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News Tipoffs - Mississippi Editors Newsletter for Thursday October 10, 2024 ( 18 items )  

Alaska A.G. Taylor Announces Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has  more

Ark. A.G. Griffin Announces Settlement With Marriott International, Inc. for Data Breach
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 10 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing Arkansas will receive $804,965 as part of a settlement between Marriott International, Inc. and a coalition of 50 attorneys general for a large multi-year data breach: "With Cybersecurity Awareness Month in full swing, this settlement is yet another reminder how widespread data breaches are, a  more

Conn. A.G. Tong Co-Leads $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Tong announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general, co-led by Connecticut, has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this  more

ILL. A.G. RAOUL ANNOUNCES $52 MILLION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARRIOTT FOR DATA BREACH OF STARWOOD RESERVATION DATABASE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, today has reached an agreement in principle with Marriott International Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multiyear data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. Under the proposed settlement, Marriott has agreed to strengthen its data security practices, provide   more

Iowa A.G. Bird Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach That Exposed Guest Information
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, resolving a years-long investigation into a data breach of its guest reservation database. The Federal Trade Commission reached a separate settlement with Marriott. Marriott has agreed to strengthen its data security practices, offering its gue  more

Louisiana A.G. Liz Murrill Sues TikTok for Violating Louisiana Consumer Protection Laws
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 9 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for violations of state consumer protection laws. Attorney General Murrill action alleges that TikTok exploits and harms young users and deceives the public about the social media platform's dangers. "TikTok is targeting youth wi  more

Mass. A.G. Campbell Announces $52 Million Settlement With Marriott For Breach Of Guest Reservation Database
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Follows Co-led 50-state Investigation into Data Breach of More Than 130 Million Guest Records; Massachusetts to Receive $1.6 Million * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced today a multistate settlement with Marriott International, Inc. following an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of the hotel's guest reservation d  more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Guest Reservation Database
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his office, along with a coalition of 49 other attorneys generals' offices, has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. Along with a coalition of other states, Maryland co-led the inv  more

Miss. A.G. Fitch Stands With MS Farmers in Challenging Unconstitutional Biden-Harris H-2A Rule
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 10 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * This attempt by the Biden-Harris Administration to slip labor unions onto American farms through the backdoor undermines farmers and threatens the very fabric of the American agricultural community. Not only has Congress not authorized this, it has specifically exempted farm workers from collective bargaining laws. I am proud to stand with those who grow our food, p  more

Miss. A.G. Fitch Sues TikTok for Targeting Children With Its 'Addiction Machine'
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 9 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * TikTok is conducting a dangerous experiment with our children's developing minds and our children are suffering for it. TikTok knows it maximizes profit by addicting children to its platform, and it knows that feeding them increasingly extreme and disturbing videos keeps children hooked. Our children need us to stand strong for them now. * * * Attorney General Lynn  more

Miss. Gov. Reeves: Drew Snyder Departing Medicaid After Nearly 7 Years; Governor Reeves Names Cindy Bradshaw Successor
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi Division of Medicaid Executive Director Drew Snyder is leaving Mississippi state government to return to the private sector later this year. Governor Reeves has chosen Deputy Executive Director Cindy Bradshaw as his successor. Snyder and Bradshaw will be working closely over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition. Snyd  more

Mississippi Public Service Commissioners Host Nuclear Summit
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 10 -- The Mississippi Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners are excited to announce the upcoming Nuclear Summit, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Mississippi and its role in the state's energy landscape. The Nuclear Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the MPSC Cour  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Multistate Coalition Announce $52 Million Settlement for Marriott, Starwood Data Breaches
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: * * * Marriott Agrees to Strengthen Policies, New Jersey to Receive $1.3 Million View Complaint (https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases24/2024-1009_Marriott-Complaint-as-filed.pdf) | View Consent Order (https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases24/2024-1009_Marriott-Final-Consent-Judgment-as-filed.pdf) * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today an  more

N.Y. A.G. James Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott Over Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Marriott Data Breach Affected Millions of New York Customers, Settlement Requires Hotel to Improve Data Security and Pay Penalties * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a $52 million multistate settlement with Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) over a multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. A multistate investigat  more

S.C. A.G. Alan Wilson Announces $52M Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, has   more

S.C. A.G. Alan Wilson Sues TikTok for Violating South Carolina Consumer Protection Laws
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Oct. 8, 2024: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for violations of state consumer protection laws. Attorney General Wilson's action alleges that TikTok exploits and harms young users and deceives the public about the social media platform's dangers. "TikTok is knowi  more

Tenn. A.G. Skrmetti Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 10 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. The Federal Trade Commission, which has been coordinating closely with the states throughout this investigation, h  more

Va. A.G. Miyares Announces $52 Million Multistate Settlement With Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. Under the settlement with the Attorneys General, Marriott has agreed to strengthening its data security practices   more