On October 29, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the state’s Division on Civil Rights (DCR) released a report detailing the findings of a multi-year investigation into Republic First Bank (Republic) and its alleged mortgage redlining practices. According to the report, the investigation revealed that Republic engaged in a pattern or practice of redlining against Black, Hispanic, and Asian communities in New Jersey, in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.Continue Reading New Jersey Attorney General Releases Report on Republic First Bank’s Unlawful Redlining Practices
Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson represents clients in regulatory, civil and criminal investigations and litigation. In his practice, Chris regularly employs his prior regulatory experience to benefit clients who are interacting with and being investigated by state attorneys general.
Indiana Appellate Court Grapples With State AGs’ Personal Jurisdiction Over Digital Platforms
This article was originally published on October 25, 2024 in Westlaw Today. It is republished here with permission.
Ryan Strasser, Chris Carlson, and Nick Gouverneur of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP discuss how state attorneys general and courts are addressing the question of personal jurisdiction over technology companies.Continue Reading Indiana Appellate Court Grapples With State AGs’ Personal Jurisdiction Over Digital Platforms
Minnesota Attorney General Shuts Down Debt Settlement Companies
On October 21, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with two debt settlement companies, Financial Solutions Group and Accelerated Debt Settlement.Continue Reading Minnesota Attorney General Shuts Down Debt Settlement Companies
Takeaways From Texas AG’s Novel AI Health Settlement
Published in Law360 on September 27, 2024. © Copyright 2024, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission.
On Sept. 18, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with healthcare technology company Pieces Technology pursuant to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.Continue Reading Takeaways From Texas AG’s Novel AI Health Settlement
State AGs File Amicus Curae Brief in US Supreme Court Case Involving Flavored E-Cigarettes
Earlier this month, 20 Democratic state attorneys general (AG) filed an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) marketing denial orders (MDOs) of premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) for flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS or e-cigarettes) currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief not only demonstrates which side these states support, but also identifies specific enforcement priorities for these states.Continue Reading State AGs File Amicus Curae Brief in US Supreme Court Case Involving Flavored E-Cigarettes
Investigation Tag Team: The FTC and the State of Arizona
In this episode, Chris Carlson, an associate in the Regulatory, Investigations, Strategy and Enforcement (RISE) practice, joins Brooke and Chris to discuss how federal and state regulators are collaborating on consumer protection investigations. The team discusses a recent order and action against an Arizona-based auto dealer for multiple Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) violations. While contemplating whether this is a growing trend, the trio meanders into discussions about the CARS Rule and the potential impact of November’s election on the industry.Continue Reading Investigation Tag Team: The FTC and the State of Arizona
New Jersey Issues Notice of Violations and Fines to Retailers Allegedly in Violation of the State’s Flavor Ban
On August 27, the New Jersey Attorney General (AG) and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that the state had issued notices of violation and $4,500 civil penalty demands to 19 retailers across New Jersey for allegedly selling banned flavored vapor products. This is New Jersey’s first public enforcement of the state’s 2020 flavor ban, and New Jersey joins a number of other state AGs taking similar action across the U.S.Continue Reading New Jersey Issues Notice of Violations and Fines to Retailers Allegedly in Violation of the State’s Flavor Ban
State AGs Take Action to Quell Proliferation of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Concerns over consumer protection are mounting as the sales of intoxicating hemp products continue to rise. In response to a fragmented regulatory landscape that has led to inconsistent enforcement and compliance challenges, state attorneys general are stepping in to fill the void left by the absence of comprehensive federal regulations. These state-level actions aim to…
Making an Impact: State Attorneys General Races in 2023 and Beyond
This article was originally published on September 7, 2023 in Reuters and is republished here with permission.
State Attorneys General (AGs) uniquely wield power to enforce the law, direct policy, and effectuate political goals. Exercising their civil prosecutorial authority, State AGs have redefined priorities of paramount concern to CEOs and in-house legal counsel that impact the corporate and commercial landscape.Continue Reading Making an Impact: State Attorneys General Races in 2023 and Beyond
What RJ Reynolds’ Calif. Suit Means for Tobacco Regulation
Published in Law360 on June 27, 2023. © Copyright 2023, Portfolio Media, Inc., publisher of Law360. Reprinted here with permission.
On May 11, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Inc. went on the offensive to keep its new line of nonmenthol cigarettes marketed with language like “crisp,” “smooth” and “mellow” on store shelves in California.[1]Continue Reading What RJ Reynolds’ Calif. Suit Means for Tobacco Regulation