The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced an Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with state attorneys general (AGs), marking a significant expansion of AGs’ regulatory reach. This partnership, formed in response to growing frustration among AGs over their limited ability to investigate passenger complaints and enforce state consumer protection laws against airlines, empowers AGs to investigate complaints against airlines and grants them access to complaints filed directly by consumers with the DOT.Continue Reading DOT Deputizes State AGs to Pursue Consumer Claims Against Airlines, Circumventing Long-Standing Preemption
Rachel Buck
Rachel is an associate in the firm’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group. She has represented clients in commercial litigation and business disputes, including breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, and data breach litigation. She also assists clients in responding to investigations by regulatory authorities.
State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act: Recent Updates
Just over a year has passed since President Biden signed the State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act (the State AG Venue Act or Act) into law, and state attorneys general (AG) have already taken advantage of the law’s provisions.Continue Reading State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act: Recent Updates
Navigating the Privacy Landscape: Insights from Troutman Pepper’s 2023 Privacy Year in Review
In an era where privacy, security, and artificial intelligence are at the forefront of many business operations, staying informed about the latest developments is crucial. Our 2023 Privacy Year in Review is an in-depth analysis of the past year’s significant advancements and challenges in these areas.Continue Reading Navigating the Privacy Landscape: Insights from Troutman Pepper’s 2023 Privacy Year in Review
2022 State Attorneys General Election Re-Cap
Updated November 11, 2022 at 11:29 AM ET
2022 State Attorneys General Election Re-Cap
On November 8, 30 states and the District of Columbia held elections for state attorneys general. Below are the current results of the elections for each of the 31 races. We will continue to update this blog post as results are…
Lawmakers and Regulators Scrutinize the Nascent “Neobank” Industry
The proliferation of “neobanks” has recently drawn the attention of lawmakers and regulators. “Neobanks” are financial technology companies that offer bank-like services through a digital interface. These companies often advertise themselves as serving low- to moderate-income individuals who are underserved by traditional banks. Neobanks offer a variety of services, like deposit accounts and paycheck advance…