Consumer Protection-
When “Free” Trials Come With Strings Attached: Attorneys General Ask FTC to Look Into Deceptive Negative Option Marketing-
Twenty-three AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James and Pennsylvania AG Josh...more
2019 AG Elections-
Two open seat AG elections in Kentucky and Mississippi were decided on November 5, 2019. Republicans picked up both seats. Once the incoming AGs take office, the AG political map will be comprised of...more
Cannabis / Marijuana-
FTC and FDA Issue Joint Warning Letter to CBD Retailer About Allegedly Unsubstantiated Health Claims-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a joint...more
2019 AG Elections-
Republican Jeff Landry Secures Second Term as Louisiana’s Attorney General-
Louisiana held an election for AG on October 12, 2019; unlike other states, Louisiana holds “jungle” primary in which all...more
Charities-
New York Attorney General Sues Online Fundraising Platform Over Alleged Failure to Distribute Charitable Contributions-
New York AG Letitia James filed a lawsuit against NYCharities.org and a related...more
Consumer Protection-
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Online Dating Service Operator Over Alleged Fraud-
The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Match Group, Inc.—which operates Match.com, Tinder, OKCupid,...more
Cannabis/Marijuana-
Bipartisan Coalition of 21 Attorneys General Pen Letter to Congress in Support of Cannabis Banking Bill-
A bipartisan coalition of 21 AGs, led by District of Columbia AG Karl Racine, sent a letter to...more
Consumer Protection-
Tennessee Attorney General Settles with Cigarette Manufacturer Over Alleged Sales of Contraband Cigarettes-
Tennessee AG Herbert Slatery III reached a settlement with cigarette manufacturer Xcaliber...more
Antitrust-
50 Attorneys General to Investigate Tech Company Over Advertising and Search Engine Practices-
50 AGs, led by Texas AG Ken Paxton, announced an investigation into Google over allegedly anticompetitive...more
9/13/2019
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
For Profit Colleges ,
Franchises ,
Google ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medicaid ,
No-Poaching ,
Opioid ,
ROSCA ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State and Local Government
Antitrust-
FTC Settles with Investment Advisor and Funds Over Alleged Violation of Premerger Notification and Waiting Period Requirements-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) settled with investment advisor Third Point...more
9/6/2019
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Attorney General ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
COPPA ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Debt Collection ,
Debt Collectors ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government
2019 AG Elections-
Lynn Fitch Secures Republican Nomination for Mississippi Attorney General in Runoff Election-
Mississippi held a runoff election for the Republican AG primary race on August 27, 2019....more
8/30/2019
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Attorney General ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Fantasy Sports ,
FCC ,
Franchises ,
No-Poaching ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Retailers ,
Robocalling ,
State and Local Government
Charities-
4 Attorneys General Settle with Military Charity Over Alleged Deceptive Practices-
Four AGs, led by Virginia AG Mark Herring, reached a settlement with Hearts 2 Heroes Inc., d/b/a Active Duty Support Services...more
8/16/2019
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Franchisors ,
No-Poaching ,
Public Charities ,
Student Loans ,
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) ,
Warning Letters
2019 AG Elections-
Republican Primary for Mississippi Attorney General Heads to Runoff; Winner Will Face Democrat Jennifer Riley Collins-
None of the three Republican candidates for AG received a majority of the vote in...more
Antitrust-
33 Attorneys General, U.S. Department of Justice, FTC Settle With Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Over Allegedly Monopolizing Opioid Addiction Treatment Market-
33 AGs, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and...more
7/19/2019
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Attorney General ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTC Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Sherman Act ,
TRO
Cannabis / Marijuana-
Iowa Attorney General Issues Statement on Legality of Hemp and Cannabidiol Products-
Iowa AG Tom Miller issued a statement regarding the legality of hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”) products under state...more
7/12/2019
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Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Debit Cards ,
Hemp ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
USDA
2020 AG Elections
-Republican John Westercamp Announces Candidacy for Indiana Attorney General
-John Westercamp, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Indiana AG in 2020....more
6/28/2019
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Amended Regulation ,
Attorney General ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Expedited Funds Availability Act (EFAA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Inflation Adjustments ,
Joint Employers ,
Mergers ,
Robocalling ,
ROSCA ,
Sprint ,
T-Mobile ,
The Clayton Act
Consumer Protection-
California Attorney General Sues Country Club Owners and Operators Over Allegedly Failing to Repay Deposits to Members-
California AG Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit against country club owners and...more
6/21/2019
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AutoZone ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hazardous Waste ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular
Antitrust-
10 Attorneys General Sue to Enjoin Merger of Major Wireless Phone Companies-
10 AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James and California AG Xavier Becerra, filed a lawsuit to enjoin T-Mobile US, Inc. and its parent...more
6/14/2019
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Attorney General ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Dollar General ,
E-Cigarettes ,
FDIC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
HMDA ,
Medicaid ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Retailers ,
Sprint ,
T-Mobile ,
The Clayton Act ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Letters
Charities-
California Attorney General Sues International Assistance Charity Over Allegedly Misleading Reporting Scheme and Deceptive Solicitations-
California AG Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit against international...more
Charities-
New York Attorney General Settles With Fraternal Order Over Allegedly Misusing Charitable Funds-
New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with Oneonta Lodge No. 1312 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks,...more
5/31/2019
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Communications Decency Act ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Education ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Opioid ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government ,
Student Loans ,
Wage and Hour
2019 AG Elections-
Republican Daniel Cameron and Democrat Greg Stumbo Secure Party Nominations for Kentucky Attorney General-
Daniel Cameron defeated state Senator Wil Schroeder to win the Republican nomination for Kentucky...more
5/24/2019
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Debt Collection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
NLRA ,
Over-Time ,
Popular ,
Robocalling ,
State and Local Government ,
Telemarketing ,
Wage and Hour
Cannabis/Marijuana-
Bipartisan Coalition of 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Protect Banks Serving Marijuana Industry-
The National Association of Attorneys General (“NAAG”) sent a letter, signed by a bipartisan...more
5/17/2019
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Charitable Organizations ,
Consumer Contracts ,
Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Franchisors ,
Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
2020 AG Elections-
Democrat Raph Graybill Announces Candidacy for Montana Attorney General-
Raph Graybill, a Democrat, announced his candidacy for Montana AG in 2020.
Graybill is Chief Legal Counsel to Montana Governor...more
5/10/2019
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
FCC ,
FDCPA ,
Marijuana ,
Medicaid ,
Opioid ,
State and Local Government
Consumer Protection-
California Attorney General Settles With Auto Rental Company for Allegedly Overcharging Consumers for Vehicle Repairs-
California AG Xavier Becerra reached a settlement with auto rental company...more
Consumer Protection-
21 Democratic Attorneys General Urge U.S. Department of Education to Continue Sharing Student Loan Information-
21 Democratic AGs, led by Colorado AG Phil Weiser, New Jersey AG Gurbir Grewal, and...more
4/12/2019
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Attorney General ,
Automotive Loans ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Department of Education ,
Mortgage Servicers ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
State and Local Government ,
Student Loans ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices