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New York Issues Proposed Regulations About Overdraft Fees

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

FTC and DOJ Issue Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers

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

Washington AG Brown Leashes $3.75M Settlement With Puppyland Over Deceptive Advertising and Sales Practices

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

2024 State AG Year in Review

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

Missouri AG Announces New Rule for Big Tech

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

The Growing Role of State AGs in AI Regulatory & Enforcement Issues — The Good Bot Podcast [Audio]

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

New Jersey AG Platkin Announces New Guidance on AI Use

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

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Overturn New York’s Affordable Broadband Act

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

Oregon Issues AI Guidance for Businesses

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

New Year, New Liability for Private Equity

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

FTC and Illinois AG Settle Matter Against Grubhub for $140M

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

Leadership Changes at NAAG

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

AGs Take Action Regarding Medicaid Fraud

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

12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 7 - New Rules in Advertising — Regulatory Oversight Podcast [Audio]

In the seventh episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, members of the firm's Advertising + Marketing practice, Mike Yaghi and Natalia Jacobo, examine the evolving landscape of advertising and marketing...more

12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 6 - Regulatory Shifts in Consumer Financial Services — Regulatory Oversight Podcast [Audio]

In the sixth episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Lane Page is joined by Mike Yaghi, a partner in the firm's Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) practice, and Chris Willis,...more

New Jersey’s Updated Sports Betting Policy for Combative Sports

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 AG Reaches $2M Settlement With Pike Fuels Over Environmental Protection Claims

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

Movie Theater Data Breach Leads to Settlement and Class Action Lawsuits

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 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 2 – AI Under Scrutiny — Regulatory Oversight Podcast [Audio]

In the second episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Cole White, a member of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, is joined by colleagues...more

Colorado Hemp Company Settles With AG Over Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law

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

Maryland AG Creates Office of the Solicitor 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

Kentucky AG Checks the Board of Pharmacy’s Regulatory Power

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

DoorDash Settles Illinois’ Investigation Into Misleading Tip Policy

On November 8, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul and DoorDash, Inc. (DoorDash) reached a settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing DoorDash of violating Illinois consumer protection law related to alleged...more

Connecticut AG Settles Lawsuit Against Bankrupt Solar Installation Firm for $5M

On October 11, Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong announced a $5 million settlement against bankrupt solar installation firm Vision Solar, LLC to resolve an unfair trade practices suit. Hartford Superior Court...more

State AGs Crack Down on Charity Fraud

On October 25, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry announced a court order requiring the pastor and founder of Peniel Christian Fellowship International to pay $305,704 in restitution for allegedly misusing...more

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