McKinsey & Co. Pay $650M in Opioid Settlements | IL & FTC Take a Bite Out of Grubhub | PFAS Shouldn’t Mess with Texas

The State AG Report – 12.19.2024 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 Fight No-Poach Agreements | CA Tells Frontier to Clean Up Its Act | FTC Eyes Health Insurance Marketing

The State AG Report – 12.12.2024 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.

Staying Atop State AG Action Means Engaging Early, Studying Risk

In this article for Bloomberg Law, Ketan Bhirud, Chris Allen and Grace Garver offer tips for how businesses can better position themselves as a new political era dawns.

Marketing Messages Matter In State AG Consumer Protection

In Law360 Stephen Cobb, Maria Colsey Heard and Hannah Cornett Land discuss how state AGs’ broad consumer protection mandate leads to close scrutiny of marketing communications.

Dem. AGs: Unlocking Phones is Key | Google Faces Antitrust Remedies | GOP AGs Oppose Student Loan Relief

The State AG Report – 12.05.2024 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.

FCC Ringed on Robocalls | GOP Fights SEC Crypto Oversight | NY AG Gets $45M from Nursing Home

The State AG Report – 11.21.2024 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.

Will AG-Elect Stick To NC Dems' Playbook, Or Take New Path?

In Law360 State AG Group Co-Chair Dustin McDaniel reflects on the mark of a successful attorney general and how to keep the people’s faith.

Pa. AG-Elect Likely To Target AI, Robocalls And Opioids

In Law360 State AG Group co-chair Jerry Kilgore comments on Pennsylvania AG-elect Dave Sunday’s environmental regulation priorities.

AGs + DOJ Sue to Block Healthcare Acquisition | FTC Fights Fakes | CFPB to States: Close Privacy Gaps

The State AG Report – 11.14.2024 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.

Dem AGs Prep for Legal Battles with Trump

In Pluribus News State AG Group co-chair Jerry Kilgore predicted a surge in litigation by Democratic AGs challenging President-elect Trump’s policy agenda.

Dem. AGs Seek Price Gouging Ban | FTC Force-Stops Cash-Advance App | AGs Cure Generic Drug Price Fixing

The State AG Report – 11.07.2024 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.

CFPB Eyes Worker Surveillance | GOP AGs Urge Court to Toss Clean Water Act Suit | NY AG Just Says No to Illegal Pot Sales

The State AG Report – 10.31.2024 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.

GOP AGs Fight EPA Rule | AGs Hang Up on Robocalls | CFPB Finalizes Data Rights Rule

The State AG Report – 10.24.2024 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.

State AGs Mean Business: What 2024 Elections Mean for Companies

In this article for Reuters/WestLaw, Ketan Bhirud and Emily Yu analyze the potential impact the upcoming AG elections may have on businesses.

Unpacking State AG Approaches To Digital Asset Enforcement

In Law360 Stephen Cobb, Keturah Taylor and Grace Garver discuss state AGs’ prioritization of emerging technologies and industry-disrupting products as enforcement targets over the past decade.

Examining State AGs’ Use of Outside Counsel

Ketan Bhirud was a guest on FedSoc’s Fourth Branch Podcast to discuss state AGs’ use of outside counsel.

MA Gives Zombie Mortgage Servicer A Scare | GOP AGs Heart AM Radio | CFPB Driving Auto Loan Reform

The State AG Report – 10.10.2024 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.

Toward ‘A More Perfect Union’

Stephen Cobb’s work as the inaugural ABA democracy fellow is highlighted in the most recent issue of William & Mary’s alumni magazine.

Navigating Complex Regulatory Terrain Amid State AG Races

In Law360 Ketan Bhirud and Dustin McDaniel analyze the candidates in the 2024 state AG elections and suggest ways businesses can mitigate risk as AGs transition.

GOP AGs Side with Venu in Antitrust Case | CA Bans Flavored Tobacco | CFPB Sick Over Medical Debt Collection

The State AG Report – 10.03.2024 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.

Exxon Bagged over Plastic Pollution | Texas Settles with Gen-AI Healthcare Co. | MD AG Sues Over Key Bridge Collapse

The State AG Report – 09.26.2024 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.

CFPB Bans Navient | PA AG Launches Data Breach Portal | GOP AGs: Unplug Truck Emissions Regs

The State AG Report – 09.19.2024 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.

State Attorneys General Signal Broadening Efforts to Protect Youth on Digital Platforms

Keturah Taylor summarized the AG enforcement priorities highlighted at NAAG’s recent Presidential Initiative Summit in Portland, OR.

Scanning the Regulatory Horizon for Dietary Supplements

Meghan Stoppel was quoted in a Nutraceuticals World discussing recent state legislation affecting the advertising and sale of dietary supplements.

New Mexico Sues Snapchat | Robinhood Settles with California | AG Warns of Political Deepfakes

The State AG Report – 09.12.2024 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.

Attorneys General Seek Permission From SCOTUS To Sue Other States

Dustin McDaniel predicts uptick in attorney general investigations and litigation of all types in 2025.

Illinois AG: Wage Theft Doesn’t Pay | FTC & FL AG Put Brakes on Alleged Trucking Scam | CFPB Settles “Loan Churning” Allegations

The State AG Report – 09.05.2024 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.

IL AG Cheers Antitrust Settlement | MO AG Checks Data Hack | CFPB Reports on Cash-Back Fees

Wanted: Lawyers to help with this year’s election

The ABA Journal featured State AG Group partner Stephen Cobb in a recent article talking about his experience as ABA’s inaugural Democracy Fellow and ABA’s important role in protecting voting rights.

A year since 'Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard': State attorneys general are split on DEI programs

In this article for Reuters/WestLaw Ketan Bhirud and Simeon Brier review where state AGs stand on DEI and analyze potential legal risks for businesses.

Texas Court Tosses FTC Non-Compete Rule | GOP AGs Confront Temu on Labor & Data | CA Backs Climate Disclosure Rule

That State AG Report – 8.22.2024 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.

GOP AGs Want Uniform Labeling | NLRB + Michigan AG Partnership | CFPB Crackdown on Credit Repair Fees

The State AG Report – 8.15.2024 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.

Considerations As State AGs Step Up Privacy Enforcement

In this Law360 article Ann-Marie Luciano and Meghan Stoppel discuss the rapid expansion of state privacy laws and what businesses need to do to adapt.

AG Air Travel Complaint Forms Take Flight | GOP AGs: Clock is Ticking for TikTok | CFPB Issues Financial Data Standards

The State AG Report – 8.8.2024 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.

DC AG Nabs Record Wage-Theft Settlement | StubHub Sued over “Drip Pricing” Practices | AGs Eye Celeb Endorsements

The State AG Report – 8.1.2024 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.

GOP AGs Just Say No to Rescheduling Pot | “Super Clean” Trucks Allegedly Dirty | Solar Sales Scrutinized

The State AG Report – 7.25.2024 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.

CA AG Pumped to Settle Gas Price Fixing Case | FTC Eyes Franchisor Practices | AGs Support Drug Price Transparency

The State AG Report – 7.18.2024 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.

NRA Ruling Gives Companies a Tool to Fight Anti-DEI Pressure

In Bloomberg Law, Ketan Bhirud and Meghan Stoppel discuss how a recent SCOTUS ruling gives companies a valuable legal framework.

FTC Flags Potential Right to Repair Violations | CFPB Eyes Debt Servicers/Collectors | GOP AGs Say EPA Rule a “Washout”

The State AG Report – 7.11.2024 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.

CFPB's New Registration Rule Will Intensify Nonbank Scrutiny

In Law360 Ketan Bhirud and Emily Yu examine the new CFPB rule that could reshape the landscape of nonbank financial regulation.

AR AG Targets Temu | Walmart to Pay for Pricing Practices | VA AG Calls Foul on Commanders

The State AG Report – 6.27.2024 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.

What California's new 'hidden fees statute' means for businesses

Keturah Taylor and Ketan Bhirud address the new California law requiring disclosure of all mandatory fees, and what businesses in The Golden State can do to prepare.

State AG Pulse | The State AG: Both Advocate & Influencer

What Companies Should Consider Amid Multistate AG Actions

In this Law360 article Chris Allen, Siran Faulders and Hannah Land discuss multistate efforts and what businesses should understand about these collective actions.

Feds Allege Adobe Fee Acrobatics | GOP AGs Seek to Black Out FERC Power Rule | Dem. AGs Sign Up to Support CFPB Registry

The State AG Report – 6.20.2024 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 Back AI Safeguards | NY AG Continues Cryptocurrency Crack Down | GOP AGs Pick at Mining Regulations

The State AG Report – 6.13.2024 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.

State AG Pulse | Changing of the Guard in the PNW

In Episode 7 of State AG Pulse, Stephen Cobb and Keturah Taylor dive into the open seat state AG races in Oregon and Washington and other issues shaping the political landscape in the Pacific Northwest.

NCAA Transfer Eligibility Rule Gets Benched | CFPB Eyes Repeat Scammers | Don’t Mess with Texas’ Consumer Data

The State AG Report – 6.10.2024 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 Fume Over Vehicle Emissions Rule | Feds Eye Serial Acquisitions | NE AG: TikTok Fueling Kids’ Health Crisis

The State AG Report – 5.30.2024 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.

