The New York Attorney General’s Office (the “NYAG” or the “Office”) continues to serve as a leader for other state attorneys general, having a profound impact on corporations, nonprofits, and individuals in New York and beyond. This round-up summarizes the major cases and initiatives pursued by New York State’s 67th Attorney General, Letitia James, and her team since August 2021. AG James was just re-elected to another four-year term beginning January 2023.
The NYAG’s priorities include a mix of local and national issues, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and data breaches; employee rights; investor protection; environmental and animal protection; protecting consumers, including homeowners, taxpayers, and seniors; and cracking down on Medicare fraud. There is certainly overlap in the NYAG’s priorities and those of federal regulators, and, like attorneys general around the country, increasingly the NYAG investigates and brings high-profile actions alongside federal regulators—including in cases where she may not have jurisdiction.
One new trend is that AG James is issuing reports that provide information about the NYAG’s investigative findings. Although these reports are not “legal proceedings” and often do not have any legal significance, the reports can have important public relations and reputational impact, and potentially spawn other regulatory investigations. Recently, for example, the Office has issued reports on the Nursing Home Response to the COVID-19...
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