Ad Law Access Podcast

Providing updates and analysis on advertising, marketing, and privacy / data security law.

Alaska Can Ask Ya (For Documents)

What starts with an anonymous consumer complaint can quickly escalate into a full-scale investigation. In Business Doe, LLC v. State of Alaska, the Alaska Supreme Court confirmed the Attorney General’s authority to…

FTC Announces $7.5 Million Settlement Over Cancellation Practices

The FTC just announced a $7.5 million settlement with Chegg, alleging the company violated ROSCA by making it unnecessarily difficult for subscribers—mostly students—to cancel their online services. According to the…

State AGs and Consumer Protection- What We Learned From ... Hawaii

Hawaii stands out among the states with a rare dual-entity enforcement structure: both the Attorney General’s Office and the Office of Consumer Protection hold authority under the state’s consumer protection laws. In…

Spotlight on the 2025 AGA Chair’s Initiative- Cyber Awareness

In late August, the Attorney General Alliance hosted its Chair’s Initiative in Girdwood, Alaska, marking the final event under former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor’s leadership. The conference brought together…

NY AG Zeroes in on Zelle with Lawsuit

A new lawsuit from the New York Attorney General is targeting Zelle, raising important questions about how payment platforms handle fraud claims and consumer protection obligations. With regulators sharpening their…