Consumer Rights Law 
United States: CFPB Issues Final Rules (Part 3 of 4): Investigative Procedures And CIDs – Mondaq
In addition to outlining the Bureau’s authorities and the specific items that can be demanded, the rule also sets forth the rights of the … it will adjudicate consumer protection provisions set forth in Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Italy goes after Apple over warranty issue – Computerworld
The Antitrust Authority has recognized that Apple has improved its communication in relation to consumer rights but considers that the improvement does not yet go far enough. “Everything leads us to believe that if Apple doesn’t get its act …
Homeowner Bill of Rights heads to Governor’s desk for approval – 89.3 KPCC
In a coup for California homeowners, state legislators have passed the California Homeowner Bill of Rights. Essentially, the law prohibits banks from … in February that guaranteed a series of consumer protections by the country’s five …
European Courts Rule In Favor Of Consumers Reselling Downloaded Games – Forbes
Could this be the victory we need for a “gamer’s bill of rights … be faced with consumer reactions, and the gaming community is experienced in handing out criticism to the publishers, and if said publishers act favorably in accordance … Continue reading
Saudi c.bank says prepares mortgage law rules-governor – Reuters UK
The new law will allow, for the first time … Mubarak said SAMA’s regulations would include action mechanisms for mortgage financing, consumer rights and support to beneficiaries in addition to listing means of refinancing through securities …
Homeowner Bill of Rights Passes California Assembly & Senate Advocates Applaud Victory after Three Years of Legislative Battles – YAHOO!
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — California’s State Legislature voted today to pass the Homeowner Bill of Rights … and championed by consumer advocates and homeowners. The California Foreclosure Reduction Act– AB 278 (Eng, Feuer …
Consumers gain right to opt out of credit card rate increases – CreditCards.com
American Express, which before the law’s effective date had not offered card users … rate hikes in just in time to beat the Aug. 20 startup of mandatory consumer opt-out rights. CreditCards.com was contacted by several readers complaining that they … Continue reading
Evils of ‘fee harvesting’ credit cards known for a long time – CreditCards.com
an attorney with the National Consumer Law Center, a Boston-based consumer rights agency. Wu is co-author of a November 2007 study that chronicled many of the abuses critics say are rampant in fee harvesting cards. Among them: mailers and advertisements … Continue reading
Obama Administration Calls for “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” – Examiner
If legislation is passed, the administration expects the FTC to provide strong enforcement of the laws. According to the press release, the policy has been in the works for two years. Read the full text of the Consumer Privacy Bill … Continue reading
Nothing off limits for consumer courts, say experts – Times of India
A senior consumer rights activist says, “Indians are generally a tolerant … Due to this the scope of the act has also become vast over the last 20 years.” Earlier this year a district forum ordered a shop in Kalbadevi, … Continue reading
