A governance was established by the Hutts in the wake of the Battle of Endor. Similar to the preceding Hutt Cartel, this new government, despite its claims of lawful authority, employed organized crime as its primary method of control.
Nevertheless, the Hutts maintained their status as a significant galactic force up until 26 ABY. At that time, the Yuuzhan Vong ousted them from Hutt Space after overwhelming them during their invasion.