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FTC and Nevada AG Accuse ILM of Deceptive Advertising

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Nevada Attorney General (AG) Aaron D. Ford recently announced that the State of Nevada and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a suit against IYOVIA. IYOVIA currently operates under the brand names IM Mastery...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 17, 2025)

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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

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The State AG Report – 05.08.2025

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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: • California to Repeal Clean Fleets Regulation Following...more

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New York AG Settles with School App

The New York Attorney General recently entered into an assurance of discontinuance with Saturn Technologies, operator of an app used by high school and college students. The app was designed to be a social media platform that...more

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New York AG Announces $650,000 Settlement with Social Media App Developer for Students’ Privacy and Safety Concerns

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On March 7, 2025, the Office of the New York State Attorney General (NY AG) published an Assurance of Discontinuance (Assurance) settling claims against Saturn Technologies, Inc. (company), a developer of a social media app...more

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Ad Law News and Views - January/February 2025

If you have been following our blogs, it should be no surprise that the Attorneys General remain focused on combatting Organized Retail Crime (ORC) using available state and federal tools. The Attorneys General of...more

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FTC Launches Inquiry into Censorship in Technology Platforms

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The FTC announced the launch of a public inquiry into how technology platforms engage in censorship. In agency’s Request for Information explains that it seeks information from members of the public about how technology...more

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State Attorneys General Continue to Collaborate on Bipartisan Issues

State Attorneys General (AGs) across the country continue their bipartisan collaboration on issues affecting citizens across state lines. State AGs have long worked in multi-state groups related to broad-based investigations...more

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Congress Considers Social Media Safeguards for Children

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This week, the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a slew of bipartisan bills, including the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill was introduced by Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, along with...more

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The State AG Report – 01.23.2025

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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: •Bipartisan AGs to Disposable E-Cigarette Companies: You’re...more

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Six Advertising Trends for 2025

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As the new year begins, creative advertisers and marketers look for new ways to stay current and get ahead by capitalizing on trends. ...more

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The State AG Report – 12.12.2024

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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: •Frontier Required to Clean Up Hazardous Waste Disposal...more

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GOP AGs & DOJ Choreograph Separate Actions Against TikTok

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A group of 21 Republican AGs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland, No.24-1113, in support of the U.S. DOJ and urging the court to deny the petition for...more

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2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes

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In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more

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The State AG Report – 2.8.2024

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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: •Republican AGs Express Concern over Potential for...more

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More Privacy, Please – November/December 2023

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In recent regulatory and enforcement developments, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed a regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and revisions to the California Consumer...more

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The State AG Report – 1.4.2024

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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: • Bipartisan AG Group Supports Google Users in Case...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - December 2023

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Guess Who Members Can’t Share the Band - Ancient rockers hurl lawsuit at former bros, but will it stick? When Friends Fall Out - Baroque internecine conflicts and acrimonious legal battles are nothing new in the...more

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State AG Pulse | Influencers, Identify Yourselves, Says FTC

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Increasingly, influencers are being used by social media-savvy advertisers to encourage consumers to buy their products. And it works: these influencers have an outsized impact on what we buy. In this week’s podcast Meghan...more

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The State AG Report – 11.30.2023

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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: • FTC Doesn’t Sugarcoat Warning Letters to Social Media...more

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FTC Doesn’t Sugarcoat Warning Letters to Social Media Influencers, Trade Associations

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The FTC sent warning letters to two trade associations and twelve online health influencers warning them that they may have violated the FTC Act by failing to adequately disclose payments for social media posts promoting the...more

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The State AG Report – 7.6.2023

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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: •Radio, Someone Still Loves You - •FTC Endorsement Guides...more

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FTC Endorsement Guides Get a Social Media Makeover

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The FTC updated its agency guidance for businesses utilizing endorsements as advertising in order to ensure that it sufficiently addresses emerging market trends in how advertisers utilize review platforms and social media to...more

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The State AG Report – 3.23.2023

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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: •Kia and Hyundai Urged by Bipartisan Coalition of AGs to...more

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FTC Orders Social Media and Streaming Platforms to Outline Efforts to Combat Deceptive Advertisements

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The FTC issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms—Meta Platforms, Inc.; Instagram, LLC; YouTube, LLC; TikTok Inc.; Snap Inc.; Twitter, Inc.; Pinterest, Inc.; and Twitch Interactive, Inc.—requiring them...more

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