Fordham Law News

APRIL 18, 2024

5] However, it remains to be seen whether this decision was ultimately a successful protective measure for consumers or a misguided antitrust action that will only prove to harm a vulnerable airline when it needed a lifeline. 14] Josephs, supra note 5. [15] 3, 2023), [link] [16] Josephs, supra note 5. [17]

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LDA PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

Revocable Living Trusts: In the realm of estate planning, few tools offer the versatility and protection of a revocable living trust. As individuals and families seek to secure their assets and provide for their loved ones, understanding the intricacies of this legal instrument becomes paramount.

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Diane Drain

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

10/5/20 According to an article in ProPublica, debt collections have made a fortune this year due to the COVID stimulus monies. According to the article “Collection suits can have a lasting negative effect on consumers. There are federal and state laws that protect the consumer (that is you).

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JURIST

MARCH 31, 2021

million to consumers, €177.6 The court on Monday also levied a €303,000 fine against France’s drug regulator, l’agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des prollduits de santé (ANSM), for failing its mandate to protect consumers. Servier has consistently denied allegations that it knowingly deceived consumers.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The approved settlement agreement is between CPUC’s Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division, Uber, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. This includes $5 million to the California Victims Compensation Board and $4 million for efforts to address physical and sexual violence in the passenger carrier industry.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 6, 2021

November 5, 2020 – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a complaint against Performance SLC, LLC (PSLC), a California debt-relief business focused on federal student loan debt; Performance Settlement, LLC (PSettlement), a California debt-settlement company; and Daniel Crenshaw, the owner and CEO of the two companies.

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JURIST

JANUARY 12, 2024

The board sought to determine whether Meta violated of Article 6 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition. It is also required to file an annual report periodically to the board for a 5-year period following the implementation of the corrective measures. Meta was fined 346.7

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Law 360

AUGUST 4, 2021

A man cannot bring a class action against Walmart under Pennsylvania's consumer protection law for what he asserts is improper tax collection on 5-Hour Energy drinks because incorrect tax collection isn't a consumer protection issue, a federal court said Wednesday.

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JURIST

MAY 20, 2022

It creates standards for media sharing platforms which seek to protect viewers from consuming racial slurs or other offensive language. The post EU commission sues 5 countries over failure to impose audiovisual legislation appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Fordham Law News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

5] However, despite increasing political and public pressure to break up Big Data, there is concern as to whether competition law is the right tool for the job, and more specifically, whether competition law will adequately protect consumers from Big Data’s harmful effects. The Controversial Consumer Welfare Standard.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 1, 2021

On December 7, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a complaint and proposed stipulated judgment and order against Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, which does business as Mr. Cooper (Nationstar). Mortgage Closing Scams: How to Protect Your Money. Cooper, accused of unfair and deceptive practices.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 23, 2021

DoJ will also work with other agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), to identify and refer fair lending violations.

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NewmanFerraraLLP

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Google’s Privacy Protection Payout In early October, Google settled a lawsuit filed by the State of Arizona for some $85 million. While Phoenix-based counsel will receive $7.75 million in fees, the bulk of the settlement proceeds will be used for education, broadband, and internet privacy efforts.

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NewmanFerraraLLP

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Google’s Privacy Protection Payout In early October, Google settled a lawsuit filed by the State of Arizona for some $85 million. While Phoenix-based counsel will receive $7.75 million in fees, the bulk of the settlement proceeds will be used for education, broadband, and internet privacy efforts.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 9, 2021

When it comes to consumer protection, Brussels Ibis Regulation is the leader and Rome I Regulation is the follower, since special protective rules over consumer contracts were first introduced in Articles 13–15 Brussels Convention [1] and then followed by Article 5 Rome Convention. [2]. It is suggested that Art.17(3)

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Law 360

JUNE 30, 2021

5 Star Nutrition, that a single text message confers standing to sue under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, directly rejects the Eleventh Circuit's landmark decision in Salcedo v. The Fifth Circuit's recent decision in Cranor v. Hanna, and sets the stage for the U.S.

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Rights of publicity protect commercial value that a person has developed in becoming a celebrity. Rights of publicity can also protect against resulting false impressions created by a seeming endorsement. RPS Holdings LLC , 5:21-cv-00416 (E.D.N.C. The pending case of Gibson v. None of the models have any history with the club.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Indeed, consumers are paying close attention to this. A recent study found 88% of consumers want businesses to help them become more ethical in their daily lives. 2) Protect Your Stakeholders. You have to make certain you protect your stakeholders from harm at all times. 1) Commit to Holistic Values.

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LexForti

JUNE 13, 2023

Understanding Consumer Rights Before we proceed, it is crucial to understand your rights as a consumer. Under the Consumer Protection Act , 2019, a consumer is entitled to seek redressal for unfair trade practices, defective goods or services, and overcharging, among other things.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 7, 2022

In Vans’ motion for a TRO, the court determined that Vans would likely prevail on its claims that consumers would be confused between the Wavy Baby sneakers and Vans’ Old Skool sneakers because of their “striking visual similarities” and packaging. Those modifications are expressive speech the law should protect.”

