Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $39.1 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over allegations of price-fixing and limiting competition, with affected consumers eligible for compensation. The settlement is part of ongoing antitrust litigation against multiple pharmaceutical companies accused of conspiring to inflate drug prices, with Maryland joining nearly all U.S. states and territories in the legal action.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 21 other attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community condemning attempts by the Trump administration to intimidate lawyers and law firms over ideological differences. The coalition emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, resisting political pressure, and supporting colleagues who face retribution for representing clients adverse to the administration. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about the potential transfer or sale of consumers’ genetic information. He advised Marylanders to consider deleting their accounts to protect their sensitive data, noting that 23andMe allows users to remove their information through account settings. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s parole pathways for certain immigrants fleeing dangerous conditions.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Aqua Vision Care, LLC agreed to pay $143,336 to resolve allegations of submitting false Medicaid claims for vision services not provided. The settlement includes $71,668 in restitution for unprovided services and a $71,668 civil penalty.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring 18 federal agencies to halt illegal mass layoffs of probationary employees and reinstate those fired by 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025. This ruling follows a lawsuit by Brown and a coalition of 20 attorneys general, challenging the Trump administration’s failure to provide the legally required 60-day notice before terminating thousands of federal employees, causing harm to Maryland’s economy and workforce.
The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) released a report detailing the historical and current factors driving mass incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal legal system, offering 18 recommendations to address systemic inequities, particularly the over-incarceration of Black people. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent significant workforce cuts at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), arguing that the move would disrupt essential educational services. The lawsuit contends that the administration lacks the legal authority to dismantle the department without congressional approval and warns of negative impacts on students, particularly those with disabilities and financial aid recipients.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 17 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that affirms Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood. The brief argues that Medicaid’s free choice of provider provision protects patients’ ability to access a broad range of medical services, while South Carolina seeks to restrict Medicaid funding for certain providers. (more…)
A federal court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education’s termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while a lawsuit, joined by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and other state attorneys general, is underway. The lawsuit challenges the decision, arguing that the grants are essential for addressing teacher shortages and maintaining the quality of education.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the early termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, arguing that it would harm families, state economies, and public safety. (more…)