Legal Research

State AGs Secure $5.1M Settlement from Education Software Company for Data Breach

California, Connecticut, and New York Attorneys General have secured a $5.1 million settlement with Illuminate Education, Inc. following a 2021 data breach that exposed sensitive student information. The company will pay $3.25 million in civil penalties to California and implement enhanced data security measures.

California AG Secures $1.4M CCPA Settlement with Jam City

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.4 million settlement with mobile app gaming company Jam City, Inc. for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The company failed to provide consumers with opt-out methods for the sale of their personal information and mishandled data of minors.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court of the United States has issued its order list for February 11, 2026, denying petitions for writs of certiorari. This includes the denial of a petition related to case 25-6754, Simpson v. Quick, concerning a stay of execution of a death sentence.

Flores v. State - Electronic Device Search Clause Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Flores, who appealed the electronic device search clause. The appellate court upheld the search, finding it permissible under the circumstances presented.

Diaz Murder Conviction Affirmed, Resentencing Denied

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a murder conviction and denied a resentencing request under Penal Code section 1172.6. This decision clarifies the application of the law regarding felony murder special circumstances.

NY AG Probes Instacart Pricing and Data Privacy Compliance

The New York Attorney General's office has sent a letter to Instacart requesting information regarding its pricing practices and compliance with New York's Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act. The inquiry follows a report detailing significant price variations for the same products on the Instacart platform.

NY AG Complaint Against Robert G. Kramer

The New York Attorney General, along with Attorneys General from 9 other states, has filed a complaint against Robert G. Kramer and his associated company. The complaint alleges violations related to internet and technology services, seeking to hold the defendant accountable for alleged deceptive practices.

35 State AGs Warn xAI Over AI-Generated Intimate Images

Thirty-five State Attorneys General have issued a letter to xAI expressing deep concern over the creation and dissemination of AI-generated non-consensual intimate images (NCII) using its Grok chatbot. The AGs urge xAI to take further steps to address the harms caused by this technology, particularly concerning women and children.

State AGs Support Senate Kids Online Safety Act, Oppose House Version

45 State Attorneys General have written to Congress supporting the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1748) and opposing the House version (H.R. 6484). The letter highlights concerns about preemption language and the omission of a 'Duty of Care' in the House bill, advocating for stronger protections for minors online.

FERC Order on Energy Resources in Capacity Auctions Affirmed

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit affirmed a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) order concerning energy resources in capacity auctions. This decision upholds FERC's authority and previous rulings on the matter, impacting how energy resources are evaluated and procured in organized markets.