In the 11th episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Ashley Taylor, co-leader of Troutman Pepper’s State Attorneys General team, is joined by Brad Weber, co-chair of Locke Lord’s Antitrust practice group, and Tim Bado, a member of Troutman Pepper’s Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, to discuss the increasing role of state attorneys general (AGs) in antitrust enforcement.

In the ninth episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Michael Jordan, a member of the firm’s Tobacco + Nicotine practice, is joined by colleagues Bryan Haynes and Agustin Rodriguez to delve into the regulatory landscape of the tobacco industry in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Bryan, head of the firm’s Tobacco + Nicotine practice, and Agustin, also a member of the Tobacco + Nicotine practice, discuss the increased state-level actions against illicit flavored e-cigarettes due to FDA’s inaction. They highlight efforts by state AGs to combat these products, including issuing letters to retailers and establishing product registries. The conversation also touches on the anticipated regulatory changes under the new administration, the potential impact on nicotine pouches, and the implications of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) and the upcoming escrow refunds for nonparticipating manufacturers. Bryan and Agustin provide insights into the evolving regulatory environment and the implications for the tobacco industry in the coming year.

In the seventh episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, members of the firm’s Advertising + Marketing practice, Mike Yaghi and Natalia Jacobo, examine the evolving landscape of advertising and marketing regulations. The episode focuses on the impact of recent efforts to curb junk fees, state mandates for transparent pricing, and potential regulatory changes anticipated with the new administration in 2025.

In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, host Chris Willis, co-leader of Troutman Pepper’s Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice, is joined by colleagues Mark Furletti, Stephen Piepgrass, Jesse Silverman, and James Stevens. Together, they delve into the anticipated regulatory landscape and legal needs for financial services companies under the upcoming Trump administration. The discussion covers the potential resurgence of new financial products, the impact on M&A activity, the role of state attorneys general, and the future of bank-fintech partnerships. Tune in to gain insights on how to strategically navigate the evolving regulatory environment and leverage opportunities in the financial sector.

In the sixth episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Lane Page is joined by Mike Yaghi, a partner in the firm’s Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) practice, and Chris Willis, co-leader of the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Regulatory practice, to discuss the anticipated changes in federal and state oversight and enforcement within the consumer financial services industry.