Consumer Protection Archive » January, 2015

Consumer Protection - January, 2015

291 articles

• Zipcar Can't Ditch Claims It Gouged Drivers On Late Fees
• Vermont Secures Settlement Over Marketer's Info Gathering
• Flight Schools Flew Away With Cash, Foreign Students Say
• Pressler & Pressler Fights Class Cert In NJ Debt Suit
• Abbott Labs Escapes Class Cert. Bid By Ensure Drinkers
• Google To Overhaul Privacy Policy In Response To UK Probe
• Rep. Demands Answers On HealthCare.gov Data Sharing
• Sens. To Probe Verizon Over Supercookie Tracking
• DC Circ. Affirms FTC Ruling In Pom Wonderful Ad Case
• It's A Harsh Winter For 'All Natural' Food Class Actions
• Wal-Mart Dodges Pharmacy Robocall Class Cert. For Now
• FTC Hits Car Title Lenders For Deceptive Tactics
• Condor Capital Case May Embolden More State Regulators
• Sony Coverage Denial Was Right Call, Insurance Groups Say
• FTC Report Raises Stakes For 'Internet Of Things' Regulation
• CFPB Moves To Expand Rural Mortgage Lending
• FTC Strikes Down AgeCheq's 2nd COPPA Consent Proposal
• Debt Collector Escapes Suit Over Deceptive Practices
• Wendy's Settles ADA Wheelchair Access Claims
• Carnival Charged Customers Fake Gov't Fees, Suit Says
• Attune False Labeling Suit Hinges On FDA
• 5 TCPA Questions To Ask Your Marketing Department
• High Court Provides Closure On Durbin Rules — What Now?
• Key Questions When Selecting E-Discovery Vendors
• Hartford Overpayment Suit Is Time-Barred, 9th Circ. Says
• Apple Beats Bid To Recertify Calif. Warranty Suit On Appeal
• CVS To Pay $500K For Selling Warmed Meds In NJ
• Reps. Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Personal Info
• FDIC Can't Ease 'Choke Point' On Its Own, Industry Says
• 11th Circ. Urged To Rehear False Credit Reporting Ruling
• Michaels Nailed Again With Applicant Background Check Suit
• Class Action Accuses Uber Of Lying About Safety Checks
• NJ High Court Set To Tackle Consumer Arbitration Question
• Whole Foods Accused Of Fraud For Overcharging Sales Tax
• TracFone Will Pay $40 Million In FTC Throttling Suit
• Lack Of Commonality Dooms Class Cert. Against Dollar Thrifty
• Citi To Ease Account Screening In Deal With NY AG
• Medtox Escapes Junk Fax Suit With Settlement Offer
• 10 Ways To Mitigate Risk From Consumer Class Actions
• Looking At Angles Of Liability After A Cyberattack
• And Now A Word From The Panel: 2014 JPML Practice Trends
• DOJ Atty Joins Call For Google To Back Off Data Encryption
• Nordstrom Denied Quick Appeal In 'Made In USA' Suit
• TCPA Suit Against Coca-Cola Over Texts Moves Forward
• Safeway Tries Again To Escape Class Action Over Recalls
• FCC Commish Wants Hotels' Bid To Block Wi-Fi Axed
• Debt Collector Takes NJ Arbitration Ruling To High Court
• 9th Circ. Won't Revive EBay Sellers' Contract Claims
• Retail Groups Want Data Breach Law With Broad Preemption
• Ohio Wal-Mart Shoppers Seek Class Cert. In Sales Tax Suit
• CFPB Says Nondisclosure Agreements Do Not Shield Firms
• FTC Urges Enhanced Privacy, Security For Smart Devices
• NY's Novel Data Security Proposal Likely To Have Wide Appeal
• FHFA Chair Defends Looser Lending From Lawmakers' Attacks
• Dutch Court Says Russian Cyberthief Suspect Belongs In US
