Consumer Rights Law

Readers sound off on Ken’s unhappy cell phone relationship – Chicago Sun-Times

When they succeed in acquiring a large market share, they start throwing their weight around and bullying the individual consumers. Rich … Keep fighting for what is right. M.G.: If I were Ken, I’d grab the offer to leave with … Continue reading

Aussie Dilemma: Cruisers Being Punished for Shopping Around? – Cruise Critic

Redrob1234 is right. According to the Web site of Vacations To Go … adds that Australians booking cruises with local agents are “protected by local consumer laws should the agency become insolvent,” which they wouldn’t be if they book with … Continue reading

Consumer Law Reform Bill may reduce protection – Voxy

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is concerned that the Consumer Law Reform Bill may in some instances be adding … up this whole area and provide a better framework for consumer rights. We are concerned though that government’s desire to … Continue reading

Diversity Must Become a Profit Center for Enterprise to Flourish – Forbes

The latest Nielsen study, State of the Hispanic Consumer: The Hispanic Market Imperative … can move beyond looking at diversity and inclusion as just the right thing to do and place it its proper category of “good for business …

Editorial: Give patients proper drug info – Newsday

If you get the generic version of a drug when you have a prescription filled, you may lose your right to sue for compensation if … Congress encouraged their use with a 1984 law that allows generics manufacturers to skip … Continue reading

CornerWorld Selected by Provost Umphrey Law Firm to Manage Marketing Initiative – Yahoo Finance

Enversa Companies have partnered with Media Masters to increase visibility of the Provost Umphrey Law Firm L.L.C. in their efforts … many of whom are unaware of their legal rights, through local online microsites and off-line outreach with …

Consumers stand to make a few gains from legislative session – Sun Sentinel

Rent-to-own disclosures Maryland hasn’t updated its law on rent-to-own stores since 1989 and other states have stronger consumer protections, says White of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition. A survey by the nonprofit group found that …

US Republicans eye health plan should court overturn reform – Reuters

Consumers would have to bear any cost over the fixed tax credits. In an article titled “How to Replace Obamacare,” in the current edition of the quarterly journal National Affairs, the two analysts also call for changing existing laws to … Continue reading

You’ve seen the headlines about gay marriage…but gay divorce? – PR-USA.net

In addition, if you wish to address the debt issues underlying your collection problems, Ohio bankruptcy law could offer the solutions you’ve been waiting for. Consumer Rights Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Under federal law, a debt collector … Continue reading

Essex County hosts Consumer Bowl – NJ.com

This helps them to know their rights, so nobody can take advantage of them … and overall knowledge of New Jersey’s consumer protection laws and regulations. Winners of the Regional Consumer Bowl will advance to the State finals in …