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Google Dodges Lawsuit Over Ads On Undeveloped Websites – paidContent.org
A federal judge in California turned down a would-be class action lawsuit that sought millions of dollars … said Google’s ad-selling practices were unfair and deceptive under California law. The ads in question were those which appeared on “parked …
Palo Alto Attorney Douglas Y. Park Interviewed on Corporate Governance in 2011 – PRWeb
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New bureau now can uphold consumers’ rights – Battle Creek Enquirer
While there are laws on the books aimed at protecting consumers, such as the Truth in Lending Act, until now there has been very little enforcement and oversight. That should change as the CFPB now has authority to monitor mortgage … Continue reading
Post-tornado law would allow Alabama residents to hire private insurance adusters – Everything Alabama Blog
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — State insurance officials and others are working on legislation that would let Alabamians with insurance claims hire their own adjusters, clarifying what has been a gray area of the law. If passed, there’d be no question …
Consumer bureau chief begins supervision of payday lenders – Allentown Morning Call
“The consumer bureau will make clear that there are real consequences to breaking the law,” Cordray said in a speech Thursday … scoundrels and scalawags who are abusing consumers right and left,” Bartmann said. “I would like the bad actors … Continue reading
More Work on Immigration for Lawmakers – WKRG
That’s what our public wants,” says state representative Randy Davis. But Alabama’s tough immigration law has had some unintended consequences. “Simple things like there was paperwork that was, had to be brought to probate courts just to be able …
Recent Rulings Affirm Vitality of Permanent Injunction for Patents – Law.com
It turns out there’s still life in what was once one of the most powerful weapons in a patent case: the permanent injunction. Five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively decommissioned the permanent injunction, in the view of many … Continue reading
Labor law seminar scheduled Jan. 24 in SB – Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Employment agency Finesse Staffing plans to host a seminar on new labor laws. Stacy Rochelle, a regional director for the California Employers Association, will be the featured speaker. The workshop is set from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at … Continue reading
United States: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Opens Whistleblower Complaint Hotline – Mondaq
These rights and remedies cannot be waived by any agreement … up-to-date on the latest regulatory and enforcement developments related to federal consumer financial laws. In addition, the implementation and strengthening of internal reporting mechanisms …
U.S. to Expand Rape Definition in Crime Statistics – New York Times
Many states have long since adopted a more expansive definition of rapes in their criminal laws, and officials said that local police departments had been breaking down their numbers and sending only a fraction of the reported rapes to the … Continue reading
