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Washington AG Secures $8.2M Against Company for Sending Knock-Off Official Government Correspondence

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Labor Law Poster Service, formerly Mandatory Poster Agency, was recently ordered to pay more than $8.2 million in penalties and restitution following a lawsuit brought by the Washington state attorney general’s (AG) office....more

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FBI Warns Consumers of Discount Medical Scams

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On April 30, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a Public Service Announcement warning consumers about fraudulent discount medical scams. These scams typically involve deceptive offers for health insurance...more

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday Appointed Co-Chair of NAAG Consumer Protection Committee

On April 8, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced the appointment of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday as the new co-chair of NAAG’s Consumer Protection Committee. The Committee’s mission is...more

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Iowa Takes a Swipe at Crypto ATMs for Alleged Role in Consumer Scams

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Iowa AG Brenna Bird sued cryptocurrency ATM operators Lux Vending, LLC, and Bitcoin Depot Operating, LLC (collectively, “Bitcoin Depot”) and GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip (“CoinFlip”) for allegedly failing to protect...more

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down FTC's Auto Retail Scam Rule: Key Implications for Dealers

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Jan. 27, 2025, vacated the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS Rule) before it could take effect, finding that the FTC failed to follow...more

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Michigan AG Launches Investigation Into Deceptive Practices by Pest Control Operators

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Last week, Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel formally launched an investigation under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) into the marketing and business practices of a group of interconnected pest control...more

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FTC Launches Massive “Operation Stop Scam Calls” Initiative: Focusing on “Consent Farm” Lead Generators and Robocallers

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On July 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the FTC, along with over 100 federal and state law enforcement partners, have launched an extensive campaign named "Operation Stop Scam Calls" to combat the...more

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FTC Public Comment Request Signals Continued Increase in State AGs Enforcement Efforts

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On June 7, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") announced a request for public comments ("Request") regarding how it can enhance collaboration efforts with state attorneys general ("AGs") to more effectively...more

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Attorneys General Enforce Lemon Laws and Penalize Puppy Mills

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The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that over 65% of US households own a pet. Puppies are a particularly popular choice. But sometimes, after a puppy comes home to its new family, it might appear lethargic...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - August 2022 #2

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FCC Slams American Scammers for 8 Billion Robocalls - With too many calls to document, carriers are ordered to pull the switch on traffic - One Robo to Call Them All - What sort of activity earns a court order, a public...more

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State Attorneys General Fight Imposters Among Us

Last week, 49 State Attorneys General joined in a National Association of Attorneys General letter authored by Florida, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee responding to the FTC’s Request for Public Comment...more

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Influencer or Scammer? Instagram Celebrity Accused of Not Delivering Paid-for Services

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Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro sued Instagram influencer Casey Olivera, a/k/a Dana Chanel, related individuals, and companies owned and operated by Chanel over allegations that Chanel misled consumers about goods and services...more

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Nevada Legislature Reforms Consumer Protection And Charitable Donation Laws

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Three bills introduced by Nevada AG Aaron Ford were recently enacted that will amend the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”), the Nevada Unfair Trade Practices Act (“UTPA”), and charitable donation laws, effective...more

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As State Level First Responders, AGs Contend with New Challenges in Response to COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through the United States, state attorneys general (AGs) are updating their playbooks in an effort to deal with this unprecedented crisis. ...more

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AGs on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Fight

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The United States has not had to combat a pandemic like COVID-19 for nearly a century; unfortunately, it seems that it will be our reality for months to come. ...more

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