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Latest News in Consumer Protection

  • October 30, 2025

    BetterHelp Wins Defense Costs From Insurer For Privacy Case

    A California federal judge said a CNA Financial Corp. insurance unit must pay for BetterHelp's legal defense costs in underlying consumer litigation claiming the online therapy provider unlawfully disclosed private health information without consent, saying the timing of the alleged Electronic Communications Privacy Act violation triggered the duty to defend.

  • October 30, 2025

    Small Biz Groups Seek Quick Win In CFPB Lending Data Fight

    A coalition of consumer-aligned advocacy groups is seeking summary judgment in Washington, D.C., federal court in their suit aiming to compel the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to implement a 15-year-old Congressional mandate to collect lending data for women- and minority-owned small businesses.

  • October 30, 2025

    Judge Says FCA Qui Tam Provisions Don't Violate Constitution

    A Wisconsin federal judge has rejected Wisconsin Bell's attempt to shutter a whistleblower's claims it overcharged schools and libraries for connectivity services provided under the federal E-Rate program by arguing the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions are unconstitutional.

  • October 30, 2025

    Garden Supply Co. Faces Suit Claiming PFAS In Products

    A gardening supply company was hit on Wednesday with a proposed class action in California federal court alleging that it falsely advertises its soil and fertilizer products as organic even though they contain synthetic and dangerous "forever chemicals."

  • October 30, 2025

    FCC Dem Concerned About Broadband 'Bridge To Nowhere'

    The Federal Communications Commission's lone Democrat said Thursday she's worried the government will end up building a "bridge to nowhere" by leaning too heavily on broadband deployment projects at the expense of connectivity aid.

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