New California Law Gives Teeth to Flavored Tobacco Ban

A bill co-sponsored by California AG Rob Bonta, which aims to assist with the implementation of a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco in the state, was signed into law and will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
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Minnesota Sues over Real Estate Agreements

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison sued MV Realty PBC, LLC, MV Realty of Minnesota, LLC, and their individual founder alleging that the companies deceptively marketed real estate agreements containing oppressive and unenforceable terms to homeowners in violation of state consumer protections laws.
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FTC Targets Companies Allegedly Using AI to Deceive Consumers

The FTC announced the launch of “Operation AI Comply,” which includes enforcement actions filed against companies alleged to have used AI while engaging in unfair or deceptive conduct harming consumers.
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Republican AGs Argue Court Fumbled Decision Blocking Launch of Live Sports Content Platform

A group of six Republican AGs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in litigation between Walt Disney Co. and FuboTV that argued that the Second Circuit should reverse the lower court’s decision granting a preliminary injunction blocking the launch of live sports content platform Venu.
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Arkansas AG Not Kidding Around About Alleged YouTube Dangers

Arkansas AG Tim Griffin has filed a lawsuit against YouTube, LLC, Google LLC, XXVI Holdings Inc., and parent company Alphabet Inc. alleging that the platform’s deceptive practices and defective design are harming consumers in violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and Arkansas Public Nuisance Law and that YouTube has been unjustly enriched as a result.
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CFPB Warns Medical Debt Collectors to Stick to the Law

The CFPB issued guidance reminding debt collectors of their obligation to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Regulation F’s prohibitions on false, deceptive, or misleading representations and unfair or unconscionable behavior in connection with the collection of medical debt.
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