Attorney General Ellison and 48 other attorneys general called on the FCC to strengthen rules to cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. The coalition is responding to the FCC's proposed rules to combat illegal robocalls and texts, which cost Americans nearly $2 billion last year.
In-house legal teams should review vendor agreements with telecommunications providers, voice service providers, and call routing companies to ensure they include robust robocall compliance obligations, prohibitions on number cycling, and requirements to implement STIR/SHAKEN authentication. Key clauses to examine include representations and warranties regarding compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Telemarketing Sales Rule, audit rights to verify call traffic legitimacy, indemnification for illegal robocall transmissions, and termination rights for non-compliance. Additionally, contracts should require vendors to maintain records of number assignments and call paths to enable tracing of illegal robocalls back to their source.
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TelecommunicationsOfficial Press Release
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/07/14_Robocalls.asp
Reply Comments of 49 State AGs re 2026 Numbering Resources N
https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Reply-Comments-of-49-State-AGs-re-2026-Numbering-Resources-NPRM-July-2026.pdf
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https://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/
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"Attorney General Ellison and 48 other attorneys general called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers’ access to legitimate telephone numbers"
Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general submitted comments to the FCC urging stronger rules to prevent scammers from accessing legitimate telephone numbers for illegal robocalls. The coalition is responding to the FCC's proposed rules and asks for measures such as stronger certification, reporting, and prohibitions on number cycling.
This press release is about a court temporarily blocking the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance Corporation based on antitrust concerns under the Clayton Act. It is not a privacy-related enforcement action. The Minnesota Attorney General joined a multistate coalition to challenge the merger, and the court granted a temporary restraining order.
$29.6M
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a 48-state coalition in a $29.6 million settlement with generic-drug manufacturer Glenmark to resolve allegations of a widespread conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and restrain trade for numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlement requires Glenmark to cooperate in ongoing multistate lawsuits and implement internal reforms to ensure compliance with antitrust laws.
The Minnesota Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Maduro Distributors, Inc. (doing business as Loon) for illegally manufacturing, distributing, and selling flavored vapes that appeal to minors, using flavors like 'Cotton Candy' and 'Blue Razz Slushy' and kid-friendly characters. The lawsuit also alleges Loon deceptively marketed its products as accepted for FDA approval when they were not. The state seeks a permanent injunction, civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, restitution, and attorney fees.
$18.0M
A coalition of 42 state attorneys general reached a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The settlement provides $18 million from bankruptcy funds, with Minnesota receiving $514,871, and imposes data security requirements on the successor entity, 23andMe Research Institute.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit alleges that the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act by substantially lessening competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable television channel licensing, threatening higher prices and reduced innovation for consumers.