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The FTC Funeral Rule Requires Funeral Providers to Give Consumers Itemized Price Information

The FTC Funeral Rule Requires Funeral Providers to Give Consumers Itemized Price Information

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a long-standing and critical mission to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive trade practices. Establi...
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Kaplan Company, LLP Provides Legal Services to Individuals and Businesses in New York

Kaplan Company, LLP Provides Legal Services to Individuals and Businesses in New York

Kaplan Company, LLP Provides Legal Services to Individuals and Businesses in New York
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures $215,000 Settlement with Mavis Discount Tire for Deceptive Billing Practices

Pennsylvania Attorney General Secures $215,000 Settlement with Mavis Discount Tire for Deceptive Billing Practices

Attorney General Dave Sunday of Pennsylvania has announced a settlement with Mavis Tire Supply, LLC, following allegations of deceptive sales practices. The settlement requires Mavis to pay $215,000 in monetary relief, with an additional $100,000 contingent on future compliance with the settlement terms. The investigation revealed that Mavis allegedly recommended and charged consumers for unnecessary vehicle repair and maintenance services, billed for services not performed, and failed to execute repairs in a skilled manner. Mavis operates over 130 locations across Pennsylvania. The settlement includes $190,000 designated for consumer restitution, covering individuals who have already filed complaints or will do so by January 26, 2027, with sufficient supporting evidence. The remaining $25,000 is allocated for costs. Mavis has also committed to implementing oversight and training programs to ensure its employees adhere to legal and settlement requirements moving forward. The settlement, structured as an As...
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Hicks Johnson PLLC Expands Legal Team with Three Former Law Clerks, Including Clerk for U.S. District Court Judge James R. Sweeney II

Hicks Johnson PLLC Expands Legal Team with Three Former Law Clerks, Including Clerk for U.S. District Court Judge James R. Sweeney II

Hicks Johnson PLLC Expands Legal Team with Three Former Law Clerks, Including Clerk for U.S. District Court Judge James R. Sweeney II
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Apple, Amazon face revived UK consumer lawsuit over product sales

Apple, Amazon face revived UK consumer lawsuit over product sales

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal allowed part of a revived consumer lawsuit against Apple and Amazon to proceed on Monday over claims they restricted competition.
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Ninth Circuit Requests California Supreme Court Clarification on Military Auto Insurance Rates

Ninth Circuit Requests California Supreme Court Clarification on Military Auto Insurance Rates

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has requested the California Supreme Court to clarify a state law question concerning military auto insurance rates. This request, made under rule 8.548, pertains to a conflict affecting nearly 200,000 policyholders, as highlighted in the case of *Coleman v. United Services Automobile Association*. The process of certified questions allows federal courts to seek definitive answers on state law from state supreme courts, which helps in resolving complex legal issues that have significant implications for a large number of individuals. Historically, the California Supreme Court has shown a high willingness to accept these requests, with an 89% acceptance rate for the last 27 requests since July 2018, despite a brief period in 2023-2024 where it denied two out of three requests.
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Virginia Law Defines Confidential and Nonconfidential Court Records for Public Access

Virginia Law Defines Confidential and Nonconfidential Court Records for Public Access

Virginia law, specifically Section 17.1-292, outlines definitions for various types of court records, distinguishing between confidential and nonconfidential documents. This section applies to clerks of both courts of record and courts not of record. 'Confidential court records' are those recognized as confidential under applicable law or sealed by court order. Conversely, 'nonconfidential court records' encompass all other court records. The law also defines 'court records' broadly to include any record maintained by the clerk in civil, traffic, or criminal proceedings, as well as appeals from district courts. Additionally, 'land records' are defined as any writing authorized by law to be recorded that affects title to real property, whether on paper or in electronic format. These definitions are crucial for determining public access to legal documents within the state's judicial system.
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New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Over 43 Million Consumer Protection Violations

New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Over 43 Million Consumer Protection Violations

A New Mexico jury has found Facebook, owned by Meta, liable for over 43 million violations of the state's consumer protection law. The verdict, delivered on Friday, concludes a two-week trial in Santa Fe that focused on accusations that Facebook deceived users about privacy protections on its platform. The core of the case revolved around a data breach stemming from a third-party personality quiz that harvested data from approximately 87 million profiles and sold it to Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm. The jury sided with prosecutors, determining that Facebook made deceptive statements regarding user data protection that impacted New Mexico's entire population of more than two million people. Additionally, the jury found that Facebook misled the public about its investigations into third-party app developers following the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Attorneys representing the state are seeking the maximum penalty of $5,000 per violation, which could result in Meta owing over $200 billion. ...
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New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Deceiving Users on Privacy

New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Deceiving Users on Privacy

A New Mexico jury has found Facebook liable for deceiving its users regarding privacy protections on the platform. The verdict, delivered after a two-week trial in Santa Fe, concluded that Facebook violated 43 million instances of state consumer protection law. The core of the accusation centered on a data breach involving a third-party personality quiz that harvested data from approximately 87 million profiles, which was then sold to Cambridge Analytica for targeted advertisements. Jurors determined that Facebook made deceptive statements about safeguarding user data, impacting New Mexico's entire population of over two million people. Additionally, the jury found that Facebook misled the public concerning investigations into third-party app developers who harvested user data following the Cambridge Analica scandal. Facebook, through a Meta spokesperson, stated disagreement with the verdict and plans to defend itself against what it calls efforts to distort its record, arguing that the state's evidence wa...
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Soraya Corm-Bakhos Transitions to Independent Arbitration Practice After Two Decades in Law Firms

Soraya Corm-Bakhos Transitions to Independent Arbitration Practice After Two Decades in Law Firms

Soraya Corm-Bakhos Transitions to Independent Arbitration Practice After Two Decades in Law Firms
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State Farm to Hire 3,000 New Claims Workers Nationwide by 2027 Amid Evolving Industry Demands

State Farm to Hire 3,000 New Claims Workers Nationwide by 2027 Amid Evolving Industry Demands

State Farm to Hire 3,000 New Claims Workers Nationwide by 2027 Amid Evolving Industry Demands
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U.S. Competition Law Grapples with Algorithmic Coordination in Markets

U.S. Competition Law Grapples with Algorithmic Coordination in Markets

U.S. Competition Law Grapples with Algorithmic Coordination in Markets