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2 Dec 2021, 10:04 am
The CFPB has agreed to settle the lawsuit filed by the National Association of Consumer Advocates, U.S. [read post]
23 Feb 2025, 9:05 pm
The history of consumer protection in America teaches us that rights without advocates often remain unrealized. [read post]
11 Sep 2012, 4:13 am
Butch Hollowell points to lack of savings, increased financial burden on taxpayers, loss of vital insurance protections Former Insurance Consumer Advocate for Michigan, Melvin Butch Hollowell, made a compelling case for why so-called “reform” of Michigan’s No-Fault system was bad for Michigan drivers in a recent column in The Detroit News. [read post]
1 Dec 2016, 11:01 am
Circuit’s decision threatens the CFPB’s ability to fulfill its consumer protection role and was wrongly decided because it is at odds with U.S. [read post]
13 Jul 2010, 1:08 pm
The National Association of Consumer Advocates, a nationwide organization of more than 1500 law firm and debt counseling members who represent consumers, has been working to educate consumers on their many rights when facing bankruptcy or mortgage foreclosures. [read post]
6 Feb 2012, 11:53 am
Consumer advocates say that despite the flexibility offered by rent-to-own companies, people effectively use the service like an installment loan, paying small chunks over time toward a final purchase. [read post]
2 Mar 2011, 9:43 am
Its mission is to protect consumers in the financial services sector of our economy by preventing unfair, deceptive and abusive practices by financial institutions.[1] The idea behind the CFPB is explained in an article titled “Making Credit Safer” by Elizabeth Warren and Oren Bar-Gill – the leading advocates for a new agency focused on consumer credit.[2] That article suggests that, “[c]onsumer credit products . . . pose safety risks… [read post]
26 Jan 2012, 10:08 am
Consumer advocates, nevertheless, are lauding the new Department of Transportation rule. [read post]
20 Feb 2009, 3:22 am
Professor Harkness advocated for a capping of late fees that go on indefinitely, universal default provisions, mandatory arbitration and more stringent consumer protections generally. [read post]
9 Apr 2025, 6:05 am
Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act § 59.1-576 C.4.) [read post]
19 Dec 2024, 1:24 am
Reviewed by: Attorney Daniel Schlanger, Managing PartnerBy Schlanger Law Group Staff, based on a press release by Sophia Huang of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) Schedule a Free Case Consultation Today The post Three Consumer Protection Laws Every Family Lawyer Should Know appeared first on Schlanger Law Group LLP.. [read post]
22 Feb 2009, 8:00 am
Star-Ledger contains an article that begins, "Consumer advocates are hailing a Supreme Court ruling that allows individuals who believe they have been cheated by a merchant to file a lawsuit under the state Consumer Fraud Act without first requesting a refund or giving the merchant an opportunity to make amends. [read post]
14 Jun 2007, 4:03 pm
AFFIL is an umbrella group organized by some of the best advocates of consumer interests: Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, ACORN, National Association of Consumer [...] [read post]
28 Aug 2012, 8:49 am
Her previous jobs include legislative director for the National Association of Consumer Advocates and general counsel at the Center for Community Change. [read post]
23 Feb 2011, 6:20 am
We all know social networking’s power for good in messaging and connecting to consumers but what about the other side? [read post]
6 Oct 2009, 9:20 am
The Advocate - the Journal of Consumers Attorneys Organizations of Southern California publishes an annual ADR issue every year and this year's issue is a goldmine of mediation strategy and tactics. [read post]
27 Mar 2008, 7:45 pm
In the wake of the December 2007 FTC statement proposing self-regulatory principles for businesses that are engaged in online behavioral targeting (click here for earlier blog post), that activity has continued to provoke consumer groups who advocate for government regulation. [read post]
29 Dec 2023, 11:53 am
Advocating for Strong Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy This year, EFF released a report titled “Privacy First: A Better Way to Address Online Harms. [read post]
23 Jan 2022, 12:43 pm
Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream was advocated for societal changes. [read post]
26 Jul 2012, 5:17 am
Now, a coalition of 26 consumer groups, civil rights advocates, and community organizations have submitted comments to the CFPB urging a ban on overdraft fees and payday loans on prepaid cards. [read post]
