Texas Court Ruling Deals Blow to FTC Non-Compete Rule

The FTC's Final Rule banning non-compete clauses in employment agreements has been struck down by a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas.
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California Files Amicus Brief Defending SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

California AG Rob Bonta has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in defense of the SEC’s climate disclosure rules, which requires publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related risks and financial impacts in their SEC filings, including greenhouse gas emissions, climate-related goals, and costs associated with severe weather events.
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FTC Expands Enforcement Options to Protect Consumers from Fake Reviews

The FTC has finalized a new rule aimed at protecting consumers from fake reviews and testimonials, leveraging its authority under the FTC Act to regulate deceptive or unfair commercial practices.
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Senior Iowa AG Staff Assume New Roles; New Hampshire AG Launches New Data Privacy Unit

Iowa AG Brenna Bird has announced the promotions of three senior staff members, and New Hampshire AG John Formella announced the creation of a new Data Privacy Unit within the office’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau.
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21 Republican AGs Demand Information from Temu about Data and Labor Practices

A group of 21 Republican AGs sent a letter to the president of WhaleCo Inc., d/b/a Temu, and the CEO of Temu’s parent company PPD Holdings Inc., raising concerns that the company’s business practices may violate federal and state laws.
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