consumer protection
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Consumers suing major Las Vegas resorts over alleged room rate collusion have asked a U.S. appeals court to reinstate their lawsuit, arguing the case is a crucial test for antitrust claims involving companies that use computer algorithms to set prices. In a filing submitted to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, the…
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A class action lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiary, Simply Orange Juice Co., has been significantly revised and expanded. The amended complaint, filed by Joseph Lurenz in a New York federal court on July 9, alleges that all Simply Orange juice products contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever…
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In a concerted effort to combat transnational fraud schemes, the Justice Department, along with the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and other federal law enforcement agencies, has concluded the Money Mule Initiative. This annual campaign aims to identify, disrupt, and prosecute networks involved in facilitating the transfer of funds from fraud victims to international…
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Kansas has taken a significant step in the area of financial regulation by enacting comprehensive legislation on earned wages access (EWA). The new law, which mirrors recent developments in Wisconsin, is poised to bring significant changes to the landscape of EWA services in the state. Set to take effect immediately upon publication, the law introduces…
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A complex landscape of state laws surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is posing challenges for businesses across the United States, with each state taking its own approach to regulating this rapidly evolving technology. In Utah, lawmakers are deliberating over legislation that would mandate certain businesses to disclose whether their products interact with consumers autonomously, without human…
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