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The National State Attorneys General Program at Columbia Law School is a legal research, education-and-policy center that examines the implications of the jurisprudence of state attorneys general. Working closely with attorneys general, academics and other members of the legal community, the Program is active in the development and dissemination of legal information that state prosecutors are able to use in the carrying out of their civil and criminal responsibilities.
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On March 27-29, 2008 the National State Attorneys General Program hosted a Charities Law Conference at Columbia Law School. The conference was attended by 150 guests and included representatives from 37 state offices of attorney general along with academics, students, and members of the charitable and non-profit sector. Click here to see the agenda and other materials from the conference. More information to follow!
On Wednesday, March 5, 2008, James E. Tierney, the Director of the National State Attorneys General Program at Columbia Law School, conducted an interactive ethical presentation at the Spring Meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington, D.C. Tierney’s presentation involved substantial discussion from attorneys general, sr. assistant attorneys general and former attorneys general. Proceeding from the observation that the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility were drafted to provide a comprehensive set of ethical rules for private sector lawyers, Tierney noted that the underlying theme of these private sector Rules – zealous advocacy for easily identified clients – has never been an easy fit for state attorneys general whose responsibilities exist under state constitutions, state and federal law and, in the majority of states, the common law. The session explored various ethical dilemmas faced daily by state attorneys general and their staffs. It also discussed how the private sector, in light of Sarbannes-Oxley, is grappling with parallel issues in the corporate world.
by Julie Brill, Vermont Assistant Attorney General and Ano Lobb, M.P.H.
This report is the culmination of the National State Attorneys General Program's efforts to bring together State Attorneys General, academics, and state and federal regulators in an effort to focus on the role that State Attorneys General can play in curtailing current spending on pharmaceuticals by states, consumers, private insurers and employers. At a conference held at Columbia Law School in May 2007, with representation from 38 Attorney General offices, leaders discussed the policy options for states and Attorneys General to pursue in their efforts to implement savings of pharmaceutical dollars. The report summarizes the efforts of states and their Attorneys General in each of these areas, presenting specific solutions currently employed by various states for consideration.
Why Americans are losing their homes and what’s being done to do to stop it.
Tam Ormiston, Jane Azia, James Tierney, Ronald Mann, Margaret Becker
Every day, Attorneys General around the country are making important decisions. Check this section for regularly updated AG news items.
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