Consumer Law Practice Group
The members of the Consumer Law Practice Group regularly advise retailers, manufacturers and other providers of consumer goods and services on compliance with the requirements of Federal, state and local laws regulating advertising, endorsements and testimonials, gift cards and escheat, customer loyalty programs, comparative advertising, price advertising, special offers, charitable sales promotions, green marketing, energy use certifications, sweepstakes and contests, consumer product safety, labeling (apparel, appliances, home furnishings, toys, food), warranties, telemarketing, e-marketing, in-home sales, brick and mortar sales, credit sales and debt collection. We also perform legal compliance audits of portfolios and businesses on behalf of clients who are either purchasing or financing the assets.
We have a long and impressive record representing companies being investigated for consumer fraud by the Federal Trade Commission, State Attorneys General across the country, and the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs. We also routinely assist companies with product recalls before the Consumer Product Safety Commission and with energy efficiency investigations by the Department of Energy.
We defend companies sued in consumer class actions around the country and have efficiently resolved numerous California Proposition 65 matters.
We have also had the privilege of assisting foreign countries in the adoption of their consumer protection laws.
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Updates
Congress Passes Bill Amending CPSIA - Aug. 4, 2011
CPSC Adopts 100 Parts Per Million Limit for Lead in Children’s Products - July 14, 2011 CPSC Extends Stay of Enforcement for Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children's Products - February 3, 2011
Businesses Can Now Register For CPSC Public Product Safety Database Reports - January 18, 2011
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - December 21, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - September 2, 2009
First Anniversary of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - Aug. 13, 2009
CPSC Issues Final Rules for Requesting Commission “Determinations” or “Exclusions” with Respect to Lead in Children’s Products and for Testing of Children’s Metal Jewelry - March 23, 2009
CPSC Issues Enforcement Policy on Total Lead Content Limits and Other Key CPSIA Developments Last Week - Feb. 9, 2009
Federal District Court in New York Declares that CPSIA Ban on Phthalates in Children’s Products Applies Retroactively - Feb 6, 2009
CPSC Stays Enforcement of Certain Certification and Testing Requirements Imposed by the CPSIA - Feb. 2, 2009
Lead Content and Phthalate Limits for Children’s Products to Take Effect on February 10, 2009 - Jan. 21, 2009
CPSC Issues Rule on Certificates of Conformity for Products Manufactured on or after November 12, 2008 - Nov. 21, 2008
Consumer Product Safety Commission Announces Proposed Rules under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for Advertisements for Certain Toys and Games in Catalogues and on the Internet - Nov. 11, 2008
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008- Third Party Testing Required for Children's Products With Lead Paint - Nov. 6, 2008
Other Consumer Law Advisories
Jos. A. Bank Faces Class Action Over "Never-Ending" Sale - April 13, 2012
Never-Ending Sale Costs Retailer $1.8 Million - Sep. 23, 2011
Class Actions Follow California Supreme Court's Decision in ZIP Code Collection Case - Mar. 11, 2011
Connecticut Attorney General and Best Buy Settle Claims Over Online and In-Store Price Differences - Dec. 21, 2010
Public Relations Firm Settles FTC Charges That It Posted Misleading Online Product Reviews - Sep. 7, 2010