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Utah Secures Legal Win in Kane County v. US: State and Counties Own the Rights-of-Way for Key Recreational Roads
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently achieved a victory that improves access to public lands. In the case of Kane County v. U.S., the court ruled that the state and two counties own the legal rights-of-way for Hole in the Rock Road and House Rock Valley Road. Here’s why this win matters for […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 7/21/25-7/25/25
The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Events where press may attend are labeled media access. Events where press may attend and there is a planned Q&A are labeled media availability. Please contact Madison McMicken for more information on these events. Monday, […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 7/14/25-7/18/25
The Attorney General, the chief legal adviser to the state, provides counsel to state agencies and officers, defends Utah’s laws and constitution, and protects the public. The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Events where press may attend are labeled […]
Utah Secures $720 Million Nationwide Settlement from Eight Opioid Drug Makers
July 10, 2025— Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and Utah Department of Commerce Executive Director Margaret Woolley Busse today announced approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Based on the overwhelming participation by states across the country, all eight defendants have agreed […]
Utah Sues Snapchat For Unleashing Experimental AI Technology On Young Users While Misrepresenting the Safety of the Platform
June 30, 2025 — Today, Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, and the Utah Department of Commerce’s Margaret Busse announced a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (Snap). Utah alleges that Snap profits from unconscionable design features created to addict children to the app, and facilitates illegal drug sales and sextortion. The lawsuit […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 7/7/25-7/11/25
The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. For security reasons, travel for official business may not be disclosed until completion. Events labeled media access are open to media. Events labeled media availability are open to media and have a Q&A planned. Monday, July 7 9:30 am: Meeting with the Solicitor General […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 6/30/25-7/4/25
The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. For security reasons, travel for official business may not be disclosed until completion. Events labeled media access are open to media. Events labeled media availability are open to media and have a Q&A planned. Monday, June 30 10:00 am: Meeting with Chief Deputy Location: […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 6/23/25-6/27/25
The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. For security reasons, travel for official business may not be disclosed until completion. Events labeled media access are open to media. Events labeled media availability are open to media and have a Q&A planned. Monday, June 23 10:00 am: Staff meeting Location: Office of […]
Utah Wins U.S. Supreme Court Case Against the EPA
Utah won a significant victory in our U.S. Supreme Court case against the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the court ruled 8-0 in our favor in the case known as Oklahoma v. EPA. Our Solicitor General Stanford Purser and Assistant Attorney General Marina Thomas were instrumental parts of the legal team that successfully argued local courts […]
Attorney General Derek Brown Releases Public Schedule 6/9/25-6/13/25
The Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change and modification. For security reasons, travel for official business may not be disclosed until completion. Events labeled media access are open to media. Events labeled media availability are open to media and have a Q&A planned. Note: Attorney General Derek Brown is out on personal time. […]