Read the full press release regarding the Lincoln Police investigation into contract allegations: bit.ly/4sAza3B
Bipartisan AG coalition joined @FTC in filing a lawsuit against Toast Inc. for allegedly hitting restaurants w/hidden fees, unauthorized charges, & making it hard to cancel services. Protecting small businesses from unfair practices is a top priority. Read bit.ly/3UteXjg
Today, we honor the courageous men & women who selflessly put themselves in harm's way to keep our communities safe. Their acts of service & sacrifice often go unnoticed. Join in paying tribute 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 here: bit.ly/4sDnXiz
I had the delight of joining @AllKidsBike today to surprise kindergarteners with bikes at St. Theresa Catholic School. Thank you for inviting me to speak to kids on ways to stay healthy.
We joined @FTC in filing a lawsuit against Dollar General for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dollars.
Here is a snippet from our latest publication, 𝒫𝒶𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒟𝒾𝑔𝒾𝓉𝒶𝓁 𝒜𝑔𝑒. To read the full booklet, visit bit.ly/3UYmIh5
ICYMI: On Wednesday, a coalition of 17 attorneys general, led by @AGIowa Brenna Bird and @NEAttorneyGen Mike Hilgers, announced a settlement with Snap Finance worth nearly $665 million, and almost all of it goes to consumers.
This deal is yet another example of the distinctive power of state attorneys general as they deliver relief to consumers that Washington’s alphabet soup of agencies often can’t.
More on the settlement in my latest for @NRO 👇🏻
If you see any of these missing youth, please call 911, local law enforcement or @NCMEC 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) @NEStatePatrol
ICYMI @BLaw: Snap Finance LLC agreed to a roughly $665 million settlement with 17 red state attorneys general for alleged misrepresentations on lease agreements and improper debt collection practices @AGIowa bit.ly/4zTN0jX
Thanks, @JonHaidt, for your insight into the importance of our lawsuits. Grateful for your work on alerting parents to how social media and smartphone-based childhood are harming young people’s mental health
Last week two different chatbot companies were in the news. First, Character. ai filed for bankruptcy, in an effort to avoid accountability. New reporting suggests Disney asked the company to file for bankruptcy as part of their deal to acquire the technology. They didn’t want to buy the company outright because of the legal liability. Kids were harmed. That debt does not disappear in bankruptcy court.
Then eight state AGs filed coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI this week. First coordinated state action against an AI company. The allegations: deceiving parents about safety, designing products that create emotional dependency in children, and failing to protect young users from self-harm content. Nebraska’s suit is the one to watch. It’s the first enforcement action brought under a state design code law. That’s a milestone worth marking.
While CharacterAI seeks to use the bankruptcy process as a get out of jail free card, OpenAI’s defense? Parental controls. We’ve heard that before. You cannot parental-control your way out of dangerous design. The burden of proof belongs on these companies.
These stories show the AI chatbot industry is running the same playbook social media ran. Race to scale. Worry about safety later. We know how that story ends.
theguardian.com/technology/2…
Nearly 1,000 dedicated professionals from across Nebraska are coming together today for training. This vital event brings together committed colleagues from various disciplines, united in shared mission to strengthen our response efforts & prevent future domestic abuse fatalities
It is so important to be cautious and attentive to not fall prey. Learn more @FTC and @ProtectNE protectthegoodlife.nebraska.…
Only a scammer says they’re from the FTC, you’ve won a lottery or sweepstakes, and have to pay taxes or a fee first. Only a scammer says the FTC has a “refund” for you and asks for your bank account information. The real FTC will never do that. Learn more: bit.ly/4zK8X4L
ALT The image is an infographic from the Federal Trade Commission. It features a phone screen displaying a call from "Federal Trade Commission" and text stating, "Did someone say they’re from the FTC and ask you for money, threaten to arrest you, or promise you a prize? That’s a scam. The FTC will never do that." A web address, ftc.gov/imposters, is provided for more details. The background has the FTC seal and logo.
Huge settlement news for our Nebraska Consumers! bit.ly/4yxIYwk
Here is a short list of books to consider for parents looking for more information on protecting their kids online. We have more tips included in our Parenting in the Digital Age booklet available here: bit.ly/3UYmIh5 @JonHaidt @ClareMorellEPPC @1000HoursOutsid
𝒲𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒 𝒶 𝐻𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝑜𝓌𝓃 𝐻𝑒𝓇𝑜?
Visit SecureTheGoodLife.Nebraska.g… to view career opportunities serving in Law Enforcement in Nebraska. Positions are open across the state.
Proud to see Eric Hamilton, my former Solicitor General, nominated to serve as a United States District Court Judge. Eric is an accomplished attorney and an elite legal mind. As a Nebraskan, I am especially pleased by this nomination. He will serve Nebraska with distinction.
Eric Hamilton has built an impressive legal career defined by integrity, sound judgment, and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law. He has served Nebraska with distinction, and I am confident he will continue that tradition of service on the federal bench. I was proud to recommend his nomination to President Trump and look forward to supporting him through the Senate confirmation process. fischer.senate.gov/public/in…
Friends @DEAOmahaDiv hosting #TakeBackDay. They can help you find a location for drop off near you: dea.gov/takebackday @NEStatePatrol
💊DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Made Easy💊
Step 1: Locate your unused & expired prescription medications.
Step 2: Locate a #TakeBackDay location near you: dea.gov/takebackday
Step 3: Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 24.
Step 4: Drop off your unneeded medications between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Step 5: Know that by safely disposing of medications, you've made your community safer.
@DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept
ALT People in cars are lined up on a street to drop off unused, expired and unneeded prescription medications to volunteers as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Our office is committed to protecting the privacy of Americans against Communist China. Great article by @JCNSeverino - full article available here: bit.ly/4zw4Qcq
