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The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection and the Utah Attorney General’s Office Applaud States Taking Legal Action against TikTok, Inc. SALT LAKE CITY—Today, over a dozen states are initiating their own lawsuits in state courts, joining Utah in its formidable legal challenges against TikTok, Inc. This wave of independent legal challenges from other states underscores the escalating …
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 17, 2024) – Today, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a statement regarding Meta’s recent announcement of the introduction of teen accounts on Instagram, aimed at providing a safer and more controlled environment for teen users. While acknowledging the positive steps taken by Meta in response to our affirmative litigation and Utah’s social media laws, Gov. Cox emphasized …
Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection will resume its Administrative action against Richard Sackler SALT LAKE CITY— Today, the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division), represented by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, announced its intent to resume its 2019 legal action against Richard Sackler, a former owner of Purdue Pharma. The action was voluntarily stayed after the pharmaceutical …
Judge Orders Defendants to Pay $42.5 Million in Restitution, Fines, and Penalties in Case Brought by Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection Against Real Estate Workshop SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division), through the Utah Attorney General’s Office, won a landmark case yesterday against Real Estate Workshop (REW) and its principals Troy Stevens, …
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, represented by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, and the Federal Trade Commission secure funds in settlement. This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is mailing checks to consumers harmed in the Zurixx, LLC (Zurixx) real estate investment coaching scheme. These payments are the result of the $12 million settlement between the …
Salt Lake City, Utah – A Utah businessman was sentenced in federal court today for the second time this year after he admitted to defrauding hundreds of trusting investors throughout the United States out of $10 million in his smartphone company, SAYGUS. Chad Leon Sayers, 60, of Midvale, Utah, was sentenced to 29 months’ imprisonment, 15 of which were ordered …
Defendant spent funds on his personal mortgage, vacations, swingers clubs, luxury items and more Salt Lake City, Utah – Timothy Andrew Nemeckay, 64, of Park City, Utah, was sentenced yesterday to 12 months’ and one day imprisonment, and 24 months supervised release. In September 2023, Nemeckay admitted to wire fraud, which involved misappropriating approximately $1.7 million from investors investing in …
The Utah Department of Commerce Utah is pleased to announce the official launch of its Office of Artificial Intelligence (OAIP). This launch represents a significant milestone in Utah’s dedication to shaping responsible AI policies for the benefit of its residents and businesses. Utah is home to many artificial intelligence companies. As a state, we aim to encourage this nascent industry …
Utah Attorney General Reyes, on behalf of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and with 42 other attorneys general, reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the settlement, Utah will receive $7,540,013 over four years, for approximately $1.88 million each year.
