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
Environment-
Who Controls When State and Federal Regulators Disagree on Whether a Chemical Is a Carcinogen?
California AG Xavier Becerra filed an amicus brief in the California Court of Appeal in support of the...more
2/14/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Chemicals ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Fantasy Sports ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FIFRA ,
Sports Gambling ,
Sprint ,
State Attorneys General ,
T-Mobile
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau-
Bank in CFPB Crosshairs for Allegedly Failing to Properly Manage and Respond to Customer Credit Card Disputes-
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) sued Citizens Bank,...more
Labor & Employment-
Massachusetts Attorney General Alleges Chipotle Served Up a Side Order of Wage and Hour Violations, Reaches $2 Million Settlement-
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with casual...more
Consumer Protection-
Payment Processor Caught in the Web of Allegedly Illegal “Free Trial” Scheme-
The FTC reached a settlement with overseas payment processor SIA Transact Pro and its former Chief Executive Officer...more
Charities-
23 Attorneys General Band Together to Make PayPal’s Charitable Donations Platform More Transparent-
A bipartisan coalition of 23 AGs, led by Connecticut AG William Tong and Nebraska AG Doug Peterson, reached...more
Labor & Employment-
Whistleblower Leads to Shutdown of Infosys’ Alleged System for Avoiding California Taxes-
California AG Xavier Becerra reached a settlement with India-based business consulting and outsourcing services...more
For-Profit Colleges-
University of Phoenix’s Wings Clipped with $191 Million Settlement Over Allegedly Deceptive Marketing-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with the University of Phoenix and its...more
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
Data Privacy & Security-
How Did A Hacker Allegedly Access A Million Customers’ Personal Data? Let the FTC Count the Ways.
The FTC has reached a settlement with technology company InfoTrax Systems, L.C. and its CEO...more
11/15/2019
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Debt Collection ,
Debt Collectors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Hackers ,
Mergers ,
Personal Data
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
Data Privacy & Security-
FTC Staff Comments on NIST’s Proposed Privacy Framework-
Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) staff submitted a comment on the preliminary draft of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s...more
11/1/2019
/ Attorney's Fees ,
Climate Change ,
contact ,
Contraceptives ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Exxon Mobil ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
NIST ,
Pay Data ,
Retailers ,
Warning Letters
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
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
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
/ Attorney General ,
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
/ Apprenticeships ,
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
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
/ Air Pollution ,
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
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
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
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
/ Acquisitions ,
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
/ Attorney General ,
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
/ Acquisitions ,
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