National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI)

09/09/2021

Join NAAG and the attorney general community on 9/30-10/1 in Washington, DC for the 2021 NAAG Presidential Summit hosted by NAAG President and D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine. The summit will focus on uniting state and territory attorneys general to counter hate and hate-related violence nationwide.

https://www.naag.org/event/2021-naag-presidential-summit/

Join NAAG and the attorney general community on 9/30-10/1 in Washington, DC for the 2021 NAAG Presidential Summit hosted by NAAG President and D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine. The summit will focus on uniting state and territory attorneys general to counter hate and hate-related violence nationwide.

https://www.naag.org/event/2021-naag-presidential-summit/

09/08/2021

Check Season 2 Episode 7 of the People's Lawyer Podcast! Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden join NAAG to discuss the #opioidepidemic, #ecigarettes, and the important role attorneys general play in defending the rule of #law.

🔊https://www.naag.org/podcast/episode-19/

Check Season 2 Episode 7 of the People's Lawyer Podcast! Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden join NAAG to discuss the #opioidepidemic, #ecigarettes, and the important role attorneys general play in defending the rule of #law.

🔊https://www.naag.org/podcast/episode-19/

09/07/2021

Join NAAG & the attorney general community on Oct. 7-8 in Burlington, VT for a conference on The Surveillance Economy, including panels on how to protect individual privacy and legislative enactments.

Register before Sept. 10 for early bird discounts! https://www.naag.org/event/surveillance-economy-conference/

Join NAAG & the attorney general community on Oct. 7-8 in Burlington, VT for a conference on The Surveillance Economy, including panels on how to protect individual privacy and legislative enactments.

Register before Sept. 10 for early bird discounts! https://www.naag.org/event/surveillance-economy-conference/

09/07/2021

Is a Closed-Ended Question Inherently a Leading Question?

There is significant confusion among attorneys and judges regarding whether closed-ended questions are inherently leading. Discover how to navigate closed ended questions in the latest AG Journal article. ⬇️

https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/is-a-closed-ended-question-inherently-a-leading-question/

Attorneys should know whether their jurisdiction considers closed ended questions as inherently inappropriate leading questions.

09/02/2021

TOMORROW is the last day to register for the 2021 Virtual Robocall Summit hosted by NAAG, @MIAttyGen, & @OhioAG.

Discussions will include topics such as call data, technology trends, laws, and cases.

Register here: https://naag.org/event/2021-robocall-virtual-summit/

TOMORROW is the last day to register for the 2021 Virtual Robocall Summit hosted by NAAG, @MIAttyGen, & @OhioAG.

Discussions will include topics such as call data, technology trends, laws, and cases.

Register here: https://naag.org/event/2021-robocall-virtual-summit/

09/02/2021

Virtual Registration Available: Join NAAG and the attorney general community for a conference on The Surveillance Economy, including keynote speaker U.S. Representative @PeterWelch. Register before Sept. 10 for early bird discounts! https://www.naag.org/event/surveillance-economy-conference/

Virtual Registration Available: Join NAAG and the attorney general community for a conference on The Surveillance Economy, including keynote speaker U.S. Representative @PeterWelch. Register before Sept. 10 for early bird discounts! https://www.naag.org/event/surveillance-economy-conference/

09/01/2021

Now Available: The Anticorruption Manual

Confronting corruption protects the rule of law & reinforces trust in government.

NAAG's #AnticorruptionManual is a detailed overview of state and local prosecution of public corruption.

Get your copy today: https://www.naag.org/anticorruption-manual/

NAAG's Anticorruption Manual is dedicated to guiding prosecutors in the effort to investigate and charge public corruption crimes.

08/31/2021

New Project Teaches Skills and Builds Community for Those Teaching Law Students About The Role Of State Attorneys General

Georgetown Law's SALPAL Center provides resources for those interested in teaching classes on state attorneys general. SALPAL aims to help potential teachers from both academia and public practice with all aspects of the job. Learn more ⬇️

https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/new-project-teaches-skills-and-builds-community-for-those-teaching-law-students-about-the-role-of-state-attorneys-general/

Georgetown Law's SALPAL Center provides resources for those interested in teaching classes on state attorneys general.

08/26/2021

The Continuing Saga of Medical and Recreational Ma*****na Under the Bankruptcy Code

Discover how marijuana's status as a federal "controlled substance" and a legal business in many states can lead to problems in bankruptcies.

