State Attorneys General
State Attorneys General (AGs)
Attorneys General are the legal officers and regulators of their state and act on behalf of citizens. As the “Top Cops” of their states, they have broad consumer protection authority to enforce and investigate (CIDs) unfair and deceptive acts and practices (UDAP), including false advertising.
Responding to an FTC CID is an Art Form
Federal Trade Commission Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) are compulsory administrative subpoenas utilized by the Federal Trade Commission to obtain materials and information about an investigation into a recipient’s (and/or another party’s) business practices. The initial response is critically important. Below are some tactics designed to thoroughly consider defense strategies aimed at achieving an optimal resolution.…
Read Article...New York Attorney General and FTC Recover Millions for U.S. Servicemembers Allegedly Defrauded by National Jewelry Retailer
New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Federal Trade Commission recently announced via a Stipulated Order the recovery of $34.2 million for more than 46,000 servicemembers and veterans that were alleged deceived and defrauded by national jewelry retailer, Harris Jewelry. The company allegedly used deceptive marketing tactics to lure active-duty servicemembers to their financing…
Read Article...Virginia Passes Broad Consumer Data Protection Law
Much like other states that have followed California in passing data privacy legislation, Virginia has passed and signed into law the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. Similar to California’s CCPA, Virginia’s law builds upon fair information privacy principles. The law is intended to provide consumers with increased control over how their personal data is used.…
Read Article...New York’s New Automatic Renewal Law
On February 9, 2021, SB 1475 – New York’s new automatic renewal law – became effective. New York has now joined numerous states that have enacted similar law related to automatic renewal plans and continuity services, including California. Prior to enactment of SB 1745, New York’s ARL – N.Y. Gen. Oblig. Law § 5-903 –…
Read Article...New York Dismisses Price Gouging Lawsuit Against Wholesaler
As previously discussed here by an FTC defense attorney, the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorneys General have enhanced the use of resources at their disposal to protect consumers in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Issues such as price gouging and unsubstantiated product efficacy claims sit atop the regulatory action list. The New York…
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