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
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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
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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
Recently, Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin announced, in a joint press release with the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB), the adoption of a new sports betting policy related to combative sports. The...more
Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong announced a $2 million settlement with Pike Fuels to resolve allegations that the company violated Connecticut environmental protection laws by, among other things, falsifying...more
New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James and global movie theater operator National Amusements, Inc. (National) settled a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach reported by National, which affected 82,128 National...more
12/9/2024
/ Class Action ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Movie Theaters ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Settlement ,
State Attorneys General
In the third episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Chris Carlson is joined by Barry Boise, a seasoned partner in Troutman Pepper’s Health Sciences Litigation practice group, to explore the...more
The Colorado Attorney General’s (AG) Office recently entered into a settlement agreement with Bee’s Knees Enterprises, LLC, dba Bee’s Knees CBDs, addressing allegations of violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act...more
12/2/2024
/ Agribusiness ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Advertising ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Misrepresentation ,
Plant Based Products ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Statutory Violations ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
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
On November 12, the Kentucky attorney general (AG) issued a formal opinion, concluding that the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy lacks the authority to regulate nonresident pharmacists beyond what is specified in KRS Chapter 315....more