State AG Pulse | Never Say Never to Federal Privacy Legislation

In this episode of State AG Pulse, Meghan Stoppel and Keturah Taylor, along with Madison Smith of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, discuss comprehensive state privacy laws and how the uptick in recently enacted state legislation is impacting the federal privacy conversation in Congress.

AG James Scores Record Crypto Settlement | SCOTUS Upholds CFPB Funding | States Push for Student Debt Relief

The State AG Report – 5.23.2024 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.

State Surcharging Laws Create Both Risks and Opportunities for Merchants

Surcharging innovator Jonathan Razi and Keturah Taylor analyze the emerging patchwork of state surcharging laws.

CFPB: Credit Cards Not So Rewarding | NJ Protects Out-of-State Workers | CA AG Tells All on Honest Pricing Law

The State AG Report – 5.16.2024 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.

State AG Pulse | Everybody Comes From Somewhere

In this episode of State AG Pulse, Chris Allen, Jerry Kilgore and Howard Schweitzer consider AGs’ journeys both into the office and after leaving office, and the relational nature of both state and federal politics in an increasingly polarized political environment.

AGs Call Foul on NCAA Rules | GOP AGs Say Unplug Appliance Rule | CFPB: You Delay, You Pay

The State AG Report – 5.9.2024 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 and FCC Ally Post-Net Neutrality | AG Moody At Bat Against ACC | University’s Enrollment Tactics Flunk Out

The State AG Report – 5.2.2024 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.

Expect Turbulence Ahead as State AGs and DOT Join Forces to Investigate Airlines and Travel Agencies [Alert]

Ann-Marie Luciano, Meghan Stoppel, Jonathon Foglia, and Patrick Rizzi discuss the DOT's recent announcement of an Airline Passenger Protection partnership with State AGs to empower AGs to more effectively investigate complaints and enforce state laws.

AGs Snap Back at Tech Immunity | Feds’ Portal Eyes Health Care Market | AGs Gassed Up Over Emissions

The State AG Report – 4.25.2024 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.

State AG Pulse | Content moderation vs. free expression

There is bipartisan agreement around the importance of protecting the safety of children and teens online. In Episode 4 of State AG Pulse, Jerry Kilgore, Stephen Cobb and Emily Yu look at the efforts of state AGs, legislation and the Supreme Court to achieve this.

GOP AGs Seek to Unplug DOE EV Rule | MA AG Has Eye on AI | Democratic AGs to EPA: Move PFAS-T Against Forever Chemicals

The State AG Report – 4/18/2024 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.

CFPB Levels up Against Financial and Privacy Risks in Gaming | AGs Get Heated over SEC Climate Rule | California Applauds FCC Net Neutrality Revival

The State AG Report – 4.11.2024 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.

State AG Pulse | Swinging Through the Rust Belt, the Sun Belt and the South

In Episode 3 of State AG Pulse, Meghan Stoppel and Siran Faulders dive into the AG and other Pennsylvania races with Jim Davis and Joe Hill of Cozen Public Strategies and consider how voter demographics in PA and other swing states will play into the outcomes in November.

The Multifaceted State AG Response To New Technologies

In Law360 Ketan Bhirud and Emily Yu discuss emerging technologies and how state AGs are navigating the complex terrain.

Hidden Fees Battle Escalates | GOP AGs Wage War on Student Loan Cancellation | Texas Investigates Boeing Supplier

The State AG Report – 4.4.2024 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.

GOP AGs Fume over Natural Gas Regulations | AGs Urge Congress to Clear Up Hazy Farm Bill | AGs, DOJ Take a Bite out of Apple

The State AG Report – 3.28.2024 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.

State AG Pulse | High Profile Candidates, Big Issues Dominate in the NC Race

In Episode 2 of State AG Pulse, Stephen Cobb talks with Swain Wood, former North Carolina Chief Deputy AG, and WRAL correspondent, Will Doran, on the North Carolina race and the extent to which it will be dominated by the office of the attorney general, both outgoing and incoming.

FTC Pops Pop-Up Tech Support Scam | WI AG’s Timeshare Exit Takedown | AGs Clash over EPA Methane Rule

The State AG Report – 3.21.2024 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.

CT AGO Report on Privacy Enforcement Provides Insights on AG Priorities

State AG Group member Meghan Stoppel comments on the complexity and resourcing demands of privacy investigations in Cybersecurity Law Report.

State AG Pulse | The Election of the Double Haters

To kick off Season 4 of State AG Pulse, Stephen Cobb and Jerry Kilgore team up with Howard Schweitzer and the Hon. Rodney Davis of Cozen Public Strategies to debate the key races and issues ahead of the November 2024 general election.

WA AG Forms AI Task Force | GOP AGs Issue Latest ESG Letter | Montana AG Warns Google About AI Bias

The State AG Report – 3.7.2024 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.

NJ Settles Alleged Bumble Background Blunder | H&R Block(ed) by FTC complaint | AG Tong Tackles Hidden Fees

The State AG Report – 2.29.2024 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 + DFPI Team Up on Fraud | Republican AGs Aren’t CAT People | No More Metals in Baby Food

The State AG Report – 2.22.2024 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.

What's On The Horizon In Attorney General Enforcement [Law360]

In Law360 Ketan Bhirud, Chris Allen and Emily Yu discuss how recent state AG enforcement actions offer a taste of what’s to come in 2024.

Credit Card Surcharging Regulatory Changes Create Both Risks and Opportunities for Businesses [Alert]

Several states are considering or enacting laws addressing credit card surcharging, with New York and New Jersey offering recent examples and providing clarity for businesses and consumers.

Former Virginia AG Jerry Kilgore Appointed to Co-Chair Cozen O’Connor State AG Practice

Former Virginia AG Jerry Kilgore will share the reins of Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Group.

An Energ(y)etic Uproar over Exports | Texas AG Lights into Cities’ Marijuana Policies | Who Is in Charge of A.I.?

The State AG Report – 2.8.2024 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.

The Future Of State AG Antitrust Enforcement And Federal-State Cooperation

In CPI’s January Antitrust Chronicle Milton Marquis, Keturah Taylor and Meghan Stoppel review recent state AG antitrust enforcement actions and offer predictions for what’s to come.

NCAA Attracts More AG Attention | ESG-alating Action over Climate-Based Investments | Made in America (Maybe)

The State AG Report – 2.1.2024 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.

Congressional action beats a patchwork approach to protecting children on social media

In this op-ed in the Washington Examiner Jerry Kilgore calls on the federal government to set national, age-appropriate standards for social media apps to guide and empower parents.

Free Speech and Social Media | Answering the AI Call | Even Safer Choices

The State AG Report – 1.25.2024 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.

Pack of AGs Endorse Menthol Cigarette Ban | Overdraft Fees Targeted by New CFPB Rule | Record Clean Air Act Settlement

The State AG Report – 1.18.2024 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.

Weeding Out Illegal Cannabis Sales | AGs Support Digital Payments Regulation | FTC: Don’t Sell Raw Location Data

The State AG Report – 1.11.2024 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.

Google Users Search for Privacy Protections | COPPA Rule Updates | Russell Coleman Sworn in as Kentucky’s New AG

The State AG Report – 1.8.2024 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.

How State AGs Process And Prioritize Consumer Complaints

In Law360 Meghan Stoppel and Hannah Cornett Land discuss how AG offices manage consumer complaints and how businesses can mitigate complaints.

Facing the Dark Side of Facial Recognition Tech | FCC Closes Robocall Loophole | When Nonprofit Leaders Reap Profits

The State AG Report – 12.21.2023 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 AG’s Consumer Protection Authority Gains New Teeth [Alert]

Meghan Stoppel and Keturah Taylor discuss new legislation taking effect on January 1, 2024, in California that will establish a Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund within the state treasury.

AGs Step Up to the Plate on College Sports | FTC Drives Away Dealership Deception | AGs & FCC Collaborate on Privacy

When Is a Convenience Store Too Convenient? | Let the Sun Shine In | AGs Question if EPA Rule Holds Water

The State AG Report – 12.7.2023 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.

State AGs May Spoil the Party for Renegade Social Media Influencers

The National Law Journal quotes Meghan Stoppel and Hannah Cornett as they discussed warnings from the FTC to advertisers about how and when they should disclose endorsements from influencers.

State AG Pulse | Influencers, Identify Yourselves, Says FTC

Influencers have an outsized impact on what we buy. In this week’s podcast Meghan Stoppel and Hannah Cornett discuss warnings from the FTC to advertisers about how and when they should disclose endorsements from influencers.

Pa. 'Skill Games' Ruling Could Chill Gambling Crackdowns

Ketan Bhirud is quoted in Law360 on a recent ruling that could have wide repercussions for Pennsylvania’s legal gambling industry.

A Spoonful of Sugar Helps the SponCon Go Down | Which Arbitration Act Analysis Is Half-Baked? | DNA Testing Deception

The State AG Report – 11.30.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | AGs Clock In On Wages

AGs Voice Support for Israel | Smoking Out Illegal Vapes | AGs Working Overtime on Worker Protections

The State AG Report – 11.16.2023 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.

ABA’s Inaugural Democracy Fellow Named

As the American Bar Association’s inaugural Democracy fellow, Stephen Cobb will work to develop scholarship and programming on democracy, voting rights, politics and the law.

