California AG Denounces Harassment of Somali Childcare Providers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a notice denouncing the harassment of Somali childcare providers by internet vigilantes. The notice reminds Californians of existing hate crime guidance and resources for law enforcement and victims, emphasizing that such harassment is illegal.

California AG Criticizes DOJ Antitrust Firing and Trump's Affordability Policies

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement criticizing the firing of the DOJ Antitrust Division chief and the Trump administration's policies, which he argues harm affordability for Americans. The statement highlights California's commitment to consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.

State AGs Support KOSA, Urge Preservation of State Authority for Child Online Safety

California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 40 other state attorneys general in supporting the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748. The coalition urged Congress to pass legislation that preserves states' authority to enact stronger child online safety laws, distinguishing it from a House version that could preempt state regulations.

California AG settles with Disney for $2.75M over CCPA violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The settlement resolves claims that Disney failed to fully honor consumer requests to opt-out of the sale or sharing of their data across all devices and services.

California AG Sues US Dept. of Education Over FERPA Enforcement

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging its findings that the California Department of Education violated FERPA. The lawsuit seeks to block the Department of Education from imposing new conditions on $4.9 billion in federal education funding.

ICO Enforcement: Eight Guilty in Nuisance Call Investigation

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced further convictions in its largest nuisance call investigation, bringing the total prosecuted to 10 individuals. The investigation involved the unlawful accessing and sale of personal data from garages and claims management companies.

Texas AG Intervenes in Support of Dr. Bowden Against Medical Board

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in a case supporting Dr. Mary Talley Bowden against the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The AG's office is challenging a TMB administrative penalty and public reprimand issued to Dr. Bowden concerning her prescription of Ivermectin.

Texas AG Investigates Blue Cross, Conduent Data Breach

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC regarding a data breach affecting approximately four million Texans. The investigation focuses on the security of protected health information accessed by a third party.

NY AG Secures $1.3M from St. Margaret's Nursing Home for Neglect

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $1.3 million from St. Margaret's Center, a pediatric nursing home, for years of resident neglect and failure to comply with federal and state laws. The facility will pay the settlement amount to Medicaid and be subject to federal monitoring for five years.

NY AG stops sale of gun accessory, $1.75M restitution

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a global settlement with gun accessory manufacturer MEAN LLC (Mean Arms) for aiding the Buffalo shooter. Mean Arms will pay $1.75 million in restitution and is permanently banned from selling its MA Lock device in New York.