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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…

Topics: Worker Rights

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 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 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 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 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 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.

Topics: Worker Rights

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…

Attorneys General Schwalb, James, and Raoul Secure Historic Settlement with National Women's Soccer League Following Abuse Allegations

DC Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, today announced a landmark settlement with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) after numerous players came forward with allegations of harassment and sexual…