Attorney General Racine Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Protect Long-Time Residents from Haiti and El Salvador

Letter to House, Senate Leaders Advocates for Bill to Allow TPS Beneficiaries to Remain

March 13, 2018

Attorney General Karl A. Racine led a coalition of 19 states in a letter urging congressional leaders to protect long-time residents of the United States from being forced to return to dangerous conditions in Haiti, El Salvador and other countries. The letter urges Congress to pass a bill allowing recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Haiti, El Salvador and other nations to adjust to permanent resident status.

Federal law provides for TPS, which offers temporary lawful status to foreign nationals in the United States from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary conditions that temporarily prevent their safe return. The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a particular country for TPS for periods of 6 to 18 months, and can extend these periods if conditions do not improve sufficiently in the designated country.

Nevada Attorney General Laxalt Advises Consumers on Contracts Related to Goods and Services

March 9, 2018

Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt encourages consumers purchasing goods or services to be mindful of potential scams and to make sure they understand the obligations they are agreeing to and the benefits they are receiving. Many contracts for consumer goods or services can be enforceable whether they are oral or written. They can include goods and services such as Internet and television services, new and used cars, security alarm services, timeshares, residential services and others. Oral contracts are often made over the phone. Under certain conditions, an oral contract is not enforceable and must be in writing and “subscribed” to by the person it is enforced against. These conditions include when contracts last more than one year as laid out by the contract’s terms, when a promise is made to loan money or extend credit, when a promise is made to sell an interest in real estate, or when a promise is made to pay the debt of another. An oral contract is enforceable in most other situations. “Failing to read a contract or to understand the terms does not mean the contract is unenforceable,” said Laxalt. “It is critical that consumers ask questions, read any terms thoroughly, and understand what they are getting into before making a hasty decision.”

Colorado AG Coffman Unveils Top Ten Consumer Complaints and Inquiries for 2017

Debt Collectors are the top complaint once again

March 8, 2013

In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman unveiled her list of the top ten consumer complaints of 2017. During the 2017 calendar year, consumers filed 9,146 complaints and inquiries with the Consumer Protection Section of the Office of the Attorney General, a 5% increase over the 2016 total.

AG Coffman Announces Colorado Supreme Court Victory for Common Sense Education Reforms 

March 12, 2018

 

Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman commented on the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in School District No.1 v. Masters :

“Today’s ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court is a major victory for public school students across the state. In 2010 the General Assembly passed an important bi-partisan law to improve education in our schools, instituting reforms to allow school districts more flexibility in managing staffing to ensure that teachers fit the educational mission of the school. This common sense approach maintained some employment protections for teachers but rightly prioritized the needs of children. We have incredible teachers working across Colorado, and this ruling in no way diminishes the work they do. Instead, the Supreme Court has confirmed the Legislature can continue implementing positive reforms for the benefit of our students.”

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Comments on Aftermath of Florida School Shooting

March 9, 2018



"Working together, this week, our state took quick action to secure Florida schools and protect students. I am extremely proud of Governor Rick Scott and every member of our legislature who voted in favor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, to make sure what happened in Parkland, less than a month ago, never happens again.

This legislation provides $400 million to hire more school resource officers and increase mental health services, gives law enforcement more authority to keep weapons out of the hands of mentally ill people courts have deemed a threat, bans bump stocks, raises the age to purchase a firearm and more crucial steps to keep students safe.

It also provides funding for my office to create a secure-reporting app to allow students to anonymously report concerning behavior. Students who survived the shooting are helping us develop, design and name the app."

Wyoming Makes Cryptocurrency New Asset Class

March 13, 2018

 

Over the last several weeks, the Wyoming legislature has passed five bills into law that relate to the advancement of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. And while all of these are notable, one law in particular makes Wyoming standout as being the first state to define cryptocurrencies as an entirely new asset class.

 

The Utility Token bill was designed to exempt specific cryptocurrencies from state money transmission laws and is the first of its kind to legally define the way in which specific types of crypto tokens are treated by regulatory bodies. The bill excludes “developers or sellers” of tokens from securities laws under the caveat that they meet certain conditions. In order to meet these requirements, the token must not be offered as an investment and must be a vehicle for exchange as a utility token.