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Attorney General Derek Brown defends Utah Legislature’s creation of Utah Fits All scholarship program
On Monday, the Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG) filed a brief with the Utah Supreme Court defending the Utah Legislature’s creation of the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program. This scholarship program provides up to $8,000 per year for eligible children to use on educational programs or services outside the public school system. “The […]
Utah announces nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA over deceptive practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of the Utah Attorney General today joined a coalition of 50 states announcing a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 12/22/25-1/2/26
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, December 22 11:00 am: Meeting with communications staff Virtual Tuesday, December 23 to January 2, 2026 AG Brown out for the holiday break. We will […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 12/8/25-12/19/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule for the past two weeks. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, December 8 5:00 pm: Attend Light the World ceremony Rome, Italy 6:00 pm: Meeting and dinner with other state attorneys general Rome, Italy […]
Celebrating the retirement and legacy of Antitrust and Data Privacy Division Director David Sonnenreich
The Office of the Utah Attorney General is honored to celebrate the retirement of Antitrust and Data Privacy Division Director David Sonnenreich, whose distinguished career has left a lasting mark on Utah’s legal system and on generations of attorneys within our office. A Career of Service and Impact David’s career spans 40 years as a […]
Utah announces major antitrust settlement in generic drug price-fixing case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Consumers should be aware of new developments in a major antitrust settlement involving generic pharmaceutical pricing, according to the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of the Utah Attorney General. Utah has recovered $1.52 million from Sandoz, Inc. as part of a multistate enforcement action alleging unlawful […]
Utah Gives Consumers Instructions on Accessing $700 Million Google Settlement
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of Utah Attorney General are directing consumers’ attention to new information and instructions to receive funds from a $700 million settlement with Google secured by Utah and a coalition of 52 other attorneys general. Preliminary approval was granted […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 12/1/25-12/5/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, December 1 11:00 am: Call with Environment, Health, and Human Services Division Director Virtual 1:00 pm: Call with Chief Deputy Attorney General Virtual Tuesday, December […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 11/24/25-11/28/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, November 24 8:30 am: National Association of Attorneys General Executive Committee meeting Virtual 12:00 pm: Welcome lunch with new staff member Salt Lake City 1:00 […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 11/17/25-11/21/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, November 17 9:00 am to 10:45 am: New employee meet and greet (AG Brown meets with new employees regularly as they join the Office) Office […]