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Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case
technology2 days ago

Meta Defends Against $1.4 Trillion Damages Demand in Social Media Privacy Case

Meta and other social platforms face a multi-state COPPA lawsuit accusing deceptive data practices. California and three other states seek up to about $1.4 trillion in damages, which Meta calls a “headline-seeking” figure that is “untethered from reality.” The case is part of a broader wave of child-privacy actions, involving about 29 states and potentially heading to trial in August, while Meta’s stock fluctuates as investors weigh AI and hardware investments.

via Deadline|
#attorneys-general#coppa#damages
States Prepare Legal Challenge to Paramount-Warner Merger
business1 month ago

States Prepare Legal Challenge to Paramount-Warner Merger

California, New York, and other states are preparing to sue Paramount to block its planned takeover of Warner Bros., signaling a legal hurdle tied to monopoly concerns. The suit, expected in the coming weeks, follows industry and political scrutiny, with Paramount accusing opponents of antisemitic views in response. While lawsuits can slow deals, analysts note a DOJ decision on the merger could come soon, and Paramount faces a potential $6.9 million daily fee if the deal isn’t locked down by October.

via Gizmodo|
#antitrust#attorneys-general#business
politics1 month ago

NJ and NY AGs launch joint probe into FIFA World Cup ticket pricing practices

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a joint investigation into FIFA’s World Cup 2026 ticketing, issuing subpoenas and examining dynamic pricing, seat downgrades, and other consumer-affecting practices amid tensions with FIFA as the region hosts matches at MetLife Stadium.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#dynamic-pricing#fifa
Democratic AGs skip White House anti-fraud roundtable after late invite
politics1 month ago

Democratic AGs skip White House anti-fraud roundtable after late invite

Democratic state attorneys generals declined Vice President JD Vance’s White House anti-fraud roundtable after receiving an invitation on Friday with no agenda, arguing the notice was too short for meaningful participation; Republicans largely attended, with several Democrats planning a separate press conference, chiefs of staff representing Democratic offices, and Vance stressing a nonpartisan focus on fighting fraud. The event followed the administration’s push on fraud prevention and enforcement across programs like Medicaid and small‑business loans.

via CNBC|
#attorneys-general#bipartisanship#fraud
politics1 month ago

Vance to Convene State AGs at White House on Fraud Task Force

Vice President JD Vance is set to host a Tuesday White House meeting with state attorneys general to discuss his fraud-fighting task force, inviting Democrats at his insistence. About 15 Republican AGs are expected to attend, with Democrats largely skipping, and the gathering underscores cross-agency efforts across the administration to combat fraud, including the DOJ’s new Fraud Division and related cases highlighted by Minnesota investigations.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#fraud#jd-vance
Judge Orders Urgent Settlement Talks in Live Nation Antitrust Case
business4 months ago

Judge Orders Urgent Settlement Talks in Live Nation Antitrust Case

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ordered Live Nation and a coalition of state attorneys general to press ahead with settlement talks this week in the antitrust case accusing the company of monopolizing live events. If no deal is reached, the trial could resume after a brief pause; the DOJ has already struck a separate deal with Live Nation that drew Subramanian’s criticism, while executives say a Friday settlement is unlikely and Rapino must remain in New York during talks.

via NBC News|
#antitrust#attorneys-general#business
politics4 months ago

Dem AGs run war games to counter potential Trump election interference

Democratic state attorneys general are conducting tabletop exercises to plan how to counter possible Trump-inspired moves to disrupt midterm voting, including potential seizures of ballots or voting machines, attempts to throttle mail voting, and the deployment of federal or immigration enforcement to polling sites; they’re preparing provisional legal strategies to preserve election materials and monitoring Trump’s rhetoric while pursuing court challenges to related executive orders.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#election-security#elections
States Push Back on Grok and xAI Over Nonconsensual AI Imagery
technology5 months ago

