Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Monitor — October 13, 2023
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State AG Updates
DC OAG Issues Guidance on Restaurant Fee Disclosures
By Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Team
On August 9, District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued a Supplemental Business Advisory regarding restaurants' obligation to properly disclose service fees and charges to diners. The advisory comes after the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) March 2023 consumer alert providing guidance on unlawful restaurant fees.
Arkansas AG Issues Letter to Solar Installation Companies
By Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Team
On October 5, Arkansas Attorney General (AG) Tim Griffin issued an enforcement advisory to Arkansas solar installation companies. The letter outlines solar installation companies' legal obligations under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Specifically, Griffin expresses concern over companies' "predatory sales tactics" and deficient contracts.
Stephanie Kozol, Senior Government Relations Manager – State Attorneys General, also contributed to this newsletter.