EPA Chemical Accident Safety Rule Challenge Ignites AG Conflict

Sixteen Democratic AGs and the Harris County Attorney have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by industry groups challenging the EPA’s denial of their petition for reconsideration of the agency’s chemical accident safety rule, which requires certain high-risk facilities to take steps to prevent chemical accidents.
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Colorado Slams Door on Allegedly Deceptive Real Estate Contracts

Colorado AG Phil Weiser has reached a settlement with HomeOptions, Inc. and HomeOptions Colorado Real Estate, LLC to resolve allegations that the companies violated consumer protection laws by deceptively marketing predatory real estate brokerage agreements.
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Democratic AGs Oppose CEQ’s Repeal of NEPA Regulations

Nineteen Democratic AGs and the Harris County Attorney have submitted comments opposing the President’s Council on Environmental Quality’s Interim Final Rule, which would repeal CEQ’s regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act.
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Democratic AGs Cheer Federal Court’s Halt of CFPB Dismantling

A U.S. District Court has granted a preliminary injunction in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought preventing the CFPB’s Acting Director from taking further steps to dismantle the agency.
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Cash Advance Company to Pay $17 Million in FTC Settlement

The FTC has reached a proposed settlement with Cleo AI, Inc., resolving allegations that the personal finance app violated the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act through deceptive marketing and billing practices related to its cash advance services.
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