Consumer Rights Law

China to draft first law regulating e-commerce market – United Press International

China sought public opinions this month for its first law regulating the country’s $36 billion e-commerce market in a move to curb trade in counterfeit goods and further protect consumer rights, a Chinese official in charge of drafting the law … Continue reading

Gov mulls ban on wallet-draining charges for card payments – The Register

The government has until 13 December 2013 to “adopt and publish” new laws, including implementing a payment surcharge ban, in accordance with a raft of new EU consumer rights laws that were introduced last year. The implemented laws would apply … Continue reading

Assembly Panel Approves Bill That Would Protect Consumers’ Rights To Resell Tickets – NJ TODAY

The bill (A-2258) restructures the law regarding ticket sales and resales in New Jersey, introduces transparency into the ticket issuing and selling industry, establishes consumer protections for purchasers of resold tickets and reaffirms the …

United States: Nebraska Federal Court Holds Consumer Lacks Standing In ATM Fee Class Action – Mondaq

All rights reserved. Since Concepcion was decided … agreeing with the FTC’s interpretation of the meaning of “uses of consumer reports” under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. FHFA Raises Concerns With California Proposed Mortgage Reform Bills (Goodwin …

IP Rights – Some thoughts From A Consumer Point Of View – Bloggernews.net

It is the consumer that pays the price … The DMCA legislation sounded wonderful on paper. Protecting IP rights is important, but the act is so nebulous and it has been twisted and manipulated in ways that I am sure … Continue reading

Facebook for preteens must be ad-free and protect privacy – Consumer Reports.org

ChangeLab Solutions/Public Health Law & Policy, Children Now, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Watchdog, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Privacy Times, Public Citizen, and World Privacy Forum. The letter to Facebook recommended a …

Consumer Groups: Facebook for Preteens Should Be Safe Playground – Broadcasting Cable

ChangeLab Solutions/Public Health Law & Policy, Children Now, Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Watchdog, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Privacy Times, Public Citizen, and World Privacy Forum.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. – Yahoo Finance

NEW YORK, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national law firm concentrating on investor rights, consumer rights and enforcement of federal antitrust laws, is investigating potential wrongdoing at Fidelity National Information …

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. – CNBC

NEW YORK, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national law firm concentrating on investor rights, consumer rights and enforcement of federal antitrust laws, is investigating potential wrongdoing at Fidelity National Information …

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces Investigation Of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. – Daily Markets

NEW YORK, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a national law firm concentrating on investor rights, consumer rights and enforcement of federal antitrust laws, is investigating potential wrongdoing at Fidelity National Informatio …