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Largest Consumer Protection Verdict Ever Awarded in Iowa
On Tuesday, a state judge in Iowa ordered Vertrue, Inc. (formerly known as MemberWorks, Inc.) to pay $32.6 million in consumer restitution, civil penalties, and costs in connection with a ruling that the company…
New Blog: DC Metropolitan Business Law Alert
Kelley Drye & Warren is pleased to announce the launch of a new blog on the Kelley Drye website. The DC Metropolitan Business Law Alert analyzes the key court decisions, statutory and regulatory developments and other…
Two Settlements Require Companies to Issue Refunds
This week, two state attorneys general announced settlements that require companies to issue refunds to consumers. On Tuesday, the Washington AG announced a settlement with a software company over deceptive marketing…
President Signs the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act
This week, President Obama signed the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act. The Act prohibits a post-transaction third-party seller — a company that sells goods or services online through an initial merchant after a…
Congress Passes Bill to Limit Sharing of Consumer Information
The “ Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act ”, which would ban online sales companies from enrolling consumers in services without their consent and bring an end to the practice of “data pass,” was passed by Congress…