The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their...more
7/28/2025
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Antitrust Violations ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Gaming ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
Marketing ,
Merger Controls ,
Most-Favored Nations ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Attorneys General
Nevada Attorney General (AG) Aaron D. Ford recently announced that the State of Nevada and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a suit against IYOVIA. IYOVIA currently operates under the brand names IM Mastery...more
6/20/2025
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Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
MLM Industry ,
Regulatory Violations ,
Settlement ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telemarketing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul and Minnesota AG Keith Ellison have joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Surmodics Inc. by GTCR BC Holdings LLC, two major manufacturers...more
5/9/2025
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Anti-Competitive ,
Antitrust Litigation ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Healthcare ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Private Equity ,
Section 5 ,
Section 7 ,
State Attorneys General ,
Statutory Violations ,
The Clayton Act
Several state attorneys general (AGs) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have begun scrutinizing ancestry tracking company 23andMe following its recent announcement that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As part of...more
4/7/2025
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Bankruptcy Court ,
Biometric Information ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
DNA ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Genetic Materials ,
Popular ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws
On January 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Minnesota, and Illinois filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company (Deere). The complaint, which Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona have since joined, accuses Deere of creating...more
3/11/2025
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Anticompetitive Behavior ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Farm Supplies ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
John Deere ,
Manufacturers ,
OEM ,
Right to Repair ,
Sherman Act ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair Competition
On January 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued “Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers” (2025 Guidelines). The 2025 Guidelines aim to “promote clarity and...more
2/5/2025
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Competition ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employees ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Franchise Agreements ,
New Guidance ,
No-Poaching ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage-Fixing
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul settled their lawsuit against Grubhub for $140 million (Grubhub will only have to pay $25 million, with the balance...more
1/3/2025
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
FTC Act ,
Gift-Cards ,
GrubHub ,
Hidden Fees ,
On-Demand Services ,
Penalties ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Section 5 ,
Settlement ,
Subscription Services ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
In September, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Digital Dream Labs, Inc., and its CEO, Harold Jacob Hanchar, individually and in his capacity as CEO. In the lawsuit,...more
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake reviews and testimonials...more
8/28/2024
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Celebrity Endorsements ,
Competition ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Influencers ,
Marketing ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media ,
Testimonial Statements
As litigation to block the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger wages on at the state and federal level, four state attorneys general (AG) have jumped into the fray in support of the merger as the cases heat up on all fronts....more
Last week, a bipartisan coalition of 30 state attorneys general (AG), led by Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas, reached a settlement with Cameo — an online service that allows fans to pay for customized messages from...more
In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more
7/23/2024
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Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Healthcare ,
Machine Learning ,
Marketing ,
Personal Data ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws
Private equity firms can breathe a sigh of relief after a federal judge dismissed claims that threatened to establish a precedent for holding private equity firms liable for certain actions by their portfolio companies....more
“Today’s consumer protection challenges require an all-hands-on-deck response, and our report details how the FTC is working closely with state enforcers to share information, stop fraud, and ensure fairness in the...more