On July 1, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a significant proposed settlement with Healthline Media LLC (Healthline) — a prominent website publisher of health information and wellness articles. The...more
7/29/2025
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Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
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Personal Information ,
Settlement ,
Statutory Violations ,
Tracking Systems ,
Web Tracking ,
Websites
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
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has emerged as a significant figure in the landscape of consumer protection and corporate accountability. Her actions and initiatives have positioned her as a thought leader...more
7/7/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ,
Employee Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fraud Abuse and Waste ,
Government Efficiency ,
Non-Bank Lenders ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Suppliers ,
Trump Administration ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On April 29, Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against Roku, Inc. (Roku), the smart TV and device provider and streaming service, alleging that Roku collects and monetizes personal data from children...more
6/9/2025
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Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Internet Streaming ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Regulatory Violations ,
Roku ,
State Attorneys General ,
VPPA
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 February 4, the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) released its second Report on Emerging Technology and Its Effect on Youth Well-Being, outlining the effects young Minnesota residents allegedly experience from...more
2/27/2025
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Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Minors ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General