Spanish DPA Resolution on Voluntary Payment

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has issued a resolution initiating a sanctioning procedure against EMPRESA.1 for alleged data protection violations. The case involves a complaint regarding the improper acquisition and use of personal data for a contract. The resolution details the initial findings and the company's response.

CT Dept of Banking Administrative Orders and Settlements Updates

The Connecticut Department of Banking has added new administrative orders for Zions Debt Holdings, LLC, Carter, Christopher Thayne, Fuller, Brian Scott, and Omnipoint Management Solutions LLC, all dated February 10. An existing order's date was also updated.

State AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Vaccine Schedule Changes

California and 13 other state Attorneys General, led by AG Bonta, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's recent overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule. The suit also targets changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) appointments, seeking to declare both unlawful.

California AG Sues Amazon for Price Fixing and Anticompetitive Conduct

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a request for a preliminary injunction against Amazon, alleging price fixing and anticompetitive conduct. The lawsuit claims Amazon bullied vendors to increase prices on competitor websites, harming consumers. A trial is scheduled for January 2027.

ICO Fines Reddit £14.47m for Children's Privacy Failures

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Reddit £14.47 million for failing to protect the personal information of children. The investigation found serious failures in age assurance, meaning Reddit unlawfully processed the data of children under 13.

Texas AG Sues Network Shipping Abortion Drugs

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Aid Access, an international network accused of illegally shipping abortion-inducing drugs into Texas. The lawsuit alleges defiance of state law and highlights a previous incident where such drugs were allegedly used in a fatal poisoning. The AG vows to hold the network accountable for ending innocent life.

Consumer Alert: Hiring Snow Removal Contractors and Price Gouging

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert providing tips for homeowners on hiring snow removal contractors following heavy snowfall. The alert also reminds New Yorkers to report potential price gouging to the Attorney General's office.

NY AG Reminds Tenants of Winter Weather Rights

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a notice reminding tenants of their rights regarding essential services like heat and hot water, and property maintenance during winter storms. The notice details landlord responsibilities for maintaining indoor temperatures, providing hot water, and clearing snow and ice, along with tenant recourse for violations.

NY AG Announces Sentencings for Car Theft Scheme

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the sentencing of a tow truck operator and a used car dealer for a car theft scheme. The operator received 2-6 years in prison, and the dealer received 5 years of probation for stealing and illegally selling vehicles.

Ashirwad LLC v Bradbury - Court Opinion

The California Courts of Appeal, 4th Appellate District, Division 1 has made available its opinion in the case of Ashirwad LLC v. Bradbury et al. The filing date for this opinion was October 15, 2024. This document provides the court's decision and reasoning in this specific legal matter.