Recent state AG actions are no longer regulatory background noise, they are shaping how companies can use data, roll out AI, set prices, and structure ESG and DEI programs. Our latest newsletter highlights a series of...more
3/6/2026
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
China ,
Data Privacy ,
Deep Fake ,
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Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) ,
Investigations ,
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Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On January 19, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued separate legal opinions declaring several state laws, regulations, and agency programs that consider characteristics...more
2/12/2026
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Constitutional Challenges ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Equal Protection ,
Florida ,
Government Agencies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Race Discrimination ,
Sex Discrimination ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Contractors ,
Strict Scrutiny Standard ,
Texas
State Attorneys General (AGs) are expected to remain active in 2026, with an emphasis on emerging issues surrounding artificial intelligence, consumer protection and civil rights....more
1/27/2026
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Constitutional Challenges ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Disparate Impact ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hidden Fees ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
State AGs are increasingly shaping the regulatory environment for companies operating in tech, finance, healthcare, retail and beyond. Their initiatives—often bipartisan and coordinated across multiple states—can trigger...more
12/8/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Lenders ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
FinTech ,
Innovative Technology ,
Investigations ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Proxy Advisors ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Attorneys General
State AGs Warn Social Media Companies of Potential Ramifications for Not Protecting Children from Predatory AI Products....more
9/10/2025
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Bribery ,
Data Privacy ,
Deep Fake ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Guidance ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Fraud ,
Gambling ,
Healthcare ,
Mobile Payments ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Pornography ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Robocalling ,
State Attorneys General
As we enter summer’s homestretch, the State Attorneys General remain active as ever. In this edition of Orrick’s State AG Update we discuss new “junk fee” rules from the Massachusetts AG, high-profile consumer protection...more
9/8/2025
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Antitrust Investigations ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Class Action ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Justice ,
Hidden Fees ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Regulatory Violations ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
TD Ameritrade ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) across numerous sectors of the economy has garnered the attention of state attorneys general (AGs). As various industries increasingly adopt AI to streamline or enhance their...more
This year’s state Attorneys General (AGs) elections were relatively quiet, with races in only 10 of the 43 states with elected AGs and only two potentially close contests, in Pennsylvania and North Carolina....more
What are the outcomes of the 2024 U.S. state elections – and what does it mean for companies growing and operating across the country? Our update examines the available outcomes and trends from critical state Attorneys...more
Voters will choose a state Attorney General in 10 states this fall, with the most competitive races likely in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Nationwide, 27 Republicans and 24 Democrats serve as Attorney General, including...more
Additional Important Updates on the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban August.21.2024 The Rule is Blocked Nationwide: On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Ryan, LLC v. FTC, granted...more
The Rule is Blocked Nationwide: On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Ryan, LLC v. FTC, granted Plaintiff-Intervenors’ motion for summary judgment, holding that the FTC’s...more
Decision in ATS Tree Services: On July 23, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in ATS Tree Services v. FTC denied the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction seeking a nationwide...more
Additional Important Updates on the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Decision in Ryan LLC: On July 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Ryan, LLC v. FTC, issued a preliminary injunction staying the effective...more
Within weeks of the Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions last year, Republican attorneys general for 13 states sent a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs condemning their DEI initiatives in...more
In a novel and sweeping act of substantive rulemaking, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) determined that non-compete agreements between employers and workers constitute an “unfair method of competition” prohibited under...more
For the first time, a state attorney general has provided guidance to businesses on using artificial intelligence (AI) in that state.
An advisory opinion from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell highlights the...more
In June 2020, former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation amending New York’s price gouging statute. One provision granted the attorney general broad authority to promulgate rules “necessary to effectuate and...more
It was a busy 2022 election year for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia. The Orrick State Attorney General Team’s election results report...more
In the 2022 midterm elections, 31 states had contested Attorneys General elections, producing 15 new state AGs so far. The Arizona AG race was decided by just 510 votes, triggering an automatic recount. On December 29, 2022,...more
In the 2022 midterm elections, 31 states had contested Attorneys General elections, producing 15 new state AGs so far. The Arizona AG race was decided by just 510 votes, triggering an automatic recount. A judge is expected to...more
It was a busy 2022 election year for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia. The Orrick State Attorney General Team’s election results report...more
It will be a busy election year in 2022 for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia (which we count among the states in this report). The Orrick...more
It will be a busy election year in 2022 for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia (which we count among the states in this report). The Orrick...more
It will be a busy election year in 2022 for state Attorneys General (AGs) with races in 31 of the 43 states with elected AGs, including the District of Columbia (which we count among the states in this report). The Orrick...more