A coalition of 40 State AGs sent a letter to Congressional leaders opposing a proposed ten-year ban on states enforcing any state law or regulation addressing AI. The ban was included by the House Energy and Commerce...more
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Enforcement team is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (“State AGs”)...more
6/4/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Deep Fake ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
State Attorneys General
Beginning on April 7, 2025, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its three-day Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the forum, attorneys general, their senior staff, federal officials, and other...more
As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) faces uncertainty, state attorneys general (state AGs) are poised to fill the enforcement gap in consumer financial protection. With the CFPB’s future in question, state AGs...more
4/3/2025
/ Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Credit ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Lenders ,
Lending ,
Loans ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Attorneys General
State attorneys general (State AGs) are becoming increasingly active in the realm of antitrust enforcement, focusing on mergers, monopolization, and ESG-related cases. In recent years, state AGs have taken assertive roles in...more
4/2/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Litigation ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Mergers ,
Monopolization ,
Popular ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Trump Administration ,
White Collar Crimes
In 2024, state attorneys general (“State AGs”) focused on a broad variety of areas and industries including, in particular, emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy and social media protections....more
4/2/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Chevron Deference ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Popular ,
Reverse Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
State Attorneys General ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College
In 2024, state attorneys general (State AGs) focused on a broad variety of areas and industries including, in particular, emerging industries such as artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy and social media protections....more
3/24/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Attorneys General
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (State AGs) across the...more
3/24/2025
/ Climate Change ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Protection ,
Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Orders ,
Popular ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Vaping
While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) may have halted certain operations, it is remaining active in certain litigation, including cases brought by multistate attorneys general. Recently, the CFPB signaled...more
In the realm of False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement, state attorneys general (AGs) are increasingly collaborating with federal authorities and fellow state AGs to address allegedly fraudulent activities. Companies operating...more
Faced with emerging challenges in privacy and cybersecurity, state attorneys general (AGs) are at the forefront of enforcement. Companies face increasing expectations to implement robust cybersecurity programs, promptly...more
As we continue into 2025, state attorneys general (AGs) will play a pivotal role in shaping environmental policy and enforcement. With anticipated resistance to environmental regulation rollbacks and a continued focus on...more
The New York Attorney General (NYAG) is expected to increase enforcement actions in 2025, especially with the enactment of several new laws designed to strengthen consumer protection and employment. At the federal level, the...more
2/25/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Greenwashing ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Attorneys General
State Attorneys General (AGs) across the country continue their bipartisan collaboration on issues affecting citizens across state lines. State AGs have long worked in multi-state groups related to broad-based investigations...more
2/11/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bipartisan Agreement ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Exploitation ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Mental Health ,
National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Robocalling ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Budgets
It is safe to say 2025 is expected to be a busy year for California Attorney General Rob Bonta (CA AG). We anticipate that the CA AG will increase enforcement activity this year with wide-reaching and broad investigations...more
2/11/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Climate Change ,
Competition ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Investigations ,
State Attorneys General ,
Technology ,
Technology Sector
Morrison Foerster partner Carrie H. Cohen, global co-chair of the Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and State + Local Government Enforcement team, spoke with Edward Imperatore, a partner in MoFo’s Investigations +...more
Morrison Foerster partner Carrie H. Cohen, global co-chair of the Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and State + Local Government Enforcement team, spoke with Christine Wong, a partner in MoFo’s Investigations +...more
1/23/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Fraud ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Privacy Laws ,
Robocalling ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
White Collar Crimes
Morrison Foerster partners Carrie H. Cohen, global co-chair of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and State + Local Government Enforcement team, and Brian R. Michael, member of the firm’s Investigations +...more
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (State AGs) across the...more
1/9/2025
/ American Bar Association (ABA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Class Action ,
Competition ,
Data Privacy ,
Diversity ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
FCC ,
Investment Management ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Robocalling ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telecommunications ,
Textiles ,
The Clayton Act ,
Trump Administration
The year 2024 remained a busy one for state attorneys general (State AGs) and 2025 promises to be even busier. To assist in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and defense lawyers navigate the 2025 State AG enforcement...more
1/7/2025
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Environmental Policies ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Merger Controls ,
Monopolization ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
Trump Administration ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from State Attorneys General across the country and...more
10/31/2024
/ Air Quality Standards ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cookies ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Mental Health ,
Popular ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
Surgeon General ,
Transparency ,
Warning Labels ,
Web Tracking ,
Websites
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more
8/14/2024
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Antitrust Division ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
CMIA ,
Department of Financial Services ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fracking ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Interagency Guidance ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
Pharmacies ,
Popular ,
Reverse Discrimination ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more
5/30/2024
/ Airlines ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cartwright Act ,
Climate Change ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
NYDFS ,
State Attorneys General
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more
10/24/2023
/ CEOs ,
Class Action Settlement ,
Consumer Protection Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Privacy ,
Deceptive Intent ,
Digital Assets ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
New York ,
Oregon ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Price Gouging ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
SIFMA ,
Site Remediation ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Subpoenas
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more
7/20/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Privacy ,
Discrimination ,
Gender Discrimination ,
NFL ,
NHTSA ,
NTIA ,
Product Recalls ,
Race Discrimination ,
State Attorneys General ,
Theft