• Fed Plans To Bring Payments System Into The Digital Era
• When Scientific Research Becomes False Advertising
• Obama's Data Breach Law Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
• FTC Atty Says Kids' Privacy Rule Doesn't Reach Schools
• Dr. Oz-Touted Supplement Maker Settles With FTC For $9M
• Consumer Class Wins Cert. In Scotts False Ad Suit
• Cable Giants Oppose FCC Plan To Speed Up Broadband
• USCB To Pay $2.7M To Settle TCPA Class Action
• Sam's Club Customers' FCRA Petition Denied By High Court
• D&O Coverage May Be An Asset During Data Breaches
• Navy Ad Co. Asks Justices For Immunity From TCPA Suit
• Lee To Lead Senate Antitrust, Consumer Rights Subcommittee
• Jesinoski Presents Lenders With Difficult Questions
• LA County, Medical Billing Co. Off Hook For Stolen Records
• Ocwen Shells Out $2.5M To Keep Calif. Mortgage License
• Google Ruling Won't End Video Privacy Class Actions
• Dow Jones Beats Privacy Suit Over On-Demand Video IDs
• Class Action Targets GovSimplified For Deceptive Practices
• Feds Start To Curtail HealthCare.gov Info Sharing
• Financial Trade Groups Push Congress For Data Breach Law
• 7th Circ. Urged To Revive Neiman Marcus Data Breach Suit
• Hulu Viewers Say Actual Knowledge Preserves Privacy Claims
• Kaiser Hit With Suit Over Doctor's Alleged Sexual Assaults
• Google, Others Renew Push For Digital Privacy Law Reform
• Holland & Knight Nabs Consumer Protection Expert In DC
• 5-Hour Energy Makers Can't Dump False Ad MDL
• Justice Dept. Subpoenas Nevada Subprime Auto Lender
• 5 TCPA Lawsuits Of Note In 2014
• Safety Group Fighting For GM's Pre-Bailout Treasury Emails
• Container Store Settles ZIP Code Collection Suit
• Debt Collector Beats Class Claims In FDCPA, TCPA Suit
• American Eagle Sued Again Over Unwanted Texts
• A Data Security Checklist For Companies Hiring Law Firms
• Google Codes Force Users To Give Free Labor, Suit Says
• Citigroup Monitor Calls $2.5B Consumer Relief A 'Mixed Bag'
• Cellphone Cos. Duck Some Claims In Consumer Privacy MDL
• Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Pay $36M In Mortgage Kickback Deal
• FTC Stays Tough On Health Software, Even As FDA Eases Up
• Wal-Mart Can't Duck False Ad Suit Over Heart Supplement
• Retailers Continue Push For Lower Debit Swipe Fees
• DOD Credit Rule May Limit Lending To Service Members
• Can Consumers Waive Right To Revoke Consent Under TCPA?
• IntenseX Falsely Touted As Sex-Enhancing Pill, Suit Says
• Salmonella Fears Prompt USDA To Propose New Poultry Rules
• FTC Bureau Head Calls For Online Advertising Transparency
• United Airlines Faces Class Action Over Low-Fare Promise
• LabMD Says Tiversa Misled FTC With Data Breach Claims
• BofA Denied Early Win In Mortgage Fee Scheme Case
• Broadband Cos. Push GOP Net Neutrality Bill
• 19 Calls Added Back In Dish TCPA Class Action
• FCC Must Wait For Congress On Net Neutrality, Commish Says
• HealthCare.gov Sharing Personal Info With Google, Others
• Target's Altered Junk Fax Suit Settlement Gets OK
• Nationstar Hit With RICO Suit Over Forced Inspections
• Google Fights Bid To Amend Android App Privacy Action
• Whole Foods Says Ex-Employee's FCRA Suit Contains Lies
• 8th Circ. Continues Trend Of Rigorous Rule 23 Analysis
