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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (July 15, 2025)

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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

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New York Retailer Law Update 2025

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When I see a state law change that may impact my clients whose reach expands into other jurisdictions, including the Big Apple State, I do what I can to provide content and information on the subject. In this case, the State...more

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Unpacking the Illicit E-Cigarette Crackdown by State AGs

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In mid-January, a bipartisan coalition of nine state attorneys general, as well as the Washington, D.C., attorney general, announced a coordinated effort to curb illicit electronic cigarette sales. The attorneys general of...more

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Democratic AGs Take Aim at ATF’s Decision to Distribute Firearm Triggers

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A group of 16 Democratic AGs filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the decision by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to redistribute thousands of Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) throughout the...more

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Delta-8 Retailers Take a Hit in North Dakota

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North Dakota AG Drew Wrigley has reached a settlement with the owners and operators of www.delta8resellers.com (Delta 8 Resellers), resolving allegations that the company violated state consumer protection laws by selling and...more

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Fee-Fallin’: Why “Tariff Fees” Are Not A Quick Fix to Offset New Costs

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In the wake of the Trump administration’s newly-imposed tariffs, many retailers are facing significant unanticipated cost increases across their supply chains, from raw materials, to manufacturing, to transporting goods...more

Vicente LLP

Nebraska Hemp Enforcement Update: Delta-9 THC Crackdown Targets Retailers

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Last month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated the state’s hemp enforcement efforts by issuing cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 retail locations in the Omaha metro area. Joint investigations conducted...more

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Nebraska Says It’s High Time to Enforce Delta-9 THC Limits

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Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers sent cease-and-desist letters to 104 tobacco stores in the state alleging that they are selling illegal or unlawful THC-containing products. According to the AG’s office, the stores allegedly sold...more

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AGs Ask Congress to Take Further Action on ORC

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....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

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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Congress Urged to Send Message to Organized Retail Crime

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The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 38 state and territory AGs urging Congress to pass legislation addressing the national rise in organized retail crime....more

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New York AG Takes Another Big Hit Against Unlicensed Cannabis Sales

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New York AG Letitia James secured a judgment against cannabis dispensary company Jaydega 7.0 and its owner (collectively, “Jaydega”) for operating without a license in violation of state cannabis laws. According to the AG’s...more

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A Variety of Fees and Surcharges Implicated in Early Cases Enforcing California’s Honest Pricing Law

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Since July 1, when California’s “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute” became effective, the plaintiffs’ bar has filed more than a dozen complaints alleging violations of the statute....more

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California Pharmacies Put on Notice: California’s Pharmacy Transaction Notice Requirement

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As of January 1, 2025, parties to transactions involving pharmacies located in California may also need to file a written notice with the California Attorney General. Assembly Bill 853 (AB 853), codified at Part 14 to...more

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The Amazon Regrows: DC High Court Revives Suit Against Amazon’s Pricing Practices

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On August 22, 2024, the DC Court of Appeals revived a suit brought by the District of Columbia Attorney General’s Office (DC AG) against Amazon. The suit, which the superior court previously dismissed, alleges that Amazon’s...more

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The State AG Report – 7.25.2024

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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 Submit Comments Opposing Rescheduling...more

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Nebraska AG Settles Delta-8 Lawsuits Against Four Retailers

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Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers has announced four additional settlements in a series of lawsuits filed against retailers for allegedly selling mislabeled and harmful products containing synthetic THC in violation of Nebraska’s...more

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AGs Commit to Collaboration on AI, Antitrust Enforcement, and Protecting Youth Online at AG Alliance Annual Meeting

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State attorneys general from across the country met in Colorado for the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Annual Meeting last week, along with AG staff and the legal and business communities. In opening the conference, Nevada...more

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The State AG Report – 5.30.2024

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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: •Nebraska AG Sues TikTok for Fueling Youth Mental Health...more

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The Office of the Attorney General Issues Guidance on SB 478 - California’s Honest Pricing Law

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As noted in our recent client alert and blog, many legal commentators and those in the business community speculated that the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General would issue guidance on SB 478. On...more

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California AG Issues Guidance Regarding Hidden Fees Ban

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Since the enactment of California’s so-called “Junk Fee Ban,” S.B. 478 (more formally known as the “Honest Pricing Law” or the “Hidden Fees Statute”), Benesch has been fielding a wide range of questions from retailers and...more

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Virginia Viewpoint: The Race to Crossover

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The Race to Crossover- Like a two-minute drill that football fans may see heading toward halftime in the big game this weekend, the Virginia General Assembly is in a similar race against the clock – a deadline colloquially...more

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AG Tong Takes a Hit at Sellers of Illegal, High-THC Marijuana Products

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Connecticut AG William Tong filed enforcement actions against three cannabis wholesalers and four cannabis retailers operating in the state, alleging that they are unlawfully selling potent, high-THC cannabis products, in...more

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Reminder: New York’s Credit Card Reward and Loyalty Program Law Is Now in Effect

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If your business offers a loyalty program in conjunction with a gift card, you likely already know that Section 520-e of New York’s General Business Law took effect December 10, 2023. This new law gives consumers a set grace...more

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Virginia AG Reminds Suppliers: Price Gouging Laws in Effect Due to Wildfires

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On November 7, Virginia Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares reminded suppliers that the current state of emergency caused by wildfires triggered Virginia’s anti-price gouging statutes, which prohibit businesses from raising...more

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