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Utah and the FTC Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Utah and the Federal Trade Commission filed an agreement in federal court yesterday with Kars-R-Us.com and its operators, who are accused of having devised a national charity fraud scheme with more than $45.5 million in revenue, by falsely and fraudulently representing how donations would be used. The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division […]
Celebrating the Retirement and Legacy of Antitrust and Data Privacy Division Director David Sonnenreich
The Office of the Utah Attorney General is honored to celebrate the retirement of Antitrust and Data Privacy Division Director David Sonnenreich, whose distinguished career has left a lasting mark on Utah’s legal system and on generations of attorneys within our office. A Career of Service and Impact David’s career spans 40 years as a […]
Utah Announces Major Antitrust Settlement in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Consumers should be aware of new developments in a major antitrust settlement involving generic pharmaceutical pricing, according to the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of the Utah Attorney General. Utah has recovered $1.52 million from Sandoz, Inc. as part of a multistate enforcement action alleging unlawful […]
Utah Gives Consumers Instructions on Accessing $700 Million Google Settlement
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of Utah Attorney General are directing consumers’ attention to new information and instructions to receive funds from a $700 million settlement with Google secured by Utah and a coalition of 52 other attorneys general. Preliminary approval was granted […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 12/1/25-12/5/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, December 1 11:00 am: Call with Environment, Health, and Human Services Division Director Virtual 1:00 pm: Call with Chief Deputy Attorney General Virtual Tuesday, December […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 11/24/25-11/28/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, November 24 8:30 am: National Association of Attorneys General Executive Committee meeting Virtual 12:00 pm: Welcome lunch with new staff member Salt Lake City 1:00 […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 11/17/25-11/21/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, November 17 9:00 am to 10:45 am: New employee meet and greet (AG Brown meets with new employees regularly as they join the Office) Office […]
Attorney General Derek Brown empowers next generation of youth leaders by relaunching Student Advisory Council
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Attorney General Derek Brown relaunched the Attorney General’s Student Advisory Council, an initiative that inspires civic engagement, gives youth leaders a voice in shaping the future, and encourages education outside the classroom. The Council brings together 53 junior and senior high school students for engaging seminars and roundtables with state leaders, including […]
Office of the Utah Attorney General Secures 25 Years to Life Sentence of a Man for Blanding Double-Murder
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—On November 10, 2025, Charles Youngkuom Yoo was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison by Judge Don M. Torgerson in the Seventh District Court. The Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG), in cooperation with the San Juan County Attorney’s Office, prosecuted the case. Yoo pleaded guilty to two counts […]
AG Brown Urges Senate Committee to Prioritize Local Voices in Federal Land Decisions
Today, Attorney General Derek Brown appeared before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to provide testimony on the critical importance of local-federal partnerships in public land management. Attorney General Brown boldly advocated for Utah to have a meaningful role in land management. He emphasized that federalism isn’t just an abstract principle; it is […]
Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 11/10/25-11/14/25
The following public schedule reflects the Attorney General’s schedule this past week. All times are listed in the local time. AG Brown’s meetings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Monday, November 10 10:00 am: Prepare for Board of Examiners meeting Office of the Attorney General 10:45 am: Board of Examiners meeting Utah State Capitol 12:00 […]