Articles Posted in Consumer Law

D.C. Circuit Refuses to Reconsider Reversal of Net Neutrality Rules Updated: Published by:

The federal appeals court allowed the FCC to continue giving internet service providers substantial discretion to control the way in which consumers access the internet.

First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Juul After Teen Dies Updated: Published by:

The mother of an 18-year-old Juul user who passed away due to respiratory complications has filed what appears to be the first wrongful death lawsuit against vaping company Juul. The lawsuit alleges that the teen was first exposed to Juul's advertising in 2015, became strongly addicted to its nicotine vaping…

Former FCC Counselor Advocates for Federal Consumer Privacy Law Updated: Published by:

Gigi Sohn, a former counselor to the Federal Communications Commission during the administration of President Barack Obama, has urged the federal government to pass a law to protect the privacy of consumers. Sohn argued that consumers may suffer more than just financial losses due to violations of their privacy. She…

FTC Sues Match Dating App Sued for Alleged Fraud Updated: Published by:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Match Group for fraudulent business practices. The agency alleges that Match, which owns most major online dating platforms, has knowingly profited from deceiving hundreds of thousands of users into purchasing subscriptions on Match.com, and also exposed them to potential fraud.

New York Governor Takes Emergency Action to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Updated: Published by:

Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an emergency executive order aiming to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New York. Announcing the action this past weekend, Cuomo accused e-cigarette manufacturers of recklessly and intentionally targeting young people with fruit and candy flavored e-cigarettes in an effort to get them addicted…

Facebook Facing Multi-State Investigation for Potential Antitrust Violations Updated: Published by:

Led by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, the attorneys general of eight states and the District of Columbia will investigate Facebook for possible violations of antitrust laws. The investigation arises from concerns over the dominance of Facebook in its industry, and it will examine whether Facebook may be…

Facebook Fights Lawsuit Based on Facial Recognition Data Collection Updated: Published by:

The technology giant could face billions of dollars in damages after a panel of federal judges allowed a class action lawsuit by Illinois users to move forward.