First-of-its-Kind Lawsuit Under Utah Consumer Privacy Act for Snap’s Data-Sharing Practices ALT LAKE CITY, UT— Today, Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, and the Utah Department of Commerce’s Margaret Busse announced a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (Snap). Utah alleges that Snap profits from unconscionable design features created to addict children to the app, and facilitates illegal …
Utah Division of Securities Announces $5.9 Million Distribution to Victims of Rust Rare Coins Ponzi Scheme
December 23, 2024 — Salt Lake City, UT The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities (Division) is pleased to announce that an additional $5.9 million has been distributed to victims of the Rust Rare Coins Ponzi scheme, as directed by the court-appointed receiver, Jonathan O. Hafen. This latest distribution brings the total restitution to nearly $30 million for those …
Utah Division of Securities Announces $5.9 Million Distribution to Victims of Rust Rare Coins Ponzi Scheme
December 23, 2024 — Salt Lake City, UT – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities (Division) is pleased to announce that an additional $5.9 million has been distributed to victims of the Rust Rare Coins Ponzi scheme, as directed by the court-appointed receiver, Jonathan O. Hafen. This latest distribution brings the total restitution to nearly $30 million for …
Utah Division of Public Utilities: Advocating for the Public Interest
The Division of Public Utilities makes recommendations to the Utah Public Service Commission for rate-making purposes, applications, hearings, and other issues affecting quality of service. The Division also handles and investigates consumer complaints and monitors utility operations to ensure compliance with Public Service Commission rules and orders. When the Division does its job well, Utahns have reliable and reasonably priced …
What are DOPL’s Objectives and limitations:
Utah’s Department of Commerce licenses most of the professions and occupations in the State of Utah, and most of these are found in the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. (DOPL) The vast majority of licensed professionals desire to provide an excellent service to the public. DOPL helps the public by guaranteeing a minimum competency for practice and removing …
Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection give a few tips on how to check out a charity before you donate
“Tis the season for giving.” This time of year, many are looking to give back. Whether you have a favorite cause to donate to, or are looking for a worthy one, the Utah Department of Commerce’s Consumer Protection Division is here to help. Our Division of Consumer Protection registers approximately 6,000 charities in the State of Utah. Any charity soliciting …
The Division of Securities: Objectives and Limitations
Have you wondered what the Division of Securities can do for you? A bit of historical perspective might provide a better understanding. Founded in 1919 as the Securities Commission for enforcement of Utah’s Blue Sky laws, the Utah Division of Securities now enforces the Utah Uniform Securities Act. The Act has five objectives:¬ to license broker-dealers and their agents, investment …
Tips to Make Sure You’re Ready to Register Your Business
Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code has been registering more entities than previous years (1.36% more LLC’s in 2019.) With so many people setting up new businesses, we want to help the process go more smoothly. Sometimes people come to our OneStop Business Registration System first before they know how they want to file. We at …
Utah businesses getting hit with misleading letters from “Utah Council for Corporations” asking for $150.00 fee for annual records solicitation form
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Francine A. Giani, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, announced today the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code and Division of Consumer Protection have received reports thatmisleading letters are being sent to Utah businesses instructing owners to pay $150.00 for an annual records solicitation form to an entity with a government agency sounding …