State AG Pulse | AG Elections: Summing Up 2023 and Eying Up 2024

With the 2023 AG elections almost done and dusted, Stephen Cobb and Emily Yu consider the results and look ahead to what these off-cycle elections portend for 2024’s AG elections.

GOP AGs Want No Truck with California | One Million Dollars to Donuts | CFPB Wants to Watch Your (Digital) Wallet

The State AG Report – 11.9.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | CT AG Reacts to Genetic Data Breach

When 23andMe suffered a data breach that potentially exposed sensitive data collected in genetic testing, Connecticut AG William Tong took action. Chris Allen and Hannah Cornett discuss the implications of the breach and identify best practices for anticipating and responding to data security incidents.

All that Glitters is Not Investment Gold | Wage Violations? No Dice! | 23andMe’s DNA Data Breach Dilemma

The State AG Report – 11.2.2023 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.

How Consumer Complaints Can Help Companies

In Law360 Meghan Stoppel and Hannah Cornett offer up a new way to think about consumer complaints.

State AG Pulse | America’s Pastime Unites AGs

A case stemming from action by Major League Baseball that left 40 minor league teams out in the cold has energized AGs on both sides of the aisle. Stephen Cobb and Keturah Taylor discuss the action by state AGs and the signals it sends.

AGs to Baseball Antitrust Exemption: Yer Out! | No-Poaches Tax AGs’ Patience | Crypto Crackdowns Continue

The State AG Report – 10.26.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | When Testing Systems, Don’t Use Real Data!

When more than $2 billion was withdrawn from borrowers’ accounts without their authorization as the result of a data testing error, AGs paid attention. Meghan Stoppel and Emily Yu explore why and suggest precautionary measures companies can take.

When Data Security Doesn’t Pass the Test | Who Will be Louisiana’s AG? | Stop Sharing My Health Data, Inmediata-ly

The State AG Report – 10.19.2023 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.

Throwing Out the Junk (Fees) | AG Appreciation for App Accessibility | Colorado AG Issues Workplace DEI Defense

The State AG Report – 10.12.2023 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' Distaste For Food Bill May Signal Other State Issues

In Law360 Chris Allen and Stephen Cobb discuss the EATS Act and how state AGs are making their voices heard at the federal level.

State AG Pulse | AGs: The Dukes of (Environmental) Hazard

In Episode 5, Meghan Stoppel and Keturah Taylor discuss how a recent action by DC AG Schwalb against an electric utility company exemplifies AGs’ clout in the environmental arena.

D.C. AG Sends Message: Pollution Can-a-Costia | Student Debt Repayment Looms | Time’s Up for Timeshare Exit Cos.

The State AG Report – 10.5.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | Is SAFER Banking Finally Coming To The Cannabis Industry?

In Episode 4, Chris Allen and Emily Yu look at the history of the SAFER Banking Act and consider whether the latest legislative proposal will realize AGs’ bipartisan ambitions for a regulatory and enforcement regime for cannabis that generates additional state revenues, deters bad actors, and provides businesses with predictability and legal certainty.

AGs Seek Banking Re-Leaf for Cannabis Industry | Choice Hotel Promises Informed Hotel Choices | FTC Holds Up Roll-Up

The State AG Report – 9.28.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | CFPB’s AI Guidelines for Lenders Send Important Signals For All Businesses

In Episode 3, Meghan Stoppel and Hannah Cornett recommend that all businesses pay attention to the CFPB’s recently issued guidelines on the use of AI tools in credit writing, since other regulators are likely to follow suit and the impacts go beyond the credit industry.

Shelf Shock at Dollar General | CFPB’s AI Lending Guide | Location, Location: CA Settles with Google

The State AG Report – 9.21.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | Action By MN AG Ellison Could Ripple Through Debt Servicing Industry

This episode of State AG Pulse looks at an investigation by Minnesota AG Keith Ellison into student loan providers alleged to have violated consumer protection and registration laws in his state, and the likelihood that it will sweep in other regulators and ripple throughout the debt servicing industry.

Swain Wood: Scoring Success in Opioid Settlements and Life Beyond the Law

State AG Group member Emily Yu speaks with Swain Wood to learn more about his life in and out of the law.

Consumer Lease Confusion | Student-Debt Relief in the Crosshairs | FTC Checks Bogus Background Reports

The State AG Report – 9.14.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | AGs to Forever Chemicals Cos: We Want More Money and We Want It Now

Season 3 of State AG Pulse launches with a dive into an amicus letter submitted by a group of state AGs in which the AGs express their concerns about how much the companies responsible for “forever chemical” contamination should pay and when.

Reshaping the game: State attorneys general scrutinize the sports industry

In WestLaw Stephen Cobb warns professional and collegiate sports that AGs are paying attention.

Google and AGs Play Nice | Amgen Cleared to Broaden Horizons | Mortgage Tech Merger No Longer on Thin ICE

The State AG Report – 9.7.2023 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 Cracks Down on Alleged AI Scheme | AGs Light Up E-Cig Industry | PFAStidious About Payments and Plans

The State AG Report – 8.31.2023 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.

Fights Over ESG Investment Reach the Courts, With States Battling Banks

Jerry Kilgore comments in National Law Journal on legal battles taking place in Missouri and Kentucky over those states’ efforts to bar companies from basing investment decisions on ESG concerns.

Montana Defends TikTok Ban | Construction Wage Theft | Medical Billing Scrutiny

The State AG Report – 8.24.2023 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.

Kill-Switch Kerfuffle | No-Poach Protest | Toluene Tussle

The State AG Report – 8.10.2023 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 Go Whole Hog on Fighting CA Pork Regulations | SEC Audit Trail Pushback | Room to Improve on Room Rates

The State AG Report – 8.17.2023 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.

NAAG Hosts Antitrust Bootcamp: Recap

In a series of three articles Chris Allen summarizes panel discussions on antitrust law history, state/federal cooperation and emerging antitrust trends.

AGA Gaming Workshop: State AGs Tackle New Challenges in Face of Unprecedented Gaming Growth [State AG Report]

Chris Allen shares key takeaways from AG Alliance’s recent gaming workshop.

Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic | A Blessing . . . or a Curse? | AGs Support Federal Drug Discount Program

The State AG Report – 8.3.2023 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:

Game-On: Why Tabletop Exercises Are Key to Cybersecurity Resilience

In this Corporate Compliance Insights article Meghan Stoppel and Hannah Cornett summarize the importance of tabletop exercises and how they can save companies millions and help them avoid potential regulatory scrutiny.

Sobering FTC Settlement for Rejuvica | Healthy Criticism of Tracking Tech | AGs Against Bank Bailouts

The State AG Report – 7.27.2023 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.

Diversity or Discrimination? | Anticompetitive Agricultural Activities | State-Federal Efforts on Fentanyl Epidemic

The State AG Report – 7.20.2023 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.

Regulators Swarm Around Payment Apps, Raising Fears of Enforcement Spree

In Law.com, Siran Faulders and Keturah Taylor offer tips to help digital payment platforms minimize regulatory blowback.

Joint Effort by FTC and FDA on Edibles Marketing | Colmenero Is Texas’s New Interim AG | AGs Take Sides on EPA’s EV Proposal

The State AG Report – 7.13.2023 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.

Analyzing 2023's New State Privacy Laws: Oregon and Delaware Join the Strictest Tier

Meghan Stoppel provides commentary in Cybersecurity Law Report on Oregon and Delaware’s new privacy laws including compliance implications and enforcement impacts.

EVs Killed the Radio Star | FTC Updates Influencer Guidelines | Android Update Leads to Flood of False 911 Calls

The State AG Report – 7.6.2023 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 Discuss Everything from AI to ORC at AGA Meeting [State AG Report]

Keturah Taylor discusses key takeaways from the conversations at this year’s AG Alliance annual meeting between AGs and the legal and business communities.

SmileDirectClub Braces for Settlement | AGs Duel on DACA | FTC Battles Consumer Cancellation Confusion

The State AG Report – 6.29.2023 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.

Proposed Expansion of New York’s Business Law Could Have Significant Detrimental Effects [Alert]

The Consumer and Small Business Protection Act could result in a vast expansion of legal liability for businesses operating in the Empire State.

State AG Pulse | The Laboratories of Democracy

In the season 2 finale of State AG Pulse, General Rokita of Indiana joins Jerry Kilgore and Chris Allen to talk about the challenges of upholding Indiana’s interests against the federal bureaucracy, and the power of states.

California Battles Retail Thefts | Calls to Hit Accelerator on Vehicle Standards | Sharing Genes Costs Vitagene

AG ABCs: AI Regulation Requests | Biotech Merger Support | California Climate Conflict

The State AG Report – 6.15.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | Vermont: Small Is Mighty

Elected in November 2022, Vermont AG Charity Clark has hit the ground running, applying herself across a broad range of issues in the state from consumer protection, the environment, and privacy rights to domestic violence and women’s reproductive health.

FTC, AGs Make Friendly Forces for Fighting Fraud | Product-Hopping Costs Indivior | EPA Thirsty for PFAS Standards

The State AG Report – 6.8.2023 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.

Don’t let your payment platforms attract regulatory scrutiny

In Legal Dive, Siran Faulders and Keturah Taylor offer principles to help companies that provide or use payments fintech avoid regulatory scrutiny and costly investigation.

