AGs Ask FCC to Answer Their Call to Restrict Use of AI for Telemarketing

A bipartisan coalition of 26 AGs sent comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry that requested input on the implications of artificial intelligence technologies on the Commission’s efforts to protect consumers under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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New Senior Staff in Louisiana and Idaho AGs’ Offices, Indiana AG Faces Democratic Challenger

New Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced members of her leadership team, including Larry Freiman as Chief Deputy, Benjamin Aguiñaga as Solicitor General, and John W. Sinquefield as Executive Counsel.
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AGs Add Their Voice to Free Speech Challenge to Social Media Censorship Laws

19 Republican AGs, joined by Republican legislative leaders from Arizona, filed an amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court cases Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, supporting Florida and Texas laws, respectively, that bar social media companies from engaging in viewpoint-based content moderation.
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AGs Give EPA Safer Choice Standard Suggestions

12 Democratic AGs submitted comments to the EPA in response to the agency’s proposed updates to the Safer Choice standard, which is an “informed substitution” program promoting safer product design and green alternatives to hazardous chemicals.
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TikTok’s Suitability for Children Questioned in New Lawsuit by Iowa AG

Iowa AG Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against TikTok Inc. and affiliated entities alleging that the social media company violated state consumer protection laws by making deceptive representations to parents regarding the appropriateness of the TikTok app for children.
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Alleged Debt Relief Scheme Accused of Pocketing $84 Million in Illegal Fees

Seven Democratic AGs partnered with the CFPB to file a lawsuit against StratFS, LLC, f/k/a Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC, and affiliated entities and individuals (collectively, “SFS”), alleging violations of the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act and federal and state consumer protection laws through the operation of an illegal debt-relief scheme.
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