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LawSites

MAY 25, 2022

Crotty wrote: “The UPL rules cannot be applied to Plaintiffs’ program because the First Amendment protects their legal advice as speech, and the UPL rules are not narrowly tailored to satisfy strict scrutiny in this context. ” Click here to read the full opinion: Upsolve-v-James-5-24-22. In a 33-page opinion, U.S.

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LawTechnologyToday

JUNE 17, 2021

Virginia is the latest state to make traction on signing comprehensive data privacy legislation into law, following close on the heels of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Right Act (CPRA). In March, Virginia approved the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), which will take effect starting in January 2023.

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The Fashion Law

JULY 1, 2021

First, it tacked an increase of between 5 and 17 percent on certain bags in May 2020, citing a rise in the cost of certain raw materials and “the consequence of recent significant exchange rate fluctuations between the euro and certain local currencies.” Chanel hiked up its prices twice during the pandemic. Meanwhile, in the U.S.,

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Moore — Just 30 pages from the end of the 2,124 page Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 , you will find the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. When Congress passed the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act, it provided means for relief under this section. They didn’t stop.

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Fordham Law News

JANUARY 7, 2023

Consumers have three payment options when checking out in a store – cash, card, or mobile pay. Even without paying particular attention, the average consumer will notice that mobile pay is rapidly overtaking cash and card payments. [1] 1] In 2021, around 101 million Americans—about 30 percent of the U.S. 2] This was a massive 9.64

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Not only has the large-scale adoption of e-commerce by consumers across the globe enabled digitally-connected brands to better weather the pandemic than their brick-and-mortar dependent counterparts, it has also given them sweeping access to valuable data that they can use to more effectively target consumers going forward.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

AUGUST 22, 2023

Hetronic sued Abitron in the Western District of Oklahoma for trademark violations under two related provisions of the Lanham Act, both of which prohibit the unauthorized use in commerce of protected marks when that use is likely to cause confusion. Supreme Court’s Decision The Supreme Court reversed by a vote of 5-4.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 6, 2023

She asserted claims in tort and under the Australian Consumer Law ( ACL ) in schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) ( CCA ) against companies behind the ship: Carnival plc and its subsidiary, Princess Cruise Lines Ltd (together, Princess ). The decision is significant not just for the litigants.

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The Fashion Law

JANUARY 19, 2022

Despite such commonalities, namely, the “stylization of the signs,” the trademark body held that even if the stylization used in both marks is similar, consumers “will perceive such stylization as merely a decorative depiction of the verbal elements,” as they are “accustomed to the stylization of verbal elements in trademarks.”

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At the Lectern

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On Tuesday, December 5, the court will hear the following cases (with the issue presented as summarized by court staff or limited by the court itself ; additional information about a case can be found at the link showing when the court agreed to hear the case): Niedermeier v. Code, § 1790 et seq.) The court granted review in February 2021.

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Owners, operators of tribal payday lending scheme settle charges they defrauded millions of dollars from consumers. The owners and operators of a vast payday lending scheme that overcharged consumers millions of dollars will be permanently banned from the lending industry under the terms of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

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Diane Drain

JULY 29, 2021

July 28, 2021: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an online tool to help renters and landlords impacted by the pandemic easily find and apply for payment assistance for rent, utilities and other expenses. CFPB Releases Online Tool to Help Renters and Landlords Access Federal Assistance. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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The Fashion Law

MAY 11, 2021

5) Consumers need more awareness on the dangers of counterfeits. A key element in the war against counterfeit goods is raising consumer awareness of the potential dangers of such products., Contrary to this statement, these products are counterfeit as there are clearly registered trademarks on these items. (5)

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The European Center for Digital Rights (noyb) filed a complaint Thursday against Grindr, alleging that the dating app violated the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ” Noyb contends that this inconsistency violates Article 5(1)(c) of the GDPR’s principle of data minimization.

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Blumberg

AUGUST 30, 2021

The new binder features tight dust protection in the closure without the need for a separate slipcase and matches its brown sister binder. . Three 1 5/8″ “D” rings hold nearly twice the capacity (310 sheets) of ordinary binders with little extra bulk. Ex Libris Corporate Kit. BlumbergExcelsior, Inc.,

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

consumer payment study showed as much as 75 percent of consumers today would rather pay for goods and services with their credit cards than with cash or paper checks. Additionally, their system protects lawyers’ IOLTA accounts against any third-party debiting, so you can rest easy trusting your transactions to LawPay.

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The Fashion Law

JULY 21, 2021

And according to Nike, it is “not surprising” that the defendant’s “tactics have led to numerous instances of actual consumer confusion,” as purportedly evidenced by comments on the Drop Creationz website. 5:21-cv-01201 (C.D.Cal.). The case is Nike, Inc. Customs By Ilene, Inc.,

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