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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Expands Consumer Regulatory Practice
SYS-CON Media - Montvale,NJ,USA
The current director of the Bureau of
Consumer Protection (BCP) at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Parnes is a highly regarded expert in the field of ...
 

Consumer protection NGO releases '08 figures
Athens News Agency - Athens,Greece
The
Consumer Protection Centre (KEPKA), a non-profit NGO based in Thessaloniki received more 12000 individual complaints by citizens in 2008, ...
 

Warning from Deschutes County - Beware of Scam
KBND - Bend,OR,USA
If you receive such a call, you may call the Oregon State Justice Department’s
Consumer Protection Office at 1-877-877-9392.
 

Consumer Protection Law Threatens Small Toy Makers
OPB News - Portland,OR,USA
BY KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL Parents and businesses were stunned last year to learn that some toys produced by major manufacturers, like Mattel, contained high
...
 

Airline passengers' complaints on upswing
USA Today - USA
In November, the DOT proposed new
consumer-protection rules, including one that would require airlines to respond to consumer complaints. ...
 

Privacy Groups File Mobile Marketing Complaint With FTC
PC World - USA
The mobile industry responded that it already offers enough
consumer protection through self-regulation, and one analyst said it is doing a good enough job ...
 

NY state senator accused of assault defers pay
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith says Monserrate asked to defer his $12500 stipend for chairing the
Consumer Protection Committee. ...
 

KTNV ABC,Channel 13,Las Vegas,Nevada,News,Weather,Sports ...
A group of
consumer protection divisions in the offices of various Attorneys General conducted an investigation into Dell's sales practices after customers complained about an array of issues. Some consumers applied for zero-percent ...
 

Consumer protection authorities levy HUF 1bn in fines between Nov ...
@Rolrox: You would have to wade through the details on the Országos Fogyasztóvédelmi Egyesület (The
Consumer Protection Authority) website for the specific details. Complaints can be filed electronically via: ...
 

MONiTOR Today! Ottawa's Technology Information Portal
Dell settles state
consumer protection claims. Dell has agreed to pay $3.35 million in a 34-state settlement of allegations that the personal computer maker mislead consumers on financing, warranties and rebates. Posted On: 2009-01-13, ...
 

Anyone else get scammed by Billy Mays TV products ?
The NY State
Consumer Protection Agency was contacted along with The FCC Commission to no avail. There is a web site called Ripoff.com that lists dozens of others nation wide that was duped by this company. Anyone get any results or ...
 

Green.Travel .Blog ᄏ Green-e Climate Begins Certification of ...
This
consumer-protection program strengthens the voluntary market by providing credible oversight of and transparency to retail offset products. Consumers purchasing Green-e Climate Certified offsets have clear information about the ...
 

Consumer Alert: A Frighteningly Popular Form of Insurance Fraud
CNBC - Englewood Cliffs,USA
In a deepening recession, many of us are breaking into our savings. But some of us are going so far as to break the law. In an alarming – and increasingly
...
 

US Carmakers Tout New Products at Detroit Autoshow - Detroit Auto ...
Consumer Alert: A Frighteningly Popular Form of Insurance Fraud ˇ Web Extra: The Latest in Car Technology ˇ Warren Buffett-Backed Electric Car Makes Detroit Debut ˇ Video ˇ Michigan Facing $1.6 Deficit for '09 ˇ Fate of the Big Three ...
 

I've Been Mugged: Mysterious Charge Appears On Many Consumers ...
A
consumer alert from the Boston Globe: "Several Internet complaint boards are filled with comments from credit card customers from coast to coast who have noticed a mysterious charge for about 25 cents on their statements.
 

Flashpoint ᄏ Blog Archive ᄏ AL Senator McClain goes on trial
... AL Senate (5), AL-05 Congressional Race (69), Alabama (275), Angry Left (45), Barack Obama (27), Big Brother (9), Blogs (26), Capitalism (2), Civil Liberties (7), College Football (61), Communism/Socialism (33), Consumer Alert (5) ...
 

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consumer alert crime death durham election 2008 environment food and drink george w bush health herman hillary clinton humor iraq livejournal media metablogging ...
 

Credit laws protect consumers
News Sentinel - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
1, but a
consumer advocacy group says consumers are still at risk of getting surprise penalties from banks and credit card companies. ...
 

FDA Criticized Over Melamine Stance
Newsinferno.com - New York,NY,USA
A recent report issued by the Consumers Union (CU), a nonprofit
consumer advocacy group, has revealed that it has found US Food and Drug Administration ...
 

People with median level incomes and below could lose TV
TG Daily - USA
Consumer advocacy groups are warning not to be duped by clever sales staff. Even though new televisions might look clearer, and the sound might be crisper, ...
 

Army's Best: USAG Benelux Takes Top Honors in 2008
Army Public Affairs - Washington,DC,USA
... Financial Readiness program offers more classes within units and Family Readiness Groups and more individual assistance and consumer advocacy sessions. ...
 

Consumer Advocacy Groups Call on FTC to Probe Mobile Marketing
ClickZ News - New York,NY,USA
Two
consumer advocacy groups planned to petition the Federal Trade Commission today to step up its efforts in inspecting the mobile marketing industry. ...
 

Health care reform group opens local chapter
Scranton Times - Scranton,PA,USA
Since organizing in July, the nonprofit HCAN — funded by a political action committee of labor unions such as the AFL/CIO and
consumer advocacy groups ...
 

Consumer Advocacy and Harold Cameron talk radio show | Consumer ...
Listen to Black Talk Radios online radio show about
Consumer Advocacy and Harold Cameron Harold Cameron is your Chief of Helping People. Join him live to get updates and alerts on consumer issues. Call in with your consumer related ...
 

Meth bust on Starnes Street in Augusta / - Augusta, Georgia News ...
A | A | A. January 12, 2009. AUGUSTA GA.-- Richmond County Investigators bust a meth lab Monday afternoon at 1933 Starnes Street. Deputies arrested Jonathan Carroll. We have a crew on the way. Stay tuned for more information.
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upstatetoday.com - Upstate South Carolina's leading news and ...
Paul Stephens, a policy analyst with Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, a
consumer advocacy group. says if you do nothing else, take the time to wipe your name from these lists and that’ll get rid of most of your junk mail. ...
 

Economic Meltdown Finally Reveals COBRA's Nasty Bite | MedHeadlines
Kaiser, Family USA, America’s Health Insurance Plans, and other industry trade and
consumer advocacy groups are urging President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team to take into consideration the inadequacies of the COBRA plan but ...
 

 

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