Texas AG Paxton Impeached by House | D.C. AG On Wage Recovery Spree | AG James Tackles Sports Warehouse Data Breach

State AG Pulse | Wrangling Acronyms: SAGs, ORC and AI

Lori Kalani, Siran Faulders and Maria Colsey Heard explore two new issues coming into sharp focus for state AGs on both sides of the aisle because of their significant impact on consumers: organized retail crime and artificial intelligence.

Coin Cafe Serves Up Restitution | FTC Schools Ed Tech Company on Privacy | AGs Send Banks ESG Warning

The State AG Report – 5.25.2023 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.

Sneak Preview: State AG Pulse Season Three

In a sneak preview of Season 3 of State AG Pulse, Chris Allen and Emily Yu dig into a story from last week’s state AG news about a cryptocurrency scheme that set off flares in the state AG world.

“No Tipping” = Good Policy for FinTech Loans | AGs Oppose SEC Crypto Regulation | Shark of Wall Street Harpooned

The State AG Report – 5.18.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | Iowa: Taking a Commonsense Approach

In conversation with fellow Midwesterner Meghan Stoppel and former Virginia AG Jerry Kilgore, newly-elected Iowa AG Brenna Bird addresses a wide range of topics, from preparing to enforce Iowa’s new privacy laws to stumping with her six-year-old.

Federal Freezer Regulations Meet Icy AG Reception | AGs Investigate NFL | James Proposes Crypto Regulation

The State AG Report – 5.11.2023 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 Advocate for Alzheimer’s Drug Access | Insulin Injustice Leads to Price Cap Agreement | WA AG Ferguson Eyes Governorship

The State AG Report – 5.4.2023 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.

Don’t ignore state antitrust risks, competition specialists say

Legal Dive listened to our podcast The Broad Sweep of State AGs’ Antitrust Authority and warns consumer goods companies of the risks of ignoring state AGs’ independent antitrust authority.

State AG Pulse | The Broad Sweep of State AGs’ Antitrust Authority

State AGs have a wide range of tools they can use to hold companies accountable. Milton Marquis, Jerry Kilgore and Ann-Marie Luciano explore AGs’ power to prevent anticompetitive business conduct ranging from no-poach agreements and illegal non-competes to collusion and price-fixing.

FTC to Eyeglass Rule Violators: Eye See You | Feds Warn AI is Not Above the Law | AGs Are Non-Fans of Non-Competes

The State AG Report – 4.28.2023 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:

State AGs, Staff Discuss Algorithms & Organized Retail Crime at Symposium

NAAG recently held its annual Attorney General Symposium. Emily Yu outlines key takeaways from two business-critical panels.

How Cos. Should Navigate State AGs' Partisan ESG Approach

Meghan Stoppel and Emily Yu wrote in Law360 about why companies should engage with AGs on both sides of the aisle to minimize risk related to ESG-based investing.

Prairie-Chicken Protections Ruffle AG Feathers | NJ AG Teams Up Against Housing Discrimination | AGs Offer Ideas To EPA

The State AG Report – 4.20.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | The Age of the Multistate is Here

Elected for a second term in 2022, Attorney General Keith Ellison has led his state through the pandemic and its enormous social and economic consequences. He talks with Lori Kalani and Chris Allen about navigating those challenges and their impacts on individuals and businesses in Minnesota.

Warranty Claims Spike, Target Tesla After FTC Action

Jerry Kilgore noted State AGs’ consumer protection authority makes them a target for trial attorneys pitching new causes of action in a recent Law.com article.

Republican AGs Cool on Gas Stove Standards | FTC Halts Illumina’s Quest for GRAIL | AG Morrisey Runs for Governor

The State AG Report 4.6.2023 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.

Regulators and Cybersecurity Leaders Advise Businesses on How to Prepare For A Major Attack and the Consequences of Failure to Act

On April 4, 2023, the office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul was joined by leaders in technology and law enforcement for a full-day symposium designed to inform CISOs, CTOs and CIOs on how best to protect their business from cyber threats.

State AG Pulse | State AGs and Feds: The Dynamics of Influence & Collaboration

Even when state AGs are not specifically authorized in a particular area, they can still be highly influential on their federal counterparts when it comes to regulation, enforcement, rulemaking and interpretation of statutes. Our team digs into state/federal collaboration: the who, what, why and how.

AGs Fight for Right to Repair | EPA Urged to Bee Aggressive on Pesticides | AGs Throw Weight Behind Baby Food Heavy Metal Limits

The State AG Report – 3.30.2023 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.

Car Thefts Drive AGs to Act | CFPB Schools Loan Servicers | FTC Probes Misleading Social Media Ads

The State AG Report – 3.23.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | Nebraska: Listening and Learning

New Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers describes himself as a very strong conservative who believes in openness in relationships and is committed to ensuring that people feel that they are being heard. In conversation with Lori and Meghan, he expands on the philosophy that underpins his dealings with AG office staff, businesses and state AG colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

CFPB Trashes Junk Fees | FTC: Proposed Merger is a Real LOSer | AG James Has No Kudos for KuCoin Crypto

The State AG Report – 3.16.2023 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 Make Spirited Objection to Airline Merger | FTC to BetterHelp: Do Better | AGs Prove TikTok Investigation is No Lark

The State AG Report – 3.9.2023 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.

Cozen O'Connor Adds Former Va. Deputy AG To DC Office

Cozen O'Connor has added an attorney to its state attorneys general group who spent two years as Virginia's deputy attorney general under Mark Herring and has a range of professional experience in public service and private practice, the firm said in a Wednesday news release.

State AG Pulse | Attorneys General as State Policymakers: The NY Model

Cozen Public Strategies Managing Director Katie Schwab joins Jerry Kilgore, former VA AG, and Meghan Stoppel, former NE Consumer Chief, to debate the role of state AG as policymaker, and whether the NY model holds for the rest of the country.

CFPB Fights Alleged Predatory Lenders | Kobach Gives Price Gouging the Cold Shoulder | Bonta Calls for Privacy Law Changes

The State AG Report – 3.2.2023 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 to Robocallers: Put a Ring on It | AGs Rail Against Liquid Gas Shipment | Tech Out the New FTC Office

The State AG Report – 2.23.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | Illinois: Getting Stronger Through Adversity

State AG Pulse S2E3 now available: Illinois: Getting Stronger Through Adversity w/ State AG team member Lori Kalani + Ann-Marie Luciano.

EPA’s Methane Proposal Emits AG Approval | AGs Battle in Dobbs’ Shadow | ESG Gets AZ AG’s OK

The State AG Report – 2.16.2023 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.

NY AG Watching Out for Stalkerware | FTC Has Bone to Pick over Health Claims | Hard Pill to Swallow for Medicare Fraud

The State AG Report – 2.9.2023 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.

Attorneys general open to penalty negotiations if framed right

Legal Dive Lead Editor Robert Freedman listened to our podcast Money Money Money: Where does it go and why and teases out some of the key themes related to restitution, disgorgement and penalty negotiations in state AG settlements.

State AG Pulse | Money, Money, Money: Where does it go and why?

In this episode we draw back the curtain on attorney general settlements, including an AG’s statutory authority and motives, and the factors that determine the size and composition of a settlement, and provide insights to help businesses negotiate for the best possible outcome.

AG Campbell Dings Auto Dealer For Pricing Discrimination | FTC Schools Chegg on Data Security | ESG Remains AG Target in 2023

Nexo’s No-Nos Cost It $24 Million | FTC Obtains $3 Million as Karma for Pre-Approval Fibs | AGs, DOJ Fight Google Ad Tech Dominance

The State AG Report – 1.26.2023 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.

State AG Pulse | “I View Businesses As Poverty Destroyers”

In the first episode in Season Two, new Virginia AG Jason Miyares dispels the myth that AGs are anti-business. He talks about how he views businesses as victims when it comes to data breaches and seeks to work with them rather than blame them.

CFPB Settles Gaze on Fine Print | FTC Closes Tab on Drizly’s Alleged Security Flaws | AGs Favor Student Debt Forgiveness

The State AG Report – 1.19.2023 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.

In 2022, Opioids, Data Privacy, and ESG Dominated the State AG Landscape

State AG Group member Emily Yu speaks with her colleagues for their take on the most significant AG actions of the past year and what they foretell for AGs’ priorities in 2023.

New AGA Chairman Elected | AG James Turns Up Heat on Former Celsius CEO | AG Platkin Settles Small Business Loan Fraud Claims

The State AG Report – 1.12.2023 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 and $391-Million State AG Case Put Location Data Enforcement on the Map

Meghan Stoppel was quoted in a recent Cybersecurity Law Report article titled FTC and $391-Million State AG Case Put Location Data Enforcement on the Map. (subscription required).

States Seek Power to Regulate Tracks | Google Settles Over Tracking | AGs to DOJ: Foreign Litigation Funding Must Be Tracked

The State AG Report 1.12.2023 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 Secures Epic Fortnite Settlements | Oregon Settles PCB Suit | SCOTUS Grants Immigration Stay to GOP AGs

State AGs, Federal Regulators Gather to Discuss Tech Competition, ESG, Privacy, and More

State AG Group member KeturahTaylor provides an inside look at last week’s NAAG Capital Forum and gives a rundown on all the important topics covered.

COMING SOON: State AG Pulse Season Two

In Season Two of State AG Pulse we will go behind the news headlines to help business leaders understand the key players, their motivations + goals, and the broader context of state AG actions.

