Smoker’s Outlet Online sold tobacco products online then mailed them into Washington state, a clear violation of state law

Bipartisan coalition asserts Google’s exclusionary conduct unlawfully stifles competition

AG investigators posed as minors, caught seven companies violating age verification law

Ferguson, 22 other attorneys general urge the court to reject Texas’s last-minute attempt to throw out millions of lawful votes and overturn the election

Bipartisan, multistate coalition of 48 attorneys general assert Facebook weakened, bought up potential competitors

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook asserting the company formed an illegal monopoly in the personal social networking market. The company formed this monopoly by buying or constraining potential competitors, usually mobile apps, in their infancy — including rivals Instagram and WhatsApp.

Synapse Group offered heavily discounted magazine subscriptions without clearly disclosing they auto-renewed at full price

Third-party delivery services that hide fees, list restaurants without their permission are likely violating the Consumer Protection Act

OLYMPIA — In response to concerns raised by consumer complaints and news reports, Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued guidance today for third-party restaurant delivery services. The guidance is aimed at helping the companies avoid violations of Washington’s Consumer Protection Act.

Attorney General’s Office discovers dramatic change in timeline for sale

OLYMPIA — In light of recent inquiries from members of the press and public, Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Kim Wyman are jointly providing information about what happens under Washington law if the governor resigns to accept a position in a presidential administration.

Administration’s interpretation would have jeopardized voluntary payroll deductions for in-home caregivers