In this episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, RISE attorney Nam Kang welcomes Partners Clay Friedman and Mike Yaghi for a practical look at 2025 regulatory enforcement trends in advertising and marketing.
2026 State Attorney General Elections: What You Need to Know
This article was originally published on Reuters and Westlaw Today and is republished here with permission as it originally appeared on November 18, 2025.
The 2026 election season is poised to bring substantial changes to the roster of state Attorneys General (AG). With over 30 races, including high-stakes contests in Texas and Florida, the outcomes of these state AG elections are set to significantly influence legal and policy outcomes across the nation. These elections will not only shape the legal landscape but also impact businesses and industries that operate within these states.
AG Watch: Illinois A Key Player In State-Level Enforcement
This article was originally published on Law360 and is republished here with permission as it originally appeared on October 29, 2025.
This article is part of a regular column in which each installment features observations on one state’s attorney general enforcement news and trends, and the compliance implications.
Since beginning his tenure in 2019, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has strategically positioned himself as a leading figure among Democratic state attorneys general.
Amazon Settles FTC Lawsuit, Highlighting Regulatory Scrutiny of Subscription Practices
On September 25, 2025, Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the company misled consumers into signing up for Prime memberships and made it difficult for them to cancel. The settlement, announced just days into the start of litigation between Amazon and FTC, includes $1 billion in penalties and $1.5 billion in restitution to customers, which the FTC described as one of the largest settlements in the agency’s history.
FTC Orders Match Group to Pay $14M Over Alleged Deceptive Subscription Practices and Guarantee Claims
On August 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Match Group, owners and operators of online dating platforms such as Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, The League, and others, to pay $14 million. This settlement resolves the FTC’s 2019 complaint accusing Match of misleading claims involving guarantees and onerous subscription cancellation processes, contrary to the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA).
State Attorneys General Step Up Enforcement With Regulatory Shift of Trump Administration
Ashley Taylor, Clayton Friedman, Michael Yaghi, Natalia Jacobo, and Jay Myers of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP discuss stepped up enforcement efforts among state attorneys general in the face of the Trump administration’s broad deregulatory agenda and as federal agencies appear to shift litigation priorities.
Read the full article at Reuters and Westlaw Today.
Rising Junk Fee Enforcement Means Businesses Should Be Proactive
Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys examine the recent wave of laws and regulations targeting junk fees at both the state and federal level.
State AGs Fill the AI Regulatory Void
Ashley Taylor, Clayton Friedman, Gene Fishel, and Jay Myers of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP discuss actions by state attorneys general under existing and AI-specific laws to address misuse and legal violations of AI.
California Businesses Must Consider Auto-Renewal Law Changes
Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys assess the evolution of California’s auto-renewal law and the impact of these amendments on businesses and consumers.
Bipartisan Leadership and Reform at NAAG: Insights From Brian Kane
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Clay Friedman, co-leader of the firm’s State Attorneys General (AGs) practice, welcomes back Brian Kane, executive director of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). They discuss the significant transitions and reforms at NAAG over the past two years, including the implementation of a bipartisan leadership structure and a comprehensive management review.