New England Consumer Protection News Monitoring

New bill aims to regulate crypto ATMs in Rhode Island

As cryptocurrency ATMs are becoming more popular, so are crypto scams. FBI data shows that Rhode Islanders lost over ten million in 2023 to fraud linked to crypto kiosks. A new bill in the General Assembly aims to establish rules for those kiosks to better …

New Hampshire House Passes Republican-Led Bill To Legalize Marijuana

New Hampshire’s House of Representatives has narrowly approved a Republican-led bill that would legalize personal use and possession of marijuana among adults 21 and older, though sales would remain illegal. On a voice vote Thursday, House members passed …

AG Ford joins 23 states to oppose Consumer Protection Bureau dismantling

Las Vegas (KSNV) — Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to oppose efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The coalition argues that such …

Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to fight back against the Trump administration and Elon Musk's reckless attempt to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB is …

Coalition of 23 state AGs work to defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from President Trump, Elon Musk

The group is warning against efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the CFPB, which enforces consumer protection laws. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A coalition of 23 attorneys general is taking action to defend the Consumer …

Attorney General Neronha joins states to defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha says he is joining a coalition of 23 other state attorneys general to warn against the Trump administration’s effort to disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The bureau oversees big banks, …

Vermont joins effort to defend consumer protection agency

ASA, SCRS and Auto Innovators propose federal ‘consumer-focused’ repair legislation

Organizations representing the independent automotive repair industry, service professionals, collision repair experts, and most automakers have proposed a federal bill that they say would continue to guarantee independent repair facilities the same …

Massachusetts Energy Cost Crisis: Governor Demands Action as State’s Push To Phase Out Natural Gas Leads to Soaring ...

The Massachusetts Governor is calling out the state’s Department of Public Utilities over astronomically high energy bills after a series of recent rate hikes meant to help reduce the state’s dependency on natural gas in the name of combatting climate …

Massachusetts AG sues Hometap over ‘illegal reverse mortgage’

The lawsuit Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed the lawsuit this week in Suffolk County Superior Court. The suit alleges that Hometap has concealed the “high cost and nature” of its home equity contract products, which are also known as home equity …

Wall St ends lower on consumer demand worries

NEW YORK: US stocks sold off on Thursday as ongoing tariff jitters and a downbeat forecast from Walmart dampened investor risk appetite. A broad selloff pulled all three major US stock indices into negative territory, with the blue-chip Dow suffering the …

AG Frey warns CFPB shutdown threatens financial consumer safeguards

Nearly two dozen states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to issue an injunction blocking the Trump administration from defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing they will suffer irreparable harm if the CFPB is …

Stocks drop as Walmart outlook fuels consumer spending fears

REUTERS/SHANNON STAPLETON/FILE PHOTO A street sign, Wall Street, is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, New York, in January 2019. U.S. stocks sold off today as ongoing tariff jitters and a downbeat forecast from Walmart …

University of Massachusetts Amherst Files Notice of August 2024 Data Breach

On February 7, 2025, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (“UMass Amherst “) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential information in the organization’s possession was subject to …

22 states, D.C. file brief to prevent closure of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

(The Center Square) – Attorneys general from California and 21 other states, plus the District of Columbia, have filed a court brief seeking to prevent the dismantling of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The amicus brief, which was …

Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Press Releases 02/20/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William …

NY, CT attorneys general join in push against dismantling of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong were among 23 attorneys general filing a brief in U.S. District Court in Maryland to argue against the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s dismantling of the Consumer …

Attorney General Josh Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

23 AGs Warn Against Efforts to Defund and Shut Down Consumer Protection Agency   MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk to defund and …

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Co-Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Amicus Brief TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk to defund and disband the …

University of Chicago: Hit with Unsafe Discharge Lawsuit After Hospital-acquired Bedsore

Greg Vigna advocates for families affected by hospital neglect in pressure injury cases, emphasizing ethical care and proper treatment for bedsores SANTA BARBARA , CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We represent the …

Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Professionals Joins Divorce With Respect Week®

