FTC Targets Optometrists, Ophthalmologists Suspected of Violating Prescription Access Rules
The FTC announced that it sent 37 cease and desist letters to eyeglass prescribers, including optometrists and ophthalmologists, for allegedly violating the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule.
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U.S. Agencies Assert Authority to Address Discrimination Risks Posed by Artificial Intelligence
The CFPB, the FTC, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice released a joint statement asserting their respective enforcement authorities over civil rights, non-discrimination, fair competition, and consumer protection apply to automated systems including artificial intelligence.
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AG Coalition Pushes for Recall of Theft-Prone Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
A group of 18 Democratic AGs wrote a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asking the agency to initiate a recall of certain vehicles manufactured by Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc. that are not equipped with anti-theft immobilizers.
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New York AG’s Office Offers Businesses Tips for Securing Consumer Data
New York AG Letitia James released a guide for businesses with tips to keep consumers’ personal data secure based on common data security failures that the OAG identified in recent investigations.
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AGs Support Proposed FTC Rule Prohibiting Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts
A group of 18 Democratic AGs sent a letter to the FTC in support of the FTC’s proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule that would restrict the use of non-compete provisions in employment contracts.
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Healthcare Provider Settles with Virginia AG for $3 Million to Resolve Fraudulent Medicare Billing Allegations
Virginia AG Jason Miyares reached a settlement with 1st Adult & Pediatrics Healthcare Services, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by submitting fraudulent billing to Virginia’s Medicaid program.
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