National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI)

01/07/2021

“Admitted to Practice,” “Practicing Lawyer,” “Active Practice”—What Attorney General Qualifications Mean

“Admitted to practice, practicing lawyer, active practice" - What do these attorney general qualifications mean?

The newest Attorney General Journal post discusses cases in which the courts have examined state attorney general qualifications.

This article discusses court cases in which the courts have examined attorney general qualifications for candidates of the state office.

12/28/2020

2020 Capital Forum Video Archive | National Association of Attorneys General

ICYMI: NAAG hosted the 2020 Virtual Capital Forum on Dec. 2-3 and featured sessions on lobbying-related issues, leadership and civility, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Recorded sessions from the program can be viewed at: https://naag.org/events-training/video-library/2020-capital-forum/.

Watch the video recordings from the 2020 Capital Forum featuring sessions on lobbying-related issues, leadership, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

12/21/2020

NAGTRI's ConsumerResources.org has released its latest installment in Parental Controls to Keep Kids Safe Online.

The newest edition has tips for accessing parental controls on video game consoles.

🎮http://bit.ly/2XUNGpN

12/15/2020

Every year, NAAG is proud to present several distinct awards to recognize the outstanding work and dedication of leaders and staff in attorneys general offices across the country.

Read more about this year's recipients: bit.ly/3r1zx6M

12/09/2020

Tomorrow, tune in as Jeanette Manning, Director of the NAGTRI Center for International Partnerships, presents at the World Press Freedom Conference on Strengthening Investigations and Prosecutions to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

More Info: wpfc2020.com

12/08/2020

COVID-19 vaccines are in the pipeline and scammers won’t be far behind. To learn more about what consumers should look out for, read NAAG and the Federal Trade Commission’s joint blog post.

bit.ly/36X7TQr

12/07/2020

UNESCO and the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) are hosting a discussion tomorrow at 9:00 am ET on "Prosecuting Crimes and Attacks against Journalists." The discussion will be broadcast here: https://www.facebook.com/unesco/.

NAAG assisted the IAP as part of its Global Training Academy to advise on prosecutorial guidelines as the first project under IAP’s and UNESCO’s joint MOU.

12/03/2020

The People v Hate - Standing Up For Humanity

NAAG's new President DC @AGKarlRacine launches his 2021 presidential initiative "The People v. Hate: Standing Up for Humanity." Watch the video introduction and visit www.naag.org/people-v-hate to join America's AGs in this initiative.
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12/03/2020

STREAM NOW: In the latest episode of The People's Lawyer, DC AG Karl Racine sits down with MT AG Tim Fox to discuss breaking barriers, DC statehood, and his NAAG Presidential Initiative.

The People's Lawyer is available on all major streaming platforms.

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11/30/2020

STREAM NOW: This week's episode features ID AG Lawrence Wasden and MT AG Tim Fox discussing Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and international legal cooperation.

The People's Lawyer is available for download on all major streaming services.

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11/30/2020

Today, NAAG sent a letter to Congress on behalf of 49 state and territory attorneys general urging them to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economy (CARES) Act funding until the end of 2021.

Learn more: bit.ly/2HX1ATs

11/30/2020

Join NAAG President and Montana Attorney General Tim Fox on December 2-3 for the NAAG Capital Forum, as he concludes his 2020 Presidential Initiative on Transformational Leadership and Civility.

Learn More and Register: bit.ly/35WpgjL

11/25/2020

Join us virtually on Dec 2-3 for the NAAG Capital Forum! Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss will join MT AG Tim Fox for a discussion underscoring what attorneys general can accomplish when they work together in a bipartisan way.

Learn More and Register: bit.ly/35WpgjL

11/09/2020

Help protect children when using mobile devices and block unapproved charges in the new installment of Parental Controls to Keep Kids Safe Online.

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Visit ConsumerResources.org for more tips on keeping kids safe on streaming sites and social media.

11/02/2020

If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, do you know your rights under the Federal Trade Commission’s Contact Lens Rule?

Visit NAGTRI’s ConsumerResources.org to learn about the updated Contact Lens Rule and the protections available to consumers.

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10/29/2020

As a leading consumer protection force, AGs work diligently to prevent robocalls. The interagency robocall working group recently shared a report with Congress with recommendations on how to prevent and prosecute unwanted telemarking calls.

Learn More: bit.ly/2TxPDFZ

10/28/2020

STREAM NOW: On this week's episode of the People's Lawyer MT AG Tim Fox and MI AG Dana Nessel discuss Michigan's Conviction Integrity Unit, assisting crime victims, and PFAS-contaminated drinking water.

Available now on all major streaming platforms.

