News Tipoffs - Oregon Editors Newsletter for Wednesday June 12, 2024 ( 26 items ) |
Ark. A.G. Griffin Announces Arkansas Will Receive $12.7 Million as Part of National Settlement Against Johnson & Johnson
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 12 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on June 11, 2024:
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing Arkansas will receive $12,716,700.92 as its share of a nationwide $700 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over its marketing of talc-based baby powder and body powder products:
"This settlement arose from allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers abou
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $66M for Conservation Work with States, Tribes, Private Landowners as Part of Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
USDA also signs agreement with Western Governors to strengthen shared efforts to protect communities and resources
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif., June 11, 2024 - During a meeting of the Western Governors' Association today, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is investing nearly $66 million for projects to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality and improve forest heal
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Coalition of 43 Ore. A.G. Rosenblum Reach $700 Million Nationwide Settlement With Johnson and Johnson Over Deceptive Marketing
SALEM, Oregon, June 12 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
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Oregon to Receive $15 Million
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Today, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 42 other attorneys general announced they have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As its share of the settlement, (which is pending judicial approval), O
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Conn. A.G. Tong Announces $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 12 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General William Tong and 42 other attorneys general today announced a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, Connecticut will receive $9,273,125.22. This settlement is pending judicial approval.
"Johnson & Joh
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D.C. A.G. Schwalb Announces Johnson & Johnson Will Pay $700 Million for Deceiving Customers About Dangerous Baby Powder Products
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Today, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb and 42 other state attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing practices for baby powder and body powder products containing talc.
"District residents and customers nationwide deserve the truth about products they're purchasing, especially
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Del. A.G. Jennings Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
DOVER, Delaware, June 12 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
The consent judgment filed in this lawsuit addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers in advertisements related
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Fla. A.G. Moody Leads Multistate Action Against Johnson & Johnson and Secures $700 Million
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 12 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading 42 other attorneys general in a multistate action to secure $700 million nationwide from Johnson & Johnson. The action resolves allegations related to Johnson & Johnson's marketing of former baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. This action addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers in a
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ILL. A.G. RAOUL ASKS SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON STATES' AUTHORITY TO REGULATE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in a case addressing the states' authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In an amicus brief (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/e9279006-5dfa-42e6-bf36-b27458b7fb7c/fileAsset/Mulready%20v.%20PCMA%20Amicus%20Brief%20-%20Certiora
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ILL. A.G. RAOUL CALLS ON HUD TO STANDARDIZE PUBLIC HOUSING SCREENING FOR APPLICANTS WITH ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on June 10, 2024:
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 13 attorneys general, today encouraged the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to standardize the federal rules to screen public housing applicants with arrest or conviction records.
Attorney General Raoul and the coalition issued a comment letter (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Current
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ILL. A.G. RAOUL REACHES $700 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan group of 43 attorneys general, today announced a nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to resolve allegations the company deceptively promoted and misled consumers in advertisements related to the safety and purity of some talcum powder products, including baby powder and body powder.
"Consumers rely on accura
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Maine A.G. Frey Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 12 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
Attorney General Aaron Frey and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
The consent judgment filed in this lawsuit addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers in advertisements related to the safet
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Mass. A.G. Campbell: Massachusetts To Receive Over $14 Million From Settlement With Johnson & Johnson For Alleged Deceptive Marketing Of Talc-Containing Products
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement, via a proposed consent judgment filed today in Suffolk Superior Court, with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's talc-containing baby powder and body powder products. Massachuse
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Mich. A.G. Nessel Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
LANSING, Michigan, June 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
The consent judgment (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/June/JJ-Consent-Judgment.pdf?rev=480f8ddbb25641348a2c3d0688
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N.C. A.G. Stein Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Kids Online
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Josh Stein today led a bipartisan group of 44 Attorneys General in sending a letter to Congress endorsing the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024. The Act would establish a commission to investigate and make recommendations on solutions to protect kids online and improve the ability of law enforcement agencie
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N.J. A.G. Platkin Co-Leads Comment Letter to Support Fair Housing Rule Proposed by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release:
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) joined with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to co-lead a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule to improve access to safe and affordable housing.
The Proposed Rule, titled Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assi
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N.J. A.G. Platkin, 42 States Announce $700 Million Johnson & Johnson Settlement
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs, together with 42 other Attorneys General, today announced that they reached a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations related to the marketing of talc-based baby powder and body powder products. As part of that settlement, New Jersey will receive just o
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Endorses the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 12 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
As part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state and territory attorneys general, Attorney General New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez joined a letter sent by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and U.S. House leadership endorsing the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act of 2024. The Act w
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N.Y. A.G. James Helps Secure $700 Million From Johnson & Johnson Over Products That Contained Dangerous Talcum Powder
NEW YORK, June 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general today secured $700 million from Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for deceptively marketing and selling baby powder and body powder products that contained dangerous talcum powder. New York will receive $44 million from the consent judgment with J&J. For years, J&J targeted beauty salons and churches in
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Neb. A.G. Hilgers and Coalition of AGs Reach $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 12 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
The settlement addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers in advertisements related to the safety and purity of
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces Oklahoma Will Join Multistate $700M Settlement With Johnson & Johnson
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 12 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc.
The consent judgment filed in the lawsuit addresses allegations that the company deceptively promoted and misled consumers
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R.I. A.G. Neronha Reaches Nearly $7 Million Settlement With Johnson & Johnson
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement with Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations related to the marketing of the company's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. Talc is a naturally occurring mineral alleged in numerous other lawsuits filed by private plaintiffs i
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Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd to Offer Pastoral Reflection at USMMA Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Interfaith Service
KINGS POINT, New York, June 12 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is honored to announce that Rear Admiral Gregory N. Todd, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, will address the Class of 2024 at the annual Baccalaureate Interfaith Service. The event will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Mariners' Memorial Chapel on the grounds of the Academy.
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Texas A.G. Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition Reaching Landmark $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson & Johnson Over Misleading Safety Claims Regarding Its Talc-Based Baby Powder
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. Texas, Florida, and North Carolina led an executive committee that included Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, Maryland, New York, and Washington.
The consent judgmen
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Va. A.G. Miyares Urges SCOTUS to Rule On States' Authority to Regulate PBMs
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a bipartisan 32-state coalition requesting that the United States Supreme Court review a decision limiting Oklahoma's authority to regulate abusive pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
In an amicus brief, Attorney General Miyares and the coalition ask the Court to grant Oklahoma's request to review a decision from the U.S. Court
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Vt. A.G. Clark Announces $3.1 Million Settlement With Johnson & Johnson Over Talc Products Potentially Containing Asbestos
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 12 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont will receive $3.1 million over the next four years from Johnson & Johnson to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc, which often contained asbestos. Today's settlement is the result of a four-year, multistate investigation involvi
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Wash. A.G. Ferguson Launches First-of-Its-Kind Statewide Youth Helpline
SEATTLE, Washington, June 12 (TNSres) -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on June 11, 2024:
Today, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the launch of HearMeWA, a first-of-its-kind statewide reporting system exclusively focused on the safety and well-being of young people.
HearMeWA removes barriers to help young Washingtonians get the help they need to deal with their most pressing challenges: bullying, social pressures, suicidal thoughts, thre
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