Two bills that aim to protect kids online have been signed into law in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said, "New York is leading the nation to protect our kids from addictive social media feeds and shield their personal data from predatory … [Read more...]
United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger
The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Releases Top 10 Consumer Complaints
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a list of the top 10 consumer complaints from last year. Topping the list were complaints about retail sales, specifically when it comes to price gouging. Number two was landlord-tenant … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Expands Lawsuit Against Cryptocurrency Group
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that she has expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants. James said the alleged fraud cost investors more than $3 billion. This … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney Generals Office Secures More Opioid Settlements
An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis. Publicis … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against SiriusXM
The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM, accusing the company of trapping customers in subscriptions. Attorney General Letitia James, in a statement released Wednesday, claims that SiriusXM forces customers to call the … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Letitia James Releases Report On Insurers Not Providing Adequate Mental Health Coverage
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report that says most mental health providers listed by New York insurance plans are “ghost” listings, meaning they are inaccurate or inaccessible. Attorney General James' office surveyed … [Read more...]
Insulin Prescription Costs Capped at $35 a Month of Uninsured NY Residents
Insulin prescription costs are now capped at $35 a month for uninsured New Yorkers. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the agreement with Eli Lilly and Company and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC. An investigation by the Office of the … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Announces Multi-State Settlement for $462 Million with JUUL
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a multi-state settlement with vaping company JUUL Labs for $462 million. In 2019, James sued JUUL for deceptive and misleading marketing, which targeted youth and mislead the safety of the … [Read more...]
NYS Appeals State Supreme Court Ruling That DOH Exceeded Its Authority
The State Attorney General's Office has appealed a State Supreme Court ruling that said the State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State … [Read more...]
