Video & Transcript Research : 'attorney workload'

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  • Attorney for the District of Columbia.
  • Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be Deputy Attorney Attorney General, and who I'm proud to
  • , as a role of deputy attorney general.
  • As Attorney General, as Deputy Attorney General, as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General, I know
  • Attorney General.
Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 29th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • Texas law requires that attorneys who receive court appointments report their caseloads.
  • An attorney in Tarrant County was paid for 809 cases, which included 351 misdemeanors.
  • I am an attorney here in Austin.
  • I'm here representing Dallas County District Attorney John Cruse.
  • Licensed attorneys.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 29th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

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  • I'm not an attorney, I'm a banker.
  • the confidentiality of attorney-client and attorney work product materials.
  • Removing Deficient Attorneys.
  • If so, those attorneys will be removed.
  • who are on the first chair list, and the same two attorneys are on the second chair list. and zero attorneys
TX
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  • District Attorney Wiley, welcome back.
  • I agree with Ryan as a Attorney, that's not my area. It looks good, but I don't know.
  • Limited exception that applies if you're an attorney of record in a docketed case.
  • Back, and I don't miss a day that I was an attorney.
  • A docketed case, attorney of record, I think that's what that means.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12
US
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  • Attorney for the District of Columbia.
  • Attorney for District of Columbia.
  • A letter to Attorney General Bondi about why the pardon attorney was fired, no response.
  • A letter to Attorney General Bondi about whether the Deputy Attorney General perjured himself during
  • Attorneys must receive blue slips.
Summary: This meeting focused primarily on the nomination of Patrick Davis to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members discussed Mr. Davis's qualifications and experience, emphasizing his commitment to effectively serving the American public and working collaboratively with Congress. The committee also briefly revisited the nominations of John Eisenberg and Brett Shumate but decided to hold them over until the next meeting. Additionally, concerns regarding the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia were raised, particularly regarding his past statements and conduct related to the January 6th insurrection and its aftermath. The discussion highlighted the importance of reviewing Mr. Martin's responses to various questions before proceeding with a vote on his nomination.
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  • You served as the Deputy Attorney General of Texas, as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy.
  • Attorney General for Legal Strategy.
  • I was elected attorney. general of the state of Missouri and the Missouri attorney general's office at
  • Thank you to Attorney General Pam Bondi for answering the call to serve as our nation's Attorney General
  • Attorney in office, not formally like you, Mr.
Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Technology and Telecommunications REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Technology and Telecommunications

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  • above this into that section two of of the bill sorry section one it would be subsection it says the attorney
  • general shall have the exclusive authority so line23 of page21 or the district attorney so what we had
  • in place last year to make sure that all of those breaches are reported and investigated by the attorney
  • from last year in front of me, but that's where we said reasonable standards, and that's what the attorney
  • If I recall correctly, it was maybe two attorneys and about four or five investigators.
Bills: SB1670, SB1716, SB1521
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Apr 25th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • In 2024, the Texas Attorney General launched lawsuits against the cities of Austin, San Marcos, Killeen
  • The bill authorizes the Office of the Attorney General to seek a $25,000 civil penalty for the first
  • I would be interested to know if the Office of the Attorney General, um, showed up here as a resource
  • Given that, does that mean the Attorney General's office would be authorized to sue?
  • The Attorney General cannot. The sue a pregnant woman who has an abortion, sue a woman? No. OK.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Feb 27th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • This bill makes it clear that the Attorney General has the authority to defend a district or county attorney
  • or district attorney requests assistance in the defense.
  • And the current law gives authority to the Texas Attorney General to defend a district attorney but does
  • In addition, the current law is silent on the ability of the attorney general to defend a county attorney
  • Uh, senators, we also have a resource witness from the Attorney General's office.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026 at 11:00 am

A&B Judiciary Subcommittee

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  • Members, this is a pilot program with the Attorney General's Office concerning victims of human trafficking
Bills: SB1379
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Aug 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Secretary, please read the caption: Committee substitute for Senate Bill 11, relating to the duty of the Attorney
  • This is happening in Texas, and in many places, the local district attorney, for whatever reason, is
  • Under the Texas Constitution, the office of the Attorney General is in the executive branch and under
  • The attorneys are in the judicial branch.
  • Our governor served as the Attorney General of the state of Texas for 12 years.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB5, SB11, SB12
TX
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  • mean, the TEC, she worked at a local law firm working with their municipal clients and various city attorneys
  • the elected class. statewide electeds, members of the legislature, and some district and county attorneys
  • accept staff recommendation. of a full waiver for exhibits A through F. that Andy Cates is here as an attorney
  • that she monitored and was unaware of the late reports until she was contacted by the Office of the Attorney
  • And Senate Bill 12 grants jurisdiction to the Attorney General. to prosecute criminal election offenses
Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/04/2026 - House Science & Technology

