Consumer Rights Law 
Consumer groups: Privacy meetings favor D.C. – Nextgov
The Obama administration’s push for an online privacy bill of rights will begin in July with a meeting to consider privacy for mobile apps. The “multi-stakeholder” meeting will include representatives of companies, consumer advocacy groups, and others.
United States: Product Liability Without Personal Injury: Food, Supplement And Other Labeling Claims – Mondaq
All rights reserved. Since Concepcion was decided … adjudicate consumer protection provisions set forth in Title X of the Dodd-Frank Act. Nebraska Federal Court Holds Consumer Lacks Standing In ATM Fee Class Action (Goodwin Procter LLP) The United …
Consumer Watchdog Failure Could Help Auto Discount Initiative – Insurance Journal
The 2012 Automobile Discount Act is backed by the American Agents Alliance and … Since 2008, Consumer Watchdog, and its predecessor, Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, is the only intervenor listed in rate fillings.
United States: California Federal District Court Dismisses TCPA Class Action Challenging "Confirmatory Text Messages – Mondaq
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227 … The Mayer Brown Practices. All rights reserved. This Mayer Brown article provides information and comments on legal issues and developments of interest. The foregoing is not a …
United Kingdom: The Legal Sector Big Bang – Why There May Be Far Reaching Consequences For The Consumer – Mondaq
For Better, For Worse? Property And Relationship Breakdown (DMH Stallard) Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as a ‘common law’ husband and wife. The EU Consumer Rights Directive – What Impact Does It Have On Your Businesses?
Mercury News editorial: Legislature must pass Homeowners Bill of Rights – San Jose Mercury News
Consumer advocates relented on several issues … They need protections set in law. The Bill of Rights will provide those protections and should serve as a model for the nation as it continues to grapple with the foreclosure crisis.
Definitive Study Finds that ‘Tort Reform’ Doesn’t Work – jdsupra.com
A new study by professors at prestigious law schools around the country found that so-called “tort reform” — which chisels away at consumer legal rights — does not reduce health care costs. Insurance companies and powerful business cabals …
Protecting Our Rights – Huffington Post
The problem is that the Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) throws a wrench into the process in two ways: Section 2 — Your rights are not portable … responsibilities at NerdWallet, a consumer finance startup that brings transparency …
In Boston speech, Holder touts civil rights record – Worcester Telegram & Gazette
He repeatedly referred to former Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s testimony nearly a half-century ago urging the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1963. He said although much has been done to protect civil rights since then, more needs to … Continue reading
Berkeley Law’s first Web Privacy Census is out and it’s troubling – CNET News
The first report in the University of California, Berkeley Law School’s quarterly Web Privacy Census was released on Tuesday, and it shows that popular Web sites are far more aggressive in their consumer … people’s privacy rights, distributes …
