Morrison Foerster partners Carrie H. Cohen, global co-chair of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and State + Local Government Enforcement team, and Brian R. Michael, member of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and chair of the firm’s Global Ethics + Compliance practice, hosted an episode of MoForecast, a podcast series discussing enforcement and policy trends we can expect from the upcoming administration. This episode begins our focus on state attorneys general (state AGs), which aims to provide valuable insights for in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and defense lawyers navigating the evolving landscape of state AG enforcement.
In this episode, Carrie and Brian discuss the anticipated trends in state AG enforcement for 2025. They highlight the high level of activity among state AGs in both red and blue states during 2024, noting their use of broad civil investigative powers, collaboration on impact litigation, and partnerships with federal and state agencies. The conversation covers the expected continuation of bipartisan efforts on issues such as social media regulation and drug overdoses. Additionally, they explore the potential for increased activism from Democratic AGs in response to changes in federal enforcement, as well as Republican AGs amplifying federal priorities.
