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Attorney Fee Sharing Prohibited? California Bills Take Aim at ABS and Consumer Legal Funding

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The California Legislature is moving forward with two bills that would meaningfully reshape the boundaries of consumer legal funding and legal advertising practices in the state. Assembly Bill 931 and Senate Bill 37, while...more

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NY Packaging Legislation Gets Wrapped up in Red Tape Again

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Last month, the New York State Assembly demurred from taking up a vote for the second time on the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (“PRRIA”). The PRRIA was designed to cause a restructuring of the life...more

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Nevada’s Price-Fixing Bill Veto Sparks Debate

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In a recent political development in Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 44, a legislative effort aimed at curbing alleged price-fixing practices on essential goods and services championed by Nevada Attorney...more

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AI Legislative Developments: Early Days or Tipping Point?  

If tracking AI legislation is giving you whiplash, you’re not the only one....more

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Connecticut and Louisiana Poised to Enact Earned Wage Access Legislation, Marking Significant Policy Shift Among States

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Connecticut and Louisiana are poised to become the latest states to enact earned wage access (EWA) laws, as bills await signatures from Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry. The Connecticut bill passed...more

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Banned, Fined, and Redefined: The 2025 State Crackdown on Online Sweepstakes

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Recent events around the country indicate that online sweepstakes are facing increasing scrutiny and concerns from legislatures, regulators and others. “Montana just criminalized everyday digital promotions with a law so...more

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Texas Legislature Passes Comprehensive AI Governance Act

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On June 2, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, (TX AI Act or bill) which heads to the governor for his signature or veto. The bill will take effect January 1, 2026, if...more

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State AG Pulse | A FAIR Go For NY Consumers

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In Episode 6 of Season 5 Chris Allen and Emily Yu examine New York’s proposed FAIR Business Practices Act legislation and what it tells us about how AGs’ consumer protection authority is evolving to address the challenges on...more

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Big News in AI Policy: Proposed 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Regulation

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate headlines—not just for its technological leaps, but also for the policies shaping its future. In a major development, a new Republican-backed tax bill, released by the House...more

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AI Quarterly Update: Recent AI Legislation Efforts Signal Potential Challenges for State-Led Regulatory Approach

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In Q1 of 2025, there have been significant regulatory and policy developments at the state, federal, and international level regarding artificial intelligence (“AI”). In Europe, the phased implementation of the European...more

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Senate Bill 38 Challenges Judicial Control Over Food Injury Claims

In response to a controversial Ohio Supreme Court ruling, State Senator Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) has introduced Senate Bill 38, which aims to put juries – as opposed to judges – in charge of determining liability when a...more

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Playing on the Edge - Sweepstakes Casinos Face Challenges

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Sweepstakes casinos have become a force in online gaming, offering casino-style games without navigating the complex regulatory scrutiny of gaming regulators or legislators. Sweepstakes casinos use creative business models,...more

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Stay ADvised: 2025, Issue 8

New York State Bill Aims To Take a Bite Out of Junk Food Ads for Kids - New York state lawmakers recently introduced a bill to restrict false and misleading advertising of "junk" food to children. They say the purpose of...more

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North Carolina Legislative Alert: House Representatives Propose Amendments to Expand Debt Adjusting Prohibitions to Ban Debt...

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Just a week from North Carlina Senators proposing Senate Bill 491, which seeks to create an act to license, examine, and regulate debt settlement services, North Carolina House Representatives Howard (R), Setzer (R), B. Jones...more

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North Carolina Legislative Alert: Lawmakers Propose Act to License, Examine, and Regulate Debt Settlement Services

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On March 25, 2025, North Carolina Senators Johnson (R), Overcash (R), and Jackson (R) as primary sponsors introduced Senate Bill 491 (“S.B. 491” or the “Bill”), which seeks to license, examine, and regulate debt settlement...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Balances Bipartisan Priorities - Governor Josh Shapiro's third budget proposal aims to balance bipartisan priorities, incorporating both Republican and Democratic interests while navigating the...more

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Legislative Top 5 - March 2023 #4

LEADERSHIP RELEASES GLOBAL BUDGET TARGETS - On Tuesday, the Governor, House Speaker, and Senate Majority Leader announced they had reached an agreement on global budget targets, adding up to $71.9 million in spending for...more

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Coal in the Stocking for Retail Employers: The California Privacy Rights Act

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As the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) replaces its predecessor, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), on January 1, 2023, retailers face a significant amount of compliance preparation—and right at peak season. The...more

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West Virginia Legislature Again Considers Bill to Reduce Penalties Available Under the WVCCPA

The West Virginia Legislature is in session and again is considering a bill to reduce penalties available under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act ("WVCCPA" or "Act"). The Act is the primary statute under...more

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Wyoming Legislature Advances Blockchain-Related Bills

States have long been “laboratories of democracy” where policymakers can try out certain innovative policies on a local or regional level that could eventually, if successful, become national programs. On the tech side, some...more

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