AG James: No-Go on No-Poach Agreements | Loan Doctor Fails CFPB Check Up | AGs Ask SCOTUS to Limit Tech Immunity

The State AG Report – 12.8.2022 Here are this week’s 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 Target Phone-y Ads | D.C. Circuit Urged to Freeze EPA Climate Regs | AGs Ask FTC for Data Minimization Rules

The State AG Report – 12/1/2022 Here are this week’s 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 Ink Largest Privacy Settlement | Commanders Flagged for Deceiving Fans | CFPB Notes Rise in “Pig Butchering”, Other Crypto Scams

The State AG Report – 11.17.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag (Is Not Recyclable)? | AGs Urge Approval of OTC Birth Control | FTC Says No to Dark Patterns

The State AG Report – 11.10.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Web Design Do's And Don'ts Amid Dark Pattern Enforcement

In Law360, Ann-Marie Luciano and Emily Yu offer practical guidance to help businesses minimize the risk of regulatory enforcement arising from “dark pattern” marketing practices.

Track the 2022 State AG Elections Live on Election Night

On November 8, the State AG Report will provide a one-stop-shop for live state attorney general election results.

Hey, Google, Stop Listening | AG James Burns Cookware Company | CFPB Consumer Reporting Update

The State AG Report – 10.27.2022 Here are last week’s 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 Call for Emission Rules to Hit the Road | AG Paxton Kicks Off Game-Night Opioid Program | CFPB Deactivates Active

The State AG Report – 10.20.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

ESG Best Practices In The Face Of Increased AG Scrutiny

In this Law360 article, Lori Kalani, Mira Baylson and Meghan Stoppel offer businesses commonsense practices to consider, pitfalls to avoid and opportunities related to their ESG plans, policies and procedures.

AG James Delivers to USPS | PGS --Urine Trouble | AG Landry Seeks Governorship

The State AG Report – 10.13.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Countdown to Decision 2022 – Election Perspectives from Our Team

As election day 2022 approaches, members of the Cozen O’Connor State AG Group share their thoughts on some of the trends and themes that have emerged over the course of the primary season.

Google Stopped in Its Tracks | AGs Challenge Student Debt Cancellation | AG Lights Up Solar Company

The State AG Report – 10.6.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Surprise Bank Fees Prompt Penalties | Crypto Companies Must Register | AG Frosh Recovers for Renters

The State AG Report – 9/29/2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

AG Coalition Targets Gun Store Merchant Code | FTC Sheds Light on Dark Patterns | AG Bonta Rings Up Safeway Gas Tank Tab

The State AG Report - 9.22.2022 Here are this week’s 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 Drive For Better Protection For Car Buyers |AG James Burns Cigarette Company Over Taxes| Judge Finds (For) Grail

The State AG Report – 9/15/2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Khan to USDA: Don’t Play Chicken with Poultry Processors | AGs Want to Copilot Airline Enforcement | AG Tong: Oh Slow You Don’t

The State AG Report 9.8.2022 Here are this week’s 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 Seek to Evict Roomster | Virginia AG Opinion Sparks Row over Gas-Car Ban | AG Bonta to Sephora: Sell Makeup, Not Data

The State AG Report – 09.01.2022 Here are this week’s 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 Seek to Close Pipeline Taps | AGs Argue For In-State Regulation | AG Racine Delivers Fines and Penalties

The State AG Report – 8.25.2022 Here are this week’s 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 unite to ensure federal privacy legislation sets floor, not ceiling, for states

In an Attorney Analysis published in WestLaw Today, Meghan Stoppel illuminates AGs’ concern that any federal privacy legislation protect the states’ ability to pass future, potentially more expansive privacy laws

AG James Cuts Off Robocall Voter Suppression | Ghost Guns Exorcised from DC | FTC Calls out COPA Laws

The State AG Report – 8.18.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Ex-Virginia Assistant AG Joins Cozen O'Connor

A former Virginia assistant attorney general is joining Cozen O'Connor's state attorneys general group in Washington, the firm announced Monday. Siran Faulders, who had spent much of her private practice career at Troutman Sanders LLP, now known as Troutman Pepper, is joining Cozen O'Connor as a shareholder.

State AGs: Know ‘Em Before You Need ‘Em

Lori Kalani, Bernie Nash and Chris Allen joined host Richard Levick on the “In House Warrior” podcast to discuss all things state AG.

AG Coalition Seeks To Unmask Mandate | Making Things Hot for BlackRock Over Climate | AG James Fights for Flights

The State AG Report – 8.11.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Rent-A-Center to Pay-A-Penalty | FTC Closes In on Opendoor | Wisconsin Delivers Frontier Justice

The State AG Report 8.4.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State AG Pulse | Season Finale: 2022 AG Election Wrap-Up

Lori, Bernie and Mira take a final look at the incumbents and the challengers, and speculate on the make-up of what looks like a bumper freshman class of AGs entering office in 2023.

NAAG Taps Kane to Lead | AGs Sandwich Wawa over Data Breach | AG Schmidt Wants to Talk About Extended Warranties

The State AG Report 7.28.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State AG Pulse | In Massachusetts, What Will Sway The Voters?

Bernie, Mira and Milton discuss whether the candidates’ backgrounds, or an endorsement by the outgoing AG, could be the deciding factor in the tight race for the Massachusetts AG’s office.

FTC Teams up with Labor | AGs Call for Federal ‘Floor’ for Privacy Protections | Consumers Win $25 Million Relief in FTC Sweepstakes Settlement

The State AG Report – 7.21.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Iowa AG: Lights Out For Fraudulent Solar Sales | AG Coalition Serves (Micro)Chips | AG Tong Throws Switch on Power Suppliers

The State AG Report – 7.14.2022 Here are this week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State AG Pulse | Winner Takes All in Kansas

Lori, Bernie and native Kansan Meghan Stoppel debate the chances of the three Republican candidates in the August 2 Kansas primary, and whether the moderates will split the vote to the benefit of the polarizing Trumpian candidate.

State AG Pulse | Money Is The Mother’s Milk of Politics

In Arizona, a crowded field means having money to spend on name recognition and get-out-the-vote efforts will be the key to success. Jerry Kilgore and Paul Connell discuss the candidates that have it… and those that don’t.

State AG Pulse | The Democrats: Playing Their Best Chess Match

Lori, Bernie and Chris engage Sean Rankin, President of the Democratic AGs Association, on the challenges and opportunities he sees for the Democratic party as it fights headwinds going into the November 2022 election.

Carnival Cruise Line Docked over Data Breach | AG James Jars FDA over Baby Food | FTC Fixes Right-to-Repair Problem

The State AG Report – 6.30.2022 Here are last week’s 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 Close Taps on Pipeline Permit Re-Review | AG Bonta Floats Water Argument | AG Healey Finds A Wrong Pathway

The State AG Report – 6.23.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State AG Pulse | The Politician v. The Judge: Maryland’s Primary

The two leading contenders for Maryland AG come from very different backgrounds. In this week’s podcast, host Bernie and his State AG Group colleagues Milton Marquis and Chris Allen debate what this means for their election prospects and the future of the Maryland AG’s office.

AGs Have No Taste for Non-Tobacco Nicotine Products | AG Tong Trashes Non-Recyclable Bags |  When What You See Isn’t What You Get

The State AG Report – 6.16.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State AG Pulse | Local Job, National Impact

In this week’s episode, Lori gets together with fellow State AG Group members Maria Colsey Heard and Ann-Marie Luciano to talk about the evolution of the DC Office of the Attorney General into a national powerhouse, Karl Racine’s legacy as its first elected AG, and this year’s contentious race.

States Must Step Up to Fill Federal Delta-8 Loophole

Mira Baylson, Meghan Stoppel and Gianna Puccinelli examine recent developments around the question of the legality of delta-8 THC and similar products and what they mean for cannabis companies.

CA AG Blocks Fracking | FTC Payback for Cash Advance Scheme | AG Primary Results

The State AG Report – 6.9.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Counting Down the Hits – Top Consumer Complaints | 2022 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference (Part 3 of 4)

The third panel was comprised of consumer protection chiefs from Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio and Vermont. It provided a brief glimpse into the most common complaints received by their respective offices, and how those complaints are mediated by their staff.

Meeting of the Minds – Negotiating State AG Settlements | 2022 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference (Part 4 of 4)

The fourth panel of the day examined the complexities of negotiating resolutions to state AG investigations and litigation, and featured panelists with extensive experience resolving multistate AG investigations and litigation.

Dark Patterns: The Next UDAP Frontier | 2022 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference (Part 2 of 4)

The second panel of the day was hosted by Iowa’s Deputy AG for Public Protection, Jessica Whitney, and focused on the emerging issues involving so-called “dark patterns,” and whether they constitute deceptive or unfair trade practices.

A View from the Top: AGs on Their Consumer Protection Role | 2022 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference (Part 1 of 4)

In this first of four panel discussions held at the 2022 NAAG Spring Conference, three sitting AGs discussed the most pressing and cutting-edge consumer protection issues they are confronting.

State AG Pulse | Legendary Former AGs Bemoan the State of Bipartisanship

This week Lori and fellow State AG Group team member Mira Baylson are in conversation with former AGs Frank Sue Del Papa of Nevada and Betty Montgomery of Ohio, both phenomenal leaders with distinguished track records of achievement in their states.