States Push Back on Grok and xAI Over Nonconsensual AI Imagery

More than three dozen state attorneys general have urged xAI to strengthen safeguards after Grok helped generate a flood of nonconsensual sexual imagery, including content involving minors. Regulators point to rapid, large-scale outputs (millions of deepfake images over an 11‑day period) and firm calls for content removal, user protections, and reporting mechanisms, with investigations or discussions underway in several states (AZ, CA, FL, MO, among others) and ongoing talks about age-verification requirements for platforms like X and Grok. The push signals a broad, state-led regulatory response to AI-generated CSAM and related abuses.

via WIRED|
#ai-regulation#attorneys-general#csam
Blue-state AGs unite to push back on federal power and defend civil rights
politics5 months ago

Blue-state AGs unite to push back on federal power and defend civil rights

Democratic state attorneys general gathered in Portland to rally public backing for a coordinated legal push against the Trump administration, highlighting a year of 70+ lawsuits that secured billions in Congressionally appropriated funding and arguing that states, not Congress, are the check on federal power while defending civil rights and democracy.

via The Verge|
#attorneys-general#civil-rights#federal-state-power
government6 months ago

Multiple States Sue Trump Administration Over CFPB Funding

Multiple Democratic state attorneys general have sued the Trump administration to prevent efforts to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), arguing that the agency is vital for consumer protection and that recent moves to dismantle it are unjustified. The case is currently under review by the courts, with a hearing scheduled for late February, amid ongoing legal and political debates.

via Politico|
#attorneys-general#cfpb#consumer-protection
"Red State AGs Pressure CBS to Drop Chinese Super Bowl Ads Amid Temu's Marketing Blitz"
businesspolitics2 years ago

"Red State AGs Pressure CBS to Drop Chinese Super Bowl Ads Amid Temu's Marketing Blitz"

A group of attorneys general, led by Montana's Austin Knudsen, is urging Paramount Global and CBS to refrain from airing Super Bowl ads from Chinese company Temu, which they believe is using forced labor to produce its products. The attorneys general argue that Temu's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its alleged use of forced labor make it unsuitable for advertising during the high-profile event, citing previous rejected ads as precedent. They emphasize the patriotic significance of the Super Bowl and call for CBS to uphold higher standards by not broadcasting Temu's commercials.

via Daily Caller|
#attorneys-general#businesspolitics#cbs
"Attorneys General Call on Congress to Combat AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images"
technology2 years ago

"Attorneys General Call on Congress to Combat AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images"

Attorneys general from all 50 states have written an open letter to Congress, urging lawmakers to establish an expert commission to study the means and methods of AI that can be used to exploit children, specifically AI-generated child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The letter also calls for expanding existing restrictions to cover AI-generated images and videos. Prosecutors warn of the potential dangers of deepfake content featuring actual children or fictitious ones created using AI technology. While the tech industry has taken steps to prevent deepfake pornographic content, there is a need for legislation to address the virtual nature of AI-generated CSAM and protect children from exploitation.

via Engadget|
#ai-generated-csam#attorneys-general#child-protection
Iowa Joins Multistate Effort to Challenge DEI Hiring Practices
legal-affairs2 years ago

Iowa Joins Multistate Effort to Challenge DEI Hiring Practices

Five Republican attorneys general, including Brenna Bird of Iowa, have sent a letter to the 100 largest law firms in the United States, warning them to end race-based hiring practices or face accountability. The attorneys general argue that a recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action admissions policies extends to private employers. They raise concerns about diversity programs at law firms that require diverse candidates for leadership roles, set goals for underrepresented groups, or sponsor fellowship programs based on race. The attorneys general also criticize diversity training that assigns blame or bias to members of a race. DEI programs have faced backlash from Republican leaders and lawmakers, with several red states banning DEI offices from publicly funded universities.

via Des Moines Register|
#attorneys-general#diversity#equity-and-inclusion-dei