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State AGs Announce $17.85M Drug Price Fixing Settlements

A multistate coalition of 48 states and territories, led by Attorney General Phil Weiser, announced settlements totaling $17.85 million with Lannett Company and Bausch Health over allegations of drug price fixing. The settlements require cooperation with ongoing litigation and internal reforms. A new lawsuit was also filed against Novartis and Sandoz.

Agreement Protects SNAP Recipients' Data from Immigration Enforcement

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown secured an agreement with vendor Fidelity Information Services to protect the private data of over 1 million SNAP recipients. The agreement stems from a lawsuit filed to prevent the disclosure of recipient data to the USDA for immigration enforcement purposes.

State AGs Demand xAI Halt Nonconsensual Sexual Content Generation

35 State Attorneys General have demanded that xAI, the company behind X (Twitter) and Grok, immediately cease the generation of nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material by its AI chatbot. The letter warns that the company's outputs may violate state and federal laws, referencing the upcoming enforcement of the Take It Down Act.

Judge Rules USDOT Illegally Withheld EV Charging Infrastructure Funds

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation illegally withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funds from 20 states and the District of Columbia. The ruling stems from a multi-state lawsuit challenging the agency's actions following an executive order.

State AGs Secure $17.85M Settlements in Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Attorneys General from 48 states and territories announced $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company and Bausch Health for alleged drug price-fixing conspiracies. The settlements resolve allegations of artificially inflating prices for generic prescription drugs and require internal reforms. A new complaint was also filed against Novartis and Sandoz.

State AG Sues Gambling Apps for Deceptive Practices and $225 Million

Ten State Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against gambling app operators Playtika and Aristocrat for allegedly operating unlicensed gambling applications and engaging in deceptive practices. The suit seeks over $225 million in damages from Washingtonians and aims to halt these activities.

State AGs Secure $515,000 Settlement for Data Breach

Massachusetts and Connecticut Attorneys General have secured a $515,000 settlement with Comstar, LLC, an ambulance billing vendor, following a 2022 data breach. The settlement addresses violations of data security regulations and HIPAA, requiring Comstar to pay $415,000 to Massachusetts and implement enhanced security measures.

State AG Sues Nine Communities for MBTA Law Noncompliance

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has filed a lawsuit against nine communities for failing to comply with the MBTA Communities Law. The law requires these communities to adopt zoning districts permitting multi-family housing as of right to address the state's housing shortage. The lawsuit seeks to compel compliance after the deadline of July 14, 2025, passed without action from these towns.

AG Sues Bitcoin Depot for Facilitating Crypto Scams

The Massachusetts Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Bitcoin Depot Inc. for allegedly using deceptive sales tactics, overcharging consumers, and facilitating crypto scams that resulted in over $10 million in losses. The AG seeks to prevent large transactions without additional fraud prevention and to refund harmed customers.

State AGs Secure $17.85M Settlements with Pharma Companies, File New Complaint

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by 48 other states and territories, secured $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett and Bausch over price manipulation schemes for generic drugs. A new lawsuit was also filed against Novartis and Sandoz for similar allegations. Massachusetts will receive $203,410 from the settlements.