Sentences with phrase «consumer claims in areas»

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In a speech to the National Consumer Congress in Sydney today -LRB-»Em powering consumers in the digital age») ACCC Chairman Ron Sims highlights «price signalling» as an area for debate in the forthcoming root and branch review, claiming «recent statements regarding airline capacity shows why these laws need to be extended to all sectors of the economy»In a speech to the National Consumer Congress in Sydney today -LRB-»Em powering consumers in the digital age») ACCC Chairman Ron Sims highlights «price signalling» as an area for debate in the forthcoming root and branch review, claiming «recent statements regarding airline capacity shows why these laws need to be extended to all sectors of the economy»in Sydney today -LRB-»Em powering consumers in the digital age») ACCC Chairman Ron Sims highlights «price signalling» as an area for debate in the forthcoming root and branch review, claiming «recent statements regarding airline capacity shows why these laws need to be extended to all sectors of the economy»in the digital age») ACCC Chairman Ron Sims highlights «price signalling» as an area for debate in the forthcoming root and branch review, claiming «recent statements regarding airline capacity shows why these laws need to be extended to all sectors of the economy»in the forthcoming root and branch review, claiming «recent statements regarding airline capacity shows why these laws need to be extended to all sectors of the economy».

In the wake of skyrocketing insurance claims due to natural disasters — hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, blizzards and the like — insurers have been imposing steep rate hikes and, in some cases, fleeing high - risk areas, leaving consumers out in the colIn the wake of skyrocketing insurance claims due to natural disasters — hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, blizzards and the like — insurers have been imposing steep rate hikes and, in some cases, fleeing high - risk areas, leaving consumers out in the colin some cases, fleeing high - risk areas, leaving consumers out in the colin the cold.

The primary consumer protection problem areas that have given rise to the States» actions include: (1) unsubstantiated claims of consumer savings; (2) deceptive representations about the length of time necessary to complete a debt relief program; (3) misleading or failing to adequately inform consumers that they will be subject to continued collection efforts, including lawsuits, and that their account balances will increase due to extended nonpayment under the program; (4) deceptive disparagement of consumer credit counseling; (5) deceptive disparagement of bankruptcy as an alternative for debtors; (6) lack of screening and analysis to determine suitability of debt relief programs for individual debtors; (7) the collection of substantial up - front fees so the debt relief company gains even if it fails to perform; (8) lack of transparency and information for consumers as to payment of fees, status of accounts, and communications with creditors; (9) significant delays in active negotiation or engagement with creditors, coupled with prohibitions on direct consumer communications with creditors; and (10), in the case of debt settlement companies, basing savings claims (and settlement fees) not on the original account balance, but on the inflated amount due (including late fees and default rates of interest) at the time of settlement.

Instead, the group weighed in on its area of expertise, saying the proposal «lacks empirical support for its claim that an emergency situation justifies massive, abrupt intervention that will likely cost consumers billions without any clear benefit.»

In the area of food product liability, what has not been resolved in the courts is what kind of onus is on the consumer to assess the claims being made by manufacturers and then make a common sense decision on whether or not to make a purchasIn the area of food product liability, what has not been resolved in the courts is what kind of onus is on the consumer to assess the claims being made by manufacturers and then make a common sense decision on whether or not to make a purchasin the courts is what kind of onus is on the consumer to assess the claims being made by manufacturers and then make a common sense decision on whether or not to make a purchase.

Mr. Baker has experience in all areas of the litigation process in commercial disputes involving false advertising claims, trademark and trade dress infringement claims, copyright infringement claims, data privacy claims, patent infringement claims, art ownership and acquisition claims, trade secrets, right of publicity / privacy claims, consumer protection statute claims, and breach of contract claims.

Jason manages litigation dockets in the areas of construction defects, auto accident liability, premises liability, first party insurance claims, products liability, contracts, personal injury, employment law, consumer law, and toxic torts.

Community legal services at the University of Windsor plans to expand the number of review counsel «who will be able to work exclusively in the area of small claims, looking at consumer data issues and wrongful dismissal claims,» says Marion Overholt, executive director of Legal Assistance of Windsor, Community Legal Aid.

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.

Defending our clients against these claims has also brought into play our experience and skill in other legal areas, such as landlord and tenant law and consumer protection acts.

In the product liability area, he has defended manufacturers and distributors in personal injury and wrongful death claims involving aircraft engines, industrial and consumer power saws, toys, children's products, earth moving equipment, tractors, farm implements, forklift trucks, power presses and grass mowing equipmenIn the product liability area, he has defended manufacturers and distributors in personal injury and wrongful death claims involving aircraft engines, industrial and consumer power saws, toys, children's products, earth moving equipment, tractors, farm implements, forklift trucks, power presses and grass mowing equipmenin personal injury and wrongful death claims involving aircraft engines, industrial and consumer power saws, toys, children's products, earth moving equipment, tractors, farm implements, forklift trucks, power presses and grass mowing equipment.

If the Dispute has a claimed value of not more than $ 250,000, then the arbitration will be heard and determined by a single neutral arbitrator who is a retired judge or a lawyer with not less than 10 years» experience as a practicing member of the bar in the substantive practice area related to the Dispute, who will administer the proceedings in accordance with the AAA's Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes.