AG Bonta Secures Appellate Decision Blocking Coastal Fracking in California

California AG Rob Bonta secured a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit finding that the decision by agencies within the Department of Interior to allow fracking off the California coast violated the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act.
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New Mexico, California AG Primary Results

In New Mexico, Second Judicial District DA Raúl Torrez defeated State Auditor Brian Colón in the Democratic primary.
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Verizon Resolves New York AG’s Claims Over Alleged Cooling Tower Violations

New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with Verizon New York, Inc. to resolve allegations that Verizon failed to maintain its cooling towers in compliance with state and New York City laws and regulations.
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FTC Sues Shoe Company Over Unsubstantiated Pain Relief Claims

The Federal Trade Commission sued Gravity Defyer Medical Technology Corporation and its owner, Alexander Elnekaveh, (collectively, “Gravity Defyer”) over allegations that Gravity Defyer made extensive false claims of unproven pain relief for wearers of its shoes in violation of the FTC Act, and the FTC further alleged that the owner violated a 2001 FTC Order arising barring Elnekaveh from making misrepresentations through user testimonials or about tests, studies, or research.
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AG Morrisey Recovers $500,000 from Debt Settlement Attorney

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey has reportedly reached a settlement with California attorney Thomas Moore to resolve allegations that his legal corporation, Moore Legal Center, violated West Virginia’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
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FTC Settles with Merchant Cash Advance Company

The FTC has reached a settlement with merchant cash advance company RCG Advances, LLC and its owner, Robert L. Giardina (collectively, “RCG”) to resolve allegations that RCG deceived and threatened small businesses and their owners to whom it provided funding, in violation of the FTC Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
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