A group of 18 AGs wrote a letter to officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in support of a proposed rule requiring disclosure of certain...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US:
•Republican AGs Oppose Department of Energy’s Proposed Gas...more
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:
•Kia and Hyundai Urged by Bipartisan Coalition of AGs to...more
3/28/2023
/ Automotive Loans ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Hyundai ,
Kia ,
Medical Equipment ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
Theft
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:
•AG James Sues Cryptocurrency Platform KuCoin, Alleging...more
Alliance for Shared Health, Inc. and an affiliated company and affiliated individuals (collectively, “ASH”) settled with California AG Rob Bonta for $2.1 million to resolve allegations that thousands of Californians purchased...more
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:
•Kansas AG Kobach Files Lawsuit Alleging Energy Market...more
New York AG Letitia James settled with Powerline Group Inc., fifteen related entities, and their owner (collectively, “Powerline”), over allegations that Powerline violated New York Executive Law § 63(12) and General Business...more
Washington AG Bob Ferguson announced that his office has recovered an additional $9.3 million in money stolen as part of a nationwide pandemic unemployment fraud scheme perpetrated against the state’s Employment Security...more
Iowa AG Tom Miller announced a settlement with managed care company Centene Corp. in connection with allegations that the company, which operated as Iowa Total Care in the state, overbilled Iowa’s Medicaid program for...more
The CFPB published a complaint bulletin analyzing consumer complaints it recently received related to crypto-assets. It highlights predominant consumer issues including fraud, theft, hacks, scams, transaction issues, customer...more
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:
•Fraudulent Global Sweepstakes Repays $25...more
The FTC will disburse $25 million to consumers across the world following its joint settlement with the Missouri AG to resolve allegations that a network of companies and individuals (collectively “Next-Gen”) operated a...more
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:
•Bipartisan AG Coalition Urges Passage of...more
7/19/2022
/ Amicus Briefs ,
ATF ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Contamination ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Fraud ,
Inland Waterways ,
Monsanto ,
Semiconductors ,
Solar Panels ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Following a dramatic uptick in consumer complaints, the office of Iowa AG Tom Miller has launched an investigation into allegations of fraudulent sales and installation practices of approximately 15 solar companies, many of...more
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey and the DOJ reached a settlement with outpatient mental health company Pathways of Massachusetts, LLC (“Pathways”) and its former parent company Molina Healthcare, Inc. (“Molina”) to resolve...more
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 Bonta Shares Proposed Regulations For...more
6/7/2022
/ Charitable Donations ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Pyramid Schemes ,
Solicitation ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Elections ,
TRO ,
Twitter ,
Unemployment Benefits
Washington AG Bob Ferguson announced that his office has recovered a total of $18.8 million in funds stolen as a part of a massive fraud perpetuated against the state’s Employment Security Department....more
California AG Rob Bonta released proposed regulations governing online charitable fundraising. The regulations implement California Assembly Bill 488, which provides for increased oversight of charitable fundraising on...more
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 Launches Inquiry Into Formula...more
6/1/2022
/ Competition ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fraud ,
Gift-Cards ,
Political Candidates ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Elections ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with global retailer H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P. and whistleblower William S. French to resolve allegations that H&M improperly retained unused gift card balances that should have...more
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 James Takes a Bite Out of Pizzeria Chain...more
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:
BREAKING: DC Court of Appeals Upholds AG...more
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 James Grounds Deceptive Airline Ticket...more
The FTC has charged HomeAdvisor, Inc.—also d/b/a Angi Leads and HomeAdvisor Powered by Angi—with violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act for allegedly using deceptive and misleading marketing tactics in selling home...more
The FTC released new data showing the rising prevalence of romance scams and the financial toll these scams take on consumers....more