Cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD) products may be new, but federal regulators are still applying a decades-old tenet of consumer protection law to their sale: you must be able to substantiate a product claim before you make it. State attorneys general…
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it is seeking comment on proposed changes to rules promulgated under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB). GLB requires companies that offer consumer financial products or services, like loans, to explain their information sharing practices to…
Read MoreIs a call a “call” if you never received a call? The Southern District of Florida has weighed in on this legal riddle and concluded that ringless voicemails are “calls” under the TCPA and subject to its regulations. The case, Schaevitz v.…
Read MoreReceivables Management Association International (RMAI) has launched a comprehensive and engaging online resource for financial success.
Read MoreSince its launch in January, Ohio’s medical marijuana program is off to a strong start. With more than $1.5 million in product sales as of early March, exponential growth is expected as more marijuana-based businesses open their doors in the coming months.…
Read MoreFormer Ohio Attorney General and M&S Of Counsel Attorney Betty Montgomery will be honored for her distinguished work and public service by the Toledo Women Lawyers History Project on March 21st, 2019 in a portrait dedication. The Toledo Women Lawyers History Project…
Read MoreState attorneys general are stepping into the consumer complaint and education arena boldly with their new national website. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and its Center for Consumer Protection recently launched a comprehensive consumer-focused website. The site is designed to be…
Read MoreThe new governor of Illinois has wisely chosen former Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection Chief Deborah Hagan as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Hagan, a 36-year veteran of the Illinois Attorney General’s office, headed up the Consumer…
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