Science & Technology

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  • member, Senate Bill 1308 establishes the Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within the Office of the Attorney
  • The Attorney General will appoint a director and may authorize investigations and litigation as needed
  • , if it's okay with you, I would like to yield the remaining four minutes, 50 seconds to a local attorney
  • Office for about five years under Attorney General Bernovich.
  • But with the purpose of the bill, it is almost in the sense of something that our Attorney General's
Bills: SB1308
Summary: The Science and Technology Committee heard Senate Bill 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office within the Attorney General’s Office to investigate and litigate consumer fraud involving technology produced by foreign adversaries. The bill also establishes a Foreign Adversary Fraud Fund, includes a $500,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026-27, and directs excess balances to a Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund administered by the Department of Homeland Security to help remove and replace vulnerable technology in state systems and critical infrastructure. A representative from State Armor and an attorney with experience in the Attorney General’s consumer litigation unit testified in support. They argued the measure would protect consumers from undisclosed security vulnerabilities in products such as cameras and routers, citing examples of hacked or relabeled foreign-made devices and saying the cases could generate restitution and penalties that would more than offset the initial appropriation. They also said the bill would help governments avoid buying products with hidden risks and would support replacing vulnerable equipment in public systems. Members asked how the rip-and-replace fund would be used and who would identify critical infrastructure for replacement. Testimony indicated the Department of Homeland Security would administer those funds and identify the infrastructure, while the Attorney General’s office would use the appropriation to pursue cases. After discussion, the committee voted 8-0, with one member absent, to give Senate Bill 1308 a due pass recommendation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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  • we've been noticing about the Attorney General.
  • Attorney General, there's been a lot of things that we've been noticing that we're about the Attorney
  • This bill undermines the Attorney General's independent...
  • any Attorney General that may want to pursue any kind of nuisance action.
  • simple question is yes, especially with this Attorney General, but any Attorney General that may want
Summary: The House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs considered several measures related to foreign ownership of land, historic preservation administration, and limits on the Attorney General’s nuisance authority. HCM 2005, urging Congress to study restrictions on property ownership by foreign governments operating under communism or authoritarianism, was amended unsuccessfully and then passed on a 5-3 do-pass recommendation. HB 2171, which would prohibit sales or leases of Arizona real property to persons acting on behalf of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea and assign enforcement duties to state and county officials, also passed 5-3. HB 2790, which would restructure the State Historic Preservation Office’s reporting and budget process and provide a $1 million appropriation, drew testimony from Arizona State Parks and Trails and the Arizona Preservation Foundation; supporters said it would improve autonomy and efficiency, while critics warned it could create administrative conflicts and affect federal funding. It passed 5-3 after discussion of possible clarifying amendments. The committee then took up three similar bills aimed at curbing the Attorney General’s use of public nuisance actions. HB 2168 would require county board of supervisors approval before the AG could bring such an action in Superior Court; supporters argued it would add local control and protect rural industries, while opponents said it would block needed enforcement and give local officials veto power over statewide concerns. HB 2169 would make the AG liable for defamation per se if a nuisance action is filed without a reasonable basis and publicized; supporters framed it as accountability, while opponents said it would chill enforcement and transparency. HB 2167 would impose damages, attorney fees, lost profits, and treble penalties on the AG for unsuccessful nuisance actions; supporters said it would deter overreach, while opponents said it would intimidate the office and shield powerful corporations. All three bills passed on 5-3 do-pass votes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 May 20th, 2025

Education K-16

Bills: HB126, HB121
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met to hear testimony on a full agenda of education-related bills. Several measures were laid out and left pending, including HB 322 to allow JET Grant funds to be used for subscription-based and ongoing technology costs for career and technical education; HB 3062 to require fentanyl and drug-poisoning prevention instruction for entering college students; HB 121 to update school safety laws, including TEA peace officer commissions, annual renewal of certain safety exceptions, new reporting requirements, and special education behavior threat assessment changes; HB 3627 to let the State Board of Education chair employ staff; HB 5515 to curb inflated shipping and handling charges on instructional materials; HB 2674 to prohibit new state regulation of homeschool programs; HB 2310 to require a statewide strategic plan for early learning and inclusion for young children with disabilities; HB 367 to standardize documentation for excused absences due to serious illness; HB 1178 to speed certification for out-of-state educators and military spouses; and HB 1481 to expand cell phone restrictions to the full school day. Testimony was generally supportive on most bills, with some concerns raised on HB 121 about school district police departments investigating misconduct and on HB 2674 about how it would interact with the new ESA program in SB 2. HB 5515 drew support from instructional materials coordinators who described extreme shipping invoices and argued the bill would restore transparency and fiscal responsibility. HB 2310 was supported by disability advocates and early learning groups, who said a coordinated state plan would improve access and inclusion for children with disabilities. HB 367 was presented as a simple clarification to reduce confusion for medically vulnerable students and families, and HB 1178 was described by TEA as a modest pathway that would help bring experienced out-of-state teachers into Texas schools more quickly. HB 126, updating Texas’ NIL law to align with the pending House settlement and allow direct payments and pre-enrollment NIL agreements, received extensive testimony from university counsel and committee questioning about the settlement, recruiting, and future college athletics rules. HB 1481, expanding school cell phone restrictions from instructional time to the entire school day, drew strong support from parents, students, educators, and advocates who linked phones to distraction, cyberbullying, and mental health harms; one teacher asked for flexibility so phones could still be used for limited academic tasks. No bills were voted out; each measure heard was left pending subject to the call of the chair, and the committee then recessed to attend the floor session.