CFPB: Lenders Can’t Hide in a Black Box | California Cracks Down on Charity Platforms | Washington AG Turns Sleuth to Uncover Unemployment Fraud

The State AG Report – 6.2.2022 Here are last week’s 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 Investigates Formula Shortage | AG Moody: “Stop Moving”  | H&M Can’t Hang Onto The Money

The State AG Report – 5.26.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State AG Pulse | New Mexico and the Plaintiffs’ Bar Money-Go-Round

This week Bernie and Lori engage with State AG Group team member Chris Allen on the race in New Mexico, where the AG’s office is likely to stay blue but a red wave, if it comes, could shake things up. They also ponder AGs’ use of outside counsel to supplement – or supplant - internal AG staff resources.

Climate Storm Brewing in California | FTC Shears Lions Not Sheep | Healey Wants Photographer to Get the Picture

The State AG Report – 5.19.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US

State AG Pulse | Republicans Forecast A Red Wave

In this week’s episode, hosts Bernie Nash and Jerry Kilgore talk with Pete Bisbee of the Republican Attorneys General Association about what RAGA is, how it recruits candidates, and how it raises money to fund races. They speculate on election winners and losers, and we hear Pete’s diagnosis of potentially vulnerable Democrats and his “just crazy” prediction.

The Elephant (or Donkey) in the Room: Does an AG’s Party Matter?

In the fifth article in our Elections 2022 series, Chris Allen and Mira Baylson discuss how the political affiliations of state attorneys general matter—and how they don’t.

AG Elections Heat Up | CFPB Targets Unlawful Garnishments | AGs Support Federal Contractor Wage Hike

The State AG Report – 5.12.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US

State AG Pulse | Bless Your Heart, Arkansas

In this week’s episode, we make our prediction for who the new Arkansas AG will be, and talk about the value of meeting with your AG and what a difference an open-door policy makes.

Milton Marquis on the American Bar Association’s Our Curious Amalgam Podcast

On May 9th, State AG Group member Milton Marquis was featured on the American Bar Association’s Our Curious Amalgam podcast, talking about how states join together to conduct antitrust investigations and the differences between state and federal antitrust enforcement.

Compliance Matters: AG Rokita Sues BLM | 3 AGs Leave NAAG | AG James Serves Up Pizzeria Fines

As AGs Come And Go, Challenges for Businesses Remain

In the fourth article in our Elections 2022 series, Mira Baylson and Chris Allen focus on what businesses should be thinking about as changes in state AG offices loom.

State AG Pulse - Nebraska: An Insider’s Perspective

In this week's episode, co-hosts Lori Kalani and Bernard Nash are joined by fellow State AG Group member Meghan Stoppel.

Minnesota AG Throws Shade at Solar Sales | Student Loan Reform Graded A | AG James, CFPB: Show Users the Money

The State AG Report – 4.29.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

New Jersey AG Declares Police Officers Cannot Face Discipline for Off-Duty Cannabis Consumption

Mira Baylson, Meghan Stoppel and Gianna Puccinelli analyze ways in which AGs are stepping in to reshape enforcement practices—and deeply-held beliefs—for a previously illegal drug.

Introducing State AG Pulse

Welcome to State AG Pulse, a podcast from Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Group.

AG Healey Leashes Dog Leasers | AGs Seek to Reopen Keystone Taps | FTC Wins Battle With Warrior Trading

The State AG Report – 4.21.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US

South Dakota AG Impeached | NFL Hit Hard by Regulators | AGs Call for End to Overdraft Fees

The State AG Report – 4.14.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Montana AG Seeks Title IX Rematch | Comments on Airplane Emissions Land | Time for Controls for Tik Tok

The State AG Report – 4.7.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

State privacy legislation momentum building

In WestLaw Today, Meghan Stoppel analyzes how businesses can engage in the rulemaking process and prepare as more states launch new privacy laws.

AG Healey Switches Off Utility Fees | AGs: Look Now at Buy Now | ND Democrats Go On Lamb

The State AG Report – 3.31.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

A Post-AMG Capital Update: Equitable Solutions For Litigating Parties That Have Past The Point Of No Return

In this Legal Opinion Letter published by Washington Legal Foundation, Bernie Nash, Milton Marquis, and Mira Baylson consider the FleetCor case and what it means for businesses post-AMG Capital.

California Closes Taps on Refineries | Washington Returns Mailings to Senders | New York Grounds Airline Ticketers

NY AG Pulls Plug on Deceptive Energy Sales | Unsupported Stem Cell Claims | False Hearing Aid Claims Silenced

The State AG Report – 3.17.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

AG Office Staff – Ignore Them at Your Peril!

Tick Tock for TikTok: AGs Investigate | Stock-Trading Site to Pay $2.4M | Weight Watchers Settles COPPA Suit

The State AG Report – 3.10.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Paxton Faces Texas AG Runoff | New Hampshire Settles PCB Suit | Healthcare Merger Blocked

The State AG Report – 3.3.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

RI Healthcare Merger Blocked | “Unleaded?” False Claims & Baby Food | CA AG Supports New Public Nuisance Theory Against Gun Manufacturers

The State AG Report – 2.24.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Past as Future: AGs’ Prior Experience Can Shape Their Priorities and Policies

In our second article analyzing the impact of the 2022 state AG elections on corporate America, Jerry Kilgore and Chris Allen look at how an AG’s experience prior to taking office can inform a business’s approach.

251% Interest Rate on Loans? Nope! | Misleading Claims Entice Franchisees | Reducing Lead in Baby Food

The State AG Report – 2.10.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

CFPB Examines Exploitative Fees | AGs Pick a Side in Epic v. Apple | California Net Neutrality Law Dodges Injunction

The State AG Report – 2.3.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

$4.4 Billion Merger Challenged | Google Sued Over Consumer Privacy | FTC Flags Biased Online Product Ratings

The State AG Report – 1.28.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Five Tips To Keep Your Business Off Regulators’ Radars During Supply Chain and Other Economic Disruptions [Alert]

Lori Kalani and Keturah Taylor give five tips to deter regulatory scrutiny businesses should pay close attention to as they navigate through the supply chain and other economic disruptions.

State Attorney General Elections Matter: Preparing for November 2022

Lori Kalani, Bernie Nash and Mira Baylson kick off our team’s analysis of the 2022 state AG election season with early observations.

$1.7 Billion of Student Debt Canceled | Modernizing Federal Merger Guidelines | Business Credit Report Settlement

The State AG Report – 1.20.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Complaints re: Money-Sharing Apps | Board Diversity Rule Opposed | Protecting Pregnant Workers’ Rights

The State AG Report – 1.6.2022 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Head Start Mask Mandate Challenged | “Buy Now, Pay Later” Industry Scrutinized | New Rule for Retirement Plans Opposed

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Settlement Over Alleged Data Collection from Minors | $50 Million E-Cigarette Settlement | Expanding Charity Care

The State AG Report – 12.16.2021 Here are last week’s 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 Aims to Block $40B Chip Deal | Oil Spill Settlement | U.S. and EU Signal Closer Cooperation on Antitrust

The State AG Report – 12.9.2021 Here are last week’s 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 Studying Supply-Chain Woes | AGs Seek to Restore Endangered Species Act Protections | $32.5 Million RMBS Settlement

The State AG Report – 12.2.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Star-Studded NY AG’s Race | Barriers Against Robocallers | Challenges Against Vaccine Mandate

The State AG Report – 11.18.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Web Scrapers And Their Targets Beware. Regulators Are Zeroing In On Privacy Implications [Alert]

Lori Kalani, Mira Baylson, and Meghan Stoppel provide a primer on web scraping as well as an overview of the legal and regulatory challenges.

Supermarket Divestiture | Instagram Influencer Faces Consumer Complaints | Washington Data Breach Report

The State AG Report – 11.11.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

2021 Election Results | Republican AGs Challenge Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors | Improper Data Disposal

The State AG Report – 11.4.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Bank Settles Redlining Allegations | Dialysis Deal Requires Divestiture | Limiting Arsenic in Baby Food

The State AG Report – 10.28.2021 Here are last week’s 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 Splits from the FDA: CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More [Alert]

Mira Baylson, Meghan Stoppel, and Gianna Puccinelli discuss California's new law AB-45 that prohibits restrictions on the sale of dietary supplements, food, beverages, cosmetics, or pet food that contains CBD.

Cease-and-Desist Letters to Crypto Platforms | $20M False Claims Settlement | Objections to Proposed IRS Reporting Rules

The State AG Report – 10.21.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Two AGs Announce Future Plans | USPS Plan Under Fire | FTC Warns of Steep Fines for Deceptive Practices

The State AG Report – 10.14.2012 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Foreclosure Not a Timeshare Exit Strategy | CBP Sweeps on Greyhound Buses Ended | FTC, Florida AG Stop Scam

The State AG Report – 9.30.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Antitrust Suit re: American-JetBlue Pact | Vaccine Mandate Objections | Health Apps’ Data Security Obligations

The State AG Report – 9.23.2021 Here are last week’s 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’s New Enforcement Arsenal | Income Share Agreements Scrutinized | Big Oil Faces New Climate Suit

The State AG Report – 9.16.20214 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

$27.2 Million Subprime Auto Loan Settlement | California’s Labor Day Report | Stalkerware Apps Shut Down

The State AG Report – 9.9.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

$575 Million Hospital Antitrust Settlement | Angry Birds & Privacy | Deceptive Debt-Settlement Practices

Is Cooperative Federalism Attainable in Cannabis Regulation? AG Weiser Seems to Think So [Alert]

Mira Baylson, Meghan Stoppel, and Gianna Puccinelli discuss Colorado State AG's letter to Congress regarding national cannabis reform and the recently proposed legislation, and how states and the federal government have worked together in the past to enact legislation and regulations.

