United States

Texas AG Investigates Blue Cross, Conduent Data Breach

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC regarding a data breach affecting approximately four million Texans. The investigation focuses on the security of protected health information accessed by a third party.

Texas AG Intervenes in Support of Dr. Bowden Against Medical Board

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a case supporting Dr. Mary Talley Bowden against the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The AG's office is challenging a TMB administrative penalty and public reprimand issued to Dr. Bowden concerning her prescription of Ivermectin.

NY AG stops sale of gun accessory, $1.75M restitution

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a global settlement with gun accessory manufacturer MEAN LLC (Mean Arms) for aiding the Buffalo shooter. Mean Arms will pay $1.75 million in restitution and is permanently banned from selling its MA Lock device in New York.

NY AG Secures $1.3M from St. Margaret's Nursing Home for Neglect

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $1.3 million from St. Margaret's Center, a pediatric nursing home, for years of resident neglect and failure to comply with federal and state laws. The facility will pay the settlement amount to Medicaid and be subject to federal monitoring for five years.

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Power Converters

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has instituted an investigation (337-TA-1484) into certain power converters, circuit board assemblies, and computing systems. The investigation is based on a complaint alleging infringement of patent claims related to imported products.

State AGs Condemn EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Ten State Attorneys General, led by Washington AG Nick Brown, have condemned the EPA's final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding for greenhouse gas emissions. The AGs argue this action is illegal, ignores scientific consensus, and will endanger public health and welfare by eliminating federal standards for motor vehicle emissions.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Public Health Grant Cuts

Attorneys General from four states, including Colorado, have sued the Trump administration over a directive to cut over $600 million in federal public health grants. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, alleges the directive violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act. The cuts could take effect as early as February 12, 2026.

Florida Orders Cease and Desist for Unregistered Securities

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued an immediate final order against GSB LTD, d/b/a GS Partners, and other members of GSB Group. The order requires them to cease and desist from alleged unregistered and fraudulent securities and banking services, citing a multilevel marketing scheme and misleading profit generation information.

Alliance Credit Union of Florida Placed into Conservatorship

Florida's Office of Financial Regulation placed Alliance Credit Union of Florida into conservatorship on November 8, 2024, appointing the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) as conservator. Member accounts remain protected by the NCUA's Share Insurance Fund, and services will continue uninterrupted.

Bayview Fined $20M for Cybersecurity Lapses

The Office of Financial Regulation and 52 state agencies fined Bayview Asset Management and its affiliates $20 million for deficient cybersecurity practices and failure to cooperate following a data breach impacting 5.8 million customers. The companies must also implement corrective actions and undergo independent assessments.