Lori Miller

The Executive Council approved the request for retention of special counsel to provide legal services and representation to the University of Iowa Health Care regarding the antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield related entities. The law firms of Barze Taylor Noles Lowther LLC and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP will serve as special counsel, with Paul Hastings LLP covering their hourly fees as case expenses.

The Executive Council approved the request for retention of special counsel Iowa Code section 13.7 to represent the State of Iowa with respect to an antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield related entities for violations of state and federal antitrust laws. The law firm of Paul Hastings LLP will provide legal services and representation to Iowa with respect to an antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield related entities for violations of state and federal antitrust laws.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office's FFY 2022-2025 Implementation Plan focuses on decreasing incidents of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking by supporting agencies and projects that provide trauma-informed, victim-centered services. Key priorities include ensuring language access for victims with limited English proficiency, addressing the lack of stable and affordable housing, and improving law enforcement responses. The plan aims to enhance training for law enforcement and prosecution, promote legal advocacy, and explore restorative justice options, with an emphasis on serving underserved populations and reducing domestic violence homicides.