State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Action to Hold Municipalities Accountable for LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in Marriage Licensing

Mar 8, 2023 | | | | Bias and Discrimination | Civil Rights | Division on Civil Rights | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

28 Municipalities Receive Notices of Violation for Publishing LGBTQIA+ Exclusionary Marriage License Application Forms On Their Websites For Immediate Release: March 8, 2023 Office of the Attorney General – Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General Division on Civil...

Multi-Agency Investigation Results in Assessing 20 Contractors More than $1.3M in Back Wages and Penalties

Feb 9, 2023 | | | | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

For Immediate Release: February 9, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development- Rob Asaro-Angelo, CommissionerNew Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance- Maurine Caride,...

AG Platkin Launches Office to Combat Securities and Financial Crimes to Preserve the Fairness and Integrity of our Financial Systems and to Protect Vulnerable Victims Across the State of New Jersey

Jan 12, 2023 | | | | | Consumer Protection | Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecutions | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

The Office Will Be Led by Experienced Financial Fraud Prosecutor Pablo Quiñones For Immediate Release: January 12, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.gov Pablo...

AG Platkin Announces NJ Has Joined Nationwide Settlements Totaling $20.1 Billion with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacies and Drug Makers Teva and Allergan, for Their Alleged Roles in the Opioid Crisis

Jan 11, 2023 | | | | | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

New Jersey and its Eligible Subdivisions to Receive Up to $508.1 Million to Address the Opioid Crisis For Immediate Release: January 11, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorNJ...

UPDATED: Attorney General Platkin, 33 States Announce $435-Million Settlement with JUUL Labs

Dec 6, 2022 | | | | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Rob...

AG Platkin: NJ Bureau of Securities Issues Order Today to Halt Internet Sales of Fraudulent and Unregistered Securities Tied to Cannabis Products

Dec 6, 2022 | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.gov Order TRENTON – Attorney...