News & Updates
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 Releases 2025 Impact Report
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2025 Impact Report, highlighting OAG’s efforts to protect the District and its residents over the last year, including securing $906.8 million in savings and benefits for DC – a 477% return on…
Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok
Bipartisan Coalition of 35 Attorneys General Call for X to Take Further Action to Address the Production of Nonconsensual AI-Generated Sexual Images and Child Sexual Abuse Material Through X’s AI Chatbot
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Nearly $150 Million Multistate Settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG Over Emissions Cheating
Attorney General Schwalb today joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general announcing a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Mercedes) for deceptively marketing, selling, and leasing more than 200,000 diesel vehicles in the United States, including…
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Multistate Settlement with Hyundai and Kia for Selling Cars Lacking Anti-Theft Technology
Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced today that the District of Columbia, along with 34 states, has reached a settlement with automobile manufacturers Hyundai and Kia for their sale of millions of vehicles nationwide that lacked industry-standard anti-theft technology.
Attorney General Schwalb Joins Lawsuit Against Uber Over Deceptive Subscription Practices
Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced today that his office, along with a coalition of 21 other law enforcement agencies, is joining a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC and Uber USA, LLC (Uber), the operators of the rideshare and…
Attorney General Brian Schwalb Issues Alert Warning District Residents About Gift Card Scams
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert warning District residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season. The alert provides details on common tactics that scammers use, tips on how to avoid falling victim to a gift card scam, and…
Attorney General Schwalb Secures Refunds for DC Residents Who Were Misled by Car Sharing Company
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that car sharing company Getaround, Inc., will pay $75,000, including refunds to more than 50 DC customers who were misled about car insurance coverage and charged large and unexpected damage fees, as part of a settlement with the Office of the…