🎙️ bit.ly/2SzwFhI

10/26/2020

Today, NAAG released a statement on behalf of a coalition of 36 attorneys general, led by MA AG Maura Healey and MT AG Tim Fox, regarding the right and responsibility of citizens to vote in the upcoming election, and the importance of ensuring fair and safe elections.

bit.ly/3kI2hOk

10/23/2020

Thousands of trials are being conducted by companies in the race to find effective vaccines and treatments for #COVID19. Before you volunteer for a trial, learn to identify which are legitimate or scams at ConsumerResources.org.

Learn more: bit.ly/3omKfDx

10/21/2020

Join NAAG virtually for the Fall Consumer Protection Conference! On Tuesday, October 27, sessions are open to the private, nonprofit, and government sectors, and will include panels on consumer privacy and advertising law.

Learn more and register here: bit.ly/2H7Y8Fd

10/20/2020

Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project

Are you a law student interested in a consumer protection and antitrust fellowship at the National Association of Attorneys General or a state attorney general office? If so, see below for details about the ABA’s Steiger Fellowship program. #SteigerFellow

bit.ly/2Hh7XR5

Law student placement in internships in state attorneys general offices.

10/14/2020

STREAM NOW: On this week's episode of The People's Lawyer, DE AG Kathy Jennings joins MT AG Tim Fox to discuss criminal justice reform, DE AGO's authority, and working with state legislatures during the #COVID19 pandemic.

Available on all major streaming sites.

🎙️ bit.ly/2SzwFhI

10/06/2020

Yesterday, a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general sent a letter to the five major creative guilds responsible for producing and developing streaming content to protect young viewers from tobacco imagery. #Bipartisan

Read more here: bit.ly/2StOjDq

10/06/2020

Victims of Crime Funding: A Bipartisan Priority - Morning Consult

Republican MT AG Tim Fox and Democrat MA AG Maura Healey discuss the power of bipartisanship in supporting the Victims of Crime Fund in their op-ed published on the Morning Consult.

Read the full article here: bit.ly/33xltZd

We all agree on the importance of the Crime Victims Fund; we have seen firsthand the difference it can make to victims and their families.

10/02/2020

This month’s NAGTRI Consumer Protection newsletter takes a look at the history of health fraud, the evidence required to advertise health claims, and how AGs and other government enforcers are tackling false #COVID19 tests, treatments and cures.

📰 bit.ly/2ERXGtl

09/30/2020

STREAM NOW: On this week's episode of The People's Lawyer, MT AG Tim Fox is joined by ND AG Wayne Stenehjem to discuss working with state legislatures, issuing opinions on legal questions, and state sunshine laws.

Available on all major streaming services.

🎙️bit.ly/32ofaa6

09/16/2020

The Internet is part of many children’s daily lives, and because of #COVID19, their time spent online is increasing.

NAGTRI’s ConsumerResources.org has tips for accessing parental controls on social media and streaming services to help keep kids safe.

bit.ly/2XUNGpN

09/16/2020

STREAM NOW: On this week's episode of The People's Lawyer, Nebraska AG Doug Peterson joins Montana AG Tim Fox to discuss antitrust enforcement, price fixing concerns, and fighting human trafficking.

Available on all major streaming services.

🎙️ bit.ly/32ofaa6

09/15/2020

The 2020 Supreme Court Best Brief Award winners have officially been announced!

This award is given annually by NAAG to honor state attorneys who handle more Supreme Court cases than almost anyone in the legal community.

View the 2020 Award Winners: bit.ly/2RrOTAX

09/14/2020

TOMORROW AT 3:00 pm ET: The Presidential Series continues with a discussion about how attorneys general balance the power and independence of their offices.

Register for "Political Allies and Political Opponents in the Legislative and Executive Branches": bit.ly/2EPeS2i

09/02/2020

STREAM NOW: On this week's episode of The People's Lawyer, OR AG Ellen F. Rosenblum joins MT AG Tim Fox to discuss the student loan crisis, and pursuing a career in public service.

Available on all major streaming services.

🎙️ bit.ly/32ofaa6

09/01/2020

Next in the Presidential Series, "Political Allies and Political Opponents in the Legislative and Executive Branches" will explore how AGs maintain the integrity of their offices while balancing political pressures.

📆 Sept. 15 at 3:00 pm ET
✍️ bit.ly/2EPeS2i

08/24/2020

Today all 56 state Attorneys General are urging Congress to adopt key changes to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to provide critical financial support to victims of violent crimes.

Thank you to Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey for leading this #bipartisan effort.

✍️ bit.ly/32kcgBI

08/21/2020

Earlier this week, NAGTRI signed an agreement with the Superior School of the Public Ministry of São Paulo Brazil, promoting public safety and training opportunities to prosecutors and attorney general staff, and exchanging civil servants.

08/19/2020

Interested in learning more about the role of state and territory attorneys general? Stream NAAG's biweekly podcast, The People's Lawyer, to learn more about how attorneys general uphold the U.S. Constitution: http://bit.ly/32ofaa6.

In this week's episode, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt joins NAAG President and Montana Attorney General Tim Fox to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court and protecting vulnerable populations.

Available on all major streaming services!