Sentences with phrase «among other consumer protections»

Among other consumer protections it put in place, the CARD Act sought to reduce the risk of young people falling into credit card debt by limiting its availability.

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They're protesting, among other things, the bill's proposed creation of a consumer financial - protection bureau.

«Virtual currencies... raise concerns of consumer protection, market integrity and money laundering, among others,» the RBI said in a statement explaining its decision after its bimonthly monetary policy meeting.

Equifax's lawyers at Choate, Hall & Stewart had argued (among many other things) that the AG can't wield the state consumer protection law, which prohibits businesses from making false, deceptive or unfair claims, without showing anyone was harmed by Equifax's supposedly false assurances about data security.

«Virtual currencies (VCs), also variously referred to as crypto currencies and crypto assets, raise concerns of consumer protection, market integrity and money laundering, among others,» the RBI mentioned.

Among other law enforcement actions, there is a recent proposed settlement by 12 state attorneys general and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Under Poolman's leadership, the scope of consumer protection widened, in North Dakota and nationally, as he spearheaded landmark legislation related to suitability of sales, life settlements, among a host of others.

(1) to protect and promote breastfeeding, as an essential component of their overall food and nutrition policies and programmes on behalf of women and children, so as to enable all infants to be exclusively breastfed during the first four to six months of life; (2) to promote breastfeeding, with due attention to the nutritional and emotional needs of mothers; (3) to continue monitoring breastfeeding patterns, including traditional attitudes and practices in this regard; (4) to enforce existing, or adopt new, maternity protection legislation or other suitable measures that will promote and facilitate breastfeeding among working women; (5) to draw the attention of all who are concerned with planning and providing maternity services to the universal principles affirmed in the joint WHO / UNICEF statement (note 2) on breastfeeding and maternity services that was issued in 1989; (6) to ensure that the principles and aim of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and the recommendations contained in resolution WHA39.28 are given full expression in national health and nutritional policy and action, in cooperation with professional associations, womens organizations, consumer and other nongovermental groups, and the food industry; (7) to ensure that families make the most appropriate choice with regard to infant feeding, and that the health system provides the necessary support;

Under DOT's recently adopted consumer rule that enhances protections for air travelers, carriers and ticket agents will be required, among other things, to include all government taxes and fees in every advertised fare beginning January 24, 2012.

The suit, filed Wednesday in King County Superior Court, accuses Jay Gentile of California and websites that operate as buyamazonreviews.com and buyazonreviews.com, among others, of trademark infringement, false advertising and violations of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and the Washington Consumer Protection Act.

Among other protections, it gives consumers the right to view their credit reports once per year, and outlines methods to correct false information.

If passed, the bill would, among other things, expedite consumers» ability to correct errors on their reports, and give the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) explicit authority over the development of credit scoring models.

A law and corresponding consumer protection regulations which, among other requirements, specifies that lenders must state an Annual Percentage Rate for each loan.

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Among other things, it established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mentioned earlier.

The law provided, among other things, additional protections for consumers in connection with identity theft and credit reports accuracy.

In fact, you are conferred this right, among many others, in a federal consumer protection statute called the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: «Each lender uses its own process to determine the risk that you will default on a loan, but most use your credit score, employment status, income, and other outstanding debts, among other factors.»

Among other law enforcement actions, there is a recent proposed settlement by 12 state attorneys general and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Payday loans and other questionable lending practices among various institutions was a primary driver for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Those three groups believed that consumers had adequate protection thanks to Illinois» so - called Puppy Lemon Law, which entitles a financial remedy, among other things, to people who have bought a sick dog or cat from a pet store.

The Protecting Rewards Points Act which is part of Ontario's Consumer Protection Act will come into effect in the next few months and will apply to all kinds of rewards or loyalty programs in Ontario offered by service providers such as Starbucks, Lufthansa and WestJet among others.

Graber will be a Partner residing in Cohen Milstein's expanding Consumer Protection and Product Safety Practice group, and will contribute substantially to the Firm's other practice areas, including Whistleblower / False Claims, Securities Fraud, and Public Client, among others.

Developed by Parker & DuFresne, the blog covers an extensive list of legal topic categories pertaining to bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure defense, consumer protection, among a few others.

Kleros uses game theory and blockchain in a multipurpose arbitration protocol capable of supporting a large number of applications in e-commerce, finance, insurance, travel, international trade, consumer protection, intellectual property and academia among many others.»

Likewise, our experience covers a broad range of substantive areas of law, including fraud, bankruptcy, media and entertainment, trade secrets and restrictive covenants, unfair and deceptive trade practices, RICO, insurance and reinsurance, breach of contract, consumer protection, product liability, and antitrust, among many others.

... virtual currencies, also variously referred to as cryptocurrencies and crypto assets, raise concerns of consumer protection, market integrity and money laundering, among others.

«However,» RBI warns, «Virtual Currencies (VCs), also variously referred to as crypto currencies and crypto assets, raise concerns of consumer protection, market integrity and money laundering, among others.

However, virtual currencies raise concerns of consumer protection, market integrity and money laundering, among others, it said.

However, Virtual Currencies (VCs), also variously referred to as cryptocurrencies and crypto assets, raise concerns of consumer protection, market integrity and money laundering, among others.

«Virtual currency exchanges are required to execute a Deed of Undertaking to implement, among others, minimum standards of consumer protection.

On Thursday, June 4, 2015 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a decision against PHH Corporation and a number of other defendants for among other things, violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) by paying for referrals where there is federally related mortgage.

In fact, 90 percent of consumers who apply for a co-signer release are rejected, says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which looked at more than 3,100 private student loan complaints from October to March, among other things.

Titled «Idea Exchange Council for Brokers,» a range of topics were brought to the table, including an update on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Facebook and social media tips, and exit / succession planning, among others.

The Bureau received over 2,800 comments on the TILA - RESPA proposal during the comment period from, among others, consumer advocacy groups; national, State, and regional industry trade associations; banks; community banks; credit unions; financial companies; mortgage brokers; title insurance underwriters; title insurance agents and companies; settlement agents; escrow agents; law firms; document software companies; loan origination software companies; appraisal management companies; appraisers; State housing finance authorities, counseling associations, and intermediaries; State attorneys general; associations of State financial services regulators; State bar associations; government sponsored enterprises (GSEs); a member of the U.S. Congress; the Committee on Small Business of the U.S. House of Representatives; Federal agencies, including the staff of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Bureau of Economics, and the Office of Policy Planning of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC staff), and the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA); and individual consumers and acconsumer advocacy groups; national, State, and regional industry trade associations; banks; community banks; credit unions; financial companies; mortgage brokers; title insurance underwriters; title insurance agents and companies; settlement agents; escrow agents; law firms; document software companies; loan origination software companies; appraisal management companies; appraisers; State housing finance authorities, counseling associations, and intermediaries; State attorneys general; associations of State financial services regulators; State bar associations; government sponsored enterprises (GSEs); a member of the U.S. Congress; the Committee on Small Business of the U.S. House of Representatives; Federal agencies, including the staff of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Bureau of Economics, and the Office of Policy Planning of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC staff), and the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA); and individual consumers and acConsumer Protection, the Bureau of Economics, and the Office of Policy Planning of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC staff), and the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA); and individual consumers and academics.