Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Snapchat and Georgia AG Chris Carr launched an investigation into Roblox for allegedly violating state laws by failing to protect minor users from explicit content and predators. In the Texas complaint, the AG’s office alleges that Snapchat misrepresented its safety to parents by maintaining a “12+” rating while exposing minors…

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North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson announced a consent judgment against David Jewel Satterfield and his Charlotte-based companies for allegedly violating the state Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act by racially targeting drivers and engaging in unlawful booting and towing practices. According to the consent judgment, Satterfield and his companies—A1 Towing Solutions and Automobile Recovery Parking…

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California AG Rob Bonta reached a settlement with Disney DTC, LLC and ABC Enterprises, Inc. (collectively, “Disney”) for allegedly violating the California Consumer Privacy Act by mishandling consumer opt-outs. According to the complaint, the companies offered opt-out tools that were service- and device-specific, allegedly requiring consumers to take multiple steps across platforms to stop the…

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Ohio AG Dave Yost filed a lawsuit against nine multistate cannabis operators for allegedly violating Ohio’s Valentine Act by entering into reciprocal supply deals that allegedly suppress competition. According to the complaint, the defendants allegedly formed “cartels” to keep independent Ohio cultivators’ and processors’ products off dispensary shelves through quid pro quo purchasing quotas and…

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Florida AG James Uthmeier led a group of 10 Republican AGs in sending a notice letter to nearly 80 corporations associated with plastics and packaging advocacy organizations, warning that their participation could raise concerns under Section 1 of the Sherman Act and state consumer protection laws. In the letter, the AGs argue that the U.S.…

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