Republican AGs to DOE: Appliance Efficiency Rule is a Washout

A group of 23 Republican AGs, led by Florida AG Ashley Moody, sent a letter to the Department of Energy voicing concerns about the agency’s March 15, 2024, Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers; Direct Final Rule, which imposes new energy efficiency standards on residential clothes washers.
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CFPB Finds Failures in Debt Servicing, Collection, and Prepaid and Deposit Account Management

The CFPB found alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and other consumer protection laws in its examination of debt collectors, loan servicers, and financial institutions managing deposit, prepaid, and medical credit card accounts, as published in its Supervisory Highlights.
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Not So Anonymous? NGL Reaches Settlement with FTC over Marketing, Child Privacy Concerns

The FTC and Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office entered into a settlement with NGL Labs, LLC, and two of its co-founders, to resolve allegations that NGL violated the FTC Act, the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, and California consumer protection laws by making false and deceptive claims.
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FTC Warning Letters Flag Warranty Practices That May Violate Consumers’ Right to Repair

The FTC sent warning letters to eight companies informing them that their warranty practices may violate the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act by allegedly restricting consumers’ ability to repair their products.
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Republican AGs Seek Judicial Review of NHTSA Fuel Efficiency Rule

West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey and Kentucky AG Russell Coleman co-led a coalition 26 Republican AGs in challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond final rule.
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California AG Sends Letters Reminding Pharmacies and Health Data Companies of Consumer Privacy Obligations

California AG Rob Bonta issued letters to eight large pharmacy chains and five health data companies reminding the companies of their obligations to comply with California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act and new requirements from Assembly Bill (AB 352), that went into effect on July 1, 2024.
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