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.

Virginia AG Defends Fair Representation in Virginia Beach

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has filed to withdraw his predecessor's support for an inequitable city council representation system in Virginia Beach. This action aims to ensure fair and equitable representation for all residents in local elections.

State AGs Sue HHS Over Transgender Funding Policy

Attorney General Phil Weiser, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit challenges an HHS policy that conditions billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to a policy that discriminates against transgender people. The AGs argue HHS lacks the authority to impose these conditions and is illegally coercing states.

Eye Clinics Pay $520K for Illegal Medicaid Billing

Two Colorado eye clinics, Apex Vision and Wellness and Just for Grins Vision, have agreed to pay a combined $520,000 to resolve allegations of illegal Medicaid billing. The clinics are accused of overbilling for corrective lenses for children and young adults between 2019 and 2025.

State AGs Sue Trump Administration Over Energy Emergency Order

Multiple State Attorneys General have joined a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order declaring an "energy emergency." The lawsuit argues that federal agencies are using this order to bypass environmental reviews and fast-track fossil fuel projects, posing risks to water resources.

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.