In recent years, the safety of baby food has become a top priority for state attorneys general (AG) and federal agencies. In April 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its “Closer to Zero” plan to...more
4/11/2025
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Final Guidance ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Lead ,
Manufacturers ,
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State Attorneys General ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
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On January 9, New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) launched a new Civil Rights and Technology Initiative aimed at addressing the potential for discrimination and bias...more
1/17/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Discrimination ,
Employment Discrimination ,
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New Jersey ,
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Regulatory Oversight ,
State Attorneys General
On November 10, Maryland Attorney General (AG) Anthony G. Brown announced the creation of an Office of the Solicitor General within his office. This new division is dedicated to overseeing the state’s appellate litigation in...more
In September, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Digital Dream Labs, Inc., and its CEO, Harold Jacob Hanchar, individually and in his capacity as CEO. In the lawsuit,...more
Gambling machines in Kentucky have recently come under increased scrutiny following the enactment of House Bill 594, which amended the definition of “gambling device” under Kentucky law, effective June of last year. The law...more
On September 20, 13 states and Washington, D.C. joined Colorado in its appeal asking the Tenth Circuit to uphold a state law imposing more restrictive interest rate caps on loans from out-of-state banks to residents, arguing...more
10/3/2024
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Consumer Financial Products ,
DIDMCA ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Interest Rates ,
Loans ,
Opt-Outs ,
Out-of-State Companies ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State Attorneys General ,
Usury
On August 20, New Hampshire Attorney General (AG) John Formella announced the arrest of Ricky Southers, the owner of Southers Construction, Inc., for allegedly violating the terms of an injunction issued under the state’s...more
On July 31, Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry announced a new way for Pennsylvania residents — or those traveling through Pennsylvania — to file complaints against airlines. The move is in response to allegations of a...more
After primary voting concluded in Missouri and Washington Wednesday, the slate of state attorney general (AG) candidates is set for the November 5 general elections, where at least six new AGs will fill offices across the...more
Wisconsin Attorney General (AG) Josh Kaul has announced an $85,000 settlement with the global food supply company Kerry, Inc. in relation to the company’s operation of a liquid smoke manufacturing facility....more
7/31/2024
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Air Quality Standards ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Violations ,
Manufacturers ,
Public Health ,
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Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Violations ,
State Attorneys General ,
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