Recent Trends and Insights in State Attorney General Antitrust Enforcement

Milton Marquis, Ann-Marie Luciano and Gianna Puccinelli analyze recent state AG antitrust enforcement trends, provide insight into targeted industries and consider future roles for state AGs.

AGs Spar Over Firearm Regulations | FDA Urged to Help Curb Youth Nicotine Use | Alleged Wage Theft by Cannoli Factory

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

After Initial Rejection, Ohio AG Certifies Marijuana Legalization Law, But the Damage May Already Be Done

Marijuana legalization activists have finally won the support of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R). On Friday August 20, AG Yost approved summary language in a petition submission for a proposed law, the “Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis,” penned by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol (the Coalition).

UnitedHealthcare Mental Health Settlement | Fuel Card Doesn’t Deliver Promised Savings | Service Dog Scam

The State AG Report – 8.19.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Hydrogen Water Scam | NAAG Seeks Earlier Anti-Robocall Tech Adoption | False Claims Over Emissions Certifications

The State AG Report – 8.12.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Ohio AG Refuses to Certify Marijuana Legalization Law

On the heels of our piece from last week about the value of seeking state attorneys general (AG) buy-in on draft legislation, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) rejected a petition submission for a proposed law that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state.

$20.7 Million Wage Theft Plea | Smith & Wesson Loses Bid to Toss AG Subpoena | FTC Merger Review Changes

The State AG Report – 8.5.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Heeding State AGs’ Perspectives on Draft Legislation May Pay Dividends [Alert]

In this Client Alert Meghan Stoppel and Gianna Puccinelli discuss how monitoring state AGs’ views on draft legislation and proposed ballot initiatives can help indicate the likelihood of success of such measures.

Natural Gas Price-Surge Investigation | Repair Restrictions in FTC Crosshairs | Uninhabitable Rentals

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

How Tax Code Changes Affect State AG Settlement Talks

In this Law360 article State AG Group members Meghan Stoppel and Gianna Puccinelli highlight issues general counsel and their tax advisers may wish to consider when negotiating settlements with state attorneys general arising from recent changes to the IRS code.

$26 Billion Global Opioid Settlement | Source of Millions of Robocalls Shut Down | Diesel-Related False Claims

The State AG Report – 7.22.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US.

Google Antitrust Suit | Credit Card Surcharge Ban Lifted | California Clean Air Act Waiver Unconstitutional?

The State AG Report – 7.15.2021 Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:

In South Dakota, the AG and the Governor Are Sparring. What Does this Mean for Marijuana Deregulation in Other States?

As marijuana legalization rolls out across the nation, state AGs will play a critical role in the interpretation and development of marijuana policy and enforcement.

FTC’s New Made in the USA Labeling Rule | Semiconductor Monopoly Alleged | Falsified Truck Inspections

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US

Considerations for Businesses When Sharing Information with An AG’s Office

Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Group co-chair Lori Kalani and members Mira Baylson and Meghan Stoppel recently authored an article in Infosecurity, “Considerations When Sharing Information with an AG's Office” offering advice for companies looking to better protect the sensitive information they submit to government entities in response to an inquiry or investigation.

State AG Report Wins Burton Award for 2021 Law Blog of the Year

Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Report, the go-to resource for issues relating to state attorneys general (AGs), has again in 2021 received the “Blog of the Year Award in Law” presented by the prestigious Burton Awards. Since 1999, The Burton Awards has rewarded excellence in the legal profession and we are honored to receive this recognition.

New Jersey AG Accepts SEC Post | Divestiture Required in Retail Fuel Chain Deal | $230 M Opioid Settlement

Here are last week’s curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the United States.

AGs Seek Antitrust Venue Protection | Cruise Industry Lockdown Lifted | AGs Urge SEC that Policy Disclosures are Unnecessary

Stoppel Quoted in CyberSecurity Law Report on New CO Privacy Act

State AG Group member Meghan Stoppel was quoted in a recent Cybersecurity Law Report article “Colorado Privacy Law Finishes Third, but Could Become the New Standard.”

Nevada Consumer Protection Laws Gain New Teeth | Arizona AG Seeks Senate Seat | Democrat AGs Urge Climate Risk Disclosure

Virginia 2021 Stage Set | MA AG Urges Action on Ransomware | End Credits Roll For MoviePass

State AGs Share Breach Notification Tips and Latest Enforcement Concerns

State AG Group co-chair, Lori Kalani, and members Ann-Marie Luciano and Meghan Stoppel, offer best practice advice for companies whose security has been breached and comment on trends in AG enforcement.

Subprime Auto Lender Allegedly Helped Sell Lemons | Fishy Medical Claims | CFPB Stops Loan Financing Scheme

AMG Capital Decision May Mean More FTC Collaboration with State AGs, Increased Costs, Longer Timelines [Alert]

Meghan Stoppel discusses the history of state AG and FTC collaboration and how AMG Capital may change that collaboration going forward.

$2.7 Million False Claims Settlement | AG Opposition to Petrochemical Plant | Slow DSL Spurs FTC Suit

NRA Denied Bankruptcy | CBD False Advertising | Republican AGs Press for Energy Infrastructure

$1 Million Labor Law Citations | Ad Agency Sued Over Opioids | Fake Subscription Renewal Notices

Environmental Justice Bureau Expansion | Closer FTC-AG Cooperation? | Open-Seat AG Races Heat Up

FTC’s Alternative Path to Restitution—Collaborating With State AGs [Bloomberg Law]

Bernie Nash, Milton Marquis, and Mira Baylson authored an article predicting that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling revoking the FTC’s ability to go straight to federal court to seek monetary relief for unfair or deceptive acts will strengthen the commission’s partnership with state attorneys general.

CBD Advertising Proceed with Caution to Avoid Confusion, Stay Out of State AG Crosshairs

State AG Group members, Meghan Stoppel and Mira Baylson penned an article for Cannabis Business Executive on the real threat of regulatory scrutiny and the importance of a carefully crafted marketing campaign for companies manufacturing and selling CBD.

Climate Change Metric Challenged | Heavy Metal In Baby Food | Misleading Reverse Mortgage Advertising

New Law To Combat COVID-19 Fraud | Hazardous Waste Cleanup Settlement | Higher Consumer Protection Penalties

Florida Sues CDC Over Cruise Industry Shutdown | Underpaid Fringe Benefits | Bipartisan AG Support For NO HATE Act

Wine Asset Sale Watered Down | Fake Vaccination Cards | Misleading Franchisee Offer [The State AG Report Blog]

2022 AG Elections County District Attorney Launches Bid for Wisconsin Attorney General Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2022 race for the Wisconsin AG’s office, currently held by Democratic AG Josh Kaul. Toney was first elected to...

Mobile Banking App Banned | Sticky Life Alert Contracts | Casino Pays Price for Misleading Regulators [The State AG Report Blog]

2023 AG Elections Candidates Ready to Vie for Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Should Incumbent Not Seek Reelection Louisiana Third District Attorney John Belton announced his plans to run for Louisiana AG if incumbent AG Jeff Landry does not seek reelection. Belton is not currently...

California Gets a New AG | $188.6 Million Surgical Mesh Settlement | Keystone Pipeline Litigation [The State AG Report Blog]

State AGs in the News Governor Newsom Nominates Rob Bonta for California Attorney General Governor Gavin Newsom nominated California Assemblyman Rob Bonta to replace Xavier Becerra as California AG. Bonta’s appointment will need to be confirmed by the California legislature. According to...

41-State Data Breach Settlement | Additional CCPA Regulations | Suit over Patient Discharge Notice [The State AG Report Blog]

Antitrust Attorneys General Testify in House Hearing on Big Tech and Competition On March 18, 2021, Colorado AG Phil Weiser and Nebraska AG Doug Peterson testified before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law of the House’s Committee on the Judiciary in a hearing...

Anti-Discrimination Clarification from CFPB | $110 Million Charity Scam | Deceptive Claims re: CBD Cures [The State AG Report Blog]

2022 AG Elections Kansas Attorney General Eyes Governor’s Mansion Kansas AG Derek Schmidt announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2022. Schmidt, who first assumed the AG’s office in 2011, is the first Republican to announce his candidacy to unseat Democratic...

1st Amendment Win for Credit Card Surcharges| Texas Sues over Electricity Bills | Dodgy COVID Fees [The State AG Report Blog]

Cozen in the News Meghan Stoppel, Former Nebraska Consumer Protection Division Chief, Joins State Attorneys General Group Former Nebraska Consumer Protection Division Chief Meghan Stoppel joined Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Group as a Member. She is a Certified Information Privacy...

Texas Power Companies Investigated Post-Storm | Cryptocurrency Investors Misled| Student Loan Relief [The State AG Report Blog]

2022 AG Elections Republican Candidate Seeks 2022 Rematch Against Minnesota’s Incumbent Attorney General Doug Wardlow, general counsel for My Pillow, Inc. and a former state representative, has announced he will again seek the Republican nomination for Minnesota AG. If he were to receive...

