Enacted in 1967, the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, G.L. c. 93A (Chapter 93A)—modeled after the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) of 1914—was designed to protect consumers from unfair […]
How AI Complicates Trademark Protection In the Digital Age
It’s rare that a day goes by without news of the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on our lives, for better or worse. While AI has many […]
Seventh, Ninth Court Rulings Tighten Reach of Federal Video Privacy Protection Act
The Video Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (VPPA), 18 U.S.C. §2710, was aimed at preventing the “wrongful disclosure” of personal information about “consumers” — also labeled in the […]
NY AG James’ Proposed Consumer Protection Bill Sends Strong ‘Signal’ to Business, Lawyers Say
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ proposed legislation to increase state enforcement power over consumer fraud is a signal that consumer protection enforcement would ramp up in the […]
Should we expect new regulations on data privacy and consumer protection?
Image from Shutterstock. It’s a well-worn saying that the law always lags behind technology. It makes sense. We all remember the old song about how a bill becomes […]
Consumer Protection Suit Cleared to Go Forward Against Irritating Eye Serum
A consumer class action is moving forward against beauty products manufacturer and retailer Athena Cosmetics after a federal judge in Illinois determined the plaintiff’s claims regarding the presence […]
D.C. Sues Amazon for Consumer Protection Violations — Justia News — December 9, 2024
Millions of consumers across the country have signed up for an Amazon Prime membership. A key benefit of Prime involves getting same-day, one-day, or two-day delivery of Amazon […]
FTC, Career Step Reach Agreement After Consumer Protection Suit Filed Monday
Just one day after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a false advertising lawsuit against an online educational institution headquartered in Georgia, the government indicated that the parties agreed […]