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Navigating Complex Regulatory Terrain Amid State AG Races

In this Expert Analysis for Law360, 2024 State AG Elections Mean Uncertainty But Also Opportunity for Savvy Businesses,  Ketan Bhirud and Dustin McDaniel, analyze the candidates in the 2024 state AG elections and suggest ways businesses can prepare for AG transitions. Read more here 

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Climate Pledge Arena Settles Over “Transaction Fees” for Concessions

Washington AG Bob Ferguson has reached a settlement with Seattle Arena Company, LLC, which operates Climate Pledge Arena, to resolve allegations that the company collected a hidden fee on certain food and beverage sales in violation of the state’s Consumer Protection Act. According to the AG’s office, Seattle Arena Company failed to disclose a 3%…

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AI Continues to Dominate Regulatory Agenda: Updates from Washington AG and Federal Agencies

Artificial intelligence remains a focal point for state and federal regulators. Washington AG Bob Ferguson recently convened the inaugural meeting of the state’s AI Task Force, while the FTC, DOJ, and international antitrust enforcers issued a joint statement underscoring their commitment to fostering fair competition in the rapidly expanding AI market.

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Washington AG Secures Judgment Against Debt Collection Agency over Medical Debt Practices

Washington AG Bob Ferguson has secured a court order imposing civil penalties on Optimum Outcomes, Inc. for the debt collection agency’s alleged failure to comply with the state’s Consumer Protection Act when it collected medical debt payments from consumers without including legally mandated disclosures in its communications. According to the AG’s office, Optimum Outcomes entered…

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