PetSmart in the Doghouse as Colorado Sues over Grooming Program Allegations

Colorado AG Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit against pet care retailer PetSmart, alleging the company engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices related to its employee training program, the Grooming Academy.
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Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Bank on SAFER Cannabis Reform

A bipartisan coalition of state and territorial AGs sent a letter to Congress urging the passage of the SAFER Banking Act of 2025, which would create federal safe harbor protections for financial institutions that serve state-legal cannabis and hemp businesses.
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Washington Becomes First State to Require Premerger Notification Filing

Washington AG Nick Brown announced that Washington is the first state to require companies to file a premerger notification with the state AG’s office concurrently with the federal filing required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.
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MA AG Issues Updated Guidance Ahead of “Junk Fee” Compliance Deadline

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has released updated compliance guidance, including a new webinar, to help businesses comply with the state’s new consumer protection regulations targeting so-called “junk fees.”
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Florida AG Investigates ESG Market Practices

Florida AG James Uthmeier announced that his office is investigating CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) and the Science Based Targets Initiative for potential violations of Florida’s consumer protection and antitrust laws.
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Democratic AGs Push Back Against USDA Demand for SNAP Recipient Data

A group of 21 Democratic AGs and the Governor of Kentucky have filed a lawsuit challenging a directive by the U.S. Department of Agriculture requiring states to turn over the personal information of individuals who apply for or receive food assistance benefits under the federally funded, state-administered Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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