United States: Consumer Protection

When the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, it did more than reshape trade policy.

In Peptide Tech. LLC v. Avidia Bank, a Massachusetts district court granted Avidia Bank’s motion to dismiss all five counts asserted by Peptide Tech, LLC, a Wyoming-based merchant engaged in the sale of peptides...

The latest Fashion Law Network podcast examines the ongoing antitrust class action lawsuit against Hermès, focusing on allegations that customers must purchase ancillary products before being offered the opportunity to buy an iconic Birkin handbag. Host Kasia Zebrowska-Trauben provides legal analysis of recent developments, including Hermès' appeal, and explores the implications of these tying arrangement claims.

Join us as we offer a sneak peek into select chapters from the newly released 14th edition of Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk.

Pricing has moved to the forefront of regulatory scrutiny as legislators and enforcers increasingly focus on how businesses set, present, and adjust prices.

State attorneys general convened at the NAAG Spring Consumer Protection Conference to discuss critical issues including algorithmic pricing practices, CID meet-and-confer procedures...

As generative AI and digital platforms face mounting legal challenges, companies must understand how plaintiffs are adapting traditional product liability theories to target modern technologies. This discussion examines emerging litigation strategies drawn from social media trials and AI lawsuits, exploring how these theories may extend beyond platform developers to enterprise users and service providers.

In product liability litigation, the straightest path to a favorable outcome for the defense is disqualification of the plaintiff’s expert. In a unanimous decision, New Jersey’s Supreme Court in Beavan v. Allergan U.S.A., Inc., A-53-24 (N.J. May 27, 2026), has substantially bolstered the defense position in that critical fight.

Crowell partners examine emerging AI liability frameworks, focusing on chatbots, generative AI, and recent product liability rulings in the digital realm. The webinar explores high-risk behaviors that may trigger mental health litigation, federal preemption under new White House policies, and strategies to mitigate risks from non-consensual deepfakes and deceptive AI marketing practices.

Congress has passed legislation to reauthorize partial claims with VA-guaranteed home loans, providing relief options for veterans facing foreclosure. The VA has announced implementation timelines for servicers to integrate this program into their systems, with the program opening for submissions in mid-2026.

Nonprofit and for-profit organizations have filed suit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau challenging its final rule that eliminates disparate impact liability under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act...

We are proud to announce that podcast database service Million Podcasts has ranked Ballard Spahr’s Consumer Finance Monitor podcast among the top business and financial services podcasts in the country.