Doug Peterson

Nebraska Attorney General

Archived News

2019 December

December 11, 2019 - AG Peterson Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Calling for Fentanyl to Remain a Schedule I Drug
December 9, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Asks FTC To Strengthen Online Protections for Children

2019 November

November 26, 2019 - 3D Consumer Alert: Tips for Happy Holiday Shopping
November 25, 2019 - Chase County Victim Named
November 21, 2019 - Shared Hope Gives Nebraska Highest Grade for Combatting Human Trafficking
November 15, 2019 - 3D Consumer Alert: Open Enrollment Scams

2019 October

October 31, 2019 - 3D Consumer Alert: Rental Scams
October 17, 2019 - 3D Consumer Alert: Fake Check or Overpayment Scams
October 1, 2019 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Minden

2019 September

September 23, 2019 - 3D Consumer Alert: Telephone Spoofing
September 17, 2019 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Cozad
September 16, 2019 - Statement Regarding Purdue Pharma
September 11, 2019 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Holdrege
September 10, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Joins 50 Attorneys General in Antitrust Investigation
September 9, 2019 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Aurora

2019 August

August 27, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Joins 51 Attorneys General in Fight Against Illegal Robocalls
August 22, 2019 - Online Auctions and Sales
August 12, 2019 - Opioid Summit Group Announces Launch of Addiction Medicine Fellowship
August 9, 2019 - Protect Yourself When Buying Tickets
August 7, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Joins Coalition Urging Video Streaming Industry to Protect Young Viewers from Tobacco
August 5, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Urges Congress to Remove Federal Barriers to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

2019 July

July 25, 2019 - 3D Consumer Alert: Equifax Settlement
July 23, 2019 - AG Peterson Sues Hilton on Behalf of Nebraska Consumers
July 22, 2019 - Equifax Settlement
July 12, 2019 - AG Peterson Obtains Settlement from Premera over Data Breach
July 10, 2019 - AGO Response to Guilty Verdict
July 9, 2019 - Hotel Booking Scams

2019 June

June 25, 2019 - Credit Freeze Protection
June 24, 2019 - AG Peterson Announces $1.7 Million in Debt Relief for Students
June 21, 2019 - When You Can't Walk Away-Human Trafficking Hotline
June 17, 2019 - Monitoring Your Credit
June 12, 2019 - Media Advisory: Attorneys General Conference in Omaha Regarding Healthcare
June 3, 2019 - Family Emergency Scams

2019 May

May 24, 2019 - AG Peterson Joins Coalition Calling for Automatic Discharges of Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
May 23, 2019 - Nebraska Files Consent Judgment in Data Breach Lawsuit
May 20, 2019 - The Top Scams & Frauds of 2018
May 13, 2019 - Nebraska Joins 43 Attorneys General in Antitrust Lawsuit

2019 April

April 25, 2019 - Event Helping Nebraskans to Fight Consumer Fraud
April 23, 2019 - “Fighting Consumer Fraud and ID Theft in Nebraska” Webinar
April 16, 2019 - Attorney General's 2019 Youth Conference
April 4, 2019 - Kristopher D. Prigge Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault
April 1, 2019 - State Attorneys General Express Concern Regarding HHS Pain Management Draft Report

2019 March

March 26, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Provides Information Regarding Contractors
March 22, 2019 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Alliance & Chadron
March 21, 2019 - Donating with Care 3D Consumer Alert & Checklist
March 18, 2019 - Donate with Care in Response to Historic Flooding
March 8, 2019 - Consumer Protection Week 3D Alert
March 7, 2019 - Nebraska Attorney General Supports Nationwide Takedown of Tech Support Scams
March 5, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Urges Congress to Take Action Against Robocalls
March 5, 2019 - 2019 Nebraska Missing Children's Day Poster Competition Winner
March 4, 2019 - Attorney General Announces National Consumer Protection Week
March 1, 2019 - Attorney General’s Statement Regarding Subpoenas

2019 February

February 26, 2019 - Nebraska Department of Justice Issues Subpoenas
February 25, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Files Lawsuit against Bellevue University

2019 January

January 15, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with Encore Capital, Midland Credit Management, and Midland Funding
January 11, 2019 - Governor's Proclamation 2019
January 11, 2019 - AG Peterson Joins $1.5M Settlement with Retailer Neiman Marcus over 2013 Data Breach
January 9, 2019 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with Career Education Corp.

