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Connecticut Enacts New Law Strengthening Consumer Protections

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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Connecticut Loses It with Companies Selling “Research Grade” GLP-1 Drugs

Connecticut AG William Tong announced enforcement actions against companies that allegedly advertised, distributed, or sold so-called “research grade” versions of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in violation of state consumer protection laws. The AG sued Triggered Brand for allegedly marketing and selling “research grade” versions of GLP-1 drugs that do not have FDA approval for human…

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Democratic AGs Go For Broke on PFAS Manufacturer Bankruptcy Deal

A group of six Democratic AGs filed an objection to a proposed bankruptcy plan for firefighting foam manufacturer Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. (“KFI”), claiming that the deal would allow KFi to avoid billions in potential liabilities for PFAS pollution. In the objection, the AGs argue that the proposed bankruptcy plan—which would release KFI’s parent company from liability…

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