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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week filed a lawsuit against Progressive Leasing for violating a state disclosure law that ensures hefty leasing fees are clearly and conspicuously shown …
Attorney General Sues Progressive Leasing for Rent-To-Own Scheme Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office has taken legal action against two used car companies for violating consumer protection law — Carspot in Philadelphia, and JK Motor …
Attorney General Shapiro: Carspot and JK Motor Cars Violated Consumer Protection Law Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced it is taking action against grill maker Weber-Stephen Products, LLC, for illegally restricting customers’ right to repair their purchased products. The FTC’s …
FTC Takes Action Against Weber for Illegally Restricting Customers’ Right to Repair Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently announced that it is taking action against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC and Westinghouse outdoor generator maker MWE Investments, LLC …
FTC Takes Action Against Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse for Illegally Restricting Customers’ Right to Repair Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) says that is recently finalized an enforcement action against Bank of America for processing illegal, out-of-state garnishment orders against its customers’ …
Bank of America Ordered to Pay $10 Million Penalty for Illegal Garnishments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week issued an advisory to car dealerships in Pennsylvania warning of unfair and deceptive practices that violate the Commonwealth’s Consumer Protection Law.
AG Shapiro Puts Auto Dealerships on Notice for Unfair and Deceptive Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently filed suit against fast-food chain Burgerim, accusing the chain and its owner, Oren Loni, of enticing more than 1,500 consumers to purchase franchises …
FTC Sues Burger Franchise Company That Targets Veterans and Others With False Promises Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a series of orders to five companies offering “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) credit. The orders to collect information …
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Opens Inquiry into “Buy Now, Pay Later” Credit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice announced that American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) agreed this week to settle a federal lawsuit alleging that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief …
Justice Department Obtains Over $1.5 Million from American Honda Finance Corporation Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Starter home prices are growing almost seven times faster than renter incomes, making what was likely already the biggest challenge for first-time homebuyers, saving for a down …
It’s Getting Harder to Save for a Down Payment, But First-Time Buyers Have New Opportunities in the Great Reshuffling Read More