The furious pace of deregulation is gutting agencies intended to protect ordinary Americans, consumer advocates say. But business groups have long favored regulatory relief.
Category: Consumer Protection
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Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum
First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.
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Trump Administration Fires Consumer Bureau Chief Rohit Chopra
Rohit Chopra, who led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, was known for his aggressive enforcement and expansion of consumer protection laws.
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Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He’s Hanging On
Mr. Chopra, long a target of criticism by Republican lawmakers and banks, has not yet been forced out. “I swore an oath to a five-year term,” he said this week.
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Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks in Parts of Europe Over High Levels of Chlorate
Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
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Inside the $32 Billion Industry Transforming Marijuana
Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.
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F.T.C. Sues Greystar, Largest U.S. Apartment Landlord, Over Hidden Fees
The antitrust and consumer protection agency accused Greystar Real Estate Partners of deceptive pricing, charging tenants millions of dollars in unadvertised fees.
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John Deere Sued by FTC Over Equipment-Repair Practices
The lawsuit against the maker of John Deere tractors represents a final push in the Biden administration’s broader efforts to make repairs less costly for consumers.
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FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats
Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says there still is no evidence it is a human carcinogenic.
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FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers like utilities came to an end on Thursday.
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Biden Administration Sues 3 Big Banks Over Zelle Fraud
Action against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo may not survive President-elect Donald J. Trump’s return to office.
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Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.