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On June 10, 2026, a coalition of 18 state attorneys general entered into a $4.88 million settlement with GS Labs, LLC, resolving claims that the now-defunct testing company overcharged consumers for COVID-19 tests and engaged in deceptive advertising practices during the pandemic. The settlement requires GS Labs to pay up to $3.63 million in consumer restitution and $1.25 million in costs and fees to the states. The enforcement action highlights ongoing state-level efforts to hold companies accountable for alleged pandemic-era price gouging and deceptive trade practices and offers lessons for companies navigating consumer protection compliance during public health emergencies and beyond.

Continue Reading 18 State AGs Settle COVID-19 Test Pricing Multistate Investigation Into Testing Lab

On May 20, the Missouri attorney general (AG) filed suit in Missouri state court against the cryptocurrency ATM operator GPD Holdings LLC, which does business as CoinFlip. The AG alleges that CoinFlip violated Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act by failing to adequately protect consumers from fraud involving its machines and by not clearly disclosing the full extent of its transaction fees. CoinFlip has denied the allegations and stated that it intends to contest the lawsuit.

Continue Reading Missouri AG Files Suit Against Cryptocurrency ATM Operator Over Consumer Protection Issues

On April 14, Iowa Attorney General (AG) Brenna Bird, leading a coalition of 13 state AGs, sent a pointed letter to Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Their message was clear: payment networks are expected to help shut down the U.S. market for unauthorized e‑cigarette products.

Continue Reading State AGs Turn Up the Heat on Payment Processors Over Unauthorized E‑Cigarette Sales

On March 11, Kalshi filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa against Attorney General (AG) Brenna Bird and members of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Kalshi’s complaint asks the court to declare that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) “exclusive jurisdiction” over trading on designated contract markets preempt Iowa’s gambling and election‑wagering provisions as applied to Kalshi’s event contracts.

Continue Reading Prediction Markets Company’s Preemptive Lawsuits Aim to Carve Out a Federal Safe Harbor for Prediction Markets

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.

Continue Reading 2026 State Attorney General Elections: What You Need to Know

On October 20, a coalition of 21 state attorneys general (AG), led by Iowa AG Brenna Bird, submitted a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce in response to her February statement titled “There Must Be Some Way Out of Here.” Peirce’s statement invited public input to assist the SEC’s Crypto Task Force with clarifying regulatory approaches for digital assets. The letter from the AGs addressed the pivotal question of establishing a regulatory structure that balances clarity with the protection of state authority and consumer interests.

Continue Reading State AGs Urge SEC to Preserve State Authority in Crypto Regulation

On September 22, a group of 28 state AGs led by Iowa filed an amicus brief in Vapor Technology Association v. Wooten in support of North Carolina’s state directory law that prohibits the sale of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products or e-cigarettes that lack Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing authorization.  According to the brief, 15 states have already enacted laws similar to North Carolina’s ENDS directory law, and another 25 states are considering such legislation.

Continue Reading 28 State AGs Defend State ENDS Directory Laws in Amicus Brief to Fourth Circuit

Introduction

The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their regulatory enforcement priorities, state attorneys general (AGs) are increasingly taking the lead in policing companies — especially those that are consumer-facing — bridging perceived gaps left by shifting federal priorities, and in some cases, emboldened to expand regulatory enforcement into relatively new arenas.

Continue Reading 2025 Mid-Year Review: State AGs in a New Era

Over the past two years, at least 14 states have enacted laws requiring manufacturers of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) to certify the status of their federal premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) in order to be sold in the state. This year, several of these laws have been challenged, and a clear split is beginning to emerge among state courts regarding whether the state laws are enforceable.

Continue Reading Are State ENDS Directories Preempted? Federal Courts Are Split

Effective July 1, Mississippi will require all cigarette and ENDS manufacturers to provide annual certifications and have their products listed on a state directory in order for their products to be sold in the state. The law, enacted through HB 916, creates separate directories for cigarettes, including roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco, and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products, such as e-cigarettes and vapes.

Continue Reading New Mississippi Cigarette and ENDS Directory Laws Take Effect in July