Consumer Law

Consumer protection is government regulation to protect the interests of consumers. The terms "consumer law" and "consumer protection law" refer to state and federal consumer protection and product safety statutes and regulations that restrict or prohibit deceptive trade practices such as the Consumer Protection Act. These laws cover many topics, such as credit repair, warranties, internet scams, food safety, and identify theft. On the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency enforcing consumer protection statutes through the use of "industry guides" and enforcement of consumer protection statutes such as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Access more information here in the consumer protection law practice center.

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Delayed or Canceled Flights
Whether you're a frequent flier or fly only occasionally, the odds are that you've already had to deal with delayed or canceled flights, and if it hasn't happened yet, it almost certainly will in the future. However, there are some things you can do to save yourself some money and aggravation.
General Consumer Forms
Use these General Consumer Forms in your daily life.
Background Checks for People Who Work with Kids
With busy work schedules and school vacations, many parents look for something for their kids to do, like day and summer camps and day care. If you're a parent, run such a business, or looking for work in this field, you should know some things about background checks for people who work with kids.
Can I Get a Travel Refund?
Your bags are packed. It's spring break, summer vacation or time for a weekend getaway. You're ready to go but the hotel goes bankrupt, is hit by a hurricane or closed because of swine flu. While your travel plans may be lost, there are steps to take so that you're money isn't.
Summer Staycation Tips
Use these tips to help keep your staycation stress free.
Ask a Lawyer - Consumer Law questions answered by leading lawyers
Do the Two-Step.
I authorized a company to do an automatic draft from my bank account. Even though the money is sitting in the account waiting, the company has yet to withdraw it and has reported it as unpaid to the credit bureaus. What options do I have to correct this?
You're off the hook
My husband took out a pay-day loan. He passed away 2 weeks before the loan was due. Because he was on Social Security his check stopped. He is the only one that signed the agreement. My question is, am I responsible for that loan?
She's Attached Strings to Your Money!
Hello. My name Kiara. I am a 20 yr old single mother of 2. I have recently moved out of my mothers house into my own apartment. When i was born my mother setup an account in my name, because I began receiving checks from a now late uncle. My uncle would send me checks written in only my name, and my...
Debtors' Prison Revived?
My son is in jail for non-payment of child support in Indiana. He owes $3100.00. Do you know how long they keep them in jail and also, how does this get paid if he is in jail???? Thanks
Don't rush to the lawyer's just yet!
What type of lawyer would handle this case? My grandfather gave me his life insurance policy as my inheritance. The money was kept with the insurance company. I recently found out the insurance company had sent a $15,000 check to close out this account to an old address of mine. I never received this...

choate lien

a lien that requires no further action to be made enforceable and that identifies the lienor, the property subject to the lien, and the amount of the lien

Jackson's ex-wife may fight for custody

MICHAEL JACKSON S ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, the mother of two of his three children, suggested yesterday that she would fight the dead singer s family for...

A jury in a divorce case? Yes, in Georgia; Supporters say it helps thwart judges' bias.; Cost, desire for privacy make it a rare choice; only Texas also...

The road to wedded bliss usually ends in the couple declaring their undying love before a judge or, in a religious setting, a man --- or woman --- of the...

FRAUD; Economy is creating a swindler 'gold rush'

The recession has killed jobs by the millions, but it's been a boon to one sector of the population: con artists.

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