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Dec 27, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Namrata Kang
Warnings of an impending regulatory focus on hidden and junk fees materialized following President Joe Biden’s call to Congress during his 2023 State of the Union address to eliminate them. On December 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final rule, Trade Regulation rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (Junk Fees Rule), which bans junk fees associated with live-event ticket and short-term lodging (hotels and vacation rentals).
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Ashley Taylor |Clayton S. Friedman |David Dove |Judith Jagdmann |Timothy McHugh |Stephen C. Piepgrass | +11 more
In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the critical role AGs play in addressing key issues across various sectors, from environmental regulations and consumer protection to health care and privacy.
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May 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Abigail Hylton |Namrata Kang |Nicholas Stawasz
Troutman Pepper's latest white paper explores the heightened focus on artificial intelligence (AI) by various state attorneys general (AGs), particularly in relation to data privacy laws, consumer protection statutes, and anti-discrimination laws. It also delves into the recent advisory opinion issued by the Massachusetts AG's office, which provides guidance on how existing laws apply to AI.
Please see full publication below for more information.
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May 8, 2024 | 
creditandcollectionnews.com | Ashley Taylor |Abby Hylton |Namrata Kang
By Ashley Taylor, Abby Hylton, and Namrata KangConsumer-facing businesses across the U.S. are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) intotheir decision-making processes and business models.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Roth Soy |david anthony |Christopher Carlson |Namrata Kang
On April 15, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed the Commerce Policy Omnibus bill, which includes key provisions of the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act. Minnesota AG Keith Ellison supports this bill and celebrated its passage. Provisions of the Debt Fairness Act included in the Commerce Policy Omnibus bill are:Banning the automatic transfer of medical debt to a patient’s spouse. This aligns medical debt with other types of debt, which are not automatically transferred to a spouse.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Namrata Kang |Timothy McHugh |Nicholas Ramos
In a recent ruling, the California Court of Appeal largely affirmed a lower court’s decision from March 2022, finding that Ashford University (now known as University of Arizona Global Campus), an online, for-profit college, had engaged in deceptive recruitment practices vis-à-vis veterans eligible for federal GI Bill educational benefits.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Clayton S. Friedman |Natalia Jacobo |Brooke Conkle |Namrata Kang
On February 16, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a significant move to combat consumers’ receipt of unwanted communications. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) already regulates automated calls and texts absent an exemption or the prior express consent of the called party. The FCC has now adopted new measures aimed at empowering consumers with the option to further prevent automated calls and texts.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Timothy McHugh |John West |Namrata Kang |Nick Ramos
In a recent ruling, the California Court of Appeal largely affirmed a lower court’s decision from March 2022, finding that Ashford University (now known as University of Arizona Global Campus), an online, for-profit college, had engaged in deceptive recruitment practices vis-à-vis veterans eligible for federal GI Bill educational benefits.
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Namrata Kang |Clayton S. Friedman
On February 7, a coalition of 19 state attorneys general (AG) filed a comment letter supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (Rule).
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Ashley Taylor |Michael Yaghi |Clayton S. Friedman |Judith Jagdmann |Stephen C. Piepgrass |Christopher Carlson | +10 more
2023 State AG Year in Reviewtroutman.com 2023 State AG Year in ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 Troutman Pepper State AG Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 A Look Back at the 2023 State AG Elections and a Look Ahead to 2024 . . . . . . . . . . 06 Artificial Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 Consumer Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pharmaceuticals + Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
