Explore a wealth of legal resources focusing on laws designed to safeguard consumers from unfair business practices. Discover attorney interviews, detailed articles, and in-depth explanations of terms like deceptive trade practices, false advertising, and consumer rights. Enhance your understanding of how federal and state regulations protect your interests in the marketplace.
A class action lawsuit lets 1 or more “lead plaintiffs” sue on behalf of many people harmed in the same way by the same defendant. It can reduce individual costs and create consistent outcomes, but requires court certification and meeting notice/deadline rules. This article explains how class actions work, key requirements, benefits, risks, and how […]
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Manufacturers can be liable under 3 main theories: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. Liability often turns on whether a product had a design, manufacturing, or warning defect that caused foreseeable harm. This article explains when manufacturers are responsible, key proof elements, defenses, and recent legal trends. Product liability claims arise when manufacturers are
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In the U.S., legal rights to digital privacy are defined through 50 state privacy laws plus federal sector rules and evolving court decisions. These frameworks govern consent, data collection, sharing, breach duties, and limits on government and private surveillance. This article explains the key statutes, constitutional principles, and practical steps for protecting digital privacy rights.
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Online sellers must comply with key e-commerce laws covering consumer protection, privacy, marketing, payments, and taxes—noncompliance can trigger fines, chargebacks, lawsuits, or platform removal. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and sales channels, but most businesses need clear terms, lawful disclosures, compliant data handling, and proper tax collection. This guide explains the core legal obligations for e-commerce,
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Under the FCRA, credit bureaus generally must investigate a credit report error within 30 days (45 days if you submit more documents). You can dispute with the bureau and the furnisher, and you may seek damages if they fail to reasonably investigate or correct verified inaccuracies. This article outlines how to spot errors, file disputes,
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You can join a class action lawsuit if you’re part of the defined group harmed in the same way by the same defendant, typically by submitting a claim, opting in (when required), or staying in the class unless you opt out. Class actions let many people pursue smaller individual losses efficiently while one case determines
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You can sue for damages via a product liability claim if a defective product caused injury, typically within 1–4 years depending on your state’s statute of limitations. Claims may be based on design defects, manufacturing defects, or failure to warn, and can target manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. This article explains eligibility, proof requirements, and recoverable
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In the United States, pyramid and Ponzi schemes are illegal and can trigger federal charges like securities fraud and wire/mail fraud, carrying penalties of up to 20 years per count. The SEC, FTC, and DOJ, plus state attorneys general, investigate and prosecute these frauds and seek restitution. This article covers key federal/state laws, enforcement, penalties,
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A federal jury awarded Natera $292.5 million in its false advertising lawsuit against Guardant Health. The verdict stems from findings that certain Guardant marketing claims about its cancer testing were misleading and harmed Natera in the marketplace. This article explains the case background, the key claims and evidence presented at trial, and what the judgment
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A federal judge denied CVS’s bid to dismiss a false advertising lawsuit claiming its “Non-Drowsy” product labeling misleads consumers. The court found the plaintiff’s state-law claims were not preempted by federal drug-labeling rules at this stage. This article explains the ruling, the preemption arguments, what “non-drowsy” claims must prove in litigation, and what the case
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