AG Racine Leads Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Backing Important New Federal Rule to Stop Flow of Ghost Guns, Improve Public Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today, alongside his counterparts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, led a group of 20 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief supporting an important new federal rule regulating “ghost guns”: unserialized weapons that are often made at home from weapon parts kits or partially complete frames and receivers and can be purchased without background checks. 

DC DCRA, infractions and fines

Subject: Whether the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs may issue notices of infractions and impose fines against District government agencies and their contractors pursuant to the DCRA Civil Infractions Act of 1985.

Attorney General Racine Taps Veteran Child Advocate Erin Cullen to Lead OAG Family Services Division

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that he has named veteran child advocate and long-time Office of the Attorney General (OAG) employee Erin Cullen as permanent Deputy Attorney General for the Family Services Division. In this role, Ms. Cullen will supervise several sections of child-protection attorneys working to protect abused and neglected children in the District and promote better outcomes for youth and families.

Collective Bargaining Agreement, DC Nurses Association

Subject: Whether the Obligation to Comply with an Arbitrator's Award Under a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the District of Columbia Nurses Association Was Transferred from D.C. General Hospital to the District of Columbia Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation by the Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation Act of 1996

Attorney General Schwalb Resolves Three Cases Involving Violations of DC Nonprofit Laws

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced the successful resolution of three separate enforcement actions that will safeguard nonprofit assets and ensure DC nonprofits comply with the law. To resolve allegations of nonprofit violations related to an illegal liquor sales scheme, the Fraternal Order of Police, Jerrard F. Young Lodge #1, will be required to implement extensive new financial compliance measures and appropriately train its personnel.