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Industry Leaders Join Yost in Fight to End Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced two new partnerships aimed at increasing awareness of elder abuse and intercepting financial exploitation before it devastates older Ohioans.

2/12/2026

Eight People Plead Guilty in Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Case

Eight people have pleaded guilty in connection with a Mahoning Valley human trafficking sex ring, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene announced today.

2/11/2026

Fourth Defendant Pleads Guilty in Decade-long Ponzi Scheme

The spouse of a former Northwest Capital manager has pleaded guilty prior to trial, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

2/6/2026

Yost Sues Multistate Cannabis Operators for Anti-Competitive Practices

In an antitrust lawsuit, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accuses nine multistate cannabis operators of engaging in anti-competitive conduct to reduce product choice and keep prices artificially high, harming both consumers and smaller, Ohio-based cannabis businesses.

2/6/2026

Title and Summary Language Certified for Proposed Referendum on Senate Bill 56

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified the title and summary language for a proposed referendum aimed at repealing Sections 1, 2 and 3 of Senate Bill 56, which authorizes changes to the state’s homegrown, medical- and adult-use marijuana laws.

2/3/2026

Ohio Consumers Given the Ability to Exit Contracts With MV Realty

Ohio homeowners who signed long-term contracts (called “Homeowner Benefit Agreements”) with MV Realty of Ohio have until April 29 to cancel those agreements under a one-time offer being communicated directly to consumers.

2/2/2026
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