Divorce with Respect Week® is March 3 -9, 2025, and is a nationwide initiative created to answer questions about divorce. OH, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative …

Ampion Group Appoints Susan Leblow as Assistant Vice President of Operations

Susan Leblow's extensive industry experience and exceptional strategic insight make her the ideal choice for this role. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ampion Group, LLC, a leader in insurance claims …

Collaborative Divorce Nashville Featured On The Respectful Divorce Podcast

Divorce With Respect Week® is a nationwide initiative to educate couples about options for divorce like the no-court Collaborative Divorce process. NASHVILLE , TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Collaborative Divorce …

Messner Reeves Announces Scott Monroe as New Equity Partner in Orange County

Messner Reeves LLP announces its newest equity partner, Scott Monroe. Scott is a business lawyer and litigator. He practices out of the Orange County Office. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Messner Reeves …

MyVisaJobs Releases 20th Annual Report with Key Insights on Immigration, H-1B Sponsorship & the U.S. Job Market

Offering Data-Driven Analysis for Foreign Workers, International Students, Employers, Policymakers & Reporters on U.S. Immigration & Employment Trends LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyVisaJobs.com …

CITI Program Launches New Online Course on the 3Rs Principles in Collaboration with The 3Rs Collaborative

This course provides education on the 3Rs principles—replacement, reduction, and refinement—designed to improve ethical use of animals in scientific research. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Daniel Rodriguez Selected to 2025 Super Lawyers® List

Daniel Rodriguez, founder of Rodriguez & Associates, has been named to the 2025 Super Lawyers® list—his 17th consecutive year of recognition. BAKERSFIELD, CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daniel Rodriguez, founder …

ReachOut CEO Rick Jordan Speaking at Cre8tiveCon and Hosts Exclusive Summit with Chris Gardner and David Meltzer

CEO brings Brand & AI monetization to main stage while gathering elite entrepreneurs and investors for private dinner with 'Pursuit of Happyness" author Yuenglings Ice Cream Corp (OTCMKTS:YCRM) CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 …

A Day in Our Shoes Celebrates 15 Years of Empowering Parents and Special Education Advocates

Founder Lisa Lightner Marks a Milestone in Supporting Families Navigating the IEP Process AVONDALE, PA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 6, A Day in Our Shoes celebrates its 15th anniversary of helping parents …

Compliance Reimagined: InteliGems Labs unveils Agentic AI Playground

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InteliGems® Labs, a leader in private, domain-specific AI solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Compliance Demo Playground, an interactive platform showcasing …

BECN Launches Campaign to Help UK Businesses Reclaim Mis-Sold Energy Costs

Business Energy Claims Nationwide (BECN) Launches Campaign to Combat Mis-Sold Energy Contracts, Urges UK Businesses to Reclaim Lost Funds STEVENAGE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Energy Claims …

Psychiatrist Dr. Doreen Fukushima of Ho'ola Pono Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

PEARL CITY, HI, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our guest has made it her mission to encourage others that seeking help for mental health should not be stigmatized. “We have all been sad and we have all been scared,” she …

"Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic" Documentary Screening & Panel at Victor Valley College

Join the conversation on gun violence and mental health at the free screening and panel discussion on February 26th at Victor Valley College. VICTORVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, February 26th, …

ALARUM ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Alarum ...

NEW YORK , Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alarum Technologies Ltd. (“Alarum” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: …

TRADE DESK ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against The Trade ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against The Trade Desk, Inc. (“Trade Desk” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:TTD) …

Harvey Weinstein Bolsters New York Legal Defense Team with Addition of Jennifer Bonjean and Michael V. Cibella

Attorneys with a specialty in finding perjury to bolster Weinstein's upcoming New York Defense strategy NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harvey Weinstein has strengthened his legal defense for his upcoming …

BIOA SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit ...

RADNOR, Pa., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages The Trade Desk, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Class A common stock of The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) between May 9, 2024 and …

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Novo Nordisk A/S Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) between November 2, 2022 and December 19, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period …