State attorneys general increase antitrust and consumer protection enforcement

Attorneys at Perkins Coie LLP explain how state attorneys general are increasing antitrust and consumer protection ...
ConsumerAffairs

MoneyGram paying $250,000 for consumer protection violations

• New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $250,000 from MoneyGram International for failing to follow consumer protection laws and jeopardizing customers' money transfers • The settlement ...
JD Supra

Antitrust/Consumer Protection: Five State Attorney Generals Allege Violations by Environmental Organizations Promoting Recycling Standards

The AG’s allege that the three Environmental Organizations are pressuring corporations to align on restrictive plastic production and packaging standards. They further allege that such actions could ...
The National Law Review

Former CFPB Director to Lead New Consumer Protection and Affordability Initiative

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
WREG

National Consumer Protection Week: Don’t fall victim to these ‘Top 5’ scams

It’s National Consumer Protection Week and WREG is always trying to help you save money and avoid scams and ripoffs. So, we have some important advice to avoid becoming the next victim, as well as ...
Forbes

The CFPB Was A Mistake—Even Before It Abused Its Power

Last week I participated in the radio show On Point to discuss the legacy of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It turned out to be something a debate with Richard Cordray, the first director ...
The National Law Review

Distinguishing Deceptive Trade Practices From Negligent Care: Exploring the Boundaries Between Consumer Protection and Medical Malpractice Claims

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JD Supra

Consumer Protection or Business Protection: New York Updates Consumer Protection Law to Go Beyond Protecting Consumers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable (FAIR) Business Practices Act (the Act). Effective February 2026, the Act ...
Consilium

Consumer protection: Council gives final sign off to additional safeguards for package travel users

Today, the Council adopted a directive revising the rules on package travel. The new rules strengthen the protection of ...