An Ohio appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a case brought by the Ohio attorney general (AG) against Central Tobacco & Stuff Inc. (Central Tobacco), an e-cigarette retailer, in which the AG alleged that Central Tobacco sold e-cigarettes lacking FDA premarket authorization and violated the state’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) by failing to inform consumers about the lack of FDA authorization. See State ex rel. Attorney Gen. Dave Yost v. Cent. Tobacco & Stuff Inc., 2025-...| Regulatory Oversight
On October 7, 2025, Kalshi, a platform specializing in prediction market trading, filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) and Ohio attorney general (AG), alleging that their regulatory actions overstep state authority. The complaint seeks to block enforcement of a cease-and-desist order that was issued by the OCCC in the spring, which... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
An Ohio appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a case brought by the Ohio attorney general (AG) against Central Tobacco & Stuff Inc. (Central Tobacco), an e-cigarette retailer, in which the AG alleged that Central Tobacco sold e-cigarettes lacking FDA premarket authorization and violated the state’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) by failing to... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by Zack Condry, co-founder of Watermark Strategies, to analyze the evolving landscape of crisis management and the critical role of strategic communication in navigating complex issues. They explore effective communication strategies, public relations, and the evolving role of AI in managing crises. Zack shares insights... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states reached a settlement with Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and its operators, Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank, related to an alleged national charity fraud scheme. According to the September 25 complaint,[1] Kars and its operators misrepresented how donors’ funds would be used in two ways. First, they retained more... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
This article was originally published on October 8, 2025 on Law360 and is republished here with permission. The U.S. Department of Defense released the final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification on Sept. 9.[1] Through the program, the DOD seeks to enhance protections for sensitive information. Defense contractors’ efforts to ramp up their CMMC compliance... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
Tim McHugh, a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Richmond, VA office, was featured and quoted in the article “Representing One to Help Millions,” the cover story of the October 2025 issue of Virginia Lawyer magazine. The article highlights Tim’s pro bono work alongside David J. DePippo, managing counsel at Dominion Energy. Both men recently received... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
On October 2, New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James announced that, in accordance with the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act, social media companies are now required to report their content moderation policies to her office, with first reports due no later than January 1, 2026. This legislation, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Grace... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently implemented the long-anticipated 50% ownership standard (or Affiliates Rule) to extend the licensing requirements under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to non-listed parties that are 50% or more owned by certain listed parties. This replaces the previous “legally distinct” standard that BIS had... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
Summary Congress passed the False Claims Act (FCA) during the Civil War to prevent and punish fraud in war procurement contracts. Recognizing the severity of the frauds committed against the government, Congress enacted the FCA as an effective measure for safeguarding critically needed resources during the ongoing war. The FCA is a criminal and civil... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
On September 25, 2025, Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the company misled| Regulatory Oversight
In August 2023, Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia partially vacated a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule| Regulatory Oversight
In August, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized regulations to implement California’s unflavored tobacco list (UTL) law, enacted in 2024.| Regulatory Oversight
In May, we wrote about the Trump administration's first major enforcement action involving the importation of unauthorized e-cigarettes, in which the U.S.| Regulatory Oversight
Key point: The investigative sweep is part of a growing multistate approach to privacy enforcement actions. On September 9, the California Privacy| Regulatory Oversight
What Happened Last week, Colorado lawmakers held a special session that culminated in a decision to delay the implementation of the Colorado Artificial| Regulatory Oversight
Summary On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force in partnership with the| Regulatory Oversight
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell has issued guidelines to help businesses comply with the recently enacted consumer protection| Regulatory Oversight
In 2023, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) placed Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians (Twenty-Nine Palms), a federally| Regulatory Oversight
