State Attorneys General
Coverage of State Attorneys General in the Nexus archive.
- Cash App agrees to $45 million settlement over shoddy account security and customer service
Cash App, operated by Block, Inc., agreed to a $45 million settlement with 46 state attorneys general over inadequate account security, deceptive marketing of FDIC insurance, and promotions that facilitated fraud. The states alleged the company delayed implementing customer support until 2021, allowed fake help lines to proliferate, and misled users about safety features.
- Inside the alleged egg price scheme
U.S. antitrust authorities allege several major egg producers coordinated pricing during the 2022-2025 bird flu outbreak, influencing benchmark prices and contributing to high consumer egg prices. Companies like Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch are part of a proposed settlement involving financial payments, egg donations to food banks, and revised trading practices.
- State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
State Attorneys General are investigating OpenAI. The article, published in 2026, is discussed on a comments platform with minimal engagement.
- OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
OpenAI is under investigation by state attorneys general, who are examining the company's ad policies and handling of health data. The specific states involved in the investigation have not been disclosed.
- US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
The US Department of Justice approved the $111bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, despite concerns about reduced competition in film studios and potential merging of news networks CBS News and CNN. The deal remains under UK scrutiny and could face lawsuits from state attorneys general.
- US justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
The US Justice Department has approved the $111 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery. The deal remains under UK scrutiny with a new investigation and could face lawsuits from state attorneys general, with concerns about reduced competition and merging news networks CBS News and CNN.
- Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ, source says
The DOJ has approved the Paramount-WBD merger, a key milestone for the $110 billion deal. However, the merger could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.
- Watch live: Vance holds roundtable on fraud-fighting efforts with state attorneys general
Vice President Vance will hold a roundtable with state attorneys general to discuss the Trump administration’s anti-fraud efforts. President Trump indicated Vance’s role as 'fraud czar' will target Democratic-run states, including Minnesota, which faces a fraud investigation.
- States ask court to break up Live Nation, Ticketmaster
Over 30 state attorneys general have petitioned a court to dissolve the merger between Live Nation and Ticketmaster following a jury verdict finding the ticketing companies maintained an illegal monopoly in live entertainment. The states are seeking divestiture of Ticketmaster from Live Nation as a remedy for anticompetitive conduct.
- 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse than past online chatrooms
Chris Hansen warns parents about Roblox's dangers, comparing it to an amusement park where children face grooming risks. Roblox faces legal challenges, including lawsuits from state attorneys general, over alleged safety failures. The company defends its measures but faces criticism for prioritizing profits over user safety.
- Nexstar finalizes acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, despite opposition
Nexstar Media Group has finalized the acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, despite opposition from several state attorneys general. The deal expands Nexstar's media holdings and faces legal challenges from regulators concerned about market concentration.