State AGs Expand ‘Affordability’ Focus, Increasing Potential Scrutiny of Pricing and Competition
Ryan Kantor12h ago
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State attorneys general have turned their focus to “affordability” concerns in recent months, including California announcing an Affordability Response Team in June 2026. Consistent with that focus, states appear more likely to investigate and potentially prosecute business conduct perceived as impacting consumer costs across several areas—from grocery prices, housing and rental prices, and gas prices to consumer fees, banking fees, and utility rates—using antitrust, consumer protection, and other laws. Businesses should be mindful of this enforcement focus and how it may lead to greater scrutiny of business practices related to pricing and competition.
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