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) ,
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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 ,
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State and Local Government
2020 AG Elections-
Democrat Karen Tallian Announces Bid for Indiana Attorney General-
State Senator Karen Tallian, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for Indiana AG in 2020.
Senator Tallian has served in the state...more
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
Antitrust-
California Attorney General Announces Settlement with Pharmaceutical Company Over Allegedly Anticompetitive Patent Settlement-
California AG Xavier Becerra reached a settlement with pharmaceutical company...more
Cannabis/Marijuana-
Bipartisan Coalition of 37 Attorneys General Submits Comment to FDA Regarding Cannabis Products-
The National Association of Attorneys General (“NAAG”) submitted a comment to the U.S. Food and Drug...more
7/26/2019
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Cannabis Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Equifax ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Marijuana ,
Medicaid ,
State Attorneys General ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
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
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
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 Financial Protection Bureau-
CFPB Changes Policies Regarding Civil Investigative Demands-
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) announced changes to its policies regarding civil investigative demands...more
4/26/2019
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Air Pollution ,
Civil Investigation Demand ,
Clean Air Act ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Breach ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Warning Letters
Cannabis/Marijuana-
South Dakota Attorney General Issues Clarifying Statement on Legality of Industrial Hemp and Cannabidiol Oil-
South Dakota AG Jason Ravnsborg issued a clarifying statement regarding the legality of...more
3/29/2019
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Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Firearms ,
Gambling ,
Hemp ,
Medicaid ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Wire Act
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau-
25 Democratic Attorneys General Oppose CFPB Proposed Rule to Delay Compliance Date of Payday Lending Rule-
25 Democratic AGs, led by North Carolina AG Josh Stein, submitted a...more
Charities-
Pennsylvania Attorney General Files Petition to Modify Consent Decrees with Health Care Provider and Insurer for Allegedly Violating State Charity Laws-
Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro filed a petition to modify...more
Cannabis/Marijuana-
Vermont Attorney General Supports Bill Legalizing Cannabis Production and Sales-
Vermont AG TJ Donovan testified before the state Senate Judiciary Committee in support of a bill that would legalize...more
2/8/2019
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Attorney General ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Advertising ,
Insurance Brokers ,
Marijuana ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government
2019 AG Elections-
Republican Wil Schroder Announces Bid for Kentucky AG, Republican Whitney Westerfield Withdraws Bid-
State Senator Wil Schroeder, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for Kentucky AG in 2019...more
Consumer Protection
Massachusetts Attorney General Settles With Tax Preparation Company Over Allegedly Misleading and Deceptive Advertisements
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with tax preparation...more
Breaking News
Hawaii Governor Appoints Clare Connors as Attorney General
Clare Connors, a Democrat, has been appointed to serve as Hawaii AG by recently re-elected Governor David Ige, replacing AG Russell Suzuki. ...more
1/11/2019
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Automotive Industry ,
Colleges ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Dodd-Frank ,
EFTA ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Advertising ,
Manufacturers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Popular ,
Restrictive Covenants
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection-
Kathy Kraninger Confirmed by Senate as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection-
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kathy Kraninger as Director of the Bureau of...more
Antitrust-
FTC Reaches Settlement with Petroleum Company Over Allegedly Anticompetitive Impact of Proposed Acquisition of Retail Fuel Stations-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), following an investigation by New...more
11/2/2018
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Attorney General ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Military Lending Act ,
Mortgage Fraud ,
Mortgages ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Off-Label Promotion ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs
Antitrust-
Arizona Attorney General Sues Dental Supply Company Over Allegedly Anticompetitive and Deceptive Practices-
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against Benco Dental Supply Company (“Benco”) alleging that...more
10/26/2018
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Civil Rights Act ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Exxon Mobil ,
Oil & Gas ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Sexual Harassment ,
State and Local Government ,
Title VII
2018 State AG Elections-
Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker Updates 2018 Election Prediction for Nevada Attorney General Race-
With 19 days to go before election day, Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker has...more
10/19/2018
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Antitrust Violations ,
Attorney General ,
Competition ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
CVS ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Franchise Agreements ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Mergers ,
No-Poaching ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Credits