Consumer Rights Law 
MP3 Rocket’s New YouTube Downloader Release Supported by Canada’s New C-11 Copyright Bill – YAHOO!
new consumer rights for format shifting, time shifting and backup copies, a provision facilitating recording user generated content, and allowing user created mash-ups. Specifically: C-11’s section 29.23 of the Act allows for “time-shifting.”
Blueprint for stronger consumer protection – TMCnet
… up enforcement and strengthen the redress process for when a sale goes wrong align consumer rights to changes in society — for example, by adapting laws to the digital age, factoring in the needs of vulnerable consumers, and making … Continue reading
MEPs want stronger consumer rules for seniors, children – EurActiv.com
With overwhelming support, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution last week (21 May), saying EU consumer legislation should give buyers an arsenal of rights and protections. Current EU laws include a directive on unfair business practices and a …
GW Researchers Launch New Website on Health Information Laws – iHealthBeat
… of Public Health and Health Services — said the new website “offers keys to understanding the laws that govern health information and their implications for healthcare, consumer rights, and population health” (Bowman, FierceHealthIT …
DOT Names Aviation Consumer Protection Committee – Travel Agent
The law requires the DOT to appoint to the committee four members with one representative each of air carriers, airport operators, state or local governments, and nonprofit public interest groups with expertise in consumer protection.
CFPB Launches Rulemaking on General Purpose Reloadable Prepaid Cards – jdsupra.com
The Bureau intends to issue a proposal to extend consumer protections provided under Regulation E to GPR Cards. Regulation E implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and provides a basic framework for establishing rights, liabilities, and …
New European Commission agenda puts building consumer trust at forefront of legislative aims – Out-Law
The Commission will issue guidelines by 2014 on how the Consumer Rights Directive should be enforced. In addition it outlined the Commission’s intention to obtain a “speedy adoption and implementation” of a new Common European Sales Law, updated laws …
United States: FTC Affirms Consumers’ Rights Under Holder In Due Course Rule – Mondaq
The advisory opinion, issued in response to a request from the National Consumer Law Center and other consumer protection … 2012 Goodwin Procter LLP. All rights reserved. Since last November – 365 days from the 2012 election to be exact … Continue reading
A View On Contracts…What Every Gamer Should Know – 1UP.COM
That case has several excellent ramifications for consumer rights. Unfair Contract Terms Act (1977) (1999) There are two years for this Act, as there are two peices of legislation that run alongside each other. The 1999 Act was designed to … Continue reading
DOT fills panel meant to protect fliers – USA Today
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood named the four-member panel Thursday that will evaluate consumer … into law Feb. 14, will hold public meetings and discuss ways to help airline customers. “We are committed to protecting and strengthening the rights …
