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Washington state AG joins federal antitrust lawsuit taking on Apple’s smartphone dominance

by Kurt Schlosser on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 at 12:20 pm

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants to help take a bite out of Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market, joining 20 other attorneys general Tuesday in the U.S. Department… Read More

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to create task force to guide policy on AI

by Kurt Schlosser on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 at 12:29 pm

The Washington State Legislature passed a bipartisan proposal from Attorney General Bob Ferguson to create an Artificial Intelligence Task Force that will help lawmakers better understand the benefits and risks… Read More

Google to pay Washington state Play Store users as part of $700M antitrust settlement

by Kurt Schlosser on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 at 10:15 am

Google Play Store users in Washington state are eligible for a share of a multistate $700 million antitrust lawsuit settlement reached against the tech giant. Filed in July 2021 by… Read More

Washington and 41 state AGs sue social media giant Meta for its alleged harm of youth

by Lisa Stiffler on October 24, 2023October 25, 2023 at 8:44 am

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that the state is suing Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, for allegedly targeting and harming young users. Ferguson joins 41 additional… Read More

Google to pay nearly $40M to Washington state after lawsuit over location tracking

by Kurt Schlosser on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 at 9:00 am

Google will pay Washington state $39.9 million after a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Bob Ferguson accused the tech giant of deceptive practices in its location tracking. Ferguson’s office announced… Read More

Washington state lawmakers unanimously approve law to limit robocalls, hold telecoms accountable

by Lisa Stiffler on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 at 5:40 pm

The Washington state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation to limit robocalls and empower residents and the state’s attorney general to sue companies over unwanted calls. In February, the House… Read More

Washington lawmakers consider rules restricting robocalls and holding telecoms accountable

by Lisa Stiffler on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 at 2:15 pm

Washington state lawmakers are considering new rules that aim to limit robocalls and empower residents to sue companies over unwanted calls. The legislation is part of a broader effort initiated… Read More

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Washington AG sues Seattle-area plastic surgery provider over fake online reviews

by Nate Bek on January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 at 2:05 pm

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued a Seattle-area plastic surgery provider and its owner for using a bevy of illegal tactics to uphold the company’s online image. The lawsuit, filed… Read More

Facebook parent Meta fined $24.6M for violating Washington state’s political ad disclosure law

by Kurt Schlosser on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 at 7:26 pm

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, was fined the maximum penalty of $24.6 million on Wednesday for violating Washington state’s campaign finance transparency law. King County Superior Court Judge Douglass… Read More

USPS sued by states for purchasing gas vehicles, allegedly violating environmental law

by Lisa Stiffler on April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 at 1:16 pm

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson and other AGs from around the country have filed a lawsuit against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service for allegedly violating… Read More

Washington Attorney General says Facebook knowingly lied in lawsuit testimony

by Mike Lewis on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 at 12:13 am

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson accused a Facebook employee of knowingly providing false information during testimony over the company’s purported violation of state campaign finance statutes. The accusation, contained in… Read More

Washington state joins antitrust suit against Google over app store management, commission fees

by Mike Lewis on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 at 7:40 pm

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Wednesday joined a multistate, antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s Play store as unfair to app developers who have little choice but to do business… Read More

‘Widespread failure to comply’: Why Washington state’s AG is suing Google, again

by Eli Sanders on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 at 2:58 pm

[Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in journalist Eli Sanders’ “Wild West” newsletter, which covers internet-related legal issues. Subscribe here.] Think about how fast Google search results arrive. “Practically instant”… Read More

Washington state AG sues Brown Paper Tickets for failure to pay event organizers and ticket refunds

by Kurt Schlosser on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 at 8:38 am

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit against Seattle-based Brown Paper Tickets, accusing the company of failing to pay event organizers and not refunding consumers for tickets… Read More

Premera Blue Cross to pay $10M to 30 states for health data breach

by James Thorne on July 11, 2019July 18, 2019 at 12:24 pm

Premera Blue Cross, the Pacific Northwest’s largest health insurance company, agreed to pay $10 million to Washington and 29 other states related to a data breach that affected the personal… Read More

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Net neutrality showdown pits Washington state vs. Washington D.C.

by Clare McGrane on December 16, 2017December 16, 2017 at 10:06 am

On Thursday, the FCC voted to roll back regulations that protected net neutrality, or the rule that internet providers can’t give preference to certain kinds of content. It’s been all… Read More

Heard & overheard: GeekWire Summit 2017, Day 1

by Frank Catalano on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 at 5:32 pm

Executives, scientists, and politicians say the darnedest things. The casual-yet-focused discussions on stage at the GeekWire Summit led top names across the entire range of the technology spectrum to share… Read More

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‘I cannot stand losing’: Washington AG Bob Ferguson on never underestimating Donald Trump

by Kurt Schlosser on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 at 5:28 pm

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed 19 lawsuits against the administration of Donald Trump since the president took office. When asked at the GeekWire Summit on Tuesday whether… Read More

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GeekWire Summit Live: WA state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, head of Alexa and Echo devices Toni Reid and more

by Clare McGrane on October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 at 1:10 pm

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson became the central face in the battle against President Donald Trump’s immigration ban. Longtime Amazon exec Toni Reid is the woman behind the voice… Read More

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Electroimpact to pay $485,000 over claims of workplace harassment against Muslims

by Alan Boyle on March 24, 2017March 24, 2017 at 5:12 pm

Mukilteo-based Electroimpact, one of Boeing’s best-known suppliers for aerospace tools and automation, will pay $485,000 after an investigation into allegations of anti-Muslim hiring practices and other discriminatory behavior, the Washington state… Read More

Attorney General Bob Ferguson

Washington state AG joins federal antitrust lawsuit taking on Apple’s smartphone dominance

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to create task force to guide policy on AI

Google to pay Washington state Play Store users as part of $700M antitrust settlement

Google to pay nearly $40M to Washington state after lawsuit over location tracking

Washington state lawmakers unanimously approve law to limit robocalls, hold telecoms accountable

Washington lawmakers consider rules restricting robocalls and holding telecoms accountable

Washington AG sues Seattle-area plastic surgery provider over fake online reviews

Facebook parent Meta fined $24.6M for violating Washington state’s political ad disclosure law

USPS sued by states for purchasing gas vehicles, allegedly violating environmental law

Washington Attorney General says Facebook knowingly lied in lawsuit testimony

Washington state joins antitrust suit against Google over app store management, commission fees

‘Widespread failure to comply’: Why Washington state’s AG is suing Google, again

Washington state AG sues Brown Paper Tickets for failure to pay event organizers and ticket refunds

Premera Blue Cross to pay $10M to 30 states for health data breach

Net neutrality showdown pits Washington state vs. Washington D.C.

Heard & overheard: GeekWire Summit 2017, Day 1

‘I cannot stand losing’: Washington AG Bob Ferguson on never underestimating Donald Trump

GeekWire Summit Live: WA state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, head of Alexa and Echo devices Toni Reid and more

Electroimpact to pay $485,000 over claims of workplace harassment against Muslims

Watch: Washington state AG says, ‘No one is above the law — not even the president’

At Seattle hearing, federal judge issues restraining order to halt Trump’s immigration ban nationwide

Washington state orders Kickstarter campaign to pay back funders for not delivering the goods