FTC Accuses Cash-Advance App of Misleading Consumers

The FTC has filed a lawsuit against online cash advance app Dave, Inc. alleging that it misled consumers about cash advances and fees in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.
READ MORE

Minnesota AG Settles with Blue Cross Blue Shield over Mental Health Parity

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with BCBSM, Inc. d/b/a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and HMO Minnesota d/b/a Blue Plus to resolve allegations that the insurer violated the state’s mental health parity laws.
READ MORE

Bipartisan AGs Reach $49 Million Settlement over Alleged Price-Fixing in Generic Drugs Market

A bipartisan coalition of 50 states, D.C., and two territories reached settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Apotex Corp. to resolve allegations of price fixing generic drugs in violation of the Sherman Act.
READ MORE

Credit Union’s Botched Rollout of Online Platform Draws CFPB’s Interest

The CFPB has reached a settlement with VyStar Credit Union to resolve allegations that its defective new online banking platform violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010.
READ MORE

Democratic AGs Urge Congress to Support Federal Prohibition on Price Gouging

A group of 16 Democratic AGs wrote a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to support proposals for a federal prohibition on price gouging.
READ MORE

Maryland Establishes Office of the Solicitor General

Maryland AG Anthony Brown announced the creation of the Office of the Solicitor General to oversee the state’s appellate litigation in state and federal court.
READ MORE