Courts & Legal

Arizona AG Indicts Individual on Fentanyl Manslaughter Charges

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a 15-count felony indictment against Kevin Andrew Muter for fentanyl sales and the resulting death of a woman. The charges include manslaughter, conspiracy to sell drugs, and weapons misconduct. The indictment was issued by the State Grand Jury on February 23, 2026.

Arizona AG Continues Live Nation/Ticketmaster Antitrust Case

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her office will continue the state's antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, despite a recent DOJ settlement. The state seeks to hold Ticketmaster accountable for monopolizing the live entertainment industry and harming Arizona consumers.

Arizona AG Charges Kalshi with Illegal Gambling and Election Wagering

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed criminal charges against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC for operating an illegal gambling business and engaging in election wagering in Arizona. The charges include 20 counts related to accepting bets on various events, including professional sports and upcoming elections.

Arizona AG and BBB Warn of Tax Season Scams

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau have issued a warning to Arizonans about prevalent tax season scams. The notice highlights fake IRS programs, government refund schemes, and direct deposit scams designed to steal sensitive financial and tax information.

Alaska AG Settles with Lannett and Bausch for $17.85M Over Drug Price Fixing

Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health US, LLC totaling $17.85 million. The settlements resolve allegations of conspiring to inflate generic drug prices and limit competition, impacting consumers and healthcare costs.

Alaska AG Joins Coalition Urging DOJ Scrutiny of Netflix-Warner Brothers Merger

Alaska joined an 11-state coalition in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to scrutinize the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Brothers. The coalition expressed concerns that the merger could lead to higher prices, reduced content quality, and less innovation for consumers.

Alaska AG Sues FinTech Firms for Deceiving Donors

The Alaska Attorney General has filed lawsuits against six crowdfunding platforms, including GoFundMe and PayPal, for allegedly impersonating nonprofits and deceiving donors by creating unauthorized donation pages. The lawsuits aim to protect donors and nonprofits by ensuring consent is obtained before fundraising.

Alaska AG Launches Grocery Pricing Compliance Initiative

The Alaska Attorney General has launched a statewide initiative to ensure accurate grocery pricing, utilizing overt and covert investigative teams. Violations of Alaska Statute 45.50.471 can result in civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per violation.

Vanguard Agrees to $29.5M Settlement in ESG Lawsuit

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a $29.5 million settlement with The Vanguard Group Inc. to resolve allegations that the company prioritized environmental ideology over investor profits in its ESG initiatives. The settlement aims to ensure Vanguard focuses on financial performance and empowers investors with proxy voting rights.

Alabama AG Announces Arrests for Ballot Harvesting and Absentee Ballot Fraud

The Alabama Attorney General's office announced the arrest of three individuals on charges related to ballot harvesting and unlawful use of absentee ballots during the August 2025 Frisco City municipal election. The defendants face a combined 17 counts of ballot harvesting and 20 counts of unlawful use of absentee ballots.