2018 December

December 28, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Joins 50 States, District of Columbia, in $575 Settlement with Wells Fargo
December 12, 2018 - Nebraska Reaches $125,000 Settlement with Ticket Reseller
December 3, 2018 - Attorney General Files First Multi-State HIPAA-Related Data Breach Lawsuit

2018 October

October 25, 2018 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Beatrice
October 11, 2018 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Blair
October 2, 2018 - AGO Reaches Agreement with AmerisourceBergen Corporation

2018 September

September 26, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Reaches Settlement with Uber
September 7, 2018 - Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Wayne

2018 August

August 24, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Urges Congress to Close Deadly Fentanyl Loophole
August 22, 2018 - Nebraska Wins Multistate Obamacare Tax Lawsuit
August 16, 2018 - Safety for All Nebraskans: Report Abuse
August 14, 2018 - AGO Statement on Execution
August 10, 2018 - Nebraska Supreme Court Affirms 180 Year Sentence for Sex Trafficker
August 8, 2018 - AGO Response to Filing in Federal Court
August 1, 2018 - State Wins Injunction Against Lexington Landlord for Fair Housing Act Violations

2018 July

July 26, 2018 - AGO Consumer Website Wins WAGGY Award
July 19, 2018 - Nebraska Joins FTC in Announcing Operation Donate With Honor

2018 June

June 26, 2018 - AGO Files Consent Judgment and Issues Report at Conclusion of Goodwill Omaha Investigation
June 15, 2018 - AGO Announces a $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Citibank
June 12, 2018 - AGO Statement on First Degree Murder Charges in Saline County
June 11, 2018 - Media Advisory: First Degree Murder Charges Filed in Saline County

2018 May

May 30, 2018 - Nebraska Joined in Challenging the Federal Government’s Approval of Proposed Casino
May 25, 2018 - AGO Files Motion to Expedite Consideration of Motion for Execution Warrant
May 4, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Auburn
May 1, 2018 - Lawsuit Filed Against Members of the Legislature Regarding Frakes Subpoena

2018 April

April 30, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in McCook
April 30, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Provides Opioid Update
April 11, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in David City
April 10, 2018 - Attorney General's 2018 Youth Conference
April 5, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with Mary Lanning Healthcare
April 3, 2018 - Execution Warrant Filed for Carey Dean Moore

2018 March

March 19, 2018 - AGO Statement on Passing of Nebraska Supreme Court Justice John Wright
March 15, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson to Hold Mobile Office in Fairbury
March 13, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with USARS
March 7, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Schuyler
March 5, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Announces National Consumer Protection Week

2018 February

February 22, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Reaches Settlement with Takata
February 16, 2018 - 2018 Winner of "Missing Children's Day" Nebraska Poster Competition
February 13, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Applauds Judge’s Decision to Dismiss ACLU Lawsuit
February 1, 2018 - Victims of Fraud Deadline for Filing Claims from Western Union Fund

2018 January

January 23, 2018 - Gov. Ricketts, Attorney General Peterson Unveil EMA System
January 22, 2018 - AG Peterson Welcomes Supreme Court's Decision Regarding WOTUS
January 19, 2018 - Thibedeau Convicted in Dundy County
January 11, 2018 - Attorney General Peterson Announces the Demand An End Campaign
January 9, 2018 - Demand An End to Human Trafficking
January 3, 2018 - State Attorneys General and State Mortgage Regulators Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation

2017 December

December 21, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson and 50 Other Attorneys General Reach Settlement with BIPI
December 19, 2017 - Jocelyn Nordin Sentenced for Child Abuse

2017 November

November 13, 2017 - AGO Provides Information Regarding Western Union Fund for Victims of Fraud
November 9, 2017 - Sandoval - Notice of Substances for Execution
November 7, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Fremont

2017 October

October 26, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Columbus
October 19, 2017 - Attorney General Doug Peterson Reaches Settlement with General Motors Company Over Defective Ignition Switch
October 19, 2017 - Nebraska Coalition to Prevent Opioid Abuse Strategic Initiative Report
October 17, 2017 - Media Advisory for the Opioid Summit Report Press Conference
October 17, 2017 - First-Degree Murder Charges Filed Against Joshua Keadle
October 12, 2017 - Grand Island Mobile Office
October 10, 2017 - Galvan-Hernandez Pleas No Contest to Count of Attempted Murder, Accessory to a Felony
October 6, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Hastings
October 3, 2017 - Resolution to 80 Year-Old Case Announced in Albion
October 3, 2017 - Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Recognizes Cyber Security Awareness Month

