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Podcast - An Overview of State Attorney General Consumer Protection Enforcement

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta discusses recent actions taken by state attorneys general (AGs) in the enforcement of consumer protection laws and regulations. His...more

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State AGs and Consumer Protection: What We Learned From … Nevada

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In a recent webinar hosted by Kelley Drye, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Chief Deputy of Consumer Protection Mark Krueger shared valuable insights into best practices for engaging with the office, Nevada’s...more

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The State AG Report – 07.10.2025

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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: • AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in...more

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[Webinar] Nevada Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection and Other Priorities - July 14th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

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Join Kelley Drye for an important webinar, “Nevada Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection and Other Priorities.” This session will feature Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Chief Deputy of the Consumer...more

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Utah Snaps at Snapchat’s Youth Safety and Data Practices

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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

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2025 AGA Annual Meeting Wrap-Up: Day 3

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In the last post of our three-part series, we discuss the final day of sessions at the 2025 Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Annual Meeting, which explored novel approaches for law enforcement collaboration, effective ways to...more

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2025 AGA Annual Meeting Wrap-Up: Day 2

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In part two of this three-part series on the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) 2025 Annual Meeting, we highlight panelists’ discussions on the safety and regulation of GLP-1 medications and the role of attorneys general in...more

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Nebraska and Vermont Pass Age-Appropriate Design Codes

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Nebraska and Vermont are the latest U.S. states to join the growing landscape of children’s online safety laws that have swelled in state chambers in recent years. On May 30, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim...more

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Court of Appeals Blocks Texas AG From Enforcing Pre-Litigation Subpoena

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recently enjoined Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton from enforcing a pre-litigation subpoena issued to Media Matters for America (Media Matters). The subpoena is...more

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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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New York Attorney General James Freezes $300,000 in Cryptocurrency Linked to Alleged Scammers Targeting New Yorkers

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On June 18, 2025, the New York State Attorney General announced that her office stopped an allegedly fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scam that targeted hundreds of Russian-speaking New Yorkers in Brooklyn and across the...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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Growing List of States Attempting to Regulate Kids’ Social Media Accounts: Nebraska Husks Up

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Nebraska’s governor signed a bill into law that, among other things, creates the Parental Rights in Social Media Act. The provisions of the law will go into effect July 1, 2026, unless challenged. The law is similar to...more

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The State AG Report – 06.05.2025

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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: • AGs Secure Contempt Ruling Against Robocaller for...more

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TikTok’s Motion to Dismiss Denied by NY State Court

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New York Attorney General Letitia James and 13 other Attorneys General filed suit in October 2024 against TikTok “for misleading the public about the safety of its platform and harming young people’s mental health.” TikTok...more

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New York AG’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Survives Motion to Dismiss

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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

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Ad Law News and Views - May 2025

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Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Oppose Federal Effort to Block State AI Laws - If you’ve been keeping tabs on the AI legal landscape lately, one thing is clear: states aren’t waiting....more

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Missouri Attorney General Introduces New Rule Requiring Social Media Companies to Offer Competitor Content Moderators

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Utilizing regulatory powers under its UDAP law, the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (the ​“MMPA”), Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a new rule, codified as 15 C.S.R § 60-19, that would prohibit social...more

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The State AG Report – 05.15.2025

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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: • Texas Secures $1.375B Settlement with Google Over Alleged...more

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Ohio AG Not Backing Down on Social Media Parental Consent Law

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Ohio AG Dave Yost announced plans to appeal a federal court decision that struck down the state’s Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, which would have required online platforms to obtain parental consent...more

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Key Takeaways from the National Association of Attorneys General 2025 General Symposium

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Beginning on April 7, 2025, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its three-day Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout the forum, attorneys general, their senior staff, federal officials, and other...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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Missouri Issues Rule Requiring Social Media Companies to Offer Algorithmic Choice

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Missouri AG Andrew Bailey issued a rule requiring social media companies to offer algorithmic choice for users in the state....more

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The State AG Report – 05.01.2025

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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: • Republican AGs Urge EPA to Recognize Greater State...more

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States Continue to Get Tough on Tech over Child Safety

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Alabama AG Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against TikTok Inc. and affiliated entities alleging that the social media company violated state consumer protection laws by making deceptive representations, including...more

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