The rise in claims regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has caught the attention of many legal professionals, especially those engaged in the consumer products sector and related industries. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are amongst those being targeted by these lawsuits, increasing the necessity to comprehend the nature and types of these PFAS claims. Recent…
Legal professionals and corporate stakeholders have turned their attention to California as a series of significant legal updates have recently come into effect. Of particular interest is the change in enforcement start date for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), along with two new ordinances for Los Angeles businesses. For those unaware, The CCPA imposed…
In a recent webinar series focused on State Attorneys General (AGs), the spotlight moved west past the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Insights into consumer protection and legal practices came from Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser and Deputy AG for Consumer Protection, Nathan Blake. The dialogues spanned various topics such as office…
On July 26, 2023, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its Summer 2023 Supervisory Highlights, as recounted on JD Supra. It describes key findings and unprecedented violations identified during examinations conducted between July 2022 and March 2023. The report has caught the attention of legal professionals and corporate entities engaged in the finance field…
In this week’s Food Venture Financing News, Flora Ventures, an Israel-based VC firm, established by an erstwhile executive of Mondelēz, announced that it has raised a significant $50 million in funds. This is a strategic move aiming to lend support to budding startups that are making waves in the domains of food security, sustainable agriculture,…
A toy company finds itself mired in legal trouble as it is unable to extricate itself from an insurance lawsuit concerning an existing legal action by a rival firm. The competitor has accused it, along with its proprietors, of operating a criminal network devised to dodge paying an $8.5 million default judgment. The judgment was…
Canada has taken a significant step towards mitigating environmental risks associated with certain chemical substances. As reported by JDSupra, the Canadian government announced through a notice in the Canada Gazette on June 24, 2023, that it’s requesting information about approximately 850 different chemical substances. This information is being gathered with the primary objectives of prioritisation,…
Automotive dealers and their service partners need to take cognizance of key divergences between the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and recent state privacy laws intended to defend consumer information. These variations are evident in privacy enactments in Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, and Utah – all of which broadly exempt financial institutions safeguarded by the federal…
The proposed Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 has been met with mixed reception from industry players since its introduction by Senator Durbin from Illinois. This legislation seeks to usher a reformat in payment processing, which will undoubtedly impact issuers, merchants, and consumers alike. Josh McBeain, in a recent episode of Payments Pros, a Payments…
With the ever-growing influence of the Internet of Things (IoT) devices in American lives, the risks of cyberattacks through these devices have also surged. Many of these attacks exploit vulnerabilities in IoT devices. In an attempt to mitigate such issues, the Biden-Harris administration has posited the creation of the US Cyber Trust Mark. This initiative…
In recent weeks, there have been two significant developments involving Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on June 28, 2023, to aid small business lenders and finance companies in compliance with a final rule…
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in regulating and promoting electronic commerce (e-commerce) to foster digital transformation and keep pace with technological advancements. Federal Law No. 15/2020, also referred to as the Consumer Protection Law, and Federal Decree-Law No. 46/2021, known as the Electronic Transactions and Trust Services Law,…
In a recent episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, guest Gregory Dickinson, Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University, detailed the complexities and challenges of using current law to address dark patterns. The episode delved into what these so-called dark patterns are and how they differ from traditional scams directed at consumers that involve the…
Recent legislative developments in the United States attest to the growing patchwork of state privacy laws. Two additional states – Oregon and Delaware – have joined the existing lineup of states eliciting comprehensive consumer privacy laws. This expanding network of legalities exhibits how state-level privacy laws continue to evolve in the absence of encompassing federal…
In a recent podcast episode, The Consumer Finance Podcast delved into the details of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) latest advisory opinion on time-barred debt collection. Hosted by Chris Willis, joined by colleagues Stefanie Jackman, Joe Reilly, and Jonathan Floyd, the podcast takes listeners through the key events that led up to this opinion…
The possibilities and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are advancing rapidly around the globe, raising new and complex legal issues. This second installment in a series on US regulation of AI systems turns to state-level legislation and significant litigation relevant to AI systems, offering insights and predictions about the future of AI regulation. The first…
Global investment firm KKR has made a significant move in the Indian market by acquiring a majority stake in LEAP India, a pallet pooling platform, for a reported figure above $350 million. The legal matters in this transaction are being overseen by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and AZB & Partners on behalf of KKR, while…
In recent legal developments, DarkOwl, a Denver-based dark web data service, and cybersecurity company has triumphed in a trademark dispute. The case against ArkOwl, a similarly named competitor, came to a conclusion when a federal magistrate judge in Colorado ruled that DarkOwl had not violated any of ArkOwl’s trademarks. Furthermore, the court validated DarkOwl’s own…