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
Antitrust-
FTC Sues Health Information Company Over Allegedly Monopolizing Electronic Prescription Markets-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a lawsuit against health information company Surescripts, LLC, over...more
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
Cannabis / Marijuana-
FTC and FDA Issue Warning Letters to Companies Advertising and Selling Cannabidiol Products-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued warning letters to...more
4/5/2019
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Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Contamination ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Groundwater ,
Lenders ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government
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
2019 AG Elections-
Republican Andy Taggart Announces Bid for Mississippi Attorney General-
Andy Taggart, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Mississippi AG in 2019.
...more
3/8/2019
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Contamination ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
E-Cigarettes ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Groundwater ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medicaid ,
Robocalling ,
State and Local Government ,
Telemarketing
2020 AG Elections-
Republican Jon Bennion Announces Bid for Montana Attorney General-
Jon Bennion, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Montana AG in 2020.
...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
2020 AG Elections-
Democrat Kimberly Dudik Announces Candidacy for Montana Attorney General-
State Representative Kimberly Dudik, a Democrat, has declared her candidacy for Montana AG in 2020....more
Breaking News-
Alaska Governor Appoints Kevin Clarkson as Attorney General-
Recently elected Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavey, a Republican, appointed Kevin Clarkson as Attorney General, replacing AG Jahna Lindemuth....more
12/7/2018
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COPPA ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Debt Buyers ,
Debt Collection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Identity Theft ,
Medicaid ,
Mergers ,
PHI ,
State and Local Government
Breaking News-
Missouri Governor Announces Appointment of State Treasurer Eric Schmitt as Attorney General-
Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt, a Republican, has been appointed to serve as AG by Governor Mike Parson....more
Cozen in the News-
Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Election Tracker Reports 2018 AG Election Results and 2019 Projected AG Political Landscape-
Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker issued a report on the...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
2018 AG Elections-
Cozen O’Connor State AG Election Tracker Now Features 2018 Election Predictions-
Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker now features predictions for the 31 AG elections occurring on November 6,...more
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
Consumer Protection-
Florida Attorney General and FTC Sue Consulting Company Over Allegedly Deceptive Mailings-
Florida AG Pam Bondi and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) sued Starwood Consulting, LLC, d/b/a/...more
Charities-
Federal Trade Commission and Attorneys General of 50 States, DC, and US Territories Announce Coordinated Crackdown on Allegedly Fraudulent Veterans Charities-
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and AGs...more
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
2018 AG Elections-
Arkansas and Georgia Primaries Confirm Nominations of Uncontested Candidates-
Arkansas and Georgia both held primaries on May 22, 2018, for federal and statewide offices, including state attorney...more
Charities-
New York Attorney General Reaches Settlement with Telemarketing Company to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Charitable Solicitations-
New York AG Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with telemarketing...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 Chris Mattei Announces Campaign for Connecticut Attorney General-
Democrat Chris Mattei announced his candidacy for Connecticut AG in 2018, switching statewide races and forgoing a previously...more
12/8/2017
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Colleges ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Subcontractors ,
Telemarketing ,
Unfair Competition Law (UCL) ,
Universities ,
Wage Theft
AG Elections-
Democrat Jesse Ruiz Announces Bid for Illinois Attorney General-
Democrat Jesse Ruiz declared his candidacy in the open 2018 race for Illinois AG. He is currently a partner at a Chicago law firm. Ruiz...more
AG Elections-
Republican Frank White Announces Bid for Florida Attorney General-
Republican state Representative Frank White announced his candidacy in the open 2018 race for Florida AG. He is also the general counsel...more