Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Fight to Protect Airline Customers
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is asking Congress to allow attorneys general to enforce state and federal consumer protections for airline travelers. This request comes after attorneys general received thousands of complaints from outraged passengers, claiming airlines have failed in their service responsibilities, causing significant frustrations and unnecessary challenges. Federal…
Attorneys General Call on the FTC to Increase Obligations on Telemarketers
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to increase obligations on telemarketers by requiring them to keep additional records about their activities so that law enforcement can hold them accountable for when they fail to comply with the law. The Telemarketing Sales Rule went…
Attorneys General Urge FTC to Repeal Telemarketing Exemptions and Provide Additional Protections for Negative Option Products
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in support of the federal agency’s proposed changes to repeal exemptions related to telemarketing calls and provide protections for negative option products or services. The Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) went into effect in 1995 to help…
Press Invited to Attend Presidential Summit Focused on Consumer Protection
WHO: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) invites members of the press to attend its Presidential Summit highlighting NAAG President and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s 2022 Presidential Initiative, “Consumer Protection 2.0: Tech Threats and Tools.” Attorneys general scheduled to speak include: Tom Miller, NAAG President and Iowa Attorney General William Tong, Connecticut Attorney…
National Association of Attorneys General Names Brian Kane as New Executive Director
Washington, DC — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced today that it has selected veteran state litigator Brian Kane as the organization’s new executive director. Kane was unanimously chosen after a national search by a bipartisan special committee consisting of 10 state attorneys general, five Republicans and five Democrats, who are NAAG members….
National Association of Attorneys General Hosts Annual Forum for International Attorneys
Washington, D.C. — The National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI), the research and training arm of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), is hosting its International Fellows Program from June 10-19. The program provides international government attorneys the opportunity to discuss common issues, establish professional networks, and learn new tools and techniques….
41 State Attorneys General Pledge to Join FCC and Other States in Combatting Robocalls
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on behalf of 41 attorneys general commending the FCC for its leadership in combatting the scourge of robocalls and sharing their commitment to working collaboratively with the FCC via information-sharing agreements. “We believe these information sharing…
41 State Attorneys General Write CFPB in Support of Debt Bondage Repair Act
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to support its intent to implement the Debt Bondage Repair Act, which prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting adverse information resulting from trafficking. The Debt Bondage Repair Act was signed into law in December 2021. …
NAAG Announces Formation of Center on Cyber and Technology
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has established the Center on Cyber and Technology. The new Center is dedicated to developing programs and resources to support state attorneys general and their staffs in understanding technical aspects of emerging and evolving technologies, conducting cybercrime investigations and prosecutions, and ensuring secure and resilient…
Press Invited to Attend Portion of Consumer Protection Conference
WHO: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is holding its 2022 Consumer Protection Spring Conference. The private, nonprofit, and government sectors are invited to attend the public portion of the conference on May 24. WHAT: The conference will address pressing and relevant issues related to consumer protection. Sessions during the public portion of the…
