Consumer Rights Law 
Western Union Reports First Quarter Results – Yahoo Finance
Consumer … property rights; our failure to manage the potential both for patent protection and patent liability in the context of a rapidly developing legal framework for intellectual property protection; changes in tax laws and unfavorable resolution …
Amazon sends out sales tax notices – msnbc.com
“I don’t think it’s right to go back and tax somebody who bought something … along with the laws that form our modern sales tax code. But few consumers knew about the law, leaving many surprised and indignant after opening … Continue reading
Following the Breadcrumbs on the Data-Sharing Trail – New York Times
The report says consumers have a right to expect that companies will collect … said Nancy J. King, a privacy law expert who is an associate professor at Oregon State University’s College of Business. “But you probably would not have … Continue reading
Microsoft backs away from CISPA support, citing privacy – CNET News
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a self-protected entity may, for cybersecurity purposes — (i) use cybersecurity systems to identify and obtain cyber threat information to protect the rights … of Congress, consumer groups, the …
N.J. introduces waiver that critics say could erode consumer protection – NJ.com
considered one of the most consumer-friendly laws in the country. “You have the right as a consumer not be ripped off or harmed in New Jersey. That’s because of the state Consumer Fraud Act,” said Julie Nepveu, a senior attorney … Continue reading
Consumer Advocates, Patients Facing … – YAHOO!
and SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is being released by Consumer Watchdog Campaign … health insurance rate regulation initiative because federal law adequately protects patients. Braly made $13.2 million in …
Lawmakers hear about dangers of fracking to homeowners – The News & Observer
a landowners’ rights advocate with the Rural Advancement Foundation International, said after Weaver’s presentation. RAFI, based in Pittsboro, has assisted Weaver’s research into consumer issues related to fracking. The mortgage clauses …
Consumer Protection Faces a ‘Tsunami’ in Court – Businessweek
Concepcion, the Supreme Court said companies have the right to force consumers who sign contracts … “There is no case in the history of consumer law as harmful as Concepcion,” says Paul Bland, a senior attorney at the public interest … Continue reading
Illegal Actions in West Virgina Taint the Important Work of Legitimate Debt Collectors – YAHOO!
“Debt collectors must follow the law and should be held accountable if they don’t.” Consumers do have rights under federal and state law and deserve to be treated respectfully when contacted by a debt collector. According to ACA of West … Continue reading
European Regulator Warns Silicon Valley About Privacy – New York Times Blogs
One of the most contested parts of the law, known as the right to be forgotten, would allow consumers to demand that personal data, from shopping records to photographs, be deleted forever. The proposed E.U. law would impose stiff fines … Continue reading
