On January 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Minnesota, and Illinois filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company (Deere). The complaint, which Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona have since joined, accuses Deere of creating...more
3/11/2025
/ Agribusiness ,
Anticompetitive Behavior ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Competition ,
Farm Supplies ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
John Deere ,
Manufacturers ,
OEM ,
Right to Repair ,
Sherman Act ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair Competition
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell announced Massachusetts’ new consumer protection regulations prohibiting “junk fees” and providing consumers with greater transparency regarding trial and subscription...more
3/11/2025
/ Auto-Renewal ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Fees ,
Hidden Fees ,
Marketing ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Subscription Services ,
Transparency ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The New York Attorney General’s (AG) Office announced a $16.75 million settlement with DoorDash, the prominent delivery platform. The settlement relates to claims that DoorDash misled both consumers and delivery workers...more
In Tennessee v. EEOC, the Eighth Circuit reversed a district court’s decision and reinstated a lawsuit by 17 states (led by the Tennessee and Arkansas attorneys general (AG)), holding that these states have standing to sue...more
On February 4, the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) released its second Report on Emerging Technology and Its Effect on Youth Well-Being, outlining the effects young Minnesota residents allegedly experience from...more
2/27/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Minors ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General
A coalition of industry associations and 22 state attorneys general (AG), led by West Virginia AG JB McCuskey, filed a lawsuit against the State of New York in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York...more
2/27/2025
/ Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Commerce Clause ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Superfund
On February 4, a Vermont Superior Court judge entered a $2,733,989.47 judgment against Phoenix Counseling & Wellness, PLC (Phoenix), and the company’s owner for alleged violations of the Vermont False Claims Act (VFCA)....more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 18 state attorneys general (AG) announced a settlement with Boston-based QOL Medical, LLC (QOL) and its CEO, Frederick Cooper, to resolve allegations that the company provided unlawful...more
2/13/2025
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medicaid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
State Attorneys General ,
Whistleblowers
Given the future uncertainty of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) efforts to regulate bank overdraft fees, New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) has stepped in to fill a perceived gap. The DFS...more
2/7/2025
/ Banks ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
New York ,
NYDFS ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On January 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued “Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers” (2025 Guidelines). The 2025 Guidelines aim to “promote clarity and...more
2/5/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Competition ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employees ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Franchise Agreements ,
New Guidance ,
No-Poaching ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage-Fixing
Washington Attorney General (AG) Nick Brown secured a $3.75 million settlement with Puppyland, known for selling purebred and mixed breed puppies, over unlawful advertising and sales practices. The settlement resolves a...more
State attorneys general (AGs) continue to play a pivotal role as innovators, shaping the regulatory environment by leveraging their expertise and resources to influence policy and practice. The public-facing nature of AG...more
1/30/2025
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Healthcare ,
Marketing ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Violations ,
State Attorneys General ,
Technology Sector
Missouri’s attorney general (AG) announced on X.com (formerly Twitter) that he is “issuing a rule requiring Big Tech to guarantee algorithmic choice for social media users.” [X.com post (January 17, 2025, roughly 3:35 p.m....more
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.
In this installment of The Good Bot, Brett is joined by partners Chris...more
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
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Discrimination ,
Employment Discrimination ,
New Guidance ,
New Jersey ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State Attorneys General
The U.S. Supreme Court closed out 2024 by confirming states’ authority to regulate internet service providers. On December 16, 2024, the Court denied certiorari in New York State Telecommunications Association, Inc., et al....more
1/14/2025
/ Appeals ,
Broadband ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Denial of Certiorari ,
FCC ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
New York ,
New York State Telecommunications Association Inc et al v Attorney General Letitia James ,
Preemption ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telecommunications
In this episode, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso from Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group are joined by Chris Carlson, a partner in the Regulatory Investigations Strategy and Enforcement...more
As one of her last acts in office, on December 24, 2024, Oregon Attorney General (AG) Ellen Rosenblum issued guidance for businesses deploying artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The guidance highlights the risks...more
1/13/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Discrimination ,
Machine Learning ,
Oregon ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws
Private equity firms and health care companies operating in Massachusetts will now face enhanced liability risks following the recent passage and enactment of legislation regulating private equity investment in Massachusetts...more
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul settled their lawsuit against Grubhub for $140 million (Grubhub will only have to pay $25 million, with the balance...more
1/3/2025
/ Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fines ,
FTC Act ,
Gift-Cards ,
GrubHub ,
Hidden Fees ,
On-Demand Services ,
Penalties ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Section 5 ,
Settlement ,
Subscription Services ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) recently held its annual Capital Forum in Washington, D.C., where noteworthy leadership changes were announced. This year’s forum marked the transition of leadership within...more
On Sept. 18, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with healthcare technology company Pieces Technology pursuant to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
Originally published in...more
In a significant enforcement action, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Illinois Attorney General have reached a $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its Canadian parent company, AutoCanada, over...more
12/23/2024
/ Car Dealerships ,
CARS Rule ,
Consumer Fraud ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Online Reviews ,
Section 5 ,
Settlement ,
Statutory Violations ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Used Car Rule
This month, two attorneys general (AGs) have settled False Claims Act investigations with two separate companies in the health care industry. Both settlements were notable in their own right....more
In the eighth episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Chris Carlson, a member of Troutman Pepper's State AG practice, is joined by Lauren Fincher, chair of Locke Lord's Administrative and...more