Attorney General seeks subpoena-style investigatory tool; witnesses split over scope House Bill 2161 would allow the Attorney General's Office to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) in investigations involving constitutional or civil-rights laws and labor standards. Labor and civil-rights groups supported the expansion; law enforcement, cities and businesses urged guardrails and clearer standards.

Washington lawmakers are debating a powerful new tool for the Attorney General to tackle wage theft and discrimination, but not everyone agrees on how far this authority should extend.

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Representative Lawn proposes changes to Massachusetts tort liability legislation John J. Lawn, Jr. files bill to amend tort liability for sexual abuse claims in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Representative John J. Lawn, Jr. is pushing for significant changes to tort liability laws that could reshape the landscape for sexual abuse claims in the state.

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Nevada updates liability laws for wrongful deaths and property seizures Nevada amends liability laws affecting wrongful death claims and property seizure actions.

Nevada's new Assembly Bill 299 is set to transform the landscape of victim rights by allowing greater access to justice and punitive damages for those harmed by wrongful acts.

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New Mexico legislature debates product liability bill for online firearm sales Legislators discuss liability of online sellers for firearms and definition adjustments in the law.

New Mexico lawmakers are diving deep into the future of online firearm sales, weighing accountability and public safety in a pivotal legislative debate.

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Washington mandates restitution for child rape victims and their children Court orders offenders to pay medical expenses and child support in child rape cases.

Washington's proposed House Bill 1499 could revolutionize the support system for child rape victims by mandating offenders to cover medical expenses and child support for any resulting pregnancies.

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