Former FTC lawyers launch consumer protection law firm

A pair of former senior U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawyers on Monday said they have opened a new plaintiff-side consumer ...

Lawson-Remer proposes consumer protection unit to crack down on junk fees, scams

San Diego County Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer Tuesday revealed her plan to create a county Consumer Fairness and Public ...

Meta violated consumer protection laws, jury finds | West Coast Wrap

A landmark decision came out of New Mexico on Tuesday, where a judge ruled Meta, the parent company of Facebook violated ...
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California counties settle consumer protection lawsuit with Walgreens for $6 million

Walgreens has agreed to pay $6 million in a settlement to a lawsuit filed by several district attorney’s offices across California alleging that the drug store chain overcharged customers and sold ...

Jury finds Meta violated child safety and mental health laws

A New Mexico jury found Meta broke consumer protection law by misleading users about child safety risks on Facebook and ...

Nessel, Schuette spar over bill limiting consumer protection probes

The bill would cement into law limits on the attorney general's right to investigate state-licensed industries for consumer ...

Over DA’s objections, county supervisors OK new office to pursue consumer protection lawsuits

A new office to protect consumers from seedy landlords, polluters and scammers is coming to San Diego County. The county will ...

County Supervisors OK new Consumer Protection Unit despite pushback from DA

Tuesday to create a Consumer Fairness and Public Protection unit to crack down on junk fees, scams and predatory financial ...
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New York Consumer Protection Law Expands in 2026

In 2026, New York strengthens consumer protections with new laws. The FAIR Business Practices Act expands the Attorney General’s powers to target unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices, aligning ...