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Consumer Protection

  • June 25, 2025

    Team Telecom Gives Its OK To $4.4B T-Mobile, UScellular Deal

    T-Mobile's plan to take over most of UScellular's wireless operations in a $4.4 billion deal cleared a regulatory hurdle with approval from the federal group that vets telecom mergers for security concerns.

  • June 25, 2025

    EU Probing Mars' $36B Deal For Pringles-Maker Kellanova

    European competition enforcers said Wednesday they are investigating snack food and candy giant Mars Inc.'s planned $35.9 billion purchase of Cheez-It and Pringles maker Kellanova over concerns the combined company would have too much negotiating power with retailers.

  • June 25, 2025

    Alaska Doesn't Need 5G In Most Remote Reaches, FCC Told

    Alaskan telecoms should not have to bring 5G-level internet to every corner of the state to which they are designated to deploy under the Alaska Connect Fund, a trade group has told the Federal Communications Commission.

  • June 25, 2025

    House Approps Bill Keeps Public Broadcast Warning System

    U.S. House lawmakers are considering keeping $40 million intact next year for the Next Generation Warning System used by public broadcasters to get critical information to the public during emergencies.

  • June 25, 2025

    3rd Circ. Upholds $3.2M Atty Fee In Wawa Breach Suit

    The Third Circuit on Wednesday upheld a $3.2 million fee award for Berger Montague and Fine Kaplan & Black in the settlement for consumers affected by a 2019 Wawa data breach, ruling Wednesday that the district court judge correctly found no improper "side deals" or collusion at class members' expense.

  • June 25, 2025

    Albertsons Reaches Terms To End Action Over Cereal Bars

    Grocery chain Albertsons has resolved a proposed class action alleging its Signature Select Fruit & Grain cereal bars were deceptively labeled "Naturally Flavored" while containing an artificial ingredient derived from petroleum.

  • June 25, 2025

    Missouri Judge Grants $24M Atty Award For Broker Fees Suits

    A Missouri federal judge has granted final approval of settlements for two antitrust class actions and awarded roughly $24 million to class counsel representing home sellers who accused multiple real estate brokerages of conspiring to artificially inflate buyer-broker commission fees for home sales.

  • June 25, 2025

    Hospital Slams Novo Nordisk's Insulin Pen Suit Sanctions Bid

    Connecticut's Griffin Hospital says Novo Nordisk's attempt to score sanctions in a lawsuit about insulin pen contamination should be rejected because no law requires the healthcare facility to lay out its adversary's possible defenses when pleading its claims.

  • June 25, 2025

    Fed's Powell Suggests Student Loans Too Hard To Discharge

    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told senators Wednesday that Congress might want to consider permitting greater dischargeability of student loans, questioning whether it is a "wise national policy" to treat such debt differently under the federal bankruptcy laws.

  • June 25, 2025

    Spirit Flags Competition Concerns Over United-JetBlue Pact

    Spirit Airlines LLC has filed a complaint with federal transportation regulators contending that a recently announced partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue raises issues similar to an alliance between American and JetBlue that was blocked over competition concerns.

  • June 25, 2025

    Senate Panel Narrowly Advances FAA Chief Nominee

    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted along party lines Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.

  • June 25, 2025

    FCC To Consult Tribes On Wireless Cos.' NEPA Petition

    The Federal Communications Commission plans to consult with tribal governments on a wireless industry proposal to cut red tape associated with the National Environmental Policy Act for cell towers, following comments from Native American organizations blasting the plan and saying it would threaten sacred lands.

  • June 25, 2025

    Do Kwon Trial Judge Has Eye On Federal Crypto Legislation

    Federal legislation that could codify stablecoins as payment-related assets — not securities — has the potential to impact the Manhattan U.S. attorney's $40 billion criminal case against Terraform founder Do Kwon, a federal judge said Wednesday.

  • June 25, 2025

    FCC Democrat Takes Civil Rights, Speech Issues To Rural Ky.

    A Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission recently visited rural Kentucky as part of an effort calling attention to civil rights and free speech issues that she says the agency has raised through recent actions.

