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Overview

Civil litigation and enforcement actions by state attorneys general have expanded significantly in recent years, affecting almost every major industry. The result has been a marked increase in potential exposure due to sweeping statutes and novel theories that threaten massive civil penalties and damages. This ever-evolving area of complex and unique legal issues requires trusted advocacy throughout each step of the process.

Faegre Drinker offers a full-service, nationwide practice with focus in the precise areas and industries that are often the target of state attorneys general as well as the federal government. Our attorneys have defended and advised clients across multiple industries in investigations and actions across the nation in the areas of consumer protection, product liability, antitrust, data privacy, government and regulatory affairs, and others. We collaborate with companies to develop strategies to minimize the risk of becoming the subjects of such investigations. Our team is strengthened by the inclusion of multiple former deputy and assistant attorneys general, federal prosecutors, and agency lawyers from Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York.

Our recent representative experience in defending state attorneys general investigations and actions includes:

  • Defending various pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices
  • Defending a medical product distributor in an action alleging public nuisance and unfair and deceptive trade practices
  • Defending an agricultural products producer for claims involving allegations of price gouging during the pandemic
  • Defending an agribusiness company in actions involving allegations of antitrust violations
  • Defending an automotive company in actions alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices and false advertising claims
  • Defending agribusiness and consumer products companies in actions seeking payment for natural resource damages
  • Counseling retailers and software companies in responding to information requests to avoid formal action

Insights & Events

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Media Mentions May 2025

Barrett Tenbarge Provides Insights on FDA Staffing Cuts for Chemical & Engineering News

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Press Release May 2025

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Former Senate HELP Committee General Counsel Barrett Tenbarge to Government and Regulatory Group

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Updates March 2025

Mass Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education: Impacts on Higher Education

Institutions May Experience Substantial Delays in Federal Student Aid Matters
8 min read  
Published Articles March 2025

Public Corruption & Public Confidence: Fewer Crimes and More Distrust in Government

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Updates February 2025

Major Changes Proposed for Health Care Transactions in Indiana: From Attorney General Notice to Approval by State Merger Board

Indiana House Bill 1666 and Proposed ‘Health Care Entity Merger Approval Board’
9 min read  
Updates February 2025

FTC Sends a Reminder to Facial Recognition Tech Companies to Do What They Say and Say What They Do

Enforcement Against False Claims of Error-Free Algorithms
8 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap November 01, 2024

Negotiating the Scope of E-Discovery: Proportionality and Pre-Trial Preparation in Complex Litigation - Webinar

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Recorded Webinar August 02, 2024

Cultivating the E-Discovery Unicorn: Advanced Project Management for Litigation Leaders - Webinar

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Press Release June 2024

Faegre Drinker Grows State Attorneys General Practice With White Collar and Investigations Partner Avi Schick in New York

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Speaking Engagement Recap March 03, 2022

Price Gouging and the Pandemic: A Long Way to Go - Webinar

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Insights
Media Mentions May 2025

Barrett Tenbarge Provides Insights on FDA Staffing Cuts for Chemical & Engineering News

1 min read  
Updates March 2025

Mass Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education: Impacts on Higher Education

Institutions May Experience Substantial Delays in Federal Student Aid Matters
8 min read  
Published Articles March 2025

Public Corruption & Public Confidence: Fewer Crimes and More Distrust in Government

2 min read  
Updates February 2025

Major Changes Proposed for Health Care Transactions in Indiana: From Attorney General Notice to Approval by State Merger Board

Indiana House Bill 1666 and Proposed ‘Health Care Entity Merger Approval Board’
9 min read  
Updates February 2025

FTC Sends a Reminder to Facial Recognition Tech Companies to Do What They Say and Say What They Do

Enforcement Against False Claims of Error-Free Algorithms
8 min read  
Media Mentions December 2024

Erica MacDonald Speaks With KSTP on Process of Appointing the Next U.S. Attorney for Minnesota

2 min read  
Published Articles December 2024

Trump Administration Will Impact Agenda of State Attorneys General

Thomson Reuters
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Media Mentions October 2024

Jeff Jacobson Discusses New Jersey Supreme Court’s Efforts to Remain Nonpartisan With Bloomberg Law

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Media Mentions October 2024

Kathy Osborn Comments on Indiana Supreme Courts Efforts to Address Hoosier Lawyer Shortage With Indiana Lawyer

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Updates August 2024

Republican State AGs Challenge CMS Rule Redefining 'Lawfully Present' for ACA Eligibility Under Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

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