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By Jean Smith-Gonnell, Agustin Rodriguez, and Cole White
State attorneys general (AG) are continuing their push for cannabis banking reform, underscoring the need for action to promote public health and safety in legal cannabis markets. On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of 22 state AGs sent a letter to Congress urging passage of the Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, coinciding with the bills’ advancement through the Senate Banking Committee and on to the Senate floor.
By Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Team
On September 25, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (Biora) regarding misleading claims the company made concerning the cost of its genetic testing services. Under the settlement agreement, Biora must waive all California customers’ outstanding debts and pay $200,000 in penalties.
By Troutman Pepper State Attorneys General Team
Four state attorneys general (state AGs) — Colorado, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas — have announced resolutions with Choice Hotels International, Inc. (Choice Hotels), a prominent hotel conglomerate known for operating brands like Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, and Econo Lodge, related to the company’s practice of charging hidden “resort” fees.
Stephanie Kozol, Senior Government Relations Manager – State Attorneys General, also contributed to this newsletter.
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