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.

OSHA Notice: UL LLC Application for Recognition Expansion

OSHA has announced that UL LLC has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The agency is presenting its preliminary finding to grant this application. Comments on the application are due by April 2, 2026.

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.

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.

Dentist Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the sentencing of an Evergreen dentist, Douglas Patrick O’Connor, to 15 years in prison for arson and insurance fraud. O’Connor pleaded guilty to intentionally burning his dental practice to collect insurance money to cover debts, causing over $63,000 in damage to a neighboring state trooper post.

Alabama AG Petitions for Rulings in Delayed Capital Murder Cases

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has petitioned the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to compel federal district courts to rule on four capital murder cases that have been pending for years. These petitions aim to end what the AG describes as systemic delays in the state's criminal justice system, impacting cases dating back to 2010.

NOAA Notice of Public Comment Period for Fisheries Management

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a notice to solicit public comments on proposed changes to fisheries management. The comment period is open until April 16, 2026.

Pacific Mackerel Harvest Specifications Final Rule

NOAA Fisheries has issued a final rule establishing annual harvest specifications for Pacific mackerel for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fishing seasons. These specifications include overfishing limits, allowable biological catch, annual catch limits, harvest guidelines, and annual catch targets, aiming to conserve the Pacific mackerel stock off the U.S. West Coast.