  • June 24, 2025

    Former DOJ Antitrust Official Joins Latham

    Latham & Watkins LLP on Wednesday announced the addition of a new D.C.-based antitrust partner with the hiring of Andrew Forman, a former deputy assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division who is rejoining private practice after three years of helping lead civil competition enforcement.

  • June 24, 2025

    NJ Bank, DOJ Push To End Redlining Deal Amid Opposition

    Lakeland Bank and the U.S. Department of Justice urged a New Jersey federal judge to reject a brief from three fair housing groups opposing the early termination of the bank's $13 million redlining settlement, arguing the groups' call for housing discrimination accountability is irrelevant to the settlement's termination.

  • June 24, 2025

    Landmark Product Safety Conviction Faces 9th Circ. Appeal

    A former Gree USA executive has appealed his conviction and 38-month prison sentence in the first-ever criminal prosecution of individuals under the Consumer Product Safety Act, according to a Tuesday filing in California federal court.

  • June 24, 2025

    Ex-Inmate's Debit Fee Class Action Cleared For Trial

    A jury should decide if a former jail inmate was forced to accept a prepaid debit card and pay related fees when his money was returned to him upon release, a Washington federal magistrate judge said on Tuesday, advancing a class action against Central Bank of Kansas City.

  • June 24, 2025

    GOP Senators Unveil Crypto Market Framework Principles

    Senate Republicans on Tuesday morning released a set of principles to guide the development of digital asset market structure legislation, their latest push toward regulating the cryptocurrency space following their passage of stablecoin legislation last week.

  • June 24, 2025

    Submarine Cable Cos. Seek Cautious FCC Reg Approach

    Companies that run undersea telecommunications cables said they're worried the Federal Communications Commission might burden them with even more regulation than they already have to deal with, urging the agency to have a light touch when regulating the industry.

  • June 24, 2025

    8th Circ. Rolls Back Block On Arkansas Hemp Law

    An Eighth Circuit panel on Tuesday overturned a lower district judge's decision blocking enforcement of a new Arkansas policy restricting hemp-derived intoxicating products, delivering a blow to the hemp industry's campaign to challenge state-led efforts to rein in its wares.

  • June 24, 2025

    NTSB Flags Boeing Failures In 737 Max 9 Door Plug Blowout

    Poor training and persistent quality control lapses on Boeing's manufacturing and assembly lines, along with the Federal Aviation Administration's ineffective oversight of the plane-maker, led to the January 2024 door-plug blowout aboard a 737 Max 9 jet operated by Alaska Airlines, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

  • June 24, 2025

    Connecticut AG Seeks $7.7M Penalty For Ghost Gun Supplier

    A supplier of ghost gun parts that promised customers "extreme discretion" should pay nearly $7.7 million in penalties to Connecticut for continuous violations of the state's unfair trade practices law, the attorney general's office told a state court Tuesday.

  • June 24, 2025

    Key House Republican Calls For Telecom Law Reforms

    A top House Republican called Tuesday for reform of the 1992 Cable Act and for loosening the Federal Communications Commission's limits on broadcast media ownership, which he says would help modernize telecommunications law.

  • June 24, 2025

    Sirius XM Fee Suit Undermined By Site Changes, Judge Hints

    A Washington federal judge suggested Tuesday that a proposed class action in which consumers are accusing Sirius XM of charging a misleading "royalty fee" has potentially been undercut by the satellite radio provider's decision in 2024 to change disclosures on its website to reflect music plan pricing in lump sums.

Expert Analysis

  • How Health Cos. Can Navigate Data Security Regulation Limbo

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    Despite the Trump administration's freeze on proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act security rule, there are critical cybersecurity steps healthcare organizations can take now without clear federal guidance, says William Li at Axiom.

  • 4 Key Payments Trends For White Collar Attys

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    As the payments landscape continues to innovate and the new administration looks to expand the role of digital currency in the American economy, white collar practitioners should be aware of several key issues in this space, say attorneys at Jenner & Block.

