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Illinois AG’s and FTC’s Settlement Takes a $25 Million Bite Out of Grubhub

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and the FTC have settled with Grubhub Inc. and Grubhub Holdings Inc. to resolve allegations that it engaged in deceptive business practices that harmed customers, food delivery drivers, and restaurants in violation of federal and state consumer protection laws.
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Texas Brings Latest Lawsuit Against PFAS Manufacturers

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against 3M, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and associated entities for alleged violations of state consumer protection laws related to contamination caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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New FTC Rule Cracks Down on Hidden Fees

The FTC has finalized a new rule aimed at ensuring greater transparency for consumers regarding mandatory fees, also called “junk fees,” for live event tickets and short-term lodging.
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Change Healthcare Faces Nebraska Lawsuit After Cyberattack

Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Change Healthcare Inc. and its owners and operators—which provide a data clearinghouse used by healthcare providers, pharmacies, and insurers—alleging that the company’s data security and other operational failures in connection with a February 2024 cyberattack violated state consumer protection laws.
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McKinsey to Pay $650 Million to Resolve Investigations into Alleged Role in OxyContin Crisis

McKinsey & Company, Inc., has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve a federal criminal investigation into its advice to Purdue Pharma L.P. on how to increase sales of OxyContin, and a civil settlement to resolve allegations that it provided advice that resulted in the submission of false claims to federal healthcare programs.
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DC AG’s Settlement Part of Latest Efforts to Snuff Out Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Sales

District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb has settled with Swedish Match North America LLC to resolve an investigation into allegations that the company facilitated the sale of Zyn flavored nicotine pouches in violation of the District’s ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products and other consumer protection laws.
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NJ AG Appoints New Antitrust Chief

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin has appointed David Reichenberg as his Antitrust Section Chief.
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