• SeaWorld Aims To Sink Auto-Renew Ticket Class Action
• State Of The Union Sets Stage For Privacy Legislation
• Obama Pushes Lawmakers To Overhaul Cybersecurity
• Google, Viacom Escape Child Web Tracking Suits For Good
• Olam Cos. Fined $3M By CFTC For Futures Collusion
• LinkedIn Exploited Users' Images In Email Ads, Suit Says
• WilmerHale Nabs Privacy Pro To Co-Chair Practice
• 6 Ways Technology Hobbles Attorney Efforts To Recruit Clients
• 11th Circ. Turns Away LabMD In FTC Data Security Row
• Minority Powerbrokers Q&A: Winston & Strawn's Kobi Brinson
• Judge Doubts Jurisdiction In Mouthwash Suit
• FTC Consumer Protection Priorities In 2015
• High Court Rejects Challenge To Fed's Debit Card Fee Rules
• App Store Privacy Fraud Claims Too Vague, Apple Says
• UK Teen Arrested In Connection With PlayStation, Xbox Hacks
• Borgata Slapped With Class Action Over Parking Vouchers
• Obama Bashes Plans To Block Police Access To User Data
• Commercial Creditors Urge Reversal On Ch. 7 Junior Liens
• Credit Card Cos. To Pay $2.3M Over Mo. Protection Plans
• EBay Pays $6.4M To Settle Recurring-Fee Class Action
• GOP Unveils Net Neutrality Bill That Limits FCC Power
• Payday Lenders Agree To Record $21M FTC Settlement
• Financial Institutions Will See More Focus On Cybersecurity
• Statutory Compliance In Calif. Just Got More Technical
• Vt. Suit Against 'Patent Troll' Again Sent To State Court
• GM Atty-Client Privilege Ruling Boosts Embattled Cos.
• False Marketing Claims Over Helmet Concussion Risk Tossed
• Cameron Wants US To Call Out Apple, Others Over Encryption
• Southwest Guts Suit Over Phony Boarding Upgrades
• Alaska Rep. Introduces Bills To Curb Genetically Modified Fish
• Jenner & Block Notes Stay Private In GM Ignition Switch MDL
• NY AG Proposes Data Security Standards, Tougher Notice Law
• 9 Key NY Insurance Cases Of 2014
• Capital One To Pay $32M To Exit Overdraft Fee MDL
• State AGs Won't Stand Down In Face Of Federal Breach Law
• Calif. Personal Injury Firm Discloses Client Data Breach
• Pa. High Court To Review Foreclosure-Related Atty Fees
• State Attys General Want Info On JPMorgan Hack
• 23andMe Clients Can't Arbitrate False Ad Claims As Class
• MetLife Sued Over 'Shadow Insurance' Practices
• Hyundai Gets Atty Fees For Defending Dealer's Fee Appeal
• CFPB Proposes 'Scorecard' For College Financial Products
• State Farm Still Can't Duck TCPA Class Claims
• Edelson, Husch Blackwell Lose Dueling Sanctions Bids
• Cybersecurity Will Be A Top Priority In State Of The Union
• Wells Fargo Ruling Does Little To Deter Relator Misconduct
• Plaintiffs Firms Seek To Join Forces In Sony Breach Suits
• Ticketmaster Buyer Class Seeks OK For $397M Discount Deal
• Obama Cybersecurity Blitz May Lessen Liability For Breaches
• Calif. AG Sets Sights On Influential Role At US Senate
• Calif. Regulator Wants Ocwen Mortgage License Suspended
• A Closer Look At Supreme Court's Jesinoski Opinion
• 8th Circ. Tears Down Class Cert. In FDCPA Suit
• Supreme Court Sets Lenders Up For More Rescission Fights
• Eddie Bauer Secretly Recorded Californians' Calls, Suit Says
• J. Crew Sued For Showing Credit Card Digits On Receipts
• How Splitting Google Into Multiple Cos. Restrains Monopoly
