Announcements, information and updates from The AG Alliance Members and Associates
October 17, 2019
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NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
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NCSAM 2019: Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.
Held every October by the US Department of Homeland Security, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
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CWAG-AGA CYBERSECURITY WORKING GROUP
JOIN TODAY!
Contact Andrea Friedman by email at
AFriedman@AGAlliance.org
for more details and to attend our next meeting! RSVP and secure your spot!
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Upcoming: CWAG-AGA Attorney General Authority and Cybersecurity Working Group
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Friday, November 15, 2019
JW Marriott Camelback in Scottsdale, Arizona
This VIP Working Group session will run from 1-5pm with a cocktail reception and dinner to follow. Please email
Andrea Friedman with any questions.
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Articles on topics relevant to the work of Attorneys General.
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CANNABIS
Mexico Institute
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Attorney General Becerra Publicly Releases Proposed Regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act
October 10, 2019
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released to the public proposed regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA was introduced as Assembly Bill 375 and signed into law on June 28, 2018. The law provides consumers with groundbreaking new rights on the use of their personal information. The law mandates that on or before July 1, 2020, the Office of the Attorney General promulgate and adopt implementing regulations for the CCPA. The comment period regarding these proposed regulations has now begun.
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Washington Attorney General Ferguson Suit Puts Company That Scammed Foreclosed Homeowners Out of Business
October 16, 2019
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that, as a result of his lawsuit, Kirkland- and Portland-based Real Estate Investment Network, LLC (REIN) will be required to dissolve and pay up to $85,000 for scamming foreclosed homeowners out of equity in the form of surplus funds remaining after the sale. These surplus funds can amount to tens of thousands of dollars.
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Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum Sues Washington Company for Deceptive Marketing Practices
October 16, 2019
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit against the Vancouver, Washington company U.S. Air Ducts, its owners and their associated companies for violating Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA) by using deceptive marketing practices to make over 11 million unwanted robocalls to Oregon phone numbers and sending 20 million print advertisements promising a “whole house” or “seasonal” cleaning at a special price. Once in the home, commission-based sales people would use high pressure sales tactics to get consumers to spend hundreds of dollars, or more, for a complete cleaning, a fake VIP membership and services the company was not able to perform.
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Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties
October 11, 2019
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties due to several fires, including the Saddleridge, Eagle, Sandalwood, Reche, and Wolf fires. Attorney General Becerra reminds all Californians that price gouging during a state of emergency is illegal under Penal Code Section 396.
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION
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CWAG Webinar: How Data Can Help Prosecutors Disrupt the Human Trafficking Supply Chain
Blog by Gina Jurva, Thomson Reuters
October 11, 2019
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Montana Department of Justice Hires Human Trafficking Enforcement Team
October 15, 2019
Attorney General Tim Fox announced the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) has hired two full-time agents who will work solely on human trafficking investigations. The team, based in Billings, is employed by DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and will work on cases of suspected human trafficking statewide.
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Arkansas Attorney General Rutledge Sues Three Online E-Cigarette Retailers for Selling to Children
October 10, 2019
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is taking legal action against three online e-cigarette retailers for violating State laws. By selling and shipping nicotine products and devices, including e-cigarettes, to Arkansas children without age verification, the companies are in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA).
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States, Not Feds, Should Oversee Sports Betting
October 16, 2019
With the NFL season in full swing, it’s important to recognize the role states have played in deciding whether to legalize sports betting.
sports betting illustrationSince the Supreme Court paved the way for legalized sports betting, 13 states actively operate legal sports betting marketplaces, while several other states have legalized sports wagering and plan to get their systems up and running soon.
States are best positioned to determine what the rules and regulations of a legal sports betting marketplace should look like to fit their specific states.
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4th Annual Attorney General Rosenblum’s Elder Abuse
Conference – October 28-30, 2019
Attorney General Rosenblum's Fourth Annual Elder Abuse Conference will take place at the Salishan Spa & Resort in Gleneden Beach, Oregon starting with an optional happy hour on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 4:00 PM and ending on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 12:00 PM (PST).
This a comprehensive conference for law enforcement, district attorneys, deputy district attorneys, U.S. Attorneys, Adult Protective Services, medical professionals, and individuals employed by federal, state or local governments.* Attendees will receive:
- More than 10 hours of in-depth training from experts (CLE, CEU and DPSST credits are pending)
- Extensive networking and collaboration opportunities
- Two breakfasts
- One lunch
- Snacks and beverages
The cost to attend is $150 a person and does not include lodging. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Salishan Spa & Resort. To reserve a room at the Resort, please visit the
conference website
or contact the Resort directly at 1-800-452-2300.
*If you are NOT a government employee and would like to register for the conference, please contact Ellen Klem at
Ellen.Klem@doj.state.or.us
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CWAG Executive Committee
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Hector Balderas -
Mark Brnovich
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- Wayne Stenehjem -
Phil Weiser
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AG Alliance Co-Chairs
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Lawrence Wasden - Sean Reyes - Karl Racine
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