In this article for Virginia Lawyer, Chuck Slemp discusses Virginia’s major overhaul of criminal record handling under a new sealing statute set to take effect on July 1, 2026 and how businesses should prepare.

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Dustin McDaniel joined The Federal Drive, a podcast produced by the Federal News Network, to discuss the growing crisis in judicial security at the state and federal level. This escalation prompted 40 former state attorneys general to sign a letter urging Congress to increase funding for judicial protection. Judicial independence is a cornerstone of democracy and protecting…

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This year’s NAAG Consumer Protection Fall Conference was held on October 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The conference brought together state AGs and AG staff, consumer advocates, and private sector stakeholders to address emerging consumer protection trends.

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In this article for SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal, Chuck Slemp discusses the recent uptick in actions by state AGs targeting food and beverage companies over health risks, misleading marketing, and ingredient transparency.

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Virginia’s 2025 state AG race—the only state AG race in the country this year—is drawing near and the outcome could reshape consumer protection enforcement in Virginia and influence national trends. In this column for Law360, Chuck Slemp assesses the candidates and suggests how priorities may shift depending on who wins. Companies should prepare now for…

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