$834 Million Plavix Judgment | Student Loan Servicing Settlement | Former NH Attorney General’s New Role [The State AG Report Blog]

Cozen in the News Cozen O’Connor State AG Group Attorneys Discuss Workplace Enforcement Priorities and Regulatory Risks Cozen O’Connor State AG Group members Maria Colsey Heard and Ann-Marie Luciano published an article in Bloomberg Law in which they discussed how state attorneys general are...

State AGs Intensify Focus on Employee Rights in the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused state attorneys general to accelerate their workplace enforcement efforts and is reshaping the issues businesses must consider to avoid regulatory risk. Cozen O’Connor State AG Group partners Maria Colsey Heard and Ann-Marie Luciano explain what steps businesses should take to respond. Read the Bloomberg Law piece here or here.

Testimony Against Flavored Tobacco | Affordable Cellular Service | McKinsey Settles over Opioid Role [The State AG Report Blog]

2022 AG Elections Arkansas Lt. Governor Announces Intent to Run for Attorney General Arkansas Republican Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin announced that he is dropping his gubernatorial bid and is running for Arkansas AG instead. Current two-term Arkansas AG Leslie Rutledge, a Republican, is...

Strengthening Price Gouging Statute | Illegal Fees for Mortgage Payments | AGs Contest Reprieve for Robocallers [The State AG Report Blog]

Cozen in the News Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Practice Co-Chairs Quoted in Article About HHS Secretary Nominee Bernie Nash and Lori Kalani, Co-Chairs of Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Practice, are quoted in a Healthcare Dive article discussing the expectations for...

2020 State Attorney General Elections at a Glance [Alert]

Jerry Kilgore discusses the state AG races taking place across the country, the outcomes of which will have a profound impact on their states’ constituents and businesses.

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

Christopher J. Allen discusses state AGs wielding their legal, political, and policy-making authority and increasing enforcement to protect consumers, enhance data privacy and security, eliminate price-gouging, and combat false claims for payment to state authorities.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Nursing Home Criminal Investigations [Alert]

Danielle Sapega discusses the Pennsylvania attorney general's investigation into nursing homes, the Department of Health's guidance for nursing homes, and the governor's executive order granting immunity to health care workers.

Demand for Information-Sharing Platforms Has Soared, Raising Privacy Concerns With Regulators [Alert]

Lori Kalani and Ann-Marie Luciano discuss privacy and data security issues state AGs are investigating and what technology companies can do to prevent these issues.

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

Christopher Allen discusses how Attorneys General (“AGs”) are manning the front line in keeping consumers from becoming victims of scams, abuse, or fraud using the powers they have wielded for decades across a wide range of industries to combat deceptive and misleading claims and unfair business practices.

Avoiding Online Scams in the Time of Coronavirus [Alert]

Trevor McGuinness discusses ways to avoid email scammers and hackers who may use the coronavirus as a way of accessing computers and personal information.

Recent AG and FTC Enforcement Actions Provide Guidance on Data Security Best Practices [Infographic]

More and more companies are experiencing crippling data breaches. We analyzed recent state Attorney General and FTC enforcement actions to identify eight data security best practices that companies can adopt to mitigate the likelihood of a breach which can be found in this infographic.

State Attorney Activism and Enforcement Trends

Ann-Marie Luciano, Chris Allen, and Bryan Mosca published an article in Bloomberg Law on February 3, 2020, sharing their observations on trends in state Attorney General activity in 2019, and the enforcement priorities they expect to see AGs focus on in 2020.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Group Adds Former Arkansas AG Dustin McDaniel as Co-Chair

McDaniel served as Arkansas’s attorney general (AG) from 2007 to 2015 after serving a term in the state’s House of Representatives.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Eleven Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Seven attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and four were named Rising Stars, a list that recognizes attorneys under the age of 40.

Cozen O’Connor Applauds Kalani’s New Role at DraftKings; Kilgore To Lead State AG Group

Kalani was named the first ever Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings, a role that reflects DraftKings’ industry-leading approach to player safety and protection activities and perfectly aligns with Kalani's commitment to the development of a regulatory framework that promotes healthy and mindful participation in gaming activities.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

The firm announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives

Cozen O’Connor Adds Former Chief Litigation Counsel at the Nevada AG’s Office Ketan D. Bhirud to its State Attorneys General Practice

Bhirud, who comes to the firm from Troutman Pepper, joins the firm as a member and will work out of Cozen O’Connor’s Washington, D.C., office.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Eighty-eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 23 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

Of the 88 lawyers ranked, 17 lawyers have been recognized nationally, and eighteen were recognized in Band 1. Eight of the firm's practice areas have been recognized nationally, and nine were ranked Band 1.

As the Supreme Court Leans on State Authority, Big Law Leans on State AG Practices

In this Law.com article Jerry Kilgore notes, “most decisions are being pushed back to the states and that’s going to give state AGs a lot of authority to fashion policies. And SCOTUS will say ‘it’s a state issue, let them decide.”

Bernie Nash Honored As Brooklyn Law School 2023 Alumnus of the Year

Nash obtained his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1966, cum laude, where he was associate editor of the Brooklyn Law Review.

Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Group Continues its Buildout, Landing Former Virginia Deputy Attorney General Stephen Cobb

A highly accomplished first-chair litigator, Cobb joins the firm as a member and will work out of its Washington, D.C., office.

Mira Baylson, Joseph Hill Named to Shapiro/Davis Transition Team

Hill was named a member of the Transition Personnel Committee, which will recruit, review, and recommend personnel for the incoming administration. Baylson will serve as one of the transition team’s legal counsel.

Andrew Baer, Mira Baylson Named to The Philadelphia Business Journal's Best of the Bar 2022

Andrew Baer and Mira Baylson have been named to The Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar 2022.”

Cozen O’Connor Adds Seasoned Attorney General Practitioner Siran S. Faulders to its State Attorneys General Group

Cozen O’Connor today announced that Siran S. Faulders—who served as Virginia’s section chief and senior assistant attorney general for nearly a decade before moving to private practice—has joined its nationally recognized State Attorneys General Group in Washington DC.

Chambers Ranks 86 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 22 Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2022 Guide

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 86 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2022 edition.

Law360 Publishes Our Tips To Avoid Regulatory Scrutiny as Expert Analysis

Lori Kalani and Keturah Taylor’s five tips for retailers and other parties impacted by supply chain snafus are a must-read for businesses wanting to avoid attention from state AGs.

More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Colorado Gov. Repeals Ban On Credit Card Surcharges

The State AG Group’s Bernard Nash and Keturah Taylor have notched another win for client CardX, LLC. with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signing into law SB 21-091 a measure repealing the state's prohibition on credit card surcharges, joining a wave of other states that have recently done the same.

82 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 19 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2021 Guide

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 82 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2021 edition; of those, 15 lawyers have been recognized nationally.

Big Law Builds Up State AG Expertise Amid Enforcement Boost

Lori Kalani was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing the growth in law firms that have played out over the past five to 10 years in response to state AGs’ ramped up enforcement work in antitrust, health care, worker rights, and other areas.

JD Supra Selects Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys as Top Authors

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Bernard Nash and Lori Kalani, co-chairs of the firm’s State Attorneys General practice, Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, and Rachel Welford, an attorney in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2020.

Law Firms Double Down on State AG Practices

Reuters noted the addition of former Nebraska Consumer Protection Chief Meghan Stoppel to Cozen O’Connor’s expanding State AG Group. The article quotes Group Co-Chair, Lori Kalani: “the firm strives to add lawyers to the practice who have specialized expertise with state attorney general matters, which can make it difficult to expand. The firm feels very fortunate to have been able to hire Meghan.”

Cozen O’Connor Continues State Attorneys General Practice Expansion with Addition of Former Nebraska Consumer Protection Chief Meghan Stoppel

Stoppel has served in high-level public roles and led and resolved multistate investigations in key industries including education, financial services, health care, and pharmaceuticals.

CardX One Step Closer to Operating in 50 States.

The Kansas District Court issued a judgment on Friday Feb 26 in favor of our client, Chicago-based payments technology company CardX, LLC, declaring that a Kansas law prohibiting credit card surcharges was unconstitutional as applied to CardX’s surcharging model. The court held that the statute violated CardX’s First Amendment right to commercial speech by unjustifiably controlling how prices are communicated to consumers. This judgment brings the number of states in which CardX is able to operate to 47, with only Colorado, Connecticut and Massachusetts continuing surcharge bans.

How might Xavier Becerra operate as HHS Secretary?

State AG Group co-chairs, Lori Kalani and Bernie Nash, recently discussed the nomination of California AG, Xavier Becerra, to head up the Department of Health and Human Services with Healthcare Dive.

Cozen O'Connor beefs up state AG practice with Wisconsin statehouse, Reed Smith alum

Former Wisconsin deputy attorney general Paul Connell has joined Cozen O’Connor in Chicago, calling the firm’s state attorneys general practice the “market leader in the space.”

63 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 16 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2020 Guide

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 63 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2020 edition.

Recent AG and FTC Enforcement Actions Provide Guidance on Data Security Best Practices

Ann-Marie Luciano and Jawaria Gilani published an article in the January 8 edition of CyberSecurity Law Report setting out practical steps companies can take to reduce the likelihood of a data breach.