This blog post was written by Foley Hoag Summer Associate, Adam Aguirre
When would-be investors research a company, they often look to the company’s balance sheet and cash flow. But what about the company’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions? Such
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Supreme Court to Review Sixth Circuit Decision Involving Sovereignty of State Attorney General
Can a state attorney general stand alone? That is the question posed by an upcoming Supreme Court case concerning Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s effort to intervene to defend to a Kentucky statute that was recently struck down by the
Twitter Challenges Texas AG’s Civil Investigative Demand
A recent lawsuit filed by Twitter against Texas AG Ken Paxton claims that an investigation into the company’s internal content moderation policies violates the First Amendment.
On January 13, Paxton issued a civil investigative demand (CID) to Twitter seeking information
Massachusetts Attorney General Strikes Down First Municipal Fossil Fuel Ban
Just over a year ago, the city of Berkeley, California, became the first City in the United States to ban natural gas hookups in new buildings. The trend of municipalities enacting fossil fuel bans, driven by a desire to reduce
Massachusetts AG Petitions DPU to Investigate Gas Industry Future in Light of Commonwealth’s GHG Emissions Goals
On June 4, 2020, the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO) filed a petition with the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) requesting that the DPU open an investigation “to assess the future of local gas distribution company (LDC) operations
Maura Healey’s COVID-19 Debt Collection Ban Struck Down
Last week, a federal judge blocked the enforcement of Massachusetts regulations that temporarily restrict debt collection practices during COVID-19. According to the judge, the regulations violate the First Amendment rights of collection agencies without adding useful protections for consumers.
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The Equifax/Massachusetts Attorney General Consent Judgment: A Guide for Privacy and Security Compliance
What do businesses need to do to comply with privacy and data security laws? The first place to look is to relevant statutes. If you store or process the personal information of Massachusetts residents, then you will at least be
Massachusetts Attorney General Tightens Debt Collection Regulations Amid COVID-19
Earlier today, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced emergency regulations temporarily restricting debt collection practices during the COVID-19 crisis. The Attorney General’s Office has long maintained regulations, promulgated under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Law, that regulate the frequency and manner
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FDA Issues Warning Regarding At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
On Friday March 20, 2020, the FDA warned consumers to be wary of fake at-home COVID-19 test kits appearing on the market. The FDA noted that it had not authorized any at-home testing kits for COVID-19. Further, the FDA warned