Center for Consumer Protection Monthly – November 2024
Consumer Chief of the Month John Abel, Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office I started with the Bureau of Consumer Protection in 1998 and have served in a number of different roles including Attorney-in-Charge of regional offices and Assistant Director for Multistate and Special Litigation. I was…
Giving Thanks to Military Service Members: Charities, Donations, and Gratitude
This time of year, gratitude is often expressed through charitable giving. Donors want to make sure that their dollars go where they will make a difference.
A Staggering $477 Million Stolen in 2023
In 2023, scammers stole $477 million from veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families according to data collected by the Federal Trade Commission
National Veterans and Military Families Month
Federal law protects an active-duty service member’s right to vote in federal elections.
September Consumer Protection News
Multistate Actions A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general called on Congress to require surgeon general warnings on social media platforms. The Attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee co-sponsored a letter to Congress on behalf of 42 attorneys general which states that young people are facing a mental health…
A Deep Dive into Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act
In the absence of congressional action, Colorado’s law may help to set the tone for predictive artificial intelligence regulation nationwide, and it may impact the behavior of developers and deployers across state lines as they seek compliance with Colorado’s requirements.
Daniel Barnes – September 2024 Consumer Protection Chief of the Month
The Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division investigates consumer fraud, seeks reimbursement and relief for fraud victims, ensures fair competition in the marketplace, and aims to protect Iowans from falling victim to scams or fraud.
August Consumer Protection News
Multistate Actions Led by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a bipartisan group of nineteen attorneys general, announced the filing of an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit criticizing the lower court’s specific jurisdiction analysis in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc. The brief explained that the adoption of the lower court’s…
A Farewell from Gwendolyn Cooley – August Article of the Month
Gwendolyn Cooley, former NAAG Antitrust Task Force Chair and Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General, posted on LinkedIn announcing her departure from the Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office after twenty years of service. Her post celebrated the bipartisan work of her talented antitrust colleagues, laying out some of the core reasons why the attorney general antitrust community is so dynamic and successful in meeting the ever-changing legal landscape.
May Consumer Protection News
Multistate Actions Led by Attorneys General Kwame Raoul (IL), Lynn Fitch (MS), Ellen Rosenblum (OR), and Jonathan Skrmetti (TN), the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general to urge the agency to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must…