• Welch Labeling Suit 'Tailor-Made' For Class Cert., Court Told
• EPA Data Backs BMW False Fuel-Economy Claims, Judge Told
• Barclays Dodges Antitrust Claims In Libor Class Action
• Cold Medicine Co. Can't Escape False Ad Suit
• CFPB Unveils Mortgage Rate Shopping Tool
• Stryker TCPA Class Action Sent Toward Trial
• Calif. AG Kamala Harris Launches Bid For Boxer's Seat
• White House Unveils Proposal To Bolster Cyber Info-Sharing
• High Court Backs Homeowners' Right To Rescind Mortgages
• Insurers' Win In Budget Rent A Car Coverage Suit Upended
• Wal-Mart Deceptively Markets Baking Soda As 3-Packs: Suit
• Calif. Sen. Floats Bill To Curb Disability Access Suits
• Wells Fargo Wants Class Nixed After $55M Unfair Fee Verdict
• Mercury Slapped With $27.5M Fine Over Improper Premiums
• NJ Gov. Signs Encryption Requirements For Health Insurers
• Obama's Data Breach Plan Great On Paper But That May Be All
• Visa Looks To Ditch Gamestop Rewards Class Action
• BigLaw Firm Names Used In Phishing Emails
• Beats Must Refile Suit Over Rival's Co-Founder Claims: Judge
• BMW Fights To Keep Battery Class Action In Fed. Court
• Michaels Is Latest Retailer Sued Over Background Checks
• Obama Floats Breach Notification, Student Privacy Standards
• Lew Vows To Hold The Line On Dodd-Frank Changes
• Daimler Says End Of NHTSA Probe Moots E-Class Claims
• 2014 Class Action Litigation Year In Review
• Judge Rejects Class Cert. Bid In ConAgra Labeling Row
• Wal-Mart ZIP Code Class Ruling Ups Stakes For Retailers
• Jury Nails Insurer For Millennium Lab's False-Ad Coverage
• HIKO Energy To Pay $2.1M To Settle NJ Consumer Fraud Suit
• Suit Targeting Law Firm, Debt Collector Barred By Privilege
• Judge Bars Quick Appeal Over Atty-Client Privilege Exception
• Groups Seek Expanded Mortgage Servicer Language Outreach
• Toyota, Sirius Hit With TCPA Class Action Over Data Sharing
• Maligned Speech-Supplement Producer Settles With FTC
• Adobe Escapes Class Action Over Cloud Subscription Fees
• Encore To Vacate $18M In Improper Debt Collection Judgments
• House Democrat Revives Controversial Cybersecurity Bill
• Lawmakers Say FHA Calls For Use Of Disparate Impact
• MDL Strategies: Choosing A Transferee Court
• Law Schools Are (Finally) Teaching 'The Biz' Of Lawyering
• Apple Ducks Class Action Over Defective Laptops
• Allianz To Pay $4.7M In Multistate Death Benefits Probe
• Beats Rips Bid To Nix Competitor's Co-Founder Claims
• American Casualty Off The Hook In Pharmacy TCPA Row
• FCC Chair Hints At Regulating Broadband ISPs As Utilities
• FHA Premium Cut Sets Up Fight Over Future Of Housing
• PetSmart Sued For Converting Checks To Debit Transactions
• FTC Slams House Docs As Ploy In LabMD Data Security Row
• Allergan Can't Tighten Time Frame For Cancer Risk Claims
• Genesis Hit With Suit Over No-Notice Background Checks
• Walgreen Escapes False Ad Suit Over Homeopathic Ear Meds
• TD Bank Accused Of Violating $62M Overdraft Fee Settlement
• DriveTime 'Bombards' Cellphones With Robocalls, Suit Says
• Class Certification Tees Up Another True Lender Case
• Zappos Inks Multistate Data Breach Settlement
• FTC Sues Children's Supplement Maker For False Claims
• With New Cybersecurity Approach, Can Insurers Meet Demand?
