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The American Economy Is Creating a National Identity Crisis for Workers

August 28, 2019 Editor

From today’s New York Times: Europeans often describe the United States as a great place to buy stuff but a terrible place to work. They understand the appeal of our…

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The Consumer Bureau’s Reckless Plan for Debt Collection

August 26, 2019 Editor

From today’s Wired Magazine: WE LEARN IN email 101 that hyperlinks from unfamiliar senders are breeding grounds for scams. Microsoft has warned against clicking on foreign links for decades. The…

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Federal consumer agency hires exec in complaint-ridden Pa. firm as watchdog

August 21, 2019 Editor

From today’s Philadelphia Inquirer: So far this year, more than 1,000 student borrowers have complained to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in Washington about the practices of an obscure…

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Robocall Bill Wins Approval in the House

July 26, 2019 Editor

From Consumer Reports Online: A crackdown on robocalls moved one step closer Wednesday after the House voted 429-3 to increase consumer protections against the unsolicited and annoying phone calls. The…

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The 9th Circuit just blew up mandatory arbitration in consumer cases

July 2, 2019 Editor

From today’s Reuter’s Online News: In a trio of rulings on Friday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blessed a tactic that will allow plaintiffs lawyers litigating California consumer…

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Comcast faces $9.1 million penalty for violating consumer protection laws

June 20, 2019 Editor

From today’s Seattle Times: Comcast violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act by charging nearly 31,000 residents without their knowledge for a service-protection plan, a King County Superior Court judge ruled Thursday.…

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Clarence Thomas Voted With Liberals in a Big Consumer Rights Case. Why?

June 4, 2019 Editor

From today’s Slate Magazine: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a surprising 5–4 decision in Home Depot v. Jacksonthat progressive advocates view as a win for consumers and class actions.…

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Lawmaker in Congressional hearing on bank CEOs’ pay: “It doesn’t look good”

April 10, 2019 Editor

From today’s CBS News Online: Making their first appearance before Congress since the financial crisis a decade ago, the CEOs of America’s biggest banks told lawmakers their financial institutions are…

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Facebook Halts Advertising Targeting Cited in Bias Complaints and Lawsuits

March 21, 2019 Editor

From today’s New York Times: After years of criticism, Facebook announced on Tuesday that it would stop allowing advertisers in key categories to show their messages only to people of…

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Op-Ed: Consumer rights are worthless without enforcement by the state

March 20, 2019 Editor

From today’s San Francisco Chronicle: 57 years ago, President John F. Kennedy made an impassioned pitch for stronger consumer rights. “If consumers are offered inferior products, if prices are exorbitant,…