2017 September

September 29, 2017 - Statement of the Attorney General Regarding the Whiteclay Decision
September 29, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Partnership with Online Safety Campaign
September 29, 2017 - UPDATED Media Advisory for the Smoyer-Wathen Case Resolution
September 19, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Seeks Documents from Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
September 18, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Nebraska City
September 18, 2017 - John R. Leahy Sentenced to 50-60 Years for Manslaughter, Kidnapping & Possession
September 15, 2017 - AG Peterson Joins 33 Attorneys General in Letter to Equifax
September 12, 2017 - Nebraskans Encouraged to Protect Themselves Following Equifax Breach
September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Scottsbluff
September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in North Platte
September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Ogallala
September 8, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Hosts Mobile Office Across Nebraska Cities
September 7, 2017 - Nebraska Joins $3.5 Million Settlement with Lenovo
September 5, 2017 - AG Peterson Responds to Today's DACA Decision

2017 August

August 31, 2017 - Omaha Woman Ordered to Pay State for Undocumented Medicaid Claims
August 29, 2017 - AG Peterson Reminds Nebraskans to Donate Wisely following Hurricane Harvey
August 28, 2017 - Drug Overdose Awareness Week
August 25, 2017 - Criminal Charges Filed Against Andrew Stebbing
August 24, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson's Response Letter to State Senators
August 22, 2017 - Tecumseh Inmate Arrested
August 16, 2017 - Attorneys General Ask Congress to Amend Communications Decency Act
August 11, 2017 - Attorney General's Response to Eight Circuit Decision
August 10, 2017 - Nationwide Insurance Data Breach Settlement
August 4, 2017 - AGO Website Wins Waggy Award
August 1, 2017 - Why the Constitution Matters

2017 July

July 18, 2017 - Scam Alert: Automated calls state that Social Security Number has been flagged for fraud
July 10, 2017 - BCBSNE Scam

2017 June

June 27, 2017 - AG Peterson Welcomes EPA WOTUS News
June 20, 2017 - 35 AGS to FCC: Don't Gut Broadband Consumer Protections
June 20, 2017 - Chadron Mental Health Therapist to Pay for Medicaid Fraud
June 15, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Ongoing Investigation to Help Address the Opioid Crisis
June 9, 2017 - Schroeder Charged
June 9, 2017 - Anne Boatright Joins Attorney General's Office

2017 May

May 24, 2017 - Nebraska Joins $18.5M Settlement with Target Corporation over 2013 Data Breach
May 10, 2017 - Attorneys General Call for Federal Policy Change to Expand Their Medicaid Fraud Authority to Address More Resident Abuse Cases
May 5, 2017 - AGO Solicitor General & Bureau Chiefs Announcements
May 3, 2017 - Schroeder Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing

2017 April

April 25, 2017 - Malatare Sentenced in Cedar County
April 21, 2017 - Tecumseh Inmate Charged in Cell-Mate's Death
April 19, 2017 - Standiford Found Guilty
April 18, 2017 - AG Peterson Urges Eligible Nebraska Residents to Submit Claims for Provigil Settlement
April 13, 2017 - Edward Hood Guilty on Three Counts
April 13, 2017 - Jerry Esch Sentenced
April 11, 2017 - Attorney General's 2017 Youth Conference

2017 March

March 27, 2017 - Emerson Craig Sentenced to 20-60 years for 2nd Degree Murder
March 24, 2017 - 2017 Winner of "Missing Children's Day" Nebraska Poster Competition
March 13, 2017 - Zachary Mueller Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for 1st Degree Murder
March 8, 2017 - Reduction of Mandatory Minimum Sentences Sends the Wrong Message
March 6, 2017 - National Consumer Protection Week: A Closer Look at Child Identity Theft
March 2, 2017 - Brittney Pryce Sentenced to 30 to 40 years for Child Abuse Resulting in Death
March 1, 2017 - AG Peterson Joins 39 Other State AG's as Plaintiff in Generic Drug Antitrust Lawsuit

2017 February

February 23, 2017 - Judge Denies Appeal of Man Convicted of First Degree Murder
February 13, 2017 - DOSE OF REALITY Public Awareness Campaign Announced
February 1, 2017 - Twenty State Attorneys General Express Support of Gorsuch Nomination

