AG: Alaska Press Releases

North Pole Woman Sentenced for DUI Fatality

The State of Alaska announced the sentencing of Brianna Lapp to 17 years for a DUI fatality that resulted in the death of a soldier. Lapp was found to have blood alcohol levels significantly over the legal limit at the time of the incident.

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 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.

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 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.