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On August 19, the Massachusetts attorney general announced a $795,000 settlement with a property management company for allegedly failing to protect the personal information of thousands of individuals after multiple data...more
For the latest installment of our series of practical insights on emerging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) consumer protection and data privacy priorities, we discuss coverage and requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting...more
In 2020, California was the first mover in state comprehensive privacy law legislation, a distinction it held for approximately three years before other states took similar action. Indeed, eighteen additional states have...more
On August 18, 2025, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the opening of an investigation into two artificial intelligence (AI) developers for potential deceptive trade practices and misleading marketing. According to the...more
Welcome to our new series on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement, where we will provide practical insights into emerging FTC priority areas for consumer protection and data privacy enforcement. Overall, the current FTC...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • PetSmart in the Doghouse as Colorado Sues over Grooming...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Latest Texas AG Food Probe Puts Mars in a Sticky...more
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, alleging widespread violations of state consumer protection laws. According to the complaint, the Temu shopping app...more
Last week, on July 14, 2025, a New York federal court issued a general stay of enforcement of the NY Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act, which went into effect just days earlier, on July 8, 2025. As a result, businesses...more
On July 8, 2025, Connecticut’s attorney general announced a settlement with TicketNetwork Inc. for failing to fix several privacy notice defects since 2023. The $85,000 fine is the first monetary penalty under the state’s...more
FTC Sends Warning Letters Regarding Potential Noncompliance With “Made in USA” Requirements. On July 8, the FTC sent letters to a flagpole retailer, footwear maker, football equipment company, and personal care products...more
Now that we have passed the halfway mark in 2025, we are taking a look back at significant developments that have already occurred this year in the consumer data privacy landscape. Five more states’ comprehensive privacy laws...more
Connecticut continues to refine its data privacy act as it implements its first violation settlement. TicketNetwork, Inc., reached a settlement of $85,000 for deficiencies in its privacy notice to consumers. Despite receiving...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in...more
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sued General Motors LLC and its subsidiary OnStar LLC (collectively, “GM”) over allegations that GM misled vehicle purchasers into enrolling in programs that collected and shared their driving data...more
Utah AG Derek Brown and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection jointly sued Snap, Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, facilitating child sexual exploitation and sextortion through its design features and recommendation...more
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
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • All AGs Settle with Purdue Pharma over Opioid-Related...more
Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sued PDD Holdings Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, alleging that Temu’s shopping app operates as malware designed to gain unauthorized access to users’ data in violation of state consumer protection...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Connecticut Law Aims to Weed Out Illegal Sales of...more
New York AG Letitia James obtained an order denying TikTok Inc.’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by AG James against the company and affiliated entities, alleging that they violated state consumer protection laws by...more
Attorney General James sued a national bank and its holding company for the bank's alleged practices relating to its offering of online savings accounts. Specifically, the AG claims that the bank offered a "high interest"...more
Wiley also has launched a Trump Administration Resource Center and Resource Guide to track Executive branch priorities during the second Administration of President Trump. With Wiley’s deep-rooted understanding of Washington...more
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on May 15 to discuss the agency’s consumer protection and competition efforts and...more
Key Takeaways - - Utah has introduced five new bills that further shape its existing Artificial Intelligence Policy Act and add new requirements. - Both the scope of disclosure requirements surrounding the use of AI...more