
NEWS RELEASE: Alpha Influence Ringleader Admits to Defrauding Investors of Over $20M
January 23, 2025
Alpha investment scheme defrauded more than 500 victims in Utah and elsewhere SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Utah businessman...

NEWS RELEASE: Utah and Several States Reach a Tentative Agreement to Settle Opioid Liability Against the Sackler Family Behind OxyContin
January 23, 2025
Utah is expected to receive $57 million more to combat the state’s opioid epidemic Salt Lake City, UT—Several states have...

Utah Division of Securities Joins $17 Million Multi-State Enforcement Settlement with Edward Jones
January 17, 2025
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities, Multi-State Working Group Finds Supervisory Failures With Respect to Class A Mutual...

Utah Department of Commerce brings Legal Proceedings against “Action Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric,” alleging Gross Misconduct and Exploitation of Seniors
January 16, 2025
Utah Department of Commerce’s Divisions of Professional Licensing and Consumer Protection warn consumers after uncovering deceptive sales tactics and unlicensed...

News Release: Utah Cosmetology Licensing Overhaul Recommended: Streamline Training, Safety, and Economic Opportunity
January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025 The Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Professional Licensure Review releases cosmetology licensing recommendations following periodic review,...

NEWS RELEASE: Utah Division of Consumer Protections Announces Release of Previously Redacted Information in TikTok Inc. Complaint Filing
January 3, 2025
An internal investigation called “Project Meramec” shows TikTok executives knew the company was profiting from children being sexually exploited on...

State Of Utah, Utah Attorney General, & Utah Division of Consumer Protection Sue UnitedHealthcare Group And Express Scripts For Pharmacy Benefit Manager’s Role In Quadrupling Opioid Sales
December 23, 2024
Powerful Middlemen Substantially Contributed to Utah Opioid Deaths SALT LAKE CITY – As Utah leads national strategies to fight opioid...

Utah Division of Securities Announces $5.9 Million Distribution to Victims of Rust Rare Coins Ponzi Scheme
December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024 — Salt Lake City, UT – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities (Division) is pleased...

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WINS PRESTIGIOUS RAGAN PR DAILY AWARD
December 16, 2024
[Salt Lake City, Utah] — The Utah Department of Commerce has won Ragan’s PR Daily Awards in the Public Service...