
Discover the latest federal consumer protection news from August 2022.
Order Today: The : A Guide for State Prosecutors!
The book is the first manual for prosecutors in 30 years, and the first-ever manual specifically dedicated to guiding state and local public corruption . https://www.naag.org/anticorruption-manual/
NAAG is ! We are looking for a executive assistant to schedule, coordinate and prepare materials for NAAG’s efforts. If you possess strong interpersonal skills, have innovative problem solving and decision-making abilities, and want to work in a collaborative environment, apply below!
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Registration deadline this Friday! Join NAAG and NASCO for the annual Charities Conference, which will take place in Denver, Colorado from October 12-14, 2022.
The conference is the only annual event at which charity regulators and organizations and their attorneys, accountants, , and advisers can meet, learn about, and discuss issues of interest to the sector.
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.naag.org/event/naag-nasco-annual-conference/
NAAG is ! Assist with NAAG's mission to help America’s attorneys general fulfill the responsibilities of their offices and to assist in the delivery of high-quality services to the states and territory jurisdictions.
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Yesterday, NAAG sent a letter, signed by group of 38 AGs, to Congress to pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys general to enforce both state and federal laws governing the .
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/policy-letter/attorneys-general-urge-congress-to-hold-airline-industry-accountable-and-increase-consumer-protection/
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Congress to pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys general to enforce both state and federal consumer protection laws…
The newest AG Journal article discusses a systematic approach for identifying case theories to test in a deposition and using those theories to identify, prioritize and explore key events and lines of questioning during the deposition.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/preparing-for-deposition-a-case-theory-approach-for-systematic-preparation/
A systematic approach for identifying case theories to test in a deposition and using those theories during the deposition.
Several recent decisions in Massachusetts and New York involve the attorney general's prosecutorial discretion when the attorney general has made public statements on the matter.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/recent-decisions-upholding-attorney-general-prosecutorial-discretion-in-cases-alleging-retaliatory-prosecution/
Several recent decisions involve the attorney general's prosecutorial discretion when public statements have been made on the matter.
New York courts recently issued decisions involving the interplay between criminal and civil investigations, upholding that the attorney general may issue civil subpoenas even if there is a pending criminal proceeding involving the same matter.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/attorney-generals-civil-subpoenas-upheld-by-state-trial-and-appellate-courts-and-federal-court-in-parallel-civil-criminal-proceedings/
The attorney general may issue subpoenas even if there is a pending criminal proceeding involving the same matter.
We're hiring! NAAG is searching for a program coordinator to assist in organizing logistical aspects of NAAG programs. If you have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy traveling, and want to work in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!
Apply today: https://naag.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2vd4f36wpxs
In July, Michigan Department of Attorney General & Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost hosted a Robocall Summit to discuss education, enforcement tools, and lessons learned by states fighting robocalls.
Learn more about the event: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/vigilance-and-collaboration-the-continued-battle-to-eliminate-robocalls/
Vigilance and collaboration to combat illegal robocalls and protect consumers was the unofficial theme of the recent 2022 Robocall Summit in Detroit. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Ohio Attorney…
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has ruled that the state’s “anti-SLAPP” statute does not apply to actions by the attorney general.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/massachusetts-anti-slapp-statute-does-not-apply-to-attorney-general-actions/
Massachusetts Attorney General actions cannot be challenged under state's Anti-SLAPP Law.
Interested in learning more about the status of the COVID-19 vaccines rollout in the U.S.? Read our latest Attorney General Journal article. ⬇️
https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/current-status-of-covid-19-vaccines-rollout-nationwide-july-2022-update-for-the-attorney-general-community/
On July 13, the U.S. reached over 222.6 million persons (67.1% of the population) having received their primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
DON'T MISS IT: Register today to attend the 2022 NAAG Presidential Summit from Aug. 9-10 and hear from federal agency representatives from the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Register here: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-naag-presidential-summit/
Join Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey in Portland, Maine from Sept. 7-8 for the 2022 NAAG Eastern Region Meeting! The program is open to the attorney general community and members of the public.
Register today: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-eastern-region-meeting/
NAAG has selected veteran state litigator Brian Kane as the organization’s new executive director. Kane was unanimously chosen after a national search by a bipartisan special committee consisting of 10 state attorneys general.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/press-releases/national-association-of-attorneys-general-names-brian-kane-as-new-executive-director/
Brian Kane was unanimously chosen after a national search by a bipartisan special committee consisting of 10 state attorneys general.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson & Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlight the importance of National Military Consumer Month and share how attorneys general work to protect servicemembers and their families in a recent op-ed published by We Are the Mighty.
Read more: https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/protecting-military-families-from-scammers-and-shady-business-practices
Each July marks the start of National Military Consumer Month, a time when the calendar encourages active military personnel, their families, and veterans
Join NAAG's Center for Supreme Court Advocacy for a discussion with two of the nation's leading U.S. Supreme Court practitioners on the Court's recently completed 2021 Term.
This webinar is FREE and open to the public. Register today: https://www.naag.org/event/review-of-the-2021-supreme-court-term/
Wednesday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET United States Supreme Court decisions directly affect attorney general offices’ ability to enforce state laws and defend government officials’ conduct. In this program, NAAG’s Center for Supreme Court Advocacy will host two of the nation’s lea...
In recent years, courts have decided several cases involving both the substance and timing of constitutional challenges to federal agency enforcement proceedings. Learn more about these challenges and potential impacts on consumer protection.
Read here: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/survey-of-recent-challenges-to-federal-agencies-enforcement-powers-and-potential-impacts-on-consumer-protection/
In recent years, courts have decided several cases involving both the substance and timing of constitutional challenges to federal agency enforcement proceedings.
Join NAAG & Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on Sept. 15-16, 2022 for "Protecting the Unprotected: The Fight Against Human Trafficking," a conference that will address ways to combat .
This event is open to the public. Register today: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-midwestern-region/
Time is running out!
July 18 is the last day to receive early bird registration rates for the 2022 NAAG Presidential Summit. Register today to hear from subject matter experts on topics related to consumer protection and technology.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-naag-presidential-summit/
In a rare case addressing the qualifications for the office of attorney general, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals held that a candidate’s tenure as a city councilmember did not satisfy certain requirements of the D.C. Code.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/dc-court-of-appeals-defines-qualifications-for-candidates-for-dc-attorney-general/
A new case by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals addresses qualifications for DC attorney general candidates.
July is Military Consumer Protection Month. Veterans and service members are frequent targets of scammers. Get more information on scams targeting veterans and service members: https://www.consumerresources.org/consumer-topics/military/
Join NAAG President and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller for the 2022 NAAG Presidential Summit in Des Moines, IA on August 9-10! Potential topics include social media's impact on children, , , and more!
🚨 Early bird registration rates end July 18! Register today: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-naag-presidential-summit/
In a new Attorney General Journal article, National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)'s Alex Whitaker highlights the importance of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Under this new program, state and local governments will have access to funds to address cybersecurity threats and risks to their IT systems.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/nascio-perspective-the-state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program/
A new grant program for state & local governments will fund improved cybersecurity
Today we celebrate our nation’s founding principles of freedom, justice, and liberty. Happy !
Learn more about the current status of the vaccines rollout, including the impact of variants, booster recommendations, and vaccines available for younger children. ⬇️
https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/current-status-of-covid-19-vaccines-rollout-nationwide-june-2022-update-for-the-attorney-general-community/
On June 17, the U.S. reached nearly 221.9 million persons (66.8% of the population) having received their primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
Learn all about the battle against ☎️! Hosted by NAAG and the attorneys general of Michigan and Ohio, the 2022 Robocall Summit will be held July 12-13.
You will hear from a panel of attorneys general who will provide a year in review regarding state robocall cases. You will also hear from industry and federal enforcers, plus representatives from consumer groups.
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-robocall-virtual-summit/
Discover the latest updates from your state or territory attorney general from May 2022.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/attorney-general-consumer-protection-news-may-2022/
Discover the latest consumer protection updates from your state or territory attorney general from May 2022.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reaffirmed the Indiana attorney general’s independence in a recent decision in an employment discrimination suit against the former attorney general of Indiana.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/seventh-circuit-reaffirms-independence-of-indiana-attorney-general/
The Indiana attorney general's independence from the governor and legislature was reiterated in a Seventh Circuit decision.
Every year, the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducts millions of to determine whether a prospective transferee can legally receive a firearm from a federal fi****ms licensee (FFL).
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/how-state-attorneys-general-help-the-fbi-ensure-accurate-application-of-firearm-prohibitors-for-the-national-instant-criminal-background-check-system/
The FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System can only function at its peak with the support of state attorneys general.
Learn all about the battle against robocalls! Hosted by NAAG and the attorneys general of Michigan and Ohio, the 2022 Robocall Summit will be held July 12-13.
July 12 is open to law enforcement/government only and July 13 is open to the public. During the public portion of the summit, you will hear from a panel of attorneys general who will provide a year in review regarding state robocall cases.
Register today: https://www.naag.org/event/2022-robocall-virtual-summit/
NAAG sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on behalf of 41 attorneys general commending the FCC for its leadership in combatting the scourge of and sharing their commitment to working collaboratively with the via information-sharing agreements.
Learn more: https://www.naag.org/press-releases/41-state-attorneys-general-pledge-to-join-fcc-and-other-states-in-combatting-robocalls/
The Debt Bo***ge Repair Act prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting adverse information resulting from trafficking.
This , we honor and remember those who have given their lives in service to our country.
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If you receive a call or letter about extending your warranty, don’t call the number provided. This is most likely a #scam. Check with your manufacturer or dealer to see if your warranty is about to expire or has expired, and if it is, ask them about purchasing a new warranty. Visit ConsumerResources.org for more information. #consumerprotection #carwarrantyscam #scammers #law
Be wary of scammers this Valentine’s Day. Romance scams target unsuspecting consumers by gaining your trust and sympathy and then asking for money. Learn what red flags to look for at https://www.consumerresources.org/consumer-topics/common-scams/#toggle-id-17
For National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, listen to the amazing conversation between former Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch as they discuss bipartisan efforts of AGs to combat #humantrafficking and protect victims. #EndTrafficking Listen here: https://www.naag.org/podcast/episode-18/
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