State AGs to Lead Post-Chevron Enforcement, Expand Consumer Fraud, Target AI
In-house counsel for regulated businesses, financial services firms, and brokerages must track shifting state AG enforcement priorities to avoid emerging regulatory and litigation risk.
The July 2026 State AG Monitor outlines a major shift in U.S. enforcement following the Supreme Court’s Chevron deference reversal, positioning state attorneys general as the primary enforcers of federal regulatory rules. Key outlined priorities include targeted enforcement against AI development and deployment, filling regulatory gaps in point-of-sale finance, and expanded consumer fraud liability for brokers under New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act. In-house counsel should review existing compliance programs to address these emerging state-level enforcement risks, monitor relevant AG office guidance, and assess potential liability for operations involving broker services or POS finance products.