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CCPA Update: Attorney General Proposes Modified Draft Regulations
On Friday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released proposed modifications to the formerly-released draft regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The modifications reflect the…
The Boundaries of the FTC’s Section 13(b) Authority: 24 State AGs Weigh In
On January 30 th, 24 State Attorneys General*, led by Kwame Raoul (D) of Illinois, submitted an amici curiae brief in support of the Federal Trade Commission’s position in FTC v. Credit Bureau Center LLC . These…
New Jersey Amps Up Focus on Privacy and Cybersecurity
California is not the only state focused on privacy. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office recently emphasized how the Office is prioritizing its enforcement of such issues. Over its first year, the newly-created…
Google Presses Pause on Joint Investigation by Agreeing to Record-Setting COPPA Settlement
The FTC and the New York Attorney General recently announced a record-setting $170 million ($136 million to the FTC and $34 million to the NY AG) joint settlement with Google. The settlement resolves allegations that…
The Justice Department Really Doesn’t Like Coupon Settlements (But They Still Can Work)
It’s no secret that the Justice Department and state Attorneys General don’t like coupon settlements in class actions. Since 2007, groups of state AGs have been objecting regularly to coupon settlements that would…