The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law Friday by President Trump. The Act drastically expands loans available through the Small Business Act (SBA) in order to allow small businesses to pay regular expenses, with extensive…
Read MoreEarlier this week, the Republican Attorneys General Association ("RAGA") officially announced the election of a new leadership team that will lead the organization's campaign efforts in 10 states holding attorney general races in the upcoming 2020 elections. The leadership team, which will…
Read MoreRecent changes in Ohio law make it illegal for chiropractors and certain health practitioners to contact individuals immediately after an automobile accident or crime. The law marks a substantial change for many health practitioners who derive a large amount of business from…
Read MoreLast week, Ohio joined the growing list of states that have raised the age requirement to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. The "Tobacco 21" law applies to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping products. The change in Ohio's age requirement comes in light…
Read MoreAs membership and programming have continued to expand beyond its original geographic boundaries, the Conference of Western Attorneys General ("CWAG") has announced the formation of the Attorney General Alliance ("AGA"). With 43 states and territories participating, AGA is an alliance of Attorneys…
Read MoreReceivables Management Association International (RMAI) has launched a comprehensive and engaging online resource for financial success.
Read MoreState attorneys general are stepping into the consumer complaint and education arena boldly with their new national website. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and its Center for Consumer Protection recently launched a comprehensive consumer-focused website. The site is designed to be…
Read MoreThe new governor of Illinois has wisely chosen former Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection Chief Deborah Hagan as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Hagan, a 36-year veteran of the Illinois Attorney General’s office, headed up the Consumer…
Read MoreFunding for a portion of the federal government expired on December 21, 2018, beginning a partial federal government shutdown. As the shutdown continues into its fourth week, businesses and consumers alike are feeling the effects in a big way. Here's how services…
Read MoreGeoffrey Starks Appointed to Commission; Commissioner Carr Reappointed In the final hours of the 115th Congress, the Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Geoffrey Starks to the last vacant FCC Commissioner seat. The seat had been vacated by Commissioner…
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