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AG Racine Announces Settlement with Drizly That Requires Payment of $6 Million For Soliciting Tips That Did Not Go to Delivery Drivers & Failing to Pay Sales Tax

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Drizly, an alcohol delivery company, will be required to pay an estimated total of $6.46 million to resolve allegations that it failed to ensure delivery drivers received tips left by consumers and failed to pay required  taxes.

Topics: Worker Rights
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AG Racine Announces DC High School Students' Video Contest

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today launched the first annual “Impaired? – No Time to Drive” student video contest encouraging District high school students to submit brief videos. Eligible submissions will count toward community service credit to graduate and qualify students for valuable…

Topics: Other
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AG Racine Announces New Public Safety Grant Programs to Support Survivors of Crime and Returning Residents

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced two new grant programs to improve public safety and reduce crime.

Topics: Public Safety

Holding Dan Snyder, Roger Goodell, the Commanders & the NFL Accountable

Today my office announced a lawsuit against the Commanders, their owner (Dan Snyder), the NFL, and the NFL Commissioner (Roger Goodell) for lying to and deceiving District residents—the heart of the Commanders’ fanbase.

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AG Racine Sues Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder, NFL & NFL Commissioner Goodell for Deceiving DC Fans for Financial Gain

Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a new lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, team owner Dan Snyder, the National Football League (NFL), and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for colluding to deceive District residents—Commanders’ core fans—about an investigation into toxic…

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AG Racine Statement on New Attorney General-Elect Brian Schwalb

 Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued the following statement congratulating Brian Schwalb on becoming the new Attorney General-elect.

Topics: Other
Testimony

OAG Testimony on the Proactive Inspection Program Act of 2022

This important bill will ensure that the newly created Department of Buildings (DOB) will have an effective proactive inspection program, which is critical to ensuring safe housing for the District’s most at-risk residents.

Topics: Tenant Rights

The Owners of Safeway and Harris Teeter Are Planning a Merger. We Need to Know Its Impact Before Investors Cash In.

Yesterday, we sued in federal court and filed a temporary restraining order to stop Albertsons (Safeway’s owner) from paying out nearly $4 billion to their investors.

Topics: Antitrust
Testimony

OAG Testimony on Bill 24-658, "Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2022"

Statement of Adam Teitelbaum, Director, Office of Consumer Protection, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

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AG Racine Sues Albertsons and Kroger in Federal Court to Halt $4 Billion Cash Handout to Shareholders

Lawsuit and Temporary Restraining Order Follow Albertsons’ & Kroger’s’ Refusal to Stop the Private Equity Cash-Grab that Would Hamstring Albertsons’ Ability to Compete & Hurt Jobs of Safeway Employees

Topics: Antitrust