Democratic AGs Support CFPB Proposal to Oversee Digital Wallets and Payment Apps

A coalition of 19 Democratic AGs wrote a comment letter in support of a proposed CFPB rule that would expand federal regulatory oversight over digital consumer payment and wallet services.
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AG Tong Takes a Hit at Unlawful and Unlicensed Cannabis Sales

Connecticut AG William Tong filed enforcement actions against three cannabis wholesalers and four cannabis retailers operating in the state, alleging that they are unlawfully selling potent, high-THC cannabis products, in some cases without the required license, in violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) and other state laws.
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FTC Locates Problems with Data Broker’s Sale of Sensitive Consumer Information

The FTC settled with X-Mode Social, Inc. and its successor Outlogic, LLC to resolve allegations the location data broker violated the FTC Act by selling location data that could be used to identify people and track them to sensitive locations such as medical facilities, places of religious worship, and domestic abuse shelters.
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Fed Up with Fees, AG Mayes Settles with Cox Communications for $13 Million

Arizona AG Kris Mayes settled with Cox Communications Inc. and affiliated entities to resolve allegations that the telecommunications company violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act by failing to adequately disclose price increases to customers.
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AG Ellison Accuses Dairy Producer of Milking Workers Dry

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against Evergreen Acres Dairy, LLC and affiliated entities and individuals alleging that the dairy producer violated Minnesota wage and hour laws and rental housing laws by depriving low-wage employees of earned wages and illegally deducting rent for onsite housing that failed to meet standards of habitability.
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AG James Gives Health Care Provider’s Data Security a Checkup Following Ransomware Attack

New York AG Letitia James settled with Refuah Health Center, Inc. to resolve allegations the health care provider violated the HIPAA Security Rule and Breach Notification Rule, as well as New York's General Business Law, by employing poor data security that allowed cyberattackers to access the personal and private information of approximately 250,000 New Yorkers.
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