Consumer Law Newsletters

Credit Practices Rule - Overview

The Credit Practices Rule is a federal law that became effective on March 1, 1985. The Rule imposes certain requirements upon entities that issue credit to consumers.

Product Recalls - Notice by Press Release

When a company is unable to identify all purchasers of a recalled product and notify them directly, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) typically issues a press release jointly with the company.

The Care Labeling Rule - Overview

The Care Labeling Rule of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a federal law designed to provide consumers with care instructions for "textile wearing apparel," i.e., clothes, and certain piece goods, i.e., pieces of fabric sold at retail. The Rule is applicable to manufacturers and importers of such products.

The Franchise Rule - Requirements

The Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule imposes certain requirements upon the advertising, offering, licensing, contracting, sale, or other promotion of a franchise.

The Funeral Rule - Applicability

The Funeral Rule applies to "funeral providers." The term "pre-need arrangements" refers to situations in which a person's funeral arrangements are planned before the person's death.