  • Series

    Performing Stand-Up Comedy Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Whether I’m delivering a punchline on stage or a closing argument in court, balancing stand-up comedy performances and my legal career has demonstrated that the keys to success in both endeavors include reading the room, landing the right timing and making an impact, says attorney Rebecca Palmer.

  • Unpacking The Illicit E-Cigarette Crackdown By State AGs

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    A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general for nine states and the District of Columbia announced a coordinated effort to curb illicit electronic cigarette sales, illustrating the rising prominence of state attorneys general using consumer protection laws to address issues of national scope, especially when federal efforts prove ineffective, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Series

    Adapting To Private Practice: From SEC To BigLaw

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    As I adjusted to the multifaceted workflow of a BigLaw firm after leaving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, working side by side with new colleagues on complex matters proved the fastest way to build a deep rapport and demonstrate my value, says Jennifer Lee at Jenner & Block.

  • The Revival Of Badie Arbitration Suits In Consumer Finance

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    Plaintiffs have recently revived a California appellate court's almost 30-year-old decision in Badie v. Bank of America to challenge arbitration requirements under the Federal Arbitration Act, raising issues banks and credit unions in particular should address when amending arbitration provisions, say attorneys at Orrick.

  • How Trump's Crypto Embrace Is Spurring Enforcement Reset

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent willingness to step away from ongoing enforcement investigations and actions underscores the changing regulatory landscape for crypto under the new administration, which now appears committed to working with stakeholders to develop a clearer regulatory framework, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Making The Case For Rest In The Legal Profession

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    For too long, a culture of overwork has plagued the legal profession, but research shows that attorneys need rest to perform optimally and sustainably, so legal organizations and individuals must implement strategies that allow for restoration, says Marissa Alert at MDA Wellness, Carol Ross-Burnett at CRB Global, and Denise Robinson at The Still Center.

  • During Financial Regulatory Uncertainty, Slow Down And Wait

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    Amid the upheaval at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the slowdown in activity at the prudential agencies, banks must exercise patience before adopting strategic and tactical plans, as well as closely monitor legal and regulatory developments concerning all the federal financial regulators, say attorneys at Dorsey.

  • Opinion

    CPSC's Amazon Ruling Is A Win For Safety, Accountability

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    A recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission order classifying Amazon.com as a distributor, and requiring it to comply with notice, recall, refund and remediation obligations for defective products, is a major victory for consumer safety — and for attorneys pursuing product liability claims against major online retailers, says Donald Fountain at Clark Fountain.

  • 4 Ways Women Attorneys Can Build A Legal Legacy

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    This Women’s History Month, women attorneys should consider what small, day-to-day actions they can take to help leave a lasting impact for future generations, even if it means mentoring one person or taking 10 minutes to make a plan, says Jackie Prester, a former shareholder at Baker Donelson.

  • Unpacking First Consumer Claim Under Wash. Health Data Act

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    The first consumer class action claim filed under Washington's My Health My Data Act, Maxwell v. Amazon.com, may answer questions counsel have been contending with since the law was introduced almost a year ago, if the court takes the opportunity to interpret some of more opaque language, say attorneys at Polsinelli.

  • A Judge's Pointers For Adding Spice To Dry Legal Writing

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    U.S. District Judge Fred Biery shares a few key lessons about how to go against the grain of the legal writing tradition by adding color to bland judicial opinions, such as by telling a human story and injecting literary devices where possible.

  • Unpacking Liability When AI Makes A Faulty Decision

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    As artificial intelligence systems become more autonomous and influential in decision-making, concerns about AI-related harms and problematic decisions are growing, raising the pressing question of who bears the liability, says Megha Kumar at CyXcel.

  • How To Create A Unique Jury Profile For Every Case

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    Instead of striking potential jurors based on broad stereotypes or gut feelings, trial attorneys should create case-specific risk profiles that address the political climate, the specific facts of the case and the venue in order to more precisely identify higher-risk jurors, says Ken Broda-Bahm at Persuasion Strategies.

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