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Republican AGs Warn Corporations on Plastics Collective Action Risks

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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California AG Tells Plastic Bag Manufacturers to Throw Out False Recyclability Claims

California AG Rob Bonta settled for a total of over $3.35 million with three plastic bag producers to resolve allegations that their bags failed to meet the state’s recyclability requirements and they misrepresented the recyclability of the bags in violation of state consumer protection and environmental laws. Under the terms of the agreement, Novolex Holdings,…

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Texas AG Continues to Freshen Up Children’s Toothpaste Packaging

Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (“P&G”), the manufacturer of Crest toothpaste, resolving allegations that the company deceptively marketed children’s fluoride toothpaste. As previously reported, the AG’s Office had been investigating whether Crest’s packaging and marketing encouraged children to ingest flavored fluoride toothpaste and misled parents to use…

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