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Google Pays $85M Settlement for Deceptive Location Data Practices

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich secured an $85 million settlement with Google LLC for deceptively collecting users' location data, even when users had disabled the Location History setting. The company continued tracking through other settings like Web & App Activity and used the data to sell targeted advertisements, generating over $135 billion in advertising revenue in 2019. Of the settlement, $5 million is directed specifically for attorney general education programs, with the remainder requiring legislative appropriation to the general fund.

AG Mayes and Coalition Statement on DOGE Access to Sensitive Personal Information

Attorney General Mayes joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in releasing a statement opposing the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to grant Elon Musk and DOGE staffers access to sensitive payment systems containing Americans' personally identifiable information and state bank account data. The coalition stated this access is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable, and announced plans to file a lawsuit to stop the access. The affected data supports critical programs including healthcare, childcare, and other essential services relied upon by millions of Americans.

AG Mayes Wins Emergency Order Blocking SNAP Cut

Attorney General Mayes won a federal court temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's attempt to claw back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The TRO, issued by Judge Talwani, prevents USDA from enforcing a directive requiring states to undo the release of full November SNAP benefits. AG Mayes and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors filed the emergency motion after USDA sent states a late-night memo threatening to hold them financially liable for processing full benefits.

NJ AG Warns of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms

The New Jersey AG news page highlights multiple regulatory positions including a Bureau of Securities warning about fraudulent investment schemes proliferating across Meta platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp). The page also announces AG Directive 2026-01 establishing the Victims' Rights Council, opposition to the CFPB's draft Strategic Plan, gaming revenue results, and a bipartisan coalition letter supporting a proposed Department of Labor PBM transparency rule.

Subscribe to RSS Feeds for NJ Consumer Affairs Updates

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs offers RSS feeds for Adoptions and Proposals, allowing users to receive updates in an RSS reader or RSS-enabled web browser. Feeds provide headlines, brief summaries, and links to the appropriate pages or documents for more information. Last Modified: 6/23/2015 11:32 AM.

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Fee Cap, License Revocation, Scam Alert

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has published multiple alerts covering distinct regulatory matters. The Division issued guidance on P.L.2025, c.405, which caps rental housing application fees and similar fees at $50, effective May 1, 2026. Separately, the Division issued Administrative Order No. 2026-01 concerning Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses, and issued an immediate scam alert warning licensees and registrants about a phishing campaign falsely claiming to be Enforcement Notices requiring document signing. In related news items, the State Board of Medical Examiners permanently revoked the license of a Camden County family practitioner convicted of conspiring to illegally distribute opioids, and the Attorney General sued OneMain Financial for allegedly packing loans with add-on fees to extract junk fees from consumers.

PA AG Taking Action: Sentencings, Consumer Fraud, Antitrust, Organized Retail Crime

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office has published multiple enforcement actions on its Taking Action page spanning criminal sentencing, consumer fraud enforcement, antitrust litigation, and regulatory compliance. Notable items include: a Lehigh County man sentenced for posing as a medical professional (April 22, 2026); sentencing of an Allegheny County man for providing a fatal fentanyl dose to a minor (April 13, 2026); MV Realty settlement requiring termination of all Pennsylvania mortgages over misleading homeowner benefit programs (April 16, 2026); and a federal jury verdict finding Live Nation/Ticketmaster operated a monopoly over the live entertainment industry (April 15, 2026). E-cigarette and vape manufacturers are now required to certify with the Office of Attorney General under Act 57 of 2025, which took effect April 9, 2026. Additional actions involve organized retail crime charges against motorcycle club members, PA State Police criminal conduct, illegal gaming device distribution, and consumer warnings regarding cash scams, ticket scams, and investment fraud on social media platforms.

PA AG News: Fraud Sentencing, Predator Arrest, Scam Alert

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office published three news items between April 20-22, 2026: a Lehigh County man was sentenced to state prison for posing as a medical professional and billing Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers; a Northampton County fugitive was arrested in Bethlehem on child sexual abuse material charges after being found hiding under blankets in a child's bedroom; and Pennsylvanians were warned of a cash scam involving 'trusted person' pickups demanding immediate payment for fake emergencies.

NM AG Wins Antitrust Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster

On April 15, 2026, a New York jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for violating federal and state antitrust laws after a nearly six-week trial and four days of deliberations. The jury determined that Ticketmaster unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the market for ticketing services at major concert venues and that Live Nation has a monopoly in the market for large amphitheaters. The coalition of 34 attorneys general, led by New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez, alleged that the companies' control over venue ownership, event promotion, and ticketing services allowed them to raise costs for fans and artists and suppress competition.

AG Frey Joins Coalition Condemning DOJ Coercion Against Minnesota

Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in condemning the Department of Justice's use of armed federal agents to coerce Minnesota officials into turning over protected resident data including Medicaid, SNAP, and voter information. The coalition, led by New York AG Letitia James, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on January 29, 2026, asserting the demands intrude on state sovereignty and conflict with ongoing court-ordered protections. The attorneys general warned they will continue to defend state sovereignty and resident rights against unlawful federal interference.

Maine Releases 15th Report on Domestic Abuse Homicides, 20 Cases Reviewed

The Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel, in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, released its 15th Biennial Report reviewing 20 domestic abuse homicides occurring between 2021 and 2024. The report examines case circumstances, identifies system strengths and weaknesses across criminal justice, legal, healthcare, and public-response domains, and offers recommendations aimed at strengthening Maine's response to domestic abuse and preventing future deaths.

Maine Wins Appeal Blocking HUD Housing Restrictions

The First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected HUD's request to allow unlawful restrictions on Continuum of Care federal homelessness-assistance grants on April 1, 2026, upholding a preliminary injunction that protects housing for over 1,200 Maine people and tens of thousands nationally. The decision affirms District Judge Mary McElroy's December ruling that found HUD's abrupt changes to the grant program would cause irreparable harm. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey led a multistate coalition that challenged HUD's reduction of permanent housing funds and unlawful conditions on program access.

Robert Storch Nominated as Delaware's First Inspector General

Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware has nominated Robert Storch to serve as Delaware's first Inspector General, establishing a new oversight position in state government. The nomination represents an expansion of government accountability mechanisms in the First State, with the new office expected to conduct audits, investigations, and oversight of state agencies and programs.

Governor Meyer Establishes Delaware Election Security Task Force

Governor Meyer has established the Delaware Election Security Task Force to address election infrastructure and security concerns in the state. The task force creation was announced on April 22, 2026. The announcement did not specify task force membership, meeting schedule, or reporting requirements.