NACA in the News: Why was Elon Musk named in 170 consumer complaints to the Mass. attorney general?

The Boston Globe, Why was Elon Musk named in 170 consumer complaints to the Mass. attorney general? “’We overestimated how much our institutions will protect us,’ said Ira Rheingold, executive…

NACA in the News: Ticketmaster Is Forcing Users Into Shady Arbitration Courts

Jacobin, Ticketmaster Is Forcing Users Into Shady Arbitration Courts “According to recent legal actions against the industry, arbitration courts have been found to rule in favor of companies over consumers…

NACA in the News: CUTPA Punitive Damages Plus Statutory Award Allowed for Same Conduct

Law.com, CUTPA Punitive Damages Plus Statutory Award Allowed for Same Conduct “Christine Hines, senior policy director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates, said this decision is a win for…

NACA in the News: Deluzio, Sherman, Magaziner Introduce ‘Click to Cancel Act’

Office of Congressman Chris Deluzio, Deluzio, Sherman, Magaziner Introduce ‘Click to Cancel Act’ “’It’s a shame that a federal court nullified the FTC’s click to cancel rule, which protected consumers…

NACA in the News: Congressman Castro Introduces Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to Provide Transparency and Lower Costs for Consumers

Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro, Congressman Castro Introduces Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to Provide Transparency and Lower Costs for Consumers “‘As homeowners turn to solar panels and other home…

CFPB walks back protections on terms and conditions in financial services

By Christine Hines, senior policy director, National Association of Consumer Advocates The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has long kept a watchful eye on terms and conditions that accompany financial products…

NACA in the News: Costly Solar Energy Installation Scams on the Rise

Consumers’ Checkbook, Costly Solar Energy Installation Scams on the Rise “’This is just the latest version of home contractor fraud, but a much more lucrative one,’ said Ira Rheingold, executive…

NACA in the News: House Committee Votes to Strip CFPB Victim Fund

The Chicago Crusader, House Committee Votes to Strip CFPB Victim Fund “‘It’s not really about saving taxpayer money or anything related to the budget. It’s about getting rid of the…

NACA in the News: You can’t sue: lawsuit sheds light on arbitration clauses in Allegheny County leases

90.5 WESA, You can’t sue: lawsuit sheds light on arbitration clauses in Allegheny County leases “’Forced arbitration basically says that you, consumer, cannot take your case to court,’ said Ira…