Sentences with phrase «consumer rights issues»

Clifford Chance supports a number of free legal advice projects in London, and I am able to give advice on debt, benefits and consumer rights issues to clients who can not afford to pay for advice.

He wanted to establish his firm as the «go - to» place for employment law and consumer rights issues.

Not exact matches

As much as consumers claim to have concerns around Facebook privacy issues, we sure don't mind handing our information over to it left and right.

That said, this particular case features an obvious First Amendment issue that muddies the waters of what kinds of data should and shouldn't be off limits, thus making the AG's case less than ideal for furthering the cause of consumer privacy rights.

China's central bank has issued Alipay a fine of around $ 28,500 US dollars for violating rules in three main aspects: failing to protect consumers» rights, improperly gathering and using personal data, and for misleading product promotion.

They hold elected officials accountable, champion consumer rights, reporting on homeland security issues and provide local traffic and weather information, as well as emergency evacuation warnings.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of development and material risks related to our business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.

The rights to return the goods under the Distance Selling Regulations will not apply in the following circumstances: * in the event that the product has been used or returned incomplete * accommodation, transport, catering or leisure services * package travel * food, drinks or other goods delivered regularly to the consumer's home or workplace by a «regular roundsman» such as a milkman or domestic oil supplier * goods made to the customer's specification * goods that are perishable or can't be returned, such as frozen food and fresh flowers * audio or video recordings or computer software that the consumer has opened * newspapers or magazines * betting, gaming and lotteries * premium - rate telephone and website services We will not issue refunds for any items lost or stolen in transit to us.

Labor rights issues are broad and complex, and we can't always be certain that a small change in our consumer habits will improve the industry.

«You have a statutory right to a consumer guarantee, so that is probably the issue we will be watching closely.

More worrisome, is that Chinese consumers» may shun American products in general as a nationalist response to the two countries» growing frictions over issues ranging from human rights to trade spats, as seen before when relations with Japan and South Korea became strained.

Detailed Childbirth Choices — Risks, Benefits and Alternatives for Common Procedures; Getting Informed Consent, Hospital Forms and Your Rights; Questions for Caregivers — Consumer Issues and Positive Communication; Creating the Birth Plan of your Dreams; «Big» Babies; Packing Your Birth Bag; Touring Your Place of Birth; Benefits of a Professional Labor Assistant; «Hypno - Doulas»; Introduction of the «Abdominal Lift and Tuck» for an easier birthing.

«He has championed issues throughout his distinguished career in public service that will be top priorities for me — from consumer protection and tenants» rights to environmental conservation and government reform.»

Trade and Industry The FSB Trade and Industry Policy Unit represents small businesses in public procurement, postal issues, telecommunications and broadband, consumer rights, the pub industry and other issues.

EFF is the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an organization dedicated to confronting cutting - edge issues defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights in today's digital world.

While there are still issues I have with Nintendo, it's clear that the company is trying to do right in the eyes of the consumers.

As valuable as it is to encourage kids to be creators and not just consumers of all that media, it's equally important to open the conversation around intellectual property rights and legal issues when you're remixing pop culture.

«This redesigned website will provide clear, useful information about passenger rights, as well as DOT's rules, guidance and orders on key consumer issues,» said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

You'll also hear from Jim Guest, President and Chief Executive Officer of Consumers Union, a longtime champion for consumer rights; and Kathleen Marvaso, Vice President for Public Affairs at AAA, a tireless advocate for consumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservatioConsumers Union, a longtime champion for consumer rights; and Kathleen Marvaso, Vice President for Public Affairs at AAA, a tireless advocate for consumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservatioconsumers on vehicle safety, fuel efficiency, and conservation issues.

She leads an office of attorneys and transportation industry analysts who investigate and enforce DOT's aviation economic, consumer protection, and civil rights requirements primarily through negotiation and issuing cease and desist orders assessing civil penalties.

Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company's reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company's products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and / or increases in component costs could have on the Company's gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company's need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company's business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company's dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company's international operations; the Company's reliance on third - party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company's dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company's products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company's sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings.

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However, the consumer's resounding revelation of the current state of eBook and the proclamation of their rights must be taken into consideration to make sure that the copyright issue will be dealt fairly for their investment in a product.

While increased consumer protection and a crackdown on lenders that issue loans to borrowers who are clearly in no position to repay them sounds like a great step in the right direction, critics of the new rules suggest that they could actually hurt some potential homeowners by limiting their options.

(1) Before executing a contract or agreement with or receiving money or other valuable consideration from a buyer, a credit services organization shall provide the buyer with a written statement containing: (a) A complete and detailed description of the services to be performed by the credit services organization for the buyer and the total cost of the services; (b) A statement explaining the buyer's right to proceed against the surety bond or surety account required by section 45 - 805; (c) The name and address of the surety company that issued the bond or the name and address of the depository and the trustee and the account number of the surety account; (d) A complete and accurate statement of the buyer's right to review any file on the buyer maintained by a consumer reporting agency as provided by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; (e) A statement that the buyer's file is available for review at no charge on request made to the consumer reporting agency within thirty days after the date of receipt of notice that credit has been denied and that the buyer's file is available for a minimal charge at any other time; (f) A complete and accurate statement of the buyer's right to dispute directly with the consumer reporting agency the completeness or accuracy of any item contained in a file on the buyer maintained by the consumer reporting agency; (g) A statement that accurate information can not be permanently removed from the files of a consumer reporting agency; (h) A complete and accurate statement of when consumer information becomes obsolete and of when consumer reporting agencies are prevented from issuing reports containing obsolete information; and (i) A complete and accurate statement of the availability of nonprofit credit counseling services.

