Utah’s Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing forms a specialized task force to address sexual misconduct reports. SALT LAKE CITY–The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) announced the formation of a task force to tackle the rise of sexual misconduct complaints against professional license holders. “The misuse of a professional license to perpetrate sexual misconduct is not just a …
FTC and States Reach $100 Million Multistate with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery
Utah to receive $567,810 Salt Lake City—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, represented by the Office of the Utah Attorney General, and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark …
Utah Announces Pro-Human AI Task Force Members
Comprehensive strategy convenes expertise to ensure Utah leads the nation in responsible, pro-human AI development. SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 25, 2026) — The Utah Department of Commerce and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) today announced the members of Utah’s Pro-Human Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force. The creation of this specialized task force marks the activation of Utah’s previously …
Year in Review: The Utah Department of Commerce’s 2025 highlights
Strengthening trust in Utah’s commercial activities and protecting consumers was the driving commitment behind every milestone the Department of Commerce achieved in 2025. This past year saw us launch the Office of the Homeowners’ Association and host the Utah AI Summit, successes that clearly mark 2025 as a landmark year for our department. These achievements are a testament to our …
NEWS RELEASE: Utah and Doctronic Announce Groundbreaking Partnership for AI Prescription Medication Renewals
Utah becomes the first state to safely evaluate autonomous AI for prescription renewals for chronic conditions SALT LAKE CITY—The state of Utah, through the Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Doctronic, the AI-native health platform, to give patients with chronic conditions a faster, automated way to renew medications. This agreement marks the first state-approved …
Utah announces nearly $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC over deceptive practices
Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Office of the Utah Attorney General today joined a coalition of 50 states announcing a $149.6 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and …
Utah Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme
The District of Utah’s U.S. District Court sentenced Thomas Paul Madden of Washington City to 100 months in prison for his role in defrauding more than 200 investors of over $23 million. The Utah Division of Securities (“Division”) investigated Madden and his partner, Jeremy Grabow, for allegedly defrauding victims nationwide, including those in California, Colorado, Nevada, and North Dakota. Grabow …
NEWS RELEASE: Acclaimed Actor, Filmmaker, and Entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joins 2025 Utah AI Summit as Featured Speaker
The founder of HITRECORD will discuss balancing innovation with fundamental safety standards, particularly concerning children SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The2025 Utah AI Summit (Summit), Utah’s Pro-Human Leadership in the Age of AI, is excited to announce that Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated American actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt has joined the lineup of featured speakers. Mr. Gordon-Levitt will speak on December 2 at the Salt Palace in …
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Issues $38k in Fines Against Contractors During National Enforcement Effort
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing joins a nationwide enforcement effort to combat contractor licensing violations in Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) announced the conclusion of a significant enforcement initiative across the State, targeting violations of construction licensing laws as part of a national campaign. This effort resulted in …







