Recently, Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin announced, in a joint press release with the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB), the adoption of a new sports betting policy related to combative sports. The policy aims to eliminate certain betting practices perceived as unethical and reinforce public trust in combative sports such as boxing, wrestling, and other related events.More than half of the states in the U.S. offer some form of legal sports betting. The proliferation of sports betting laws followed a 2018 Supreme Court decision striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which imposed a federal ban on sports betting. The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling allowed states legalize sports betting within their borders if they so desired. New Jersey was one of the first states to adopt its own comprehensive sports wagering law after the 2018 decision.The new policy follows recent concerns over the integrity of high-profile combative sports events. Most recently, the global phenomenon of Jake Paul’s defeat of Mike Tyson in an adjusted-rules boxing match raised questions about the fight’s integrity. Amid these concerns, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement refuting claims of match rigging, and asserting that the bout was a professional match sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).Continue Reading New Jersey’s Updated Sports Betting Policy for Combative Sports
Movie Theater Data Breach Leads to Settlement and Class Action Lawsuits
New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James and global movie theater operator National Amusements, Inc. (National) settled a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach reported by National, which affected 82,128 National employees. As part of its settlement, National agreed to pay $250,000 in penalties to the state and to “improve existing cybersecurity infrastructure to prevent future data breaches.”Continue Reading Movie Theater Data Breach Leads to Settlement and Class Action Lawsuits
Connecticut AG Reaches $2M Settlement With Pike Fuels Over Environmental Protection Claims
Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong announced a $2 million settlement with Pike Fuels to resolve allegations that the company violated Connecticut environmental protection laws by, among other things, falsifying monthly leak inspection records for a New Haven petroleum distribution facility.Continue Reading Connecticut AG Reaches $2M Settlement With Pike Fuels Over Environmental Protection Claims
12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 1 – The Impact of the 2024 State AG Elections
In the first episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Chuck Slemp, counsel at Troutman Pepper and former chief deputy attorney general (AG) of Virginia, is joined by his colleague Stephanie Kozol, senior government relations manager for the State Attorneys General team at the firm. Together, they analyze the recent state AG elections and their potential impact on the regulatory landscape in 2025 and beyond.Continue Reading 12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 1 – The Impact of the 2024 State AG Elections
Consumer Advocacy Groups Urge FTC to Address Software Tethering Issues
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a transformative shift in how consumers interact with technology, integrating physical devices with sophisticated services to create interconnected ecosystems. As the adoption of IoT devices skyrockets, with projections estimating 75 billion connected devices by 2025, the legal landscape surrounding these hybrid transactions — comprising goods, software, and services — remains unsettled. Traditional legal frameworks, such as the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), struggle to address the complexities of IoT transactions. Consumer advocacy groups are increasingly calling for regulatory intervention to protect consumers from emerging issues, considering a legislative landscape that is not keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology.Continue Reading Consumer Advocacy Groups Urge FTC to Address Software Tethering Issues
Colorado Hemp Company Settles With AG Over Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law
The Colorado Attorney General’s (AG) Office recently entered into a settlement agreement with Bee’s Knees Enterprises, LLC, dba Bee’s Knees CBDs, addressing allegations of violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). The CCPA generally prohibits deceptive trade practices, including false representations or advertising, and allows for public or private enforcement and civil penalties. The settlement agreement resolves claims against Bee’s Knees without admitting liability.Continue Reading Colorado Hemp Company Settles With AG Over Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law
Colorado Springs Narrowly Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Sales, but Questions Still Remain
This year’s election saw no shortage of surprises at the federal, state, and local levels, and Colorado Springs, CO was no exception. Although the results have yet to be officially certified, it appears that voters have approved an initiative that would authorize recreational cannabis sales in the city. Colorado Springs has long stood as one of the major hold outs of recreational cannabis legalization in Colorado, due largely in part to its community of active service members. Alongside the recreational sales authorization, a separate ballot measure that would have amended the city’s charter to prohibit any recreational sales within the city failed by only 1%. That slim margin, coupled with continued legal uncertainty, may foreshadow a tumultuous implementation process.Continue Reading Colorado Springs Narrowly Legalizes Recreational Cannabis Sales, but Questions Still Remain
Maryland AG Creates Office of the Solicitor General
On November 10, Maryland Attorney General (AG) Anthony G. Brown announced the creation of an Office of the Solicitor General within his office. This new division is dedicated to overseeing the state’s appellate litigation in both state and federal courts. Brown appointed Julia Doyle, a seasoned appellate litigator and current chief of the Office of AG’s Civil Division, as the new solicitor general, effective January 8.Continue Reading Maryland AG Creates Office of the Solicitor General
Kentucky AG Checks the Board of Pharmacy’s Regulatory Power
What Happened
On November 12, the Kentucky Attorney General (AG) issued a formal opinion, concluding that the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy lacks the authority to regulate nonresident pharmacists beyond what is specified in KRS Chapter 315. The board cannot mandate Kentucky licensure for nonresident pharmacists, except for the pharmacist-in-charge per KRS 315.0351(1)(g). Therefore, the board’s proposed amendment to 201 KAR 2:030, which would require all out-of-state pharmacists filling prescriptions for Kentucky residents to be licensed in Kentucky, exceeds the board’s statutory authority.Continue Reading Kentucky AG Checks the Board of Pharmacy’s Regulatory Power
DoorDash Settles Illinois’ Investigation Into Allegedly Misleading Tip Policy
On November 8, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul and DoorDash, Inc. (DoorDash) reached a settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing DoorDash of violating Illinois consumer protection law related to alleged misrepresentations regarding tips for delivery drivers. The tipping policy in question was in place between 2017 through 2019.Continue Reading DoorDash Settles Illinois’ Investigation Into Allegedly Misleading Tip Policy