#consumer-protection

#consumer-protection

Advancements are being driven by profit motives rather than a vision for public good.

Purchasing airline tickets with credit cards ensures better consumer protection and faster refunds, especially highlighted by the recent bankruptcy of Silver Airways.

Staten Islanders who were scammed out of money they paid for future funerals are finding support from local lawmakers aiming to enhance oversight of funeral homes.

The US federal government's consumer watchdog has issued a recall for "about 24,000" batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes due to overheating incidents and fire risks.

Delta's AI pricing could increase competition in the airline industry, but companies might be incentivized to skew toward higher prices due to lack of transparency.

"The property rights of American homeowners must be safeguarded...to ensure there are no unreasonable restraints on a homeowner's ability to sell or refinance their home in the future due to unwarranted transaction costs."

Industry self-regulation offers a powerful, flexible force that can bridge the divide between disparate legal systems and foster international cooperation in technology.

The 2023 final rule aimed to modernize enforcement of the 1977 anti-redlining law, requiring U.S. banks to support community development and lend to low-income borrowers.

Trading Standards Officers found a total of 115 out of date food items at two Asda stores in Cardiff, including some that were two weeks past expiry.

Comreg has launched a nationwide initiative targeting SMS scams, which involve fraudsters using the names of well-known brands to deceive people.

Individuals with food allergies, medical diets, or religious restrictions are at risk due to the undeclared meat source materials in the recalled bologna products.

Superior Court Justice Donald Bisson ruled that the class action can move forward, but limited it to Quebec residents because the case hinges on that province's consumer protection laws.

According to an analysis by EFF and PRC, many data brokers have failed to register in various states, which may indicate potential legal violations.

One example stands out: If a person's house collapses on top of them and they die, the codex states, the builder should also be put to death.

Many brokers now charge a fee based on a percentage of the cost of the policy. This is inherently unfair to consumers as the 'worse' the premium they secure for them, the more money they will make.