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The Federal Reserve Board's Final Gift Card Rules for the CARD Act
Recently, the Federal Reserve Board announced the final rules that amend Regulation E to implement the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (“CARD Act”). The…
Ralph's and the Kroger Company Accused of Overcharging Consumers
A recent lawsuit filed by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office should serve as a good reminder to retailers and manufacturers to comply with state and local weights and measures statutes. Last week the city filed a…
Board Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Incentive Items Sold with Unhealthy Restaurant Foods and Beverages
In a previous post we discussed the “preliminary vote” by the Santa Clara County, California, Board of Supervisors to institute a new ordinance which prohibits restaurants from "providing" toys, coupons, or other…
Senate to Consider ATM Fee Cap Among Proposed Amendments to Financial Reform Bill
The Senate is expected to soon consider placing a fifty-cent per transaction cap on ATM fees, as an amendment to the financial reform bill . The proposed amendment, introduced last week by Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)…
White House Childhood Obesity Task Force's "Action Plan" for "Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation": Key Areas of Focus for the Conventional Food and Beverage Industry
On May 11, 2010, the White House Childhood Obesity Task Force submitted a report to President Obama titled, “Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within A Generation.” The report was submitted in response to…