State of Justice with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford

Episode 4 - Talking Online Safety with Miss Nevada 2023

Attorney General Ford sits down with Miss Nevada 2023 Taylor Blatchford to discuss social media risks; advice for parents and guardians regarding social media; and threats consumers can face on social media outlets. Blatchford's community service initiative during her time as Miss Nevada is "Text 2 Regret: Reducing Online Risks." AG Ford also discuss recent headlines, including claims that his office is investigating 1st Call Pet Cremation. While the Office of the Attorney General neither confirms nor denies investigations, we ask anyone who believes they have been a victim of 1st Call Pet Cremation to file a complaint with our office here: https://ag.nv.gov/complaints/file_complaint/. Recorded April 16, 2024 This podcast was created for educational and informational purposes only.  The thoughts and commentary expressed in this podcast are provided as a service to the community and do not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice.  This podcast is not designed to provide specific legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney.  The use of any podcast material does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Nevada Attorney General, nor any attorneys employed by Nevada Office of Attorney General or podcast guests.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Attorney General. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent by the Nevada Attorney General or of the State of Nevada.

Episode 3 - Fraud, Scams and Schemes

Attorney General Ford sits down with Mark Krueger, Consumer Counsel with the Bureau of Consumer Protection, and Special Prosecutor Matt Rashbrook to discuss how the OAG works to fight scams and schemes targeting Nevada's consumers. AG Ford also discusses the recent dismissal of a lawsuit against Nevada's Election Worker Protection Act and the sentencing of a man for solicitation of a minor. Recorded April 16, 2024 This podcast was created for educational and informational purposes only.  The thoughts and commentary expressed in this podcast are provided as a service to the community and do not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice.  This podcast is not designed to provide specific legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney.  The use of any podcast material does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Nevada Attorney General, nor any attorneys employed by Nevada Office of Attorney General or podcast guests.  Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Attorney General. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent by the Nevada Attorney General or of the State of Nevada.

Episode 2 - Utility Rate Increases

Attorney General Ford sits down with Consumer Advocate Ernest Figueroa and Regulatory Manager David Chairez to discuss rising energy costs, rate hikes and recourses for ratepayers. He also discusses recent headlines about some of the social media lawsuit, the "fake electors" case, the state's most recent opioid settlement and the Substance Use Response Working Group (SURG) report. Lastly, Attorney General Ford reads a touching email from a constituent. Recorded Feb. 15, 2024 Resources * Information on consumer sessions are announced in local newspapers, available on the PUCN's website [https://pucweb1.state.nv.us/puc2/ConsumerInfo/ConsumerSession.aspx], inserted in your monthly gas, water, wastewater and electricity bills or can be found by contacting PUCN offices in Las Vegas or Carson City [http://puc.nv.gov/Contact/Contact_Us/]. * Energy and water conservation plan information available here: https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Save_Money/ [https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Save_Money/] * File a consumer complaint with Public Utilities Commission here: https://puc.nv.gov/FAQ/Resolving_Disputes/ [https://puc.nv.gov/FAQ/Resolving_Disputes/] * Energy assistance programs through the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Welfare and Supportive Services can be found here: https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/2_Apply_for_Assistance/ [https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/2_Apply_for_Assistance/] * Utility bill assistance for those who are currently at risk of having their heating, fuel, sewer, trash/recycling or water service disconnected is available through Nevada 211 programs here: https://www.nevada211.org/utility-assistance/ [https://www.nevada211.org/utility-assistance/] * Nevada PUC low income, weatherization & other consumer assistance information can be found here: https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Be_Informed/Consumer_Help-Energy_Assistance/ [https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Be_Informed/Consumer_Help-Energy_Assistance/] * Information on NV Energy Project REACH (Relief through Energy Assistance to Prevent Customer Hardships) can be found here: https://www.nvenergy.com/account-services/assistance-programs/project-reach [https://www.nvenergy.com/account-services/assistance-programs/project-reach] * Assistance for seniors and disabled customers can be found here: https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Be_Informed/Consumer_Help-Seniors_Disabled_Customers/ [https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Be_Informed/Consumer_Help-Seniors_Disabled_Customers/] This podcast was created for educational and informational purposes only. The thoughts and commentary expressed in this podcast are provided as a service to the community and do not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice. This podcast is not designed to provide specific legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney. The use of any podcast material does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Nevada Attorney General, nor any attorneys employed by Nevada Office of Attorney General or podcast guests. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Attorney General. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent by the Nevada Attorney General or of the State of Nevada.

Episode 1 - Talking United Nations with Chief of Staff Teresa Benitez-Thompson

Attorney General Ford sits down with his Chief of Staff Teresa Benitez-Thompson to discuss his October trip to Geneva, Switzerland as part of the delegation reporting to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the United States' compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights.