News & Updates
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Statement Following Win in Live Nation Antitrust Lawsuit
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the following statement after a jury found that Live Nation had illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services.
Attorney General Schwalb Secures Over $302,000 for Construction Workers & DC
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that two drywall installation companies operating in the District – DR Construction and Consulting, Inc. (DRCC) and Pedro & Pablo’s Construction Company, Inc. (Pedro & Pablo) – will together pay more than $302,000 to workers and the…
Attorney General Schwalb Testifies in Support of Child Support System Reforms That Increase Funds For DC Kids
Today, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb will testify in support of the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026, legislation the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) introduced to reform the District’s child support system and increase financial support for DC kids and families.
Attorney General Schwalb Secures $531,192 from Dangerous Maryland and Virginia Drivers
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) won nine new judgments in lawsuits filed against dangerous drivers under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act, in addition to entering into five settlements…
Attorney General Schwalb Seeks Trustee Nominations to Manage $5 Million DC Healthcare Access Trust
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced today that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking nominations for trustees to run the DC Healthcare Access Trust, a $5 million fund created to support charitable healthcare in the District with a focus on Ward 5.
Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
Announcing a Spring Student Loan Webinar Series to Educate Borrowers
If you are a District resident with federal or private student loans, you have rights under DC’s Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. Join the Spring student loan webinar series to learn about your rights and hear updates on upcoming changes to the federal student loan…
Attorney General Schwalb Resolves Snyder-Era Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Pro-Football LLC, the corporation that owns the Washington Commanders, will pay $1,000,000 to resolve allegations that under the team’s former ownership, including Dan Snyder, it violated DC consumer protection law by misleading…
Attorney General Schwalb Secures $1.75 Million Wage Theft Judgment Against District Restaurant and Its Owner
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.
Attorney General Schwalb Secures Settlements That Will Improve Living Conditions at Two Ward 7 Apartment Complexes
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced settlements with the owners and managers of two apartment complexes in Ward 7, Benning Courts and Azeeze Bates Apartments, that will improve living conditions for tenants and ensure ongoing compliance with DC housing code and consumer protection…