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The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska sue TP-Link, alleging it deceptively marketed its routers' security and didn't properly disclose ties to China (Connor Jones/The Register)

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The AGs claim that TP-Link's marketing materials were misleading and that the company failed to disclose its ties to China, which could potentially harm the United States' national security interests. The lawsuit is part of a growing trend of government agencies taking legal action against companies for violating national security laws.

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The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued TP-Link.: The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued TP-Link.
The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and undisclosed ties to China.: The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and undisclosed ties to China.
The AGs claim the marketing materials were misleading and the company failed to disclose…: The AGs claim the marketing materials were misleading and the company failed to disclose ties to China.

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The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued TP-Link.: The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued TP-Link.
The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and undisclosed ties to China.: The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and undisclosed ties to China.
The AGs claim the marketing materials were misleading and the company failed to disclose…: The AGs claim the marketing materials were misleading and the company failed to disclose ties to China.

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The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued TP-Link.: The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska have sued TP-Link.
The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and undisclosed ties to China.: The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing and undisclosed ties to China.
The AGs claim the marketing materials were misleading and the company failed to disclose…: The AGs claim the marketing materials were misleading and the company failed to disclose ties to China.

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The AGs of Florida, Iowa, Montana, and Nebraska sue TP-Link, alleging it deceptively marketed its routers' security and didn't properly disclose ties to China (Connor Jones/The Register)

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