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Indiana AG Pushes Back on THC Legislation

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On April 21, Indiana Attorney General (AG) Todd Rokita issued a letter to state legislators addressing the pressing issue of legal loopholes surrounding intoxicating hemp-derived products containing delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC,...more

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State AG Pulse | With the Reshaping of Government, More Power To State AGs

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In State AG Pulse Episode 2 of Season 5, as the new administration pursues actions that will fundamentally reshape US government, former Arkansas AG, now Cozen O’Connor State AG Group Co-Chair, Dustin McDaniel and team...more

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New York AG James Proposes Expansion of State Consumer Protection Law

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New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James recently announced her support for legislation that would significantly broaden the state’s consumer protection statute to prohibit not just deceptive acts, but also unfair and...more

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As Trump Administration rolls back CFPB’s work, New York wants to fill the void

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As the Trump Administration attempts to drastically cut CFPB funding and staffing, New York regulators and legislators are attempting to fill what could be a void in consumer protection efforts....more

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RegFi Episode 59: Don’t Sleep on the States: Financial Regulatory, Compliance & Enforcement Trends

RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley and Sherry Safchuk welcome fellow Orrick partner Katy Ryan to discuss the state financial regulatory landscape. Katy provides an overview of how federal agencies and states interact in our...more

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RegFi Episode 54: Imagining the Future of the CFPB and Consumer Financial Regulation

At no time in recent memory has consumer finance regulation faced more prospects for change. RegFi co-hosts Jerry Buckley, Sasha Leonhardt, Sherry Safchuk and Caroline Stapleton discuss what could be in play for consumer...more

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CFPB Pause: Where From Here?

Visit our resource center, CFPB Pause: Where From Here?, to stay on top of the latest and what it may mean for the federal and state regulatory and enforcement landscape. On February 8, the Consumer Financial Protection...more

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The State AG Report – 02.20.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Texas AG Investigates DeepSeek - •Florida Secures Order...more

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Formula for the Future: The Arizona Corporation Commission’s Move Towards Formula Rates

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In December 2024, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC or the Commission) adopted a Formula Rate Plan (FRP) Policy Statement, allowing regulated utilities to propose a mechanism for annual rate adjustments through a...more

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Capping It All Off: NIH Caps Indirect Rates for Grants

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SUMMARY: On February 7, 2025, the Office of the Director for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a Notice (Notice No. NOT-OD-25-068) imposing a cap of 15% on the indirect cost rates that can be charged to the...more

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Status of Nursing Home Staffing Standards Announced by Biden Administration and Orders Announced by Trump Administration

Attorneys General from 20 states asked a federal judge to grant a temporary injunction halting implementation of changes to new rules affecting minimum nursing home staffing requirements announced by the Centers for Medicare...more

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Republican AGs Want to Vaporize EPA Rule Imposing Methane Charges

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A group of 23 Republican AGs filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit of the EPA’s Final Rule requiring charges on certain oil and gas producers exceeding Congressional methane emissions...more

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CFPB Proposes Roadmap For States to Continue Regulatory Activity

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a comprehensive report today, outlining detailed recommendations to strengthen state-level consumer protection laws and address modern risks in consumer financial...more

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Colorado seeks stays of District Court proceedings and preliminary injunction

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We previously reported that, on July 18, the Colorado Attorney General and UCCC Administrator appealed to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals challenging Judge Domenico’s order dated June 18 D. (Colo.) granting a preliminary...more

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State AG Coalition Opposes Current Federal Privacy Legislation

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On May 8, attorneys general (AG) from 14 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to Congressional leadership opposing provisions of the recently proposed federal American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). In addition to...more

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California AG Proposes New Amendments To CCPA with the Children’s Data Privacy Act

Key Takeaways - The Children’s Data Privacy Act (AB 1949) would require businesses to obtain affirmative authorization to collect, use or disclose personal data of children under 18 in California....more

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Twenty-Three State AGs Urge NTIA to Prioritize AI Regulation

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On June 12, a bipartisan group of 23 attorneys general wrote a letter to the chief counsel for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), recommending a risk-based approach to a regulatory...more

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FTC Seeks Public Input on Joint Consumer Protection Efforts with State Attorneys General

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On June 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) published a request for public comment seeking comments and suggestions on effective coordination efforts with state attorneys general nationwide to help educate...more

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Twenty-Eight AGs Call for Stricter FCC Spam Call and Text Rules

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On June 8, a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general issued a letter, supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to close a “loophole” that currently allows lead generators to collect and sell...more

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Eighteen States’ Attorneys General Send Letter to CMS in Support of Proposed Rule Requiring Disclosure of Certain Nursing Home and...

On April 14, 2023, the Attorneys General of 18 different states sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita...more

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Twenty-Seven AGs Ask Congress to Pass Right-to-Repair Legislation

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On March 24, a bipartisan group of 27 state attorneys general sent a letter to Congress, encouraging the passage of “right-to-repair” legislation to establish and secure a competitive marketplace for repairing vehicles,...more

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Q&A: Consumer Protection Outlook Under the Biden Administration

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It’s clear that President Joe Biden’s approach toward consumer protection and financial services enforcement will differ from that of his predecessor. In addition to general housekeeping matters, such as replacing and hiring...more

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