News & Updates
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Alert to Help Tenants Understand How Utilities Are Billed & Make Sure They Are Not Overpaying
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below consumer alert and business advisory to inform landlords and tenants about the need for transparent and complete disclosures regarding utility billing in apartment buildings, especially as consumer costs continue to increase.
Attorney General Schwalb Alerts Consumers About Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Drug Prices
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb is urging DC consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as the District joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over…
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 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 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 Announces 2025 Class of Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that 20 recent graduates of local law schools have joined the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows.
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Initiative Prioritizing Housing Protection and Affordability
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the creation of a new Housing Protection and Affordability Initiative within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) designed to streamline and prioritize OAG’s focus on preserving and expanding the District’s stock of affordable housing and…
Attorney General Schwalb Teams Up with the American Psychiatric Association Foundation to Reach District Youth With Positive Messaging, Information, and Resources
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the launch of a new digital credible messenger campaign in partnership with the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APA Foundation), aimed at reaching District youth who are at risk of becoming involved in the justice system.
DC Voter Checklist: November 2024 Election
The 2024 General Election is on Tuesday, November 5! Below are important reminders and resources to help ensure that every eligible voter who wants to vote is able to do so.
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Home Renovation Company Curbio Will Pay $7.5 Million to Consumers & DC
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that home renovation company Curbio, Inc. (Curbio) will pay $7.5 million to harmed consumers and the District and will overhaul how it does business in the District and across the country, in order to resolve a 2023 consumer protection…