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Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report
Earlier this month, Attorney General Aaron Ford's office submitted its biennial report to the Nevada Legislature and Governor Joe Lombardo. The document, spanning over 50 pages, details the achievements of the Office of the Attorney General over the past two years.
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Nevada offers new grant opportunities for anti-violence programs
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the availability of grants aimed at combating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The funding opportunity is open to Nevada law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, courts, and non-profit organizations through the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutor (STOP) and Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) grants.
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Attorney General Ford announces court victory against Google for unlawful monopoly
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant court victory in the antitrust case against Google. This legal action was part of a broader coalition of attorneys general connected to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targeting Google's anti-competitive practices.
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Attorney General Ford requests expedited appeal in fake electors case
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting expedited consideration of appeals in the "fake electors" cases. The request aims to clarify the path forward for prosecuting these crimes.
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Attorney General Ford appeals dismissal of fake electors case to Nevada Supreme Court
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court following Judge Holthus's decision to dismiss the case against six individuals accused of submitting fake elector certificates in the 2020 presidential election.
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Attorney General Ford receives Thurgood Marshall Justice Award from AAMPGC Network
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he has been honored with the Thurgood Marshall Justice Award by the National Bar Association’s African American Managing Partners and General Counsel (AAMPGC) Network. The award recognizes individuals who have prioritized public service throughout their careers.
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Nevada Attorney General shares resources after Change Healthcare cyberattack
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that his Bureau of Consumer Protection is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.
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Attorney General Ford comments on Supreme Court's domestic abusers firearm ban decision
Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi.
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Attorneys general defend DEI initiatives against recent criticisms
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today his participation in a coalition of 19 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, to issue a letter defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The letter addresses the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs, and other leaders to counter what they describe as baseless attacks on DEI efforts.
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Settlement reached over alleged deceptive marketing by Johnson & Johnson
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. As part of this settlement, pending judicial approval, Nevada will receive $6,131,236.22.
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Attorney General Ford unveils online tool for tracking opioid litigation funds
Carson City, NV – Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced the creation of a dashboard application that allows public access to allocations, costs, and attorney’s fees associated with the $1.1 billion secured by the Office of the Attorney General through opioid litigation.