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AGs Aren’t Kidding about KOSA
Led by Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti, 32 attorneys general (AGs) sent a bipartisan letter (19 Republicans and 13 Democrats) to both houses of Congress this week, supporting the passage of the Kids Online Safety…
With Uncertainty Surrounding the FTC’s Negative Option Rule, New California Requirements Wait in the Wings
Last Friday, the FTC’s final Negative Option Rule was published in the Federal Register, starting the clock on the effective dates for the agency’s expansive overhaul of requirements related to goods or services sold…
State AG Election Update
State attorneys general are the primary enforcers of consumer laws within their states and their activities and enforcement actions can have great impact on businesses and consumers. When the officeholder changes,…
State AGs Aim Spotlight on Robocall “Gateway” Service Provider
Combatting robocalls has been and continues to be an important area of enforcement for State Attorneys General, as we have previously reported . On October 18, 2024, the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force…
State Attorneys General Warn of Price Gouging Enforcement in Wake of Recent Natural Disasters
As states across the country grapple with the impacts of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, state attorneys general are reminding businesses and constituents of price gouging laws that ban certain price increases during emergencies.
Generally speaking, state price gouging statutes prohibit businesses from charging increased or excessive prices for certain essential goods and services during a state of emergency. But, as we’ve discussed previously, price gouging laws vary considerably by state, particularly with respect to: