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FTC and Wisconsin AG enter into settlements with auto dealerships for alleged discriminatory financing practices deceptive add-on...

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The Federal Trade Commission and Wisconsin Attorney General have entered into settlements with a group of auto dealerships, their current and former corporate owners, and their general manager for allegedly engaging in...more

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Bipartisan Coalition Targets Billion-Dollar Illegal Telemarketing Industry

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A bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General (AGs) representing each state and Washington D.C. joined forces with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). They have announced their unified...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - July 2023 # 4

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To help you keep abreast of relevant activities, below find a breakdown of some of the biggest events at the federal and state levels to impact the Consumer Finance Services industry this past week...more

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State AGs and the INFORM Consumers Act: Key Takeaways

With a new law on the books aiming to protect consumers from fraudulent online sales, it’s a good time for online marketplaces, third-party sellers and retailers to reexamine their compliance programs and relationships with...more

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Ad Law Resolutions for 2022

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‘Tis the season for retailers to set best practices to avoid class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and competitor claims. Ring in the new year with these top five U.S. advertising and marketing law takeaways. 1....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Feds + State Attorneys General = A New Enforcement Landscape

The National Association of Attorneys General just concluded one of its premiere events of the year, the Capital Forum, in Washington DC. With many Attorneys General, staff, and members of the private sector in attendance,...more

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Proposed $30 Billion Merger Between Aon And Willis Towers Watson Collapses Under Increased Pressure From The Department Of Justice

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On July 26, 2021, Aon PLC (“Aon”) and Willis Towers Watson PLC (“WTW”) announced the termination of a $30 billion proposed merger, citing an “impasse” with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The...more

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What You Need To Know About White-Collar Criminal Enforcement Under The Biden Administration

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A new sheriff is in town — and that means the potential for big changes ahead for white-collar criminal enforcement in terms of specific areas of focus and volume of investigations...more

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CBD Health Claims Raise FTC’s Hackles (And Prompt Class Action Suits)

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Near the end of 2020, in mid-December, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched what it referred to as “Operation CBDeceit,” a law enforcement sweep challenging allegedly unproven representations that CBD products could...more

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Razors Raise Antitrust Worries | $86 Million Mortgage Servicing Settlement | Creative Alleged Tax Avoidance

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2020 AG Elections- Maine AG Aaron Frey was reelected to a second two-year term by a joint convention of the Maine House and Senate. California AG Xavier Becerra was nominated by President-Elect Joe Biden to lead the...more

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AGs Urge CARES Act Extension | iPhone Throttling Settlement | Consolidation In Web Listings Service Market

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COVID-19- NAAG Urges Congress to Extend CARES Act Funding Deadline- •NAAG sent a letter signed by a bipartisan group of 49 AGs to congressional leaders urging them to extend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...more

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$60 Million Pest Control Settlement | Sotheby’s Alleged Tax Dodge | More Zoom Security Scrutiny

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2020 AG Elections- New Leadership Team at the Republican Attorneys General Association- •The Republican Attorneys General Association (“RAGA”) announced the election of the leadership team for its Executive Committee...more

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AG Elections Roundup | FTC Requires Medical Device Divestiture | Aetna Data Breach Settlement

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2020 AG Elections- Ten AG elections were held on November 3, 2020. As of this writing, six incumbent AGs won their elections, and Republicans held the open-seats in Indiana and Montana. In the two undecided races, Democratic...more

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2020 Election Impact | Waste Management Merger Antitrust Concerns | NAAG Consumer Protection Conference Highlights

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Antitrust- What a Waste! Merging Waste Disposal Companies Must Divest Assets to Avoid Antitrust Concerns- •The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the AGs of Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin...more

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Airline Passengers’ Rights | Fake COVID-19 Cures | Unlicensed Debt Collection Agency Sued

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COVID-19- NAAG: Airline Industry Customers Deserve Stronger Consumer Protections- •The National Association of Attorneys General (“NAAG”) sent a letter to congressional leaders urging Congress to strengthen consumer...more

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Precious Metals Scam | R, D AGs Weigh In On Pipelines | $60 Million Surgical Mesh Settlement

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COVID-19- AG Coalitions Tackle PPP, Price Gouging Concerns- •Eighteen Democratic AGs, led by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, sent a comment letter to the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) opposing the SBA’s proposed rule...more

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New York’s Investigation Of Dunkin Donuts Results In A Promise To Abide By The SHIELD Act's Requirements

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Key Point: The New York Attorney General’s Office (NYAG) reached a Consent and Stipulation Agreement with Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (Dunkin), which obligates the company to implement and maintain a comprehensive information...more

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AG Climate Change Suits Continue | Dunkin’ In Hot Water | CFPB And States Settle With Student Lender

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2022 AG Elections- Challenger Takes on Texas Incumbent Attorney General- •Joe Jaworski, former Mayor of Galveston Texas, announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Texas AG to challenge Republican...more

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FTC’s Cooling-Off Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a “Cooling-Off Rule” that gives consumers a three-day right to cancel a sale made at their home, workplace, or dormitory, or at a seller’s temporary location, like a hotel or motel room,...more

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Debt Collectors Sued | States Object To Proposed Fed Banking Rule | States Move To Stop USPS Changes

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2021 AG Elections- Virginia Incumbent Attorney General Seeks Reelection, Skips Governor’s Race- •Virginia AG Mark Herring reportedly will seek a third term as AG and not run for governor as previously reported. •As...more

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Battle Over USPS | Removal Of Trustees For Alleged Self-Dealing | Lenders vs. State Interest Rate Laws

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Antitrust- Energy Company Agrees to Divest Gas Stations to Avoid FTC’s Antitrust Concerns- The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached an agreement with energy company Tri Star Energy LLC after determining that its...more

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COVID-19 Drug Availability | Federal Banking Rule vs. State Usury Laws | Kickbacks For Pain Meds

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COVID-19- Bipartisan Group of Attorneys General Seeks to Expand Production of Antiviral Drug- A bipartisan group of 34 AGs, led by California AG Xavier Becerra and Louisiana AG Jeff Landry, sent a letter urging the U.S....more

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COVID-19 PPE Scam | Biotech Company In $49 Million False Claims Settlement | Hidden Telecom Fees

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COVID-19- Selling Nonexistent PPE Is Not a Good Business Plan- •New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with medical supply company Borgese Holdings, Inc. d/b/a IMPACT Medical & Surgical Solutions and its owner...more

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EU Kills Privacy Shield | Honesty In Telecom Advertising | Big False Claims Act Settlements

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2020 AG Elections- Indiana GOP Chooses AG Candidate for 2020; Virginia Looks Ahead to 2021- •Todd Rokita, former Indiana Secretary of State and U.S. Congressman, has won the Republican nomination for Indiana AG over...more

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AGs’ Expanding Focus Due To COVID-19 | New Antitrust Guidelines | AG Sues Timeshare Exit Companies

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2020 AG Elections- Utah Attorney General Fends Off Challenger in Republican Primary- •Incumbent Utah AG Sean Reyes won the July 2, 2020 Republican primary for AG over challenger David Leavitt. •AG Reyes will face...more

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