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California’s Hidden Fees Law: What Businesses Need to Know About All-In Pricing

California businesses are facing a new pricing reality. Under California’s “Hidden Fees Statute,” also known as SB 478 or the “Honest Pricing Law,” most businesses advertising prices to consumers must show the full price a...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State AGs Deliver Input on FTC’s Food Delivery Fee ANPRM

Last month, a bipartisan group of attorneys general from 16 states submitted a comment letter in response to the FTC’s ANPRM on food delivery fees that advocated for the FTC to adopt a new rule addressing pricing for food...more

Hinch Newman LLP

The FTC’s Labor Task Force and Earnings Claims

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On June 16, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission reminded marketers about the importance of backing-up earnings claims....more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - June 2026

A "health-washing" lawsuit for a reduced-sugar sports drink, an appeals court reversal in litigation about DL malic acid, states focusing on the online food delivery industry, and more....more

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6 Key Takeaways | Recent Developments in U.S. Trademark and Unfair Competition Law

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Kilpatrick partner Ted Davis spoke recently on recent developments in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law as part of Kilpatrick's "IP Innovations" series. That presentation addressed, inter alia, the following topics:...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

AGs Urge FTC Action on Food Delivery Platforms

Sixteen state attorneys general are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to amend its Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees to apply to the online food delivery industry....more

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Texas AG Opens Investigation Into Celsius Over Youth Marketing and Caffeine Risks

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On June 4, 2026, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Celsius) regarding the marketing of its Alani Nu energy drinks and whether the company misrepresents their safety...more

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Wave of Fragrance Class Actions Targets Hospitality Industry

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A wave of class action lawsuits has been filed against major hospitality providers alleging that the use of synthetic fragrances in common areas violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and various state consumer...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New York attorney general alleges arbitration platform ‘secretly collaborated’ with merchant cash advance companies

On June 8, the New York Attorney General (OAG) announced a petition filed in the New York County Supreme Court, alleging that an online arbitration platform and its founders misrepresented the platform’s arbitration services...more

Cozen O'Connor

The State AG Report – 06.11.2026

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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: • AG James Multistate Coalition Secures $36.5 Million...more

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No More Hidden Fees: D.C. Takes Aim at Drip Pricing and Strengthens Consumer Protection Act

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The Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0174) is an enrolled act that fundamentally shifts the consumer protection enforcement landscape in Washington, D.C. For companies transacting with D.C....more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Is Legal Lead Generation Finished?

Recently enacted Colorado legislation targeting lead generation legal marketing is slated to become effective August 12, 2026. As such, it is imperative for our readers to immediately consider this significant development....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California attorney general announces $4.6M settlement with mortgage servicer

On June 5, the California attorney general (AG) announced a $4.6 million settlement resolving allegations that a mortgage servicer violated California and federal mortgage servicing and debt collection laws during the...more

ArentFox Schiff

One Price Fits All: New York and California Push Back on Personalized Pricing Tactics

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Earlier this year, we flagged the growing momentum behind state efforts to regulate dynamic and surveillance pricing....more

Cozen O'Connor

California AG Reaches $4.6 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer

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California AG Rob Bonta announced a $4.6 million settlement with California mortgage servicer Select Portfolio Servicing (SPS). The suit alleges that the company violated state and federal mortgage and debt collection laws...more

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FTC Sues to Halt Alleged Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation

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A U.S. district court in California has temporarily halted an allegedly deceptive mortgage assistance relief operation by National Amendment Assistance, which claimed it can provide mortgage relief assistance under the...more

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New York Ends Legislative Session Focused on Surveillance Pricing and Website Crawlers

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As the New York State Legislature concluded its 2025–2026 session, lawmakers approved two significant measures: (1) the One Fair Price Act, which aims to ban surveillance-based pricing practices throughout the state; and (2)...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC obtains restraining order against mortgage relief assistance operation

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A U.S. District Court Judge has temporarily halted an allegedly deceptive mortgage assistance relief operation lured homeowners with promises that it could provide mortgage relief assistance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...more

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From First Price to Final Cost: "Drip Pricing" Cases on the Rise

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In 2022, Parliament amended the Competition Act to prohibit drip pricing. Since then, class action plaintiffs and the Competition Bureau have been busy in bringing cases against businesses who they argue have "dripped" prices...more

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Tariff Refund Litigation: A Primer on Common Plaintiff’s Theories of Recovery and Importer of Record Defenses

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In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump did not have constitutional authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)....more

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Another Alternative Retail Electric Supplier Enforcement Action Settles in Illinois

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On June 4, 2026, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Rushmore Energy, LLC (Rushmore), resolving allegations that the company violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAD Investigates Kalshi’s Influencer Practices

As part of its marketplace monitoring program, NAD launched an inquiry into how Kalshi uses influencers. NAD was concerned about whether Kalshi’s influencers and affiliates clearly and conspicuously disclosed their...more

Cooley LLP

Washington’s CEMA Amendments Take Effect June 11 – What Consumer-Facing Companies Should Know

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Recent court decisions have significantly expanded the reach of Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), a statute enacted in 1998 in response to dial-up era concerns. The claims driving today’s litigation wave...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Colorado Repeals and Replaces Its AI Act

With the enactment of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) on May 17, 2024, Colorado became the first state to adopt a comprehensive law governing the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick State Attorneys General Update | June 2026

Florida Attorney General Subpoenas Environmental Law Institute Over Judicial Trainings and Climate Change Litigation State AG enforcement efforts targeting climate-related organizations are expanding in scope to include...more

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