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Category: Consumer Law
New York toughens consumer protection laws to fill federal gaps
AI schemes, dead theft, predatory lending, data breaches outlawer By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 20,…
Meal kits recalled after three deaths and 17 illnesses in 13 states
The meal kits were sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
FDA approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention
The drug is already approved for HIV treatment By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 20, 2025…
SoCal Realtor charged with price-gouging Pacific Palisades families
Two displaced families allegedly charged over 30% more than pre-emergency rental rates By Truman Lewis of…
'Soccer head' alters the brain even without concussion, study finds
MRI scans and blood tests showed signs of brain cell disturbance By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Rapamycin found to match lifespan gains of fasting
The drug offers similar benefits to calorie-cutting without the challenge of long-term fasting By James R.…
Tesla sweeps American-Made Index with four models
A Jeep model took fifth place in the annual ranking By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June…
FTC Sends More than $2 Million to Consumers Harmed by Scammers Pitching Bogus Money-Making and Coaching Programs
The FTC is sending more than $2 million in refunds to consumers who were harmed by…
Cannabis may double heart death risk, study warns
20% increased stroke risk and 29% higher chance of acute coronary syndrome By James R. Hood…
General Mills to remove certified colors from U.S. cereals by 2027
It is the second food company to make that pledge this week By Mark Huffman of…
Used car prices rose in May for a third straight month
But used electric vehicles are going for bargain prices By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 18,…
More people watched streaming content in May than broadcast or cable
Streaming has grown 71% in four years By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 18, 2025 Streaming…
Gas prices rise amid fighting between Israel and Iran
So far, the increase has been minimal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 17, 2025 The…
Trump sets timeline to begin phasing out FEMA after hurricane season
States should take a stronger role in preparing for, and recovering from, disasters, Trump says By…
Paddle to pay $5 million, faces permanent ban from processing payments for tech-support telemarketers
Victims of fraudulent pop-up scams to share the $5 million By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June…
Amazon announces Prime Day dates
The annual promotion will be longer and offer more deals By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Kraft Heinz to eliminate artificial colors from U.S. products by 2027
The company is also cutting 55 million pounds of sugar from its products By Mark Huffman…
Judge calls CFPB's attempt to back out of redlining case 'Legal Hara-Kiri'
The consumer protection agency has been canceling enforcement of settled cases By James R. Hood of…
Paddle Will Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations of Unfair Payment-Processing Practices and Facilitation of Deceptive Tech-Support Schemes
U.K.-based payment processor, Paddle.com Market Limited, and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, Inc., will pay $5 million and…
Phantom Debt Collectors to Face Permanent Ban as a Result of FTC Lawsuit
Debt collection operation Blackstone Legal, along with its owners, will face a permanent ban from the…