Worldwide: Consumer Protection

The Department of Justice has issued an Interim Final Rule extending ADA Title II web accessibility compliance deadlines by approximately one year, citing technological limitations, resource constraints, and legal uncertainties that prevented governmental entities from meeting...

While Miami-Dade County development and South Florida's growing economy dominate headlines, just 40 minutes north lies another hotspot seeing a similar amount of success: Palm Beach County.

On April 3, 2026, the White House released President Donald Trump's fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget proposal for the next federal fiscal year that begins on October 1, 2026.

The FTC's newly published 2026-2030 Strategic Plan reveals the agency's enforcement priorities for the coming years, with a primary focus on consumer protection through privacy and data security measures. With only two commissioners currently in place, the plan outlines key program areas including fighting deception, addressing unlawful privacy conduct, holding BigTech accountable for harm to children, protecting workers, and combating unfair ticket sales practices.

Within days of taking office this year, New York City Mayor Mamdani signed an executive order entitled Fighting Subscription Tricks and Traps, which directed the City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection...

We are pleased to present our latest edition of Telephone and Texting Compliance News, providing insights and news related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into fee disclosure practices across online food and grocery delivery platforms, seeking public input on transparency issues ranging from total pricing to personalized pricing algorithms.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, reminding them that the price they advertise to consumers...

On April 11, 2026, the Maryland legislature passed HB 895, the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, prohibiting food retailers and third-party delivery service providers from using personal data to set higher prices their goods or services.

A Michigan federal court has granted final approval of a class action settlement against a creditor law firm and affiliated debt buyers over allegedly excessive post-judgment interest charges in debt collection proceedings. The case centered on whether a 13% interest rate—Michigan's maximum for judgments on written instruments—was improperly applied to judgments that did not involve written instruments. Eligible class members whose judgment balances were reduced to zero will receive $150 monetar

Who purchases charged-off debt, and how do these transactions actually work? This episode explores the specialized world of debt buyers, examining how they evaluate portfolios through legal...

This episode explores the critical factors that drive debt sale transactions, from buyer selection and portfolio evaluation to deal structuring and risk allocation. Learn how buyers assess legal, regulatory, and commercial risks when purchasing charged-off debt, and discover why understanding these dynamics is essential for successful debt sale programs.