• 2015 To See More AG-Led Multistate Enforcement Actions
• Calif. Fixes Timing Problem For Post-Trial Motions
• Wash. AG Can Sue Florist In Gay-Marriage Bias Row: Judge
• FBI Chief Prods Congress To Enact Cyber Info-Sharing Rules
• 5 Ways Companies Can Protect Themselves From Inside Hacks
• Leahy, Matsui Relaunch Net Neutrality Legislation
• Vitamin Shoppe Supplement Not Organic, Suit Says
• 3rd Circ. Agrees $50M Suit Against Nestle Doesn't Hold Water
• P&G Can't Flush Hygienic Wipes False Ad Claims
• CFPB Names Ex-Mayer Brown Partner As Enforcement Head
• FBI Head Says Emails Show N. Korea Hacked Sony
• Citibank, JPMorgan Get RICO Claims Chopped In Fraud Suits
• Quinn Emanuel Snags Former US Atty For Privacy Group
• CFPB May Look To NY For Its Own Debt Collection Rules
• Olive Oil Importer Can't Escape Class Action Over Quality
• Secrets To In-House Cost Control
• DOJ Cybercrime Efforts That Led To New Cybersecurity Unit
• 'Phantom' Insurance Theory Doesn't Hold Water, Judge Says
• NY DA Bashes Apple, Google For Phone Encryption Plans
• FDCPA Suit Against Greenspoon Marder Awarded Class Cert.
• S&P Can't Escape NJ's Fraud Suit Over Skewed Analyses
• Just Energy To Pay $4M To Settle False Marketing Allegations
• AT&T Exec Says Cybersecurity Infrastructure Needs Overhaul
• Endo TCPA Suit Paused While FCC Mulls Solicited Fax Regs
• Honest Tea Can't Shake Antioxidant Labeling Class Action
• Immunity Grant Restarts LabMD, FTC Data Security Battle
• Ex-Halal Co. Manager Pleads Guilty To Beef Exports Fraud
• 11th Circ. Reverses False Credit Reporting Ruling
• UK Watchdog Issues 1st-Ever Listing Violation Fine
• Sam's Club Asks High Court To Nix Customer FCRA Appeal
• Expect TCPA Suits Over Prescription Messages In 2015
• Standing In Data Breach Litigation: Lessons From 2014
• REBUTTAL: NJ Consumer Fraud Act Certainly Has Devolved
• Anheuser-Busch Settles Claims It Hid Kirin Beer's US Origin
• Atty Affiliated With Chastised Firm Can Rep FDCPA Class
• EU Data Supervisor Presses For Privacy Overhaul In 2015
• Electrolux Hit With Class Suit Over Washing Machine Mold
• Bank Of America Hit With TCPA Suit In Fla. Over Debt Call
• Miss. AG Wins Remand Of Fresenius Suit In Dialysis Drug MDL
• Relators Hit With $1.6M Sanction In Wells Fargo FCA Suit
• HSBC, Assurant Near Force-Placed Insurance Settlements
• Safeway To Pay $9.9M To Settle Waste Disposal Claims
• AT&T Says It's Out Of FTC's Jurisdiction In 'Throttling' Suit
• Insurer Seeks To Avoid Covering Whiskey False Ad Suit
• Calif. Market Chain Inaccessible To Disabled, Class Says
• Class Says Macy's 'Made In USA' False Labeling Suit Has Legs
• Dismissal Of GM MDL Claims Slammed As 'Unprecedented'
• Guitar Center Stores Aren't Handicap Accessible, Suit Says
• What's Past Is Prologue For CPSC In 2015
• 12 Building Blocks Of A Digital Law Library
• Sony Taps WilmerHale For Data Breach Class Actions
• Capital One Wins Approval Of $7.2M Deal In Customer Fee Row
• Uber Must Hand Over CEO, Exec Emails In Tips Class Action
• 9th Circ. Rebuffs Consumer Attack On Home Warranties
• Consumer Protection Legislation, Regulation To Watch In 2015
• Dish Network To Pay $2M To Colorado Over Price Increases
• Class Wins Cert. In Wal-Mart ZIP Code Collection Suit
• Facebook Can't Dodge Message Privacy Claims
• Chick-fil-A Launches Probe Into Suspected Data Breach
• Apple Hit With False Ad Suit Over iPhone Storage Capacity
• Fair Lending: Year In Review
• Consumer Protection Cases To Watch In 2015
• Sony Hack Will Bring Cyberinsurance To Forefront In 2015
• Move Over Caveat Emptor, Meet Caveat Venditor
• 2015: Judiciary, Lawyers And Law Schools At The Precipice