Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Monitor – October 16, 2025

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Troutman Pepper Locke Spotlight

From Politics to PR: Navigating Crisis Management
By Stephen C. Piepgrass

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.

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Multistate AG News

Kalshi Sues Ohio Regulator Over Authority Dispute
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team

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 accused Kalshi of “operating online sports gaming” and warned Ohio licensees that partnering with Kalshi could jeopardize their licensing status and integrity.

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States and FTC Partner to Bring Enforcement Action Against Allegedly Fraudulent Charity
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team

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.

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Single State AG News

Court Rules That Ohio AG Cannot Enforce FDA Premarket Authorization Requirements
By Bryan Haynes and Nick Ramos

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.

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AG of the Week

Charity Clark, Vermont

Charity R. Clark was re-elected as Vermont’s attorney general (AG) in 2024, having first been elected in 2022 and sworn in on January 5, 2023. Clark is a graduate of Burr & Burton Academy, the University of Vermont, and Boston College Law School. Before law school, she worked as a policy analyst in the Vermont governor’s office.

Clark began her legal career in 2005 as an associate at Downs Rachlin Martin in Burlington and later at Orrick in New York City. In 2014, she joined the Vermont AG’s office as an assistant AG in the Public Protection Division. She later served as chief of staff under former AG T.J. Donovan from 2018 to 2022.

Clark is active in her community, serving as a justice of the peace, chair of her town library board, and as a board member of Burr & Burton Academy. In 2018, she helped found the Junior League of Champlain Valley’s Diaper Bank, which has distributed more than one million diapers statewide to families in need.

As AG, Clark has focused on consumer protection, environmental issues, and public safety, and continues to serve Vermont through legal advocacy and community engagement.

Vermont AG in the News:

• Clark announced a settlement with Angi, previously known as Angie’s List, addressing concerns about allegedly deceptive marketing practices on its online platform, which facilitates connections between consumers and more than 300 contractors or service professionals in Vermont.

• Clark, along with a coalition of 20 other AGs, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice seeking to prevent the implementation of new restrictions on federal funding designated for aiding survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes.

• Clark announced the arraignment of a licensed psychologist on four counts of felony Medicaid fraud.

Upcoming AG Events

• November: DAGA | Scottsdale Policy Conference | Scottsdale, AZ

• November: AGA | International Delegation

• December: DAGA | Holiday Party | Washington, D.C.

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