Consumer Rights Law

Internet piracy appeal fee challenged by Consumer Focus – BBC News

Rights holders wishing to chase a suspected pirate … but the revised code says only grounds specified in the act will be considered. Campaign group Consumer Focus chief executive Mike O’Connor said: “Copyright infringement is not to be condoned, but … Continue reading

North Carolina Consumers Council Introduces State-Wide Lawyer Referral Program – YAHOO!

“Every year we receive thousands of inquiries from consumers seeking legal advice and representation for everything from tax law fairness and speeding … affirmed their commitment to consumer protection and consumer rights, in addition to being fully …

Lexington Law Reports Record-Breaking Removals in 2011 – PRWeb

Lexington Law, the nation’s leading consumer advocacy law firm … The firm empowers credit success through effective services which leverage consumers’ rights to legally resolve issues with credit bureaus and creditors. Lexington works to ensure …

Indiana Passes New Legislation Restricting Criminal History Information Reported in Background Checks – jdsupra.com

For example, as mentioned above, the EEOC has taken a renewed and vigorous interest in whether routine pre-employment criminal record screening has a “disparate impact” on protected class members for purposes of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of … Continue reading

Lexington Law Reports Record-Breaking Removals in 2011 – Houston Chronicle

Lexington Law, the nation’s leading consumer advocacy law firm … The firm empowers credit success through effective services which leverage consumers’ rights to legally resolve issues with credit bureaus and creditors. Lexington works to ensure …

Fliers’ Rights? You Have Fewer Than You Think – CNBC

and there’s nothing the consumer can do other than, in some cases, ask for a refund of the fare paid.” Fliers in Europe Better Off Historically, the European Union has been the world leader in air passenger rights, enacting a … Continue reading

Do Gamers Need A Bill Of Rights? – Forbes

Where do opinions leave off and “rights” begin … in the gaming world will help give shape and voice to consumer concerns within the industry, without the long arm of the law. We’re already seeing grassroots online movements like Hold … Continue reading

Awaiting A Court Decision: Would Consumers Love The Law If They Suddenly Lose It?; The Market Can Fix Health Care – Kaiser Health News

Citizens have already filed challenges to what critics call the law’s “death panel” and its impact on privacy rights, religious liberty and … And if there were widespread consumer demand for such a benefit, then insurance companies would …

Buying goods with a guarantee – Times of Malta

However, when this is not the case, these guarantees should never try to replace the legal rights the Consumer Affairs Act grants. This is especially the case when the duration of the commercial guarantee is less than two years.

Nagpur NGO Aakrosh supports doctors’ strike – Times of India

Consumer Rights Protection Council and most importantly the Consumer Protection Act are in place to safeguard the patients against any wrongdoing by the doctors. Is there really any need to have National Commission for Human Resources in Health …