News & Updates
Attorney General Schwalb Sues Gopuff for Workers’ Rights Violations
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against GoBrands, Inc. and GB Logistics, LLC (collectively “Gopuff”), the companies behind the popular delivery service Gopuff, for illegally failing to pay its delivery workers minimum wage, overtime, and paid sick leave by…
Attorney General Schwalb Sues Adult Entertainment Establishment for Violating Civil Rights and Employment Laws
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued Cloakroom, an adult entertainment venue, and its owners, Antonios Cavasilios and Carlos Horcasitas, for systemic violations of the District’s civil rights, employment, and consumer protection laws.
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Consumer Alert on What to Know When Buying a Car from a Used Car Dealership in DC
Are you looking to buy a used car from a used car dealer in the District? Used car dealers must have the required licenses and be registered with the DMV to lawfully sell used cars in the District.
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2024 Impact Report
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2024 Impact Report, highlighting how OAG has delivered for District residents over the past year, securing $661 million in savings and benefits — over four times its annual budget…
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Seven Settlements Protecting DC Workers and Important Workplace Rights
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that Office of the Attorney General (OAG) successfully resolved seven investigations into employers suspected of violating DC laws protecting DC workers and key workplace rights.
Attorney General Schwalb Shuts Down Illegal Cannabis Shops Across the District
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) enforcement efforts over the past six months have led to the closure of 25 unlicensed cannabis retailers in the District.
Attorney General Schwalb Testifies at Office of the Attorney General's 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today testified before the DC Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, chaired by the Honorable Brooke Pinto, for the Office of the Attorney General’s annual performance oversight hearing.
Attorney General Schwalb Sues Three Maryland Drivers for Failing to Pay DC Over $90,000 in Fines for Dangerous Driving Violations
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the first lawsuits filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) under new authority granted by the DC Council to bring civil enforcement actions against dangerous drivers with large numbers of unpaid tickets for speeding, reckless driving,…
Attorney General Schwalb Sues District Restaurant and Owner for Workers' Rights Violations
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against Talea Ristorante and its owner Hamza Hadani for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating other laws that protect District workers.
AG Schwalb Secures $3.95 Million from Amazon to Resolve Lawsuit Over Stolen Tips Intended for Delivery Worker
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a $3.95 million settlement with Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon Logistics, Inc. (Amazon) to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), which alleged that the company misled DC consumers by assuring them that 100% of tips…