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Mar 10, 2023

D.C.’s Attorney General Just Warned Restaurants On Service Charges. Some In The Industry Are Still Confused

The Office of the Attorney General sent over 2,400 letters about best practices for fees. But the notice didn’t go over well with everyone.

Aug 31, 2022

D.C. Attorney General Sues Billionaire Business Owner For Income Tax Fraud

Michael J. Saylor allegedly lived in D.C. since at least 2005, but pretended to be a Florida resident in order to avoid paying income taxes to the city.

May 25, 2022

D.C. Landlord Must Pay Nearly $2 Million For Lying To Van Ness Tenants About Rent Prices

The settlement concludes a lawsuit filed against Equity Residential Management by D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine.

Dec 09, 2021

D.C. Attorney General Introduces Bill To Ban ‘Algorithmic Discrimination’

The first-of-its-kind legislation would prohibit companies from using algorithms to make decisions that discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other characteristics.

Aug 21, 2020

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine Joins Coalition Of States Suing Postal Service Over Mail Changes

Racine joins six states in the lawsuit, alleging changes to the Postal Service are unconstitutional.

Jun 24, 2020

D.C. Attorney General Sues ‘Ghost Gun’ Manufacturer

The suit accuses Polymer80 of misleading customers into believing their firearms are legal in the District.

May 08, 2020

Restorative Justice Has The D.C. Attorney General’s Office Looking At Prosecutions In A New Light

Restorative justice means that the accused party and the victim come together to reach an agreement about how harm can be repaired.

Feb 11, 2020

D.C. Attorney General Sues Real Estate Company, Alleging It Rejected Tenants Transitioning From Shelters

The new lawsuit also alleges that real estate company Daro charged fees to voucher recipients but not other renters.

Nov 19, 2019

D.C. Sues DoorDash For Pocketing Workers’ Tips

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine claims the practice misled consumers.

Oct 16, 2019

D.C. And Maryland’s Emoluments Lawsuit Against Trump Gets A Second Chance At Life

Oral arguments are set for December 12.

 
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