Worldwide: Consumer Protection

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...

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.

Illinois launches a modernized online complaint portal for consumer financial issues as federal consumer protection efforts decline and complaints surge nationwide.

Connecticut's Senate Bill 5 establishes comprehensive regulations for artificial intelligence use across multiple sectors, with particular focus on employment decisions, AI companions, and frontier model safety. The legislation introduces transparency requirements, disclosure obligations, and consumer protections while creating a regulatory sandbox for AI innovation.

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.

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.

Dechert Re:Torts delivers monthly insights and analysis on significant legal trends, landmark cases, and strategic considerations for businesses navigating complex product liability and mass torts litigation. Stay informed about the evolving landscape of tort law and its implications across various industries.