News & Analysis as of

Consumer Protection law-news Securities

Read Consumer Protection updates, news, and legal commentary from leading lawyers and law firms:
Jackson Lewis P.C.

Exploring AI Risks Reported in SEC Filings Can Be Helpful For Many Organizations, Including SMBs

Jackson Lewis P.C. on

One of our recent posts discussed the uptick in AI risks reported in SEC filings, as analyzed by Arize AI. There, we highlighted the importance of strong governance for mitigating some of these risks, but we didn’t address...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB issues order against veterans’ mortgage originator, fines it $2.25M

On August 29, the CFPB released a consent order and stipulation against a national mortgage originator for alleged deceptive acts under the CFPA. The CFPB found the respondent misrepresented certain payment terms on a...more

Hogan Lovells

FTC publishes final rule banning fake consumer reviews and testimonials

Hogan Lovells on

On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) finalized its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”). The Final Rule prohibits the sale and...more

Troutman Pepper

Enzo Biochem Inc. Reaches Settlement With Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York AGs Over 2023 Data Breach

Troutman Pepper on

Molecular diagnostics company Enzo Biochem, Inc. has reached settlements resolving investigations in relation to a 2023 data breach by the attorneys general (AG) for Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Enzo has agreed to...more

BakerHostetler

Certain New York Retailers Must Now Establish Workplace Violence Prevention Programs

BakerHostetler on

New York recently enacted the Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA), which takes effect on March 4, 2025, requiring certain retail employers to develop and implement protocols aimed at preventing violence in the workplace. Among...more

Goodwin

FTC Finalizes Long-Awaited Rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

Goodwin on

On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its long-anticipated Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”), marking a significant development in the regulation of online...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About ...“Made in USA” Labeling Requirements

Foley & Lardner LLP on

Many Americans value domestically made goods. A “Made in USA” label can hold special meaning for these consumers, as it serves as a symbol of patriotism, a sign of quality craftsmanship, and a show of solidarity with local...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Updates Policies and Procedures for Adult-Use Cannabis

Shipman & Goodwin LLP on

Effective September 15, 2024, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has announced a series of updates to its cannabis policies and procedures. These changes, spanning everything from lab testing to licensing...more

Troutman Pepper

SEC Cybersecurity Incidents Disclosures: Materiality, Decryptors, and Ransom Payments - Dear Mary – Incidents + Investigations...

Troutman Pepper on

I work for a public company that recently experienced a ransomware attack. Fortunately, we were able to restore our business operations quickly by obtaining a decryption key from the threat actor. Given that we managed to get...more

A&O Shearman

Financial Conduct Authority Talks about a Targeted and Outcomes-Based Approach to Tackling Financial Crime

A&O Shearman on

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a speech by Sarah Pritchard, FCA Executive Director, Markets and International, on taking a targeted and outcomes-based approach to tackling financial crime....more

A&O Shearman

UK Payments Regulator Consults on Reducing Maximum Level of Reimbursement for APP Scams

A&O Shearman on

Following feedback from industry and other stakeholders, the Payments Systems Regulator published a consultation paper on reducing the maximum level of reimbursement for the Faster Payments APP fraud reimbursement limit from...more

A&O Shearman

UK Financial Conduct Authority Reports on Payment Account Access and Closures

A&O Shearman on

This new report sets out four thematic findings from the follow-up work the FCA has carried out, which are as follows: The FCA summarizes its expectations of payment account providers, including in respect of the Consumer...more

Carlton Fields

California Privacy Protection Agency Issues Dark Pattern Enforcement Advisory

Carlton Fields on

On September 4, the California Privacy Protection Agency issued an enforcement advisory regarding “choice architectures that have the substantial effect of subverting or impairing a consumer’s autonomy, decision-making, or...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Appeals Court: No FCRA Informational Injury Standing

Ballard Spahr LLP on

A job applicant who claims he was not fully informed about adverse information that appeared on a background check is not entitled to relief under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...more

Knobbe Martens

FDA and FTC Crack Down on Delta-8 THC Copycat Products

Knobbe Martens on

In a concerted effort to combat the illegal sale of delta-8 THC edibles packaged to look like popular snacks, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently begun issuing...more

Knobbe Martens

Of Broccolini and Branding: Don't Let Your Trademark Wilt

Knobbe Martens on

Congratulations on successfully trademarking your product or brand! Now it’s crucial to protect that investment through diligent trademark oversight and enforcement. This involves actively monitoring for, and taking...more

Venable LLP

Handle Autorenewal Programs with Care: Federal Trade Commission Targets Care.com for Alleged Dark Patterns and Earnings Claims

Venable LLP on

Companies that care about avoiding Federal Trade Commission (FTC) action should take heed. Last month, the FTC announced an $8.5 million settlement with Care.com, resolving claims challenging its advertising claims and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

The New Frontier of Regenerative Agriculture Certifications

Regenerative agriculture certifications and label claims are on the rise. While USDA "organic" certifications may be familiar to industry and consumers, these newer, private certifications may have less recognition. This post...more

Hogan Lovells

UK "de-banking": FCA update report on payment accounts access and closures

Hogan Lovells on

The FCA has published a report setting out its findings from follow-up work on payment account access and closures, together with the results of independent research on the experiences some of the most financially excluded...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Investors and Regulators Demand Climate Disclosures, but Companies Should Beware of Greenwashing Claims

Husch Blackwell LLP on

Pressure from consumers, investors, and regulators to provide climate, environmental, and sustainability disclosures is increasing, but it is important for companies to ensure such disclosures are accurate, verifiable, and...more

WilmerHale

California Closes Public Comment Period on Data Broker Regulations

WilmerHale on

August 20, 2024 signaled the end of the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action (NPRA) comment period for Senate Bill 362, also known as the Delete Act (the “Act”)....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Preterm Infant Formula Litigation: Key Takeaways from Recent Jury Verdicts

Husch Blackwell LLP on

Inflated jury verdicts in the first two preterm infant formula cases tried in the country have raised significant concerns for manufacturers and the broader medical community. These cases not only spotlight the legal...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Favorable Pennsylvania Wiretap Decision

Frequent readers of this blog are aware of the surge in lawsuits alleging that companies illegally wiretap consumers when they utilize software which tracks consumers’ interactions on their websites. The majority of these...more

DLA Piper

Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024

DLA Piper on

This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. USDA guideline encourages third-party certification of animal-raising and...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

House Republican introduces resolution to nullify CFPB non-bank registry rule

Ballard Spahr LLP on

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., on August 30, 2024 introduced in the House of Representatives a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that would nullify the CFPB’s final nonbank registry rule....more

38,903 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1,557

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide