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Utah Court Denies TikTok’s Motion to Dismiss in the State’s Second Lawsuit Regarding the Live Feature
February 21, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY—In a significant legal victory for the state of Utah, Third District Court Judge Coral Sanchez has denied TikTok’s motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit filed in June 2024. This marks the advancement of Utah’s second lawsuit against TikTok Inc., which alleges that the company has knowingly allowed the sexual […]
Section 504 is Protected Thanks to AG Derek Brown and Coalition of States
February 20, 2025 Today, Attorney General Derek Brown announced that 17 states and the federal government filed a notice guaranteeing the protection of Section 504 benefits. After a weekend flurry of phone calls and discussions with policy makers, AG Brown announced an agreement with other attorneys general and the federal government to clear up […]
Utah and 37 States Urge FDA To Take Action Against Illegal Sale of Counterfeit GLP-1s
Utahns will soon see lower costs for critical drugs (GLP-1s) for diabetes and weight loss. These medications have skyrocketed in popularity and particularly in the U.S., these drugs are expensive. The number of prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs — Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Wegovy —increased by 400% from 2019 to 2023. This surge in demand, combined with […]
Office of the Utah Attorney General Expresses Support for Section 504 Accommodations
Background: In May 2024, the Biden Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) finalized regulations adding “gender dysphoria” to the definition of “disability” in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. These regulations also imposed ill-defined requirements on states that went well beyond existing law. Concerned about the […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 2/10/25-2/14/25
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, February 10 10:00 am: Agency meeting Location: Office of […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 2/3/25-2/7/25
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, February 3 Throughout the day: Legislative meetings 11:00 am: […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 1/27/25-1/31/25
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, January 27 Throughout the day: Legislative meetings 9:00 am: […]
Utah and Several States Reach Tentative Agreement To Settle Opioid Liability Against Sackler Family Behind OxyContin
Utah is expected to receive $57 million more to combat the state’s opioid epidemic Salt Lake City, UT—Several states have announced an agreement in principle to settle lawsuits across the country over opioid harms and abate the injuries in our communities. The proposed agreement amounts to $7.4 billion from the Sacklers and their former company, […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 1/20/25-1/24/25
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, January 20 State holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
Attorney General Derek Brown Releases public schedule 1/13/25-1/17/25
Please note the Attorney General’s schedule is subject to frequent change. All travel for official business will be disclosed after it is complete for the safety of the Attorney General. Events labeled media access are open to media. Events labeled media availability are open to media and have a Q&A planned. Monday, January 13 10:00 […]