Read here: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/the-continuing-saga-of-medical-and-recreational-marijuana-under-the-bankruptcy-code/

Ma*****na's status as a federal "controlled substance" and a legal business in many states can lead to problems in bankruptcies.

08/26/2021

NAAG Announces Winners for 2021 Best Brief Awards

🏆 NAAG has announced the winners of the 2021 Supreme Court Best Brief Awards. The award annually honors appellate practitioners from state attorney general offices who have exhibited superb work in representing their states before the U.S. Supreme Court.

https://www.naag.org/press-releases/national-association-of-attorneys-general-announces-winners-for-2021-supreme-court-best-brief-awards/

The Best Brief Awards are given annually to honor appellate practitioners from state attorney general offices.

08/23/2021

Join NAAG & the attorney general community on Oct. 7-8 in Burlington, Vermont for a conference addressing how AGOs can protect privacy, safety, and equality in the information age. Early bird rates available until Friday, Sept. 10: https://www.naag.org/event/surveillance-economy-conference/

Join NAAG & the attorney general community on Oct. 7-8 in Burlington, Vermont for a conference addressing how AGOs can protect privacy, safety, and equality in the information age. Early bird rates available until Friday, Sept. 10: https://www.naag.org/event/surveillance-economy-conference/

08/18/2021

Personal Jurisdiction Over Attorneys General in Out-of-State Federal Courts

Two recent decisions in California and Arkansas reached different conclusions as to the court’s jurisdiction over a state attorney general based on the issuance of civil investigative demands.

Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/personal-jurisdiction-over-attorneys-general-in-out-of-state-federal-courts/

Does issuing civil investigative demands give federal courts personal jurisdiction over state attorneys general?

08/17/2021

NEXT WEEK on Aug. 24-25 in Richmond, VA join us for a conference addressing ways that AGOs can combat sexual and domestic violence.

Virtual & in-person registration is available for NAAG's conference on combat sexual and domestic violence.

Register: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

NEXT WEEK on Aug. 24-25 in Richmond, VA join us for a conference addressing ways that AGOs can combat sexual and domestic violence.

Virtual & in-person registration is available for NAAG's conference on combat sexual and domestic violence.

Register: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

08/12/2021

The Anticorruption Manual: Helping State Corruption Prosecutors

NOW AVAILABLE: The #AnticorruptionManual provides a comprehensive overview of prosecuting corruption in the United States. The Manual is specifically designed to guide state and local public corruption prosecutors.

Learn more about the Manual: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/the-anticorruption-manual-helping-state-corruption-prosecutors-fill-the-role-the-u-s-supreme-court-expects-them-to-play/

Learn more about The Anticorruption Manual, a comprehensive overview of prosecuting corruption in the U.S.

08/11/2021

Check out Season 2 Episode 6 of The People's Lawyer Podcast!

Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch join NAAG to discuss how attorneys general work together to combat human trafficking and protect victims.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.naag.org/podcast/episode-18/

Check out Season 2 Episode 6 of The People's Lawyer Podcast!

Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch join NAAG to discuss how attorneys general work together to combat human trafficking and protect victims.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.naag.org/podcast/episode-18/

08/10/2021

Current Status of COVID-19 Vaccines Rollout Nationwide: July 2021

The U.S. reached over 342.2 million total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered. Learn more about the current status of COVID-19 vaccines' nationwide rollout and possible key events related to the vaccines’ rollout to monitor.

https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/current-status-of-covid-19-vaccines-rollout-nationwide-july-2021-update-for-the-attorney-general-community/

On July 27, 2021 the United States reached over 342.2 million total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

08/09/2021

Attorneys General Call for Faster Implementation of Anti-Robocall Technology

NAAG sent a letter signed by a bipartisan group of AGs from all 50 states and D.C. urging the FCC to fight back illegal robocalls by moving up the deadline for smaller telephone companies to enact caller ID technology.

Learn more: https://www.naag.org/press-releases/attorneys-general-call-for-faster-implementation-of-anti-robocall-technology/

NAAG is urging the FCC to fight back against robocalls by moving up the deadline for smaller telephone companies to implement caller ID technology.

08/09/2021

There's still time to register for NAAG's conference on combatting sexual and domestic violence.

Learn from experts from the field on ways to support victims & steps AGO's can take to prevent sexual and domestic violence.

Register now: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

There's still time to register for NAAG's conference on combatting sexual and domestic violence.

