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National Law Journal

SEC Warns Investors About Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a strongly worded investor alert to warn consumers that sinking money into bitcoin or other virtual currency-related opportunities is a risky proposition.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Pet Food Company Sued Over Natural Ingredient Claims

A national pet food giant is nipping at a smaller Connecticut-based competitor, alleging that the Wilton company is misleading consumers about the ingredients in its dog and cat foods.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

CFPB to Reward Banks That Don't Share Private Data

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offered a carrot and stick to financial institutions, proposing a rule Tuesday that would reward banks that limit the amount of consumer data they share by allowing them to post their privacy policies online rather than mailing out annual notices to each customer.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Complaint: 'Incredible' Garden Hoses Were Defective

Consumers in at least four states say they bought Flex-Able hoses, lured by advertising that portrays the lightweight garden hoses as tough, durable, long-lasting and capable of expanding and contracting without that annoying kinking.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Forest Pharmaceuticals Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit

A former drug-industry employee is alleging that Forest Laboratories Inc. and Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc. fraudulently marketed Namenda, a drug used to treat Alzheimer's Disease.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Appellate Panel Grills Pom on Deceptive Ads

Pom Wonderful LLC faced tough questions on Friday from a panel of federal judges for running ads that allegedly misrepresented the health benefits of pomegranate juice.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Washington Wants More Transparency from Data Brokers

President Barack Obama's administration is raising concerns about potential discrimination in the use of consumer information shared and gathered by data brokers, urging the shadowy data-services industry to shine a light on its activities.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Legislators Starting Up Bill To Let Tesla Sell Cars Directly to Public

Two New Jersey lawmakers are planning legislation that would allow electric automaker Tesla to do business in the state using a direct-sales model that was recently found to be at odds with state franchise law.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Tech Lobby 'Concerned' by Data Broker Bill. Plus, New Lawyers Pledge to Play Nice.

"Concerned" may have become the new lobbyist euphemism for 'We'll stop at nothing to kill your bill," writes senior reporter Cheryl Miller.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Washington Wants More Transparency from Data Brokers

The White House and Congress are urging the shadowy data-services industry to shine a light on its activities.
2 minute read

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