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Oregon AG Sues Coinbase for Alleged Role in Crypto Scams

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase, alleging that the company failed to protect consumers from unregistered and high-risk cryptocurrencies in violation of Oregon Securities Law. The complaint claims that Coinbase operates an exchange that facilitates and promotes the sale of unregistered securities to consumers, which the AG alleges hinders…

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AbbVie and Besins Healthcare Settle Oregon Antitrust Allegations Over Testosterone Drug

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield settled with AbbVie Inc. and Besins Healthcare, Inc. to resolve allegations that the pharmaceutical companies engaged in anti-competitive conduct relating to the sale of testosterone replacement gel in violation of state antitrust laws. The complaint alleged that AbbVie and Besins, among other entities, filed sham patent infringement litigation against a potential…

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AGs Buzzing Over New Leadership Hires, Legislative Agendas, and Bid for Governor

New Attorneys General: Washington: Nick Brown was sworn in as Washington’s 19th Attorney General on January 15, 2025. West Virginia: J.B. McCuskey was sworn in January 13, 2025. Leadership Hires: Kentucky: AG Russell Coleman began the second year of his term by announcing leadership promotions.  Kevin Grout was named Chief of Staff, and Deputy Communications…

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New Year Ushers in New AG Appointments, Legislative Agendas, and Key Updates

New Attorneys General: North Carolina: Jeff Jackson took the oath of office as AG on January 1, 2025. Oregon: Dan Rayfield, a Democrat, was sworn in as AG on December 31, 2024. He has established a Federal Oversight and Accountability cabinet, tapping experts in healthcare, law, and labor to advise his administration on the impacts…

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Technology and Data at the Forefront of 2024 NAAG Capital Forum Discussions

Between December 9 and 11, 2024, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its annual Capital Forum in Washington, D.C. State AGs, AGs-elect, AG office staff, and private sector attendees heard from federal executive branch leaders and discussed issues of shared state and national importance.

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