DOT announces there will be more 'flexibility' for consumer protections: Is that good or bad for passengers?

On Jan. 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a proposal suggesting that the agency would like to ...
CMS Wire

Telephone Consumer Protection Act: What Does It Mean for Marketers?

Significant amendments to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) have taken effect, introducing stricter consent and revocation requirements for marketers for telephone marketing and text ...
JD Supra

FTC calls out consumer protection and competition intersections in Copyright Office AI proceeding

The FTC’s mandate – under the FTC Act and other statutes – to promote competition and protect consumers gives it the power to address unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of ...
JD Supra

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - September 2025

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation entered into a $2.3 million settlement with a mortgage lender and servicer over claims that the company charged excessive interest on ...
The National Law Review

Former CFPB Director to Lead New Consumer Protection and Affordability Initiative

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Crain's Detroit

Big consumer protection case reaches Michigan Supreme Court, elicits business pushback

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. LANSING — The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments ...