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Subscription Sellers Take Note: New Tariffs Could Hit You Hard and Require You to Notify Customers

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Every company will be impacted by the new import tariffs, as they increase manufacturing costs. However, companies selling on an autorenewal basis could disproportionately feel the impact and should proceed with caution...more

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Colorado Slams Door on Allegedly Deceptive Real Estate Contracts

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Colorado AG Phil Weiser has reached a settlement with HomeOptions, Inc. and HomeOptions Colorado Real Estate, LLC (collectively, “HomeOptions”) to resolve allegations that the companies violated consumer protection laws by...more

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Massachusetts AG Issues Broad "Junk Fee" Regulations

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell finalized new regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 93A, restricting the use of hidden or surprise fees at the end of a...more

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Non-Competes Under the Microscope: NASAA’s Latest Guidance for Franchisors

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Recently, the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.’s (“NASAA”) Franchise and Business Opportunities Project Group (“FPG”) issued guidance on post-term non-compete clauses in the context of the franchise...more

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Washington AG's Bark Has Some Bite

On January 17, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that his office had reached a resolution in its nearly two-year lawsuit against Puppyland, a local pet store that sells and provides financing for (you guessed...more

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

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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

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CFPB Proposes a New Rule Prohibiting Certain Contractual Terms for Consumer Financial Products

On January 13, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new proposed rule attempting to ban certain contractual provisions in "take it or leave it" consumer contracts that purport to "waive substantive...more

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CFPB’s Proposed Rule Aims to Prohibit the Use of Certain Contractual Provisions in Consumer Financial Products or Services...

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Background, Purpose, and Structure of the Proposed Rule - On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a proposed rule, which aims "to prohibit certain contractual provisions in agreements...more

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CFPB Targets Contractual Provisions That Limit Consumer Rights

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On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to prohibit provisions in agreements for consumer financial products or services that “limit fundamental freedoms,” such as those that...more

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Sports Betting Companies Pay $6.5 Million for Allegedly Conspiring to Violate D.C. Laws

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District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb has settled with Intralot, Inc. and Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) to resolve an investigation into allegations that the companies deceived city officials in violation of the...more

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Massachusetts Expands Healthcare Material Change Law, Adds Private Equity in Scope

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On January 8, 2025, the governor of Massachusetts signed into law H.5159, An Act enhancing the market review process (the “Act”). Among various other healthcare market oversight enhancements, the Act expands the authority of...more

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Attorney General Issues New Regulations for Home Improvement Contracts

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New regulations from the Delaware Attorney General’s Office require contractors to include specific cost, timing and warranty information in all home improvement contracts. Starting November 1, 2023, all contracts for home...more

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Washington AG Signals Enforcement on Automatic Renewals

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Earlier this week, we posted that a plaintiff filed a proposed class action against the NFL over its automatic renewal practices. The complaint alleges that the NFL used “dark patterns” to enroll consumers in its NFL+...more

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Mobile Banking App Banned | Sticky Life Alert Contracts | Casino Pays Price For Misleading Regulators

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2023 AG Elections- Candidates Ready to Vie for Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Should Incumbent Not Seek Reelection •Louisiana Third District Attorney John Belton announced his plans to run for Louisiana AG if...more

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COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 20, August 2020

This 20th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, finds both plaintiffs and defendants with reasons to celebrate. Insurance carriers avoided consolidation of coverage disputes in...more

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Franchisor 101: Open Season for Poaching in Washington

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Washington State’s Attorney General settled a case against sandwich franchisor, Jersey Mike’s, over antipoaching provisions in its franchise agreements. Since 2018, Washington State has made agreements with more than 60...more

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