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Texas AG Ken Paxton v. Big Tech

Texas AG Ken Paxton v. Big Tech

by Cobb & Counsel | Jan 31, 2023 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands, Government Investigations and Enforcement Actions

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken aggressive action against leading tech companies, filing high-profile litigation against Google and Facebook for alleged violations of antitrust and consumer protection laws. Paxton’s office is also investigating possible...
Small business exception in Texas Antitrust Act should be expanded to prevent AG overreach

Small business exception in Texas Antitrust Act should be expanded to prevent AG overreach

by Cobb & Counsel | Oct 5, 2022 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

In an antitrust investigation, the Texas attorney general can issue a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to “any person” requiring the production of documents. Unlike federal antitrust laws, however, the Texas antitrust law has an exception that prevents the attorney...
The attorney general’s statute of limitations – and damage limitations – in consumer protection claims

The attorney general’s statute of limitations – and damage limitations – in consumer protection claims

by Cobb & Counsel | Jul 6, 2022 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) is enforced by the Texas attorney general and/or private litigants. But the attorney general holds a significant advantage over private litigants—while private litigants must file their claims within...
Twitter Blocked by Federal Judge: @TXAG #CID Authority Affirmed

Twitter Blocked by Federal Judge: @TXAG #CID Authority Affirmed

by Cobb & Counsel | May 19, 2021 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent Twitter a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) on January 13, 2021, after it banned former President Trump from its platform following the storming of the U.S. Capitol. The Twitter CID, which sought internal communications and the...
Texas Attorney General Investigative Powers: Oral Examinations Under the Antitrust Act and DTPA

Texas Attorney General Investigative Powers: Oral Examinations Under the Antitrust Act and DTPA

by Cobb & Counsel | Sep 14, 2020 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

The Office of the Attorney General has power to investigate and prosecute violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act (the “Antitrust Act”), which aims to maintain and promote economic competition, and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer...
I received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Texas Attorney General. Now what?

I received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Texas Attorney General. Now what?

by Cobb & Counsel | May 26, 2020 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

The Office of the Attorney General has power to investigate and prosecute violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (“DTPA”), which aims to protect consumers from false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices, and the Texas Free...
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