2017 January

January 31, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with Western Union
January 31, 2017 - Desiderio Hernandez Sentenced to Life in Prison for First Degree Murder
January 24, 2017 - Zachary Frazier Guilty of First Degree Sexual Assault
January 18, 2017 - Attorney General Announces Charities Conference and Enhanced Website
January 17, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host 2017 Youth Conference
January 13, 2017 - Jerry Esch Guilty of Theft by Deception
January 10, 2017 - Emerson Craig Guilty of Second Degree Murder
January 6, 2017 - James Stillwell Guilty of First Degree Assault
January 6, 2017 - Zachary Mueller Guilty of First Degree Murder

2016 December

December 20, 2016 - Forest Laboratories & Forest Pharmaceuticals to Pay $38 Million to Resolve Kickback Allegations
December 16, 2016 - Owner of Ashley Madison Enters Settlement
December 13, 2016 - Consumer Protection Settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb
December 2, 2016 - Desiderio Hernandez Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

2016 November

November 18, 2016 - Ex-teacher Anthony Rahe Sentenced in Locker Room Camera Case
November 4, 2016 - Settlement to Prevent Unauthorized Charges on Phone Bills
November 3, 2016 - Human Trafficking Leadership Transition
November 2, 2016 - Nebraska Joins $41.2M Multistate Settlement with Hyundai, Kia over Fuel Economy Claims

2016 October

October 31, 2016 - Nebraska Facts About Nebraska's Death Penalty
October 21, 2016 - Larson Sentenced in Child Sexual Assault
October 17, 2016 - Attorney General to Host Norfolk Mobile Office
October 14, 2016 - Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Regional Trainings Launched
October 13, 2016 - Charting A Course For Nebraska
October 12, 2016 - Nebraska Opioid Summit - Charting the Road to Recovery
October 7, 2016 - AG Peterson Announces USA Discounters Settlement

2016 September

September 30, 2016 - AG Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Central City
September 29, 2016 - AG Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Seward
September 23, 2016 - Maker of Suboxone Accused of Conspiring to Keep Monopoly Profits
September 14, 2016 - Nebraska Facts About Nebraska's Death Penalty
September 13, 2016 - Long Sentenced to 60 - 80 Years in Child Death
September 2, 2016 - Waste Connections of Nebraska, Inc. Settlement; Syracuse Mayor Pleased
September 1, 2016 - Kearney Officer Charged
September 1, 2016 - Child Abuser Sentenced to 30-40 Years in Prison

2016 August

August 31, 2016 - Child Abuse Resulting in Death Conviction
August 31, 2016 - Arrest After Undercover Operation
August 26, 2016 - Challenges to the State’s bidding process for health plan participation in Heritage Health dropped
August 24, 2016 - Oct. 14 conference to address opioid abuse in Nebraska
August 23, 2016 - AG Peterson Announces Outreach Effort to Nebraskans Qualifying for Student Loan Forgiveness
August 18, 2016 - Response to Death Penalty Report
August 8, 2016 - $100M Settlement With Barclays Bank PLC & Barclays Capital Inc.
August 4, 2016 - AG Peterson Announces Cephalon Settlement

2016 July

July 27, 2016 - Settlement Announcement with Florida-Based Businesses for Alleged Postcard Scheme
July 26, 2016 - AGO Statement on Wastewater Disposal Well Decision
July 22, 2016 - AG Peterson Announces Settlement with B & B Communications, Inc. and its Principals
July 13, 2016 - Watch Out For Spoofed Phone Calls
July 12, 2016 - Resident of Harrington, Nebraska Pleads Guilty To Medicaid Fraud
July 8, 2016 - Title IX Complaint Filing

2016 June

June 28, 2016 - Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Settlement
June 23, 2016 - AG Peterson's Statement on Today’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision
June 23, 2016 - AGO's Response to Birchfield v. North Dakota
June 20, 2016 - Nebraska E-book Purchasers to Receive Approximately $2.5 Million from Apple Price-Fixing Victory
June 9, 2016 - Nebraska Joins Arkansas and Texas in Coalition to Reclaim Money

2016 May

May 26, 2016 - AGO Announces June Court Hearing on the Appointment of a Receiver for Omaha-Based Investment Advisor Firms
May 17, 2016 - AG Peterson's Response to Joint Guidance Letter on Transgender Students
May 10, 2016 - Avoiding Storm Chasing Scam Artists
May 5, 2016 - AG Doug Peterson and Director of the Department of Banking Mark Quandahl Announce Settlement with Western Sky
May 2, 2016 - Wyeth & Pfizer Agree to Pay Nebraska More Than $1.48 Million

