Plaintiff-Appellant Seth Steidinger filed a class action against Defendant-Appellee Blackstone Medical Services alleging that Defendant repeatedly sent text messages despite Plaintiff allegedly sending repeated “STOP” requests. The District Court granted Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss, finding that Section 227(c)(5) of the TCPA does not apply to text messages. Plaintiff appealed that decision.On July 14, 2026, the
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Cash App Pays Out to States in Multistate Settlement
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- Marketing misled consumers that the
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NAD Reviews Sharp Language in Pricing Claims
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NAAG Presidential Initiative Summit 2026 Wrap-up: Consolidation and Pricing in Focus
Last week, state AGs and staff gathered for the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Presidential Initiative Summit, Driving Down Costs for American Families. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, as NAAG President, convened this summit to discuss the topic. AG Tong opened the conference by describing the impact rising costs have on “every facet”…
FTC Sends More Warning Letters Over Made in USA Claims
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Consumer Protection Enforcement, Ballot Power, and Private Equity: What We Learned From…Maine
Our latest Kelley Drye State Attorney General Webinar Series featured representatives from the Maine Attorney General’s Office, including Attorney General Aaron Frey and Consumer Protection Chief Christina Moylan, who discussed Maine’s needs-driven approach to consumer protection and its response to emerging risks. Here is what we learned from our guest speakers.Maine’s Consumer Protection LandscapeUnlike the…
2026 AGA Annual Meeting Wrap-Up: State AGs Focus on AI, Privacy, Pricing, Child Safety, and Public-Private Partnerships
The Attorney General Alliance (AGA) recently held its 2026 Annual Meeting in Sea Island, Georgia, bringing together state attorneys general, senior AG staff, corporate general counsel, and industry leaders for several days of panels, working sessions, and relationship building. The conference offered a window into the enforcement priorities that will shape the regulatory landscape for…
When “Just Send the Records” Isn’t Simple: Lessons from the FTC’s Amazon FCRA Settlement
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All Bets are Off as Polymarket Faces Lawsuit Over Influencer Campaigns
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