New Attorneys General: Washington: Nick Brown was sworn in as Washington’s 19th Attorney General on January 15, 2025. West Virginia: J.B. McCuskey was sworn in January 13, 2025. Leadership Hires: Kentucky: AG Russell Coleman began the second year of his term by announcing leadership promotions.  Kevin Grout was named Chief of Staff, and Deputy Communications…

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of Attorney General Ashley Moody to the United States Senate, filling the seat vacated by Marco Rubio in anticipation of his confirmation as Secretary of State.

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In a continuation of the trend of artificial intelligence becoming a regulatory focal point, California AG Rob Bonta issued legal advisories on the application of California law to AI, while New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin announced the creation of a Civil Rights Innovation Lab and new guidance on algorithmic discrimination. California AG Rob Bonta’s first…

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New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin has settled with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., as part of a multistate investigation that included 14 states and the North American Securities Administrators Association, over allegations that the broker-dealer overcharged customers and failed to adequately supervise its financial professionals when moving commission-based brokerage accounts to fee-based investment advisory…

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A group of 13 Democratic AGs wrote a letter to Walmart’s President and CEO expressing concern about Walmart’s announcement that it will end certain aspects of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In the letter, the AGs explain that Walmart’s decision to phase out supplier diversity programs, close down its Center for Racial Equality,…

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