2016 April

April 18, 2016 - Every Day is Drug Take Back Day in Nebraska
April 14, 2016 - AG Peterson to Serve on NAAG Special Committee on Charities
April 12, 2016 - 2016 Attorney General's Youth Conference
April 7, 2016 - Law Enforcement Training On Investigating Child Abuse Held In Scottsbluff
April 5, 2016 - Attorney General Doug Peterson Testifies in Washington DC
April 4, 2016 - AGO Response to Forfeiture Bill LB 1106

2016 March

March 30, 2016 - AG Peterson Settles Claims Against Two Sham Cancer Charities
March 29, 2016 - Text Message Scam: Imposter Acting as Pinnacle Bank
March 23, 2016 - Attorney General’s Response to Westboro Baptist Decision
March 22, 2016 - Attorney General’s Response to US Supreme Court’s Pender Decision
March 21, 2016 - Attorney General’s Response to SCOTUS Denial
March 18, 2016 - AG Peterson & NSP Warn of Spear Phishing Scam
March 11, 2016 - 2016 Winner of "Missing Children's Day" Nebraska Poster Competition
March 9, 2016 - Nebraska AGO Expands Reach to Serve Nebraska Consumers
March 7, 2016 - Supreme Court Denies Apple’s Request to Review E-books Price-Fixing Case
March 7, 2016 - New Consumer Protection Website Unveiled
March 4, 2016 - Summary Judgement in Medicaid Fraud Case

2016 February

February 11, 2016 - AG Peterson Announces Settlement with Moneygram
February 10, 2016 - Nebraska Sex Trafficking Background Summary
February 9, 2016 - U.S. Supreme Court Halts EPA’s Unlawful Power Plan
February 5, 2016 - AG Peterson Reaches $470 Million Joint State-Federal Settlement with HSBC

2016 January

January 31, 2016 - Desiderio Hernandez Sentenced to Life in Prison for First Degree Murder
January 29, 2016 - American Epilepsy Society discusses expansion of CBD in Nebraska
January 28, 2016 - Nebraska Man Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Case
January 15, 2016 - Battling Nebraska's Opioid Addiction
January 8, 2016 - Beatrice Pharmacist Pleads Guilty

2015 December

December 22, 2015 - Report & Recommendations Regarding Establishment of the NHTTF
December 21, 2015 - Compliance Violation Postcard – Businesses Beware
December 7, 2015 - AG Peterson Announces RadioShack Gift Card Holders Can File Claims for Unused Balances
December 2, 2015 - Nebraska Therapist Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Case

2015 November

November 24, 2015 - AG Peterson Announces Kickback Settlement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals
November 19, 2015 - Charges Stemming from TSCI Disturbance Filed
November 18, 2015 - Law Enforcement Training on Investigating Child Abuse Held in North Platte
November 17, 2015 - EDMC to Change Practices, Forgive Loans through Agreement with 40 Attorneys General
November 4, 2015 - Whistle-Blower Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court: Medicaid Programs Overcharged
November 4, 2015 - Help to Stop Illegal Debt Collection Practices

2015 October

October 27, 2015 - AGO Files Response in Lawsuit Regarding Ballot Language
October 23, 2015 - Nebraska Joins 23 Other States in Suit Challenging EPA Rule
October 20, 2015 - The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Announcement
October 19, 2015 - Recent Court Decisions Regarding WOTUS
October 16, 2015 - Death Penalty Referendum Signatures Confirmed
October 6, 2015 - Over 4,700 Nebraskans Affected by Breach of T-Mobile Data Housed by Experian
October 1, 2015 - $600K Grant Awarded AGO for Combatting Human & Labor Trafficking
October 1, 2015 - US Supreme Court to Hear Pender Case

2015 September

September 30, 2015 - Omaha Man Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
September 29, 2015 - AGO Files Procedural Motion in USDC
September 23, 2015 - Clay County Man Found Guilty of Sexual Charges
September 21, 2015 - Response to Referendum Lawsuit
September 2, 2015 - Settlement with Omaha Opportunities Industrialization Center

2015 August

August 27, 2015 - Judge Enjoins WOTUS Rule
August 26, 2015 - Death Penalty Petition Process
August 18, 2015 - 49 State Attorneys General Reach $71 Million Consumer Settlement with Amgen
August 6, 2015 - AGO Response to Stewart v. Heineman Order

2015 July

July 23, 2015 - AG Peterson Announces Settlement With Vitamin Shoppe
July 22, 2015 - AG Peterson Calls on Phone Carriers to Offer Call-Blocking
July 17, 2015 - Lincoln Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornography
July 17, 2015 - Sidney Police Chief Sentenced to Jail
July 9, 2015 - Chase to Change Unlawful Credit Card Debt Collection Practices--$136 Million Joint State-Federal Settlement
July 8, 2015 - Second Circuit Affirms Apple’s Liability in E-Book Price-Fixing Case
July 7, 2015 - AG Peterson Joins 14 State AG’s Expressing Concerns to Congress Regarding Religious Freedom
July 7, 2015 - Peterson Urges Congress to Preserve Authority to Enforce State Data Breach/Security Laws
July 6, 2015 - Announcing Terms of Settlement Allowing Dollar Tree to Acquire Family Dollar's Stores
July 2, 2015 - Attorney General Peterson Appointed to NAAG Committees

2015 June

June 30, 2015 - AGO Announces Successful Challenge to Merger of Two Largest Foodservice Distributors
June 29, 2015 - Nebraska Joins Multi-state Lawsuit Challenging New EPA Rule
June 29, 2015 - AG Peterson Hails EPA Ruling
June 26, 2015 - Response to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage
June 12, 2015 - The Master Settlement Agreement: Background and FAQs
June 5, 2015 - Stephen O'Meara Named AGO's Human Trafficking Coordinator

2015 May

May 28, 2015 - Attorney General's Response to Death Penalty Repeal
May 26, 2015 - AGO Announces $11 Million Multistate Settlement with Classmates & FTD
May 21, 2015 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Agreement to Protect Consumer Privacy
May 21, 2015 - Nebraskans Give in Response to Loss of OPD Officer
May 20, 2015 - AG Announces $6 Million Settlement with Credit Reporting Agencies
May 20, 2015 - AG Peterson’s Statement on Death Penalty
May 19, 2015 - AG Peterson Joins Crackdown—Charities Allegedly Bilked Millions From Consumers
May 13, 2015 - Attorney General Announces $158 Million Mobile Cramming Settlements With Sprint and Verizon
May 8, 2015 - Weathering the Storm-Tips to Avoid a Second Disaster
May 8, 2015 - Nursing Home Receivership
May 5, 2015 - Human Trafficking Facts & Nebraska Narrative
May 4, 2015 - AGO Criminal Bureau Chief Chosen as 2015 NAGTRI International Fellow

2015 April

April 30, 2015 - Paul Wesner Sentencing
April 29, 2015 - Governor Rickett’s Proclamation Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 16, 2015 - NE DOJ Cost Information for Nebraska Death Penalty Cases
April 14, 2015 - Attorney General Expresses Concern for Legislative Bills Reducing Criminal Sentences
April 10, 2015 - Chauncey Sentenced to 80 Years for Death of a Child
April 8, 2015 - Child Pornographer Receives 30 Year Sentence

2015 March

March 27, 2015 - NE and OK v. CO Lawsuit
March 26, 2015 - Support for Law Enforcement
March 17, 2015 - Attorney General Doug Peterson Urges ATF to Discard Controversial Ammo Proposal
March 11, 2015 - AMBER Alert Awareness - Poster Contest Winner
March 6, 2015 - Drug Bill LB 326
March 5, 2015 - Human Trafficking Testimony Draws From Broad Coalition
March 4, 2015 - Human Trafficking Victims Civil Remedy Act

2015 February

February 27, 2015 - Attorney General Kicks Off National Consumer Protection Week
February 25, 2015 - AG Peterson's Western Nebraska Law Enforcement Tour
February 23, 2015 - Lightning Rod Scam Targets Southeast Nebraska
February 20, 2015 - Scottsbluff Man Sentenced 60 Years to Life for 2nd Degree Murder
February 19, 2015 - Ag Peterson Requests Stay Pending Eighth Circuit Appeal
February 10, 2015 - Ag Peterson Warns Gas Stations of Dangerous Synthetic Drug Products
February 10, 2015 - Mother and Son Found Guilty of Theft by Unlawful Taking
February 9, 2015 - Phishing Attacks Prey on Anthem Health Insurance Hack
February 5, 2015 - Text Message Scam: Great Western Bank Imposter

2015 January

January 30, 2015 - FDA Oversight Needed for Medical Marijuana
January 15, 2015 - AG Peterson Announced 2015 Legislative Package: Human Trafficking and Drugs