Learn from experts from the field on ways to support victims & steps AGO's can take to prevent sexual and domestic violence.

Register now: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

08/05/2021

Countering Elder Exploitation in the Age of a Global Pandemic

The isolation of elder adults resulting from COVID-19 may further embolden bad actors operating online.

Learn more about the available resources to protect older Americans from online, phone, and mail scams: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/countering-elder-exploitation-in-the-age-of-a-global-pandemic/

The isolation of elder adults resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may further embolden bad actors operating online.

08/04/2021

Consumer News

NEW! NAAG’s consumer-facing website is now providing a digest of consumer protection-related press releases from state and territorial attorneys general and a selection of federal consumer-related releases.

Click here to learn more: https://www.consumerresources.org/general/consumer-news-old/

A national hub of consumer protection information and resources for consumers from your state or territory attorney general

08/02/2021

Hotel room block rates END TODAY.

Register today for NAAG's conference on how attorney general offices can combat sexual and domestic violence, including prevention, prosecution and support for victims.

Register and book your hotel today: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

Hotel room block rates END TODAY.

Register today for NAAG's conference on how attorney general offices can combat sexual and domestic violence, including prevention, prosecution and support for victims.

Register and book your hotel today: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

07/29/2021

Available next week for order: NAAG's #AnticorruptionManual, a detailed overview of state and local prosecution of public corruption. The guide explains various civil and administrative remedies that may be effective in corruption prosecutions.

Pre-order now: https://naag.org/anticorruption-manual/

Available next week for order: NAAG's #AnticorruptionManual, a detailed overview of state and local prosecution of public corruption. The guide explains various civil and administrative remedies that may be effective in corruption prosecutions.

Pre-order now: https://naag.org/anticorruption-manual/

07/28/2021

Episode 17: Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost | National Association of Attorneys General

Available now: The People's Lawyer Podcast Season 2 Episode 5!

NAAG is joined by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to discuss how they address civil rights, environmental protection, combatting Medicare fraud in their states and more.

🔊 Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts!: https://naag.org/podcast/episode-17-maryland-attorney-general-brian-frosh-and-ohio-attorney-general-dave-yost/

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost join NAAG to discuss how they address civil rights, environmental protection, and Medicare fraud in their states and how…

07/27/2021

Thank you to the Texas Attorney General's Office for hosting the NAGTRI Core Competencies for First-line and Mid-line Managers training this week! This course establishes the leadership development groundwork for new to mid-level managers, including attorneys, investigators, and administrative personnel.

Learn more about NAGTRI's trainings: https://www.naag.org/events-training/nagtri-trainings/.

07/27/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Credentials

As the number of individuals who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, governments have proposed or implemented various types of credentials to indicate proof of vaccination, natural immunity, and/or current infection status.

Learn more: https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/covid-19-credentials-may-present-legal-ethical-and-public-health-issues/

New COVID-19 vaccine credentials may present scientific, ethical, technical and legal issues.

07/27/2021

Hotel room block rates END next week on Monday, 8/2.

Join NAAG & the attorney general community on August 24-25 in Richmond, Virginia for a conference addressing ways that AGOs can combat sexual and domestic violence.

Register and book your hotel today: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

Hotel room block rates END next week on Monday, 8/2.

Join NAAG & the attorney general community on August 24-25 in Richmond, Virginia for a conference addressing ways that AGOs can combat sexual and domestic violence.

Register and book your hotel today: https://naag.org/event/southern-region-meeting

06/24/2021

Now available for pre-order: The #AnticorruptionManual: A Guide for State Prosecutors! This is the first publication in 30 years dedicated to guiding prosecutors who investigate & charge public corruption crimes. Pre-order now: https://www.naag.org/anticorruption-manual/

Now available for pre-order: The #AnticorruptionManual: A Guide for State Prosecutors! This is the first publication in 30 years dedicated to guiding prosecutors who investigate & charge public corruption crimes. Pre-order now: https://www.naag.org/anticorruption-manual/

06/21/2021

On Friday, The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Connecticut Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, and Texas Attorney General led a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general urging Congress to provide states with the same antitrust venue selection rights as federal enforcers.

Learn more: https://www.naag.org/.../attorneys-general-to-congress.../

On Friday, The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Connecticut Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, and Texas Attorney General led a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general urging Congress to provide states with the same antitrust venue selection rights as federal enforcers.

Learn more: https://www.naag.org/.../attorneys-general-to-congress.../