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New Year, New Data Privacy Laws

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If your business is one of the lucky ones that has not yet had to address the requirements of the various consumer privacy laws across the country, it is once again time to check whether your status has changed. Eight more...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - December 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule updating the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” To qualify as “healthy” under the updated definition, food products must contain a...more

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BNPL Regulation Takes the Final Step in Australia

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On 29 November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed the long-awaited Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Bill)....more

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ASIC Puts Insurers on Notice

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ASIC has recently published its findings following an investigation into the insurance industry’s level of compliance with internal dispute resolution (IDR) obligations. Report 802 Cause for complaint: Complaints handling in...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

FTC Posts $20 Million Settlement With Dealer Group For Alleged Deceptive Practices - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General announced a massive $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group, the operator of 10 dealerships in and around...more

Troutman Pepper

Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – December 2024 # 4

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more

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New EU Product Liability Directive Comes Into Force

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The Directive expands the scope of liability to digital products (including AI systems), fulfilment service providers, and online platforms, while reducing the burden of proof for claimants. On 9 December 2024, the new...more

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FDA Issues Updated Final Rule for "Healthy" Labeling

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the final rule providing new criteria for when foods may be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy.” This rule, released on December 19, 2024, has been a priority...more

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EPA-pocalypse Now!

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A second Trump administration is likely to bring sweeping changes to environmental regulatory and enforcement agendas. During the first Trump term, his administration focused on significant deregulation in...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

New Junk Fees Rules to Take Effect in 2025

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The new year will bring significant changes to Minnesota’s retail landscape. Effective January 1, 2025, the Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“MDTPA”) will contain new price transparency provisions requiring that...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media

2024 Recap: Ten Lords A-Leaping!

As the world’s premier blog and go-to source for insightful, pithy commentary on the law and business of social media (EDITOR’S NOTE: this claim has not been verified), the team at Socially Aware feels socially responsible to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Tribunal’s First Ruling Against Collective Action Holds Telecoms Pricing Not Excessive

The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal) has handed down a landmark judgment in Justin Le Patourel v BT, the first opt-out competition collective action which went to trial in the United Kingdom (UK). On 19 December...more

A&O Shearman

FTC resuscitates long-abandoned price discrimination law in alcohol distributor suit

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In the waning days of the current administration, the antitrust agencies continue to cross items off their holiday wish list. Since the presidential election in November, the antitrust agencies have filed a new merger...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Calls on Other Enforcement Agencies to Address Bait-and-Switch Credit Card Rewards Practices

On December 18, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) issued a circular to other law enforcement agencies warning that some credit card companies operating rewards programs may be breaking the law, and...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Report Highlights Widespread Violations in Student Loan Sector

On December 16, the CFPB released a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights, which detailed findings from the Bureau’s recent examinations of student loan markets. The report identifies a range of violations related to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New CFPB Rule Applies Mortgage Standards to Residential PACE Financing

On December 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule applying standard mortgage protections to Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans. The rule amends Regulation Z to clarify...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

CFPB Bites of the Month - November 2024 - CFPB Take Me Home, Country Roads

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In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" for the prior and current month covered during the November 2024 webinar....more

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Federal Court of Appeals Considers Challenge to FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule

On December 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard arguments in Insurance Marketing Coalition Limited (“IMC”) v. Federal Communications Commission, which was brought by the marketing trade association to...more

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Can electronic evidence such as email, and instant messages through WhatsApp or other social media applications be used in...

The UAE laws regarding crime against people, and particularly when such crimes are committed online are strict and aim to protect people from activities that could potentially harm the victim’s reputation. Here, we are...more

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How Legitimate Is Your Interest When It Comes To Developing AI Models?

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The European Data Protection Board’s recent opinion on AI models can be useful in several ways. Last week, I covered EDPB’s take on what the consequences could be for the unlawful processing of personal data in the...more

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FDA Issues Final Rule Updating the Criteria for Use of the "Healthy" Nutrient Content Claim

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On December 19, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule updating the definition of the term "healthy" as used in food labeling. Under the rule, manufacturers may use the term "healthy" and similar...more

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CFPB Adjusts HPML Asset Exemption Threshold

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The CFPB recently issued a final rule increasing the asset exemption threshold for the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requirement to maintain an escrow account for a higher-priced mortgage loan (HPML)....more

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NFIP Extended to March 2025

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The continuing resolution passed by Congress late last week provides for an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until March 14, 2025. ...more

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Guangzhou Internet Court issues the first decision on cross-border transfer of personal data under PIPL

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The Guangzhou Internet Court (the “Court”) recently issued its first judgment involving the cross-border transfer of personal data under the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”).1 An international hotel group was...more

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PRC Network Data Security Management Regulations

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On 30 September 2024, the State Council of the People's Republic of China published the Network Data Security Management Regulations (the “Regulations”).1 These Regulations finalise the Draft Regulations released for public...more

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