In Episode 6 of Season 5 Chris Allen and Emily Yu examine New York’s proposed FAIR Business Practices Act legislation and what it tells us about how AGs’ consumer protection authority is evolving to address the challenges on the horizon.

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Alabama AG Steve Marshall, a term-limited Republican, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tommy Tuberville. Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, also a Republican, has entered the race for Alabama AG. In Wyoming, Ryan Schelhaas has been appointed the interim AG, effective May 28, 2025, following former…

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New York AG Letitia James entered into a settlement with Equinox Group, LLC (Equinox Group), which operates fitness services under Equinox, Equinox+, and SoulCycle, resolving allegations that its subscription and cancellation practices violated state and federal consumer protection laws. According to the settlement, Equinox Group allegedly failed to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms, provide required subscription…

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell issued citations against restaurant Azumi LLC (Azumi), and its manager for allegedly requiring service employees to share tips with managers in violation of state wage and hour laws. According to the AG’s office, Azumi allegedly allowed employees with managerial duties to participate in a tip pool with service staff over a…

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The Connecticut legislature has passed a sweeping new consumer protection law addressing hidden fees, subscription practices, electronic privacy, price gouging, and right-to-repair requirements, among other things. Senate Bill 3 prohibits businesses from advertising or offering goods and services without disclosing the full price upfront, excluding only certain charges such as taxes and variable shipping. It…

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