The company opened registration Monday to consumers to sign up for the gift card and included on the sign - up page a comment that it reserved the right to limit the number of cards issued.

«Collectors sometimes try to take advantage of the notion that the debt still exists,» says Rao, who adds that, in many cases, the consumer would be better off using their dispute rights to deal with the issue.

If you are unable to work out the issue with the collection agency or feel that your rights have been violated, consider hiring a consumer attorney.

Like with any credit issue, rebuilding credit after foreclosure requires diligence on behalf of the consumer, but taking the right steps is also critical to saving time and money — after all, the quicker your credit is fixed, the lower your deposits and interest on monthly payments will be for any new loans.

«The issue that's hurting consumers the most right now are these big retroactive rate increases.

I guess TASC members have yet to figure out that if you want to provide a service and get paid promptly for it then the issue here is to focus on enrolling the right consumer that has cash on hand now or very shortly to settle their debts.

When a consumer approaches a Golden Financial Services office for assistance with debt issues we want to be able to proficiently service their needs, and never turn a person away due to us lacking and not having the right program available for their requirements.»

The Fair Credit Reporting Act provides consumer rights in regards in credit reports, but the sheer number of credit reporting issues is quite shocking.

Our firm offers free case reviews at no cost to you to help protect your consumer rights anytime you: • Receive contact from a creditor or debt collector to collect a debt; • Receive unwanted computerized robocalls or texts to your cell phone (even after you've told them to stop); • Notice inaccurate information on your credit report (even after you disputed with the credit bureaus); • Obtain a loan, lease, or purchase an item on credit; • Enter into an autopay arrangement with a creditor (i.e., gym membership, car loan, etc.); • Purchase a lemon vehicle or other consumer product; • Need help settling debts for less than the full balance; or, • Have any other consumer issue you would like us to look into at no cost to you.

This may turn into less of an issue, as the longer it takes to find the right something, the less consumer debt I'll have, and of course, Sam, I have no credit card debt!

While it's clear there are still several issues facing consumers about the puppy mill industry, for Missouri, it's been a huge step in the right direction.

It seems that some game publishers and game developers dream of a purely digital generation in the future, which grants companies more wielding power over digital content (e.g., digital rights management (DRM), shutting down servers for online support, expiration dates on vouchers for downloadable content, copyright issues, re-licensing issues, etc.) and supposedly digital distribution of media is future - proof by denying all ownership to consumers.

Microsoft has been making so many consumer - friendly choices lately, that an issue with Xbox Game Pass is the last thing the company needs right now.

While there are still issues I have with Nintendo, it's clear that the company is trying to do right in the eyes of the consumers.

It's no secret that Battlefield 4 suffered the series» worst launch ever because, right out of the gate, many consumers were exposed to a myriad of network issues, crashes, and game save corruptions; this doesn't even take into account the absence of popular features that had been implemented in previous installments (ie: squad join - up).

Without beating around the bush, we seriously need consumer protection rights going forward into the new year; some countries already have their ducks in a row, in that regard, and it's high time we collectively take a step back and address this issue before it magnifies.

The ACCC took issue with the fact that Valve wasn't offering refunds on games purchased through Steam; a stance it claimed was in breach of Australian consumer law, which states that if a product is faulty or of unacceptable quality, consumers have a right to a refund, repair or replacement.

Helping to Educate Consumers About Confusing Choices With regulations, tax implications, rebates and power purchase issues, it can definitely be confusing for homeowners trying to figure out if and what alternative energy systems and home improvements are right for them, and so many don't take any action at all.

Because of these inherent issues all companies offering dairy products are marked down under Ethical Consumer's Animal Rights category — as highlighted in the score table above.

Consumer Reports two issues ago said it is finally the right time to buy solar for a residence but I don't recall they said a word about doing conservation measures in consort.

«The First Amendment, ladies and gentlemen, does not give you the right to commit fraud,» said Schneiderman, who in November issued a subpoena to ExxonMobil under the state's far - reaching securities and consumer protection statutes.

Our success demonstrates that a market - based, consumer - focused regulatory approach is the right one, whether the issue is environmental protection or fuels policy.

Finally, new technologies and the ability of companies to operate globally and expand quickly, but not necessarily in accord with local law, can create issues including reliance on sales where not operating legally, lack of attention to consumer or other laws even where properly registered, lack of local licensing, poor attention to data protection; and again, security and cyber security issues or lack of the right personnel in the buyer and / or seller to deal with these issues if the company is moving internationally but too quickly.

Together with its provincial affiliates, COPOH has provided various levels of government with a consumer perspective on issues affecting the lives of Canadians with disabilities such as employment, transportation, communications, housing, living standards and human rights.