A group of 14 Democratic AGs led by Massachusetts AG Maura Healey sent a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to support to Agency’s proposed rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing...more
A group of 19 Republican AGs, led by West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey, filed a petition for a writ of certiorari seeking review of a decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that...more
COVID-19-
Paying 4X for Eggs? New York Attorney General Alleges Price Gouging in Lawsuit Against Egg Producer-
New York AG Letitia James sued egg producer and wholesale distributor Hillandale Farms Corp. and related...more
Labor & Employment-
Wendy’s: All the Goodness, But Hold the Alleged Child Labor Violations-
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with fast food restaurant chain Wendy’s International LLC (“Wendy’s”) to...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
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-
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
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
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
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 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Advertising ,
Insurance Brokers ,
Marijuana ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
PHI ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government
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
2018 AG Elections-
Arizona and Florida Hold Primary Elections-
Arizona and Florida held primary elections on August 28, 2018, and will hold general elections on November 6, 2018....more
8/31/2018
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Clean Air Act ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Franchises ,
Hazardous Waste ,
No-Poaching ,
Opioid ,
Political Candidates ,
Primary Elections ,
State and Local Government ,
Waste Management
2018 AG Elections-
Republican Bernard Pepukayi Announces Candidacy for Delaware Attorney General-
Attorney Bernard Pepukayi, formerly a Democrat, announced that he has switched his political affiliation and has filed to...more
8/24/2018
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Auto Lease ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Medicaid ,
Net Neutrality ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Political Candidates ,
Popular ,
Repossess
2018 AG Elections-
Alabama Incumbent Attorney General Wins Republican Primary Runoff Election-
Alabama held a runoff election for the Republican AG primary race on July 17, 2018.
...more
Breaking News-
New York Federal Judge Declares Structure of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Unconstitutional-
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York held in Consumer Financial Protection...more
6/22/2018
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Ban the Box ,
Citibank ,
Clean Air Act ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Libor ,
OMB ,
Opioid ,
Popular ,
Trump Administration ,
Walgreens
2018 AG Elections-
California, Iowa, and New Mexico Primaries Confirm Nominations of 2018 Major Party Candidates as Alabama Republicans Set Runoff Election to Determine Their 2018 Attorney General Candidate-
Alabama,...more
6/8/2018
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Do Not Call List ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
General Elections ,
Home Health Care ,
Medicaid ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Political Candidates ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Primary Elections ,
State and Local Government ,
Telemarketing
2018 State AG Elections-
Democrat Tatewin Means Announces Candidacy for South Dakota Attorney General-
Democrat Tatewin Means announced her bid for South Dakota AG in 2018....more
2018 AG Elections-
Democrat Paul Doyle and Republican Susan Hatfield Declare Candidacies for Connecticut Attorney General-
Democratic Connecticut state Senator Paul Doyle and Republican Susan Hatfield, a state...more
Cozen in the News-
JB Kelly Interviewed by Natural Products Insider on FTC Guidance for Multi-Level Marketers-
JB Kelly, member of Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General practice, was interviewed by Natural Products...more
AG Elections-
Democrat Clare Kindall Declares Candidacy for Connecticut Attorney General-
Democrat Clare Kindall, an Assistant AG at the Connecticut AG’s office, announced her bid for Connecticut AG in 2018.
...more
Consumer Protection-
Washington Attorney General Amends Lawsuit Against Cable and Internet Provider, Alleges More Deceptive Conduct-
Washington AG Bob Ferguson amended his lawsuit against cable and internet service...more
AG Elections-
Republican Todd Atwater Announces Bid for South Carolina Attorney General-
Republican state Representative Todd Atwater has declared his candidacy for South Carolina AG in 2018.
...more
AG Elections
Democrat Sharon Fairley Declares Run for Illinois Attorney General-
Democrat Sharon Fairley, former chief administrator of Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability, announced her candidacy in the...more
AG Elections-
Nancy Rotering Announces Candidacy for Illinois Attorney General-
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering announced that she is entering the 2018 race for AG. Rotering is Mayor of Highland Park and previously...more