President Donald Trump signed an executive order today to try to stem criticism of his family separation policy. He has offered an unacceptable alternative: imprisoning mothers and fathers with their children. The president is also asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to request that a court modify and effectively dismantle the Flores settlement. That settlement protects children held by the […]

To Date, State AGs Have Recovered $420 Million from USD LIBOR-Setting Panel Banks for Misconduct New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced a $100 million settlement with Citibank for fraudulent conduct involving U.S. Dollar (USD) LIBOR, which is a benchmark interest rate that affects financial instruments worth trillions of dollars and has a […]

AG’s Office Sends Referral Letters to Internal Revenue Service and Federal Election Commission for Further Investigation and Legal Action In Light Of Misconduct And Total Lack of Oversight, Lawsuit Seeks To Dissolve Donald J. Trump Foundation and Bar Donald J. Trump And Members Of Trump Foundation’s Board Of Directors From Serving On Board Of Any […]

“The news that Facebook struck ‘data-sharing’ partnerships with other corporations is yet another reminder of the many questions that remain unanswered – questions to which New Yorkers deserve clear answers. Consumers have the right to know how their personal information is being used; and the companies we trust with our information have a critical responsibility […]

McGill University awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Hillel Neuer, as Chancellor Michael Meighen declared that the executive director of UN Watch would receive « the highest recognition that it is within the power of this university to grant. » « He is a passionate advocate for human rights, fighting tirelessly against discrimination, torture, and injustice, » said […]

Dear clients and friends, We are pleased to announce that on May 17 Osler won a Mérite du français 2018 award at a gala hosted by the Office québécois de la langue française. Presented in collaboration with the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion, the Mérite du français awards recognize organizations for their accomplishments […]

UN chief hopes Syrian leadership won’t have ‘negative impact’   On Monday, Syria will assume the presidency of the UN’s top disarmament forum. Above: Syrian ambassador Hussam Edin Aala, left, with Vladimir Gratchev, representative of Michael Møller, Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva, Sept. 3, 2014.   GENEVA, May 25, 2018 – The U.S. called on […]

“I am honored to serve the people of New York as acting Attorney General. The work of this office is critically important. Our office has never been stronger, and this extraordinarily talented, dedicated, and tireless team of public servants will ensure that our work continues without interruption.” Barbara D. Underwood was appointed New York Solicitor General […]

“It’s been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of New York. In the last several hours, serious allegations, which I strongly contest, have been made against me. While these allegations are unrelated to my professional conduct or the operations of the office, they will effectively prevent […]