Legal Research

Illinois AG amends lawsuit against Trump Tower for environmental violations

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has amended a lawsuit against Trump Tower for alleged continued violations of environmental laws, specifically regarding underreporting water discharge into the Chicago River. The amended complaint seeks to prevent further violations and civil penalties.

Illinois AG Sues CWLP Over Coal Ash Release

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against City, Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) for allegedly releasing over 700 tons of fly ash in August 2021. An agreed interim order requires CWLP to evaluate the incident and prevent future releases while the lawsuit is pending.

Connecticut AG Settles Cannabis Antitrust Violations for $416,000

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $416,000 settlement with three cannabis licensees and their acquiring company for alleged violations of cannabis and antitrust laws. The settlement resolves claims of 'gun jumping' and anticompetitive information exchange.

Connecticut AG settles ambulance vendor data breach for $515,000

Connecticut and Massachusetts Attorneys General have reached a $515,000 settlement with Comstar, LLC, an ambulance billing vendor, following a 2022 data breach. The settlement addresses the failure to safeguard sensitive patient information, impacting over 300,000 residents.

Charter-Cox Merger Settlement Includes Consumer Protections

Connecticut Attorney General and Consumer Counsel have filed a settlement requiring Charter Communications to invest $3 million in digital access programs and implement enhanced consumer protections as part of its proposed acquisition of Cox Communications. The settlement is pending approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).

State AGs Settle with Lannett and Bausch for $17.85M Over Price Fixing

State Attorneys General, led by Connecticut AG William Tong, have settled with Lannett Company and Bausch Health for $17.85 million over allegations of price fixing and limiting competition for generic prescription drugs. The settlements include cooperation in ongoing litigation and internal reforms. A new lawsuit was also filed against Novartis and its subsidiaries.

CT Data Privacy Act Enforcement Report

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong released an updated report on the state's Data Privacy Act, detailing enforcement actions in 2025. The report highlights ongoing investigations into online platforms' safety practices concerning children and teens.

State AGs Announce Pharmaceutical Settlements and Lawsuit

Multiple State Attorneys General announced settlements totaling $17.85 million with Lannett and Bausch for alleged price inflation conspiracies. Additionally, a coalition of states filed a new lawsuit against Novartis for similar allegations and asset manipulation. These actions aim to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable and recover funds for consumers.

Virginia AG Announces Price Gouging Protections for Winter Weather

The Virginia Attorney General announced that anti-price gouging statutes are now in effect due to a declared state of emergency for anticipated winter weather. These protections prohibit charging unconscionable prices for essential goods and services following the emergency declaration.

Virginia Rejoins Lawsuit Against EPA Over Polluter Reclassification

Virginia has rejoined a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to block a rule that would allow major polluters to be reclassified as area sources, potentially facing less stringent regulatory requirements. The lawsuit aims to prevent the reclassification which could lead to increased air pollution.