--- title: "AG Chronicles: June 2026" date: 2026-06-17T00:00:00-04:00 author: Mary Katherine (MK) Terrell canonical_url: "https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/newsletters/ag-chronicles/ag-chronicles-june-2026" section: Newsletter Issues --- # AG Chronicles: June 2026 June 17, 2026 **June 2026** ***AG Chronicles**: a monthly newsletter breaking down State Attorneys General consumer protection issues and highlighting news from the states.* #### UPCOMING WEBINARS ##### A Deep Dive into Surveillance Pricing ##### Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET In this next session in our ​“Surveillance Pricing and Beyond: Navigating Today’s Pricing Landscape” webinar series, Privacy Practice Chair and Partner Alysa Hutnik and State AG Practice Chair and Partner Paul Singer, will examine the rise of policy and legal attention on ​“surveillance pricing,” and if and how the use of consumer data in connection with digital advertising, pricing, and discounts is drawing increased scrutiny from both privacy and consumer protection regulators. Among topics they plan to cover in this webinar include: - What data practices are more likely to drive scrutiny when it comes to surveillance pricing concerns - Common themes in pending federal and state legislation that warrant consideration - Discussion of common use cases, and how to issue spot and address material risk with practical considerations - Efforts to ban electronic shelf labels, and the tension with pricing transparency practices Register [here](https://sug3z.share.hsforms.com/2InNTkovKS1KxH_3j7w6HUg). #### IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ##### Maine Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection, Citizen Initiatives, and Private Equity in the Consumer Economy Special guest speakers [Aaron Frey](https://www.maine.gov/ag/about-us), Maine Attorney General and [Christina Moylan](https://www.maine.gov/ag/about-us/consumer-protection), Division Chief, Consumer Protection Division joined Kelley Drye State Attorneys General Practice Chair [Paul Singer](https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/paul-l-singer), Special Counsel [Abby Stempson](https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/abigail-stempson), and Special Counsel [Beth Chun](https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/beth-bolen-chun) for a discussion on consumer protection in Maine. They also discussed how the Maine Constitution allows for the direct initiation of legislation by citizens. General Frey examined the impact of this process on government, business, and individuals in Maine, with specific reference to a recent automotive right to repair law and the use of the process to address concerns with utility companies operating in the state. He also discussed the increasing role of private equity in various sectors of the consumer economy and recent Maine efforts to address this trend. To view the Zoom recording, [click here](https://vimeo.com/1200229940/c27c807aab). To view the presentation slides, [click here](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.kelleydrye.com/content/uploads/Listing-Images/Maine-Attorney-Generals-Office-Consumer-Protection-Citizen-Initiatives-and-Private-Equity-in-the-Consumer-Economy.pdf). #### IN THE NEWS AND LATEST UPDATES [State AGs Deliver Input on FTC’s Food Delivery Fee ANPRM](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/state-ags-deliver-input-on-ftcs-food-delivery-fee-anprm) In May, a bipartisan group of attorneys general from 16 states submitted a [comment letter](https://ncdoj.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/State-AG-Comment-Letter-re-FTC-ANPRM.pdf) 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 delivery services. In their letter, the AGs noted the growth and ​“essential” nature of food delivery platforms to consumers and suggested that some platforms use ​“drip pricing” by not presenting fees clearly until at the point of checkout and may fail to conspicuously disclose the purpose or methodology of those fees, such as ​“service fees” and ​“small order fees.” The AGs posited that consumers may not be able to understand how much to tip due to lack of clarity regarding these and other fees. They further claimed that consumers are confused by ​“markups” of items, where the price on the platform is higher than the price in a restaurant. [NAD Investigates Kalshi’s Influencer Practices](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/nad-investigates-kalshis-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 connections to the company in ads and whether Kalshi takes sufficient steps to ensure they comply with the FTC’s Endorsement Guides. Kalshi declined to participate in the process, so NAD announced they would refer the matter ​“to the appropriate regulatory authorities, including relevant state Attorneys General, and to the platforms on which the advertising appeared and with which NAD has reporting relationships….” [2026 NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference: Pricing, Meet and Confers, & Age Verification](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/2026-naag-spring-consumer-protection-conference-pricing-meet-and-confers-age-verification) Recently, consumer protection staff from State AG offices around the country convened for the NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference. Topics included discussions of algorithmic pricing, compliance monitors, consumer outreach, and a keynote by NAAG President Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, highlighting the importance of consumer staff and how their roles may differ from executive administration (“front office”). [Homeaglow to Pay $2.3 M over Auto-Renewals and Review Claims](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/homeaglow-to-pay-2-3-m-over-auto-renewals-and-review-claims) The same week the FTC announced that Shutterstock had agreed to pay $35 million to [settle ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/shutterstock-to-pay-35-million-over-auto-renewal-and-cancellation-practices)a suit over its automatic renewal and cancellation practices, the Washington AG secured a $2.25 million settlement with cleaning service Homeaglow over its automatic renewal practices and review claims. [State AGs and Consumer Protection: What We Learned From…Kansas](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/state-ags-and-consumer-protection-what-we-learned-from-kansas) Joe Sciarrotta, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and Amber Smith, Deputy Attorney General for the Public Protection Division, recently joined a Kelley Drye webinar to discuss consumer protection enforcement in Kansas and the office’s growing focus on artificial intelligence risks to children. #### NEWS FROM THE STATES #### Arkansas [Acting Attorney General Mills Settles with Miner’s Gems over Fake Gold Quartz](https://law.alaska.gov/press/releases/2026/060226-SAI-Investments.html) #### Connecticut [Attorney General Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children](https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-announces-investigation-into-roblox-over-harm-to-children) #### Florida [Attorney General James Uthmeier Files First-in-the-Nation State-Led Lawsuit Against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for Deceptive Practices and Harms to Floridians](https://www.myfloridalegal.com/newsrelease/attorney-general-james-uthmeier-files-first-nation-state-led-lawsuit-against-openai-ceo) #### Iowa [Attorney General Brenna Bird Celebrates Victory in Fight to Protect Iowa Children](https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/newsroom/attorney-general-brenna-bird-celebrates-victory-in-fight-to-protect-iowa-children) #### Michigan [AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements](https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/05/14/ag-nessel-secures-3-25-million-settlement-with-lease-to-own-financing-company) #### Missouri [Attorney General Hanaway Files Suit Against Crypto ATM Network For Enabling Scams](https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-hanaway-files-suit-against-crypto-atm-network-for-enabling-scams/) #### New Jersey [AG Davenport Secures $100,000 Consumer Fraud Penalty Against Flavored Vape Distributor and its Network of Retailers](https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-secures-100000-consumer-fraud-penalty-against-flavored-vape-distributor-and-its-network-of-retailers/) #### New Jersey & New York [Attorney General Davenport and Attorney General James Announce Investigation into FIFA World Cup Ticket Sales](https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-and-attorney-general-james-announce-investigation-into-fifa-world-cup-ticket-sales/) #### New York [Attorney General James Sues Sham Arbitration Service Created to Help Predatory Merchant Cash Advance Industry](https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-sues-sham-arbitration-service-created-help-predatory) #### Texas [Attor­ney Gen­er­al Pax­ton Takes Legal Action as Part of Sweep­ing Inves­ti­ga­tion into Cor­po­rate Giants, Includ­ing Bay­er, for Poi­son­ing Tex­ans through Glyphosate Con­t­a­m­i­na­tion in Food](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-takes-legal-action-part-sweeping-investigation-corporate-giants-including) [Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Announces Inves­ti­ga­tion into Cel­sius Ener­gy Drink Com­pa­ny to Pro­tect Texas Chil­dren from Dan­ger­ous Lev­els of Caffeine](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-announces-investigation-celsius-energy-drink-company-protect-texas) [Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Launch­es Indus­try-Wide Inves­ti­ga­tion into Pro­tein Pow­der Man­u­fac­tur­ers to Pro­tect Tex­ans from Heavy Met­als, Includ­ing Lead and Cad­mi­um, Found in Pop­u­lar Pro­tein Powders](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-industry-wide-investigation-protein-powder-manufacturers) [Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Files Land­mark Law­suit Against Dis­cord for Deceiv­ing Par­ents and Expos­ing Texas Chil­dren to Predators](https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-files-landmark-lawsuit-against-discord-deceiving-parents-and-exposing) #### UPCOMING EVENTS Members of our team will be attending this upcoming conference, in addition to RAGA and DAGA events: - [Attorney General Alliance Annual Meeting](https://www.agalliance.org/news-events/events/) – June 15-18 in Sea Island, GA - [NAAG Presidential Summit ](https://www.naag.org/event/2026-presidential-summit/)– June 29-July 1 in Greenwich, CT - [NAAG Robocall Summit](https://www.naag.org/event/2026-robocall-summit/) – August 19-20 in Asheville, NC - Share this entry - - - - - [ View entry pdf ](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.kelleydrye.com/content/uploads/pdf-snapshots/ag-chronicles-june-2026-20260625110335.pdf) ### Related Services - [State Attorneys General](https://www.kelleydrye.com/practices/state-attorneys-general)