Legal Topics > Consumer Issues
You are currently researching Consumer Issues, below you will find the latest information on the subject of Consumer Issues available at Legal Topics. Consumer Issues is categorized in the C index of legal topics.
Opposition Continues to Grow to Blues' Legislation
Published December 2, 2008, 1:45 pm, PR Newswire via Yahoo! News
Seniors, disabled Michiganders, state HMOs and health insurance companies gathered today to oppose efforts by Blue Cross to jam anti-consumer, anti-business legislation through the lame duck session of the Legislature.
EDF Offers Remedies to Seal British Energy Takeover (Update3)
Published December 2, 2008, 11:06 am, Bloomberg
Paris-based EDF said in a statement today that concessions, which it didn’t reveal, will be sent to competitors and customers in the U.K. for market testing. Competitors and consumer groups have expressed concerns the takeover will reduce trading and power-market competition.
EDF Offers Remedies to Seal British Energy Takeover (Update2)
Published December 2, 2008, 4:51 am, Bloomberg
Paris-based EDF said in a statement today that remedies, which it didn’t reveal, will be sent to competitors and customers in the U.K. for market testing. Competitors and consumer groups have expressed concerns the takeover will reduce trading and power-market competition.
Concerns over Bay Area firms' ties to Mumbai
Published December 2, 2008, 12:34 am, San Francisco Chronicle
Exec to fly to Mumbai - 'We have to forge ahead' "The reason this is done is to instill fear and destroy the economy. We can't let them win. We have to forge ahead." So saying, Ash Lilani, a president at SVB Financial Group in Santa Clara, intends to fly to...
Shining a Light on 'Midnight Regulations'
Published December 1, 2008, 7:37 am, Law.com
The clock is ticking for lawyers specializing in consumer safety litigation as they wait to see what "midnight regulations" the Bush administration squeaks through before leaving office in January. There are dozens of rules now under review by the administration that affect everything from prescription drug labeling to water quality to auto roof safety, according to the Office of the Federal ...
Class action is one big headache, says Which?
Published December 1, 2008, 3:57 am, The Lawyer
The only consumer body able to bring class actions in the UK has slammed the system for being costly, time-consuming and offering little reward. ...
Tennessee Senate renews wine sales battle
Published November 30, 2008, 10:15 pm, Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis businessmen Rommy Hammond and Randy Stepherson are on opposite sides of one of the biggest battles facing the Tennessee legislature: wine sales in grocery stores.
Mellow to serve again as Senate Dem Leader
Published November 30, 2008, 2:53 pm, Times Leader
State Sen. Robert J. Mellow (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) today was unanimously re-elected Leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus during caucus leadership elections.
He Wrote the Book on Health Care
Published November 30, 2008, 11:15 am, CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News
When Tom Daschle was the Senate's Democratic leader, he wasn't known for his health care expertise. He had other, more pressing worries -- mainly keeping his caucus together when it was balanced on a simple one-vote majority. So he mainly deferred on the issue to Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who had long advocated for comprehensive national health insurance.
Democrat Martin makes final visit to Macon in U.S. Senate runoff campaign
Published November 29, 2008, 9:09 pm, Macon Telegraph
Jim Martin returned to Macon on Saturday afternoon for a news conference about his candidacy for U.S. Senate, the state of the economy and his plans to grow jobs for midstate residents.
Are you looking for additional Consumer Issues news? Try our new "Consumer Issues News Focus" area.
Off-site Consumer Issues Links, User Submitted
The following links have been collected through user bookmark submission in the Consumer Issues category. Please note, because these resources are off-site we cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of any information.
Sun Nov 16
- The Consumer Warning Network: This site is coauthored by Cris Hoyer, a former federal and state prosecutor...i ts interesting
Sat Sep 20
- Definition of internet marketing for those looking to make money online.: http://www.you rimnews - Your IM News is a dedicated to teaching the basics of internet marketing. Learn internet marketing models, internet marketing issues, & more. It is your guide to internet marketing.
Wed Aug 27
- Listeria Investigation and Recall - 2008 - Canadian Food Inspection Agency: The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have received laboratory results from Health Canada that establish a link between meat products recalled by Maple Leaf Foods from their plant in Toronto and an outbreak of listeriosis.
Thu Jul 31
Tue Jul 22
Wed Jul 16
- pbs advertising activities: great activities for advertising
Thu Jul 10
- Consumer Council for Water : Consumer Council for Water: Those with water bill issues are entitled to contact the Consumer Council For Water. The Consumer Council for Water was set up in 2005 to provide a strong voice...
Fri Jun 6
Fri Mar 7
Thu Mar 6
Sat Feb 9
- The Natural News Network: Empowering individuals to make positive changes. Articles and stories on health, environment, society
Wed Feb 6
- Nielsen BuzzMetrics: track consumer "buzz,&qu ot; including opinions, preferences, issues and coming trends.
Off-site Consumer Issues Research Links
If you still need additional information on Consumer Issues then we suggest the following off-site resources. Please note, because these resources are off-site we cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of any information.
- A9 > Consumer Issues
- Alexa > Consumer Issues
- Anti-Aging Revolution > Consumer Issues
- DMOZ > Consumer Issues
- Google > Consumer Issues
- News Meme > Consumer Issues
- Nuah: News > Consumer Issues
- The Feed Directory > Consumer Issues
- OBP > Consumer Issues
- Yahoo > Consumer Issues
Legal Topics
Timely and Factual Legal Information and News
Legal Topics
If you are researching a particular legal topic use the alphabetical links below to quickly navigate to your desired subject.
If you prefer to browse by category instead use the links below.
- Accidents And Injuries
- Criminal Law
- Employees Rights
- Estate And Probate
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Money And Finance
- Motor Vehicles
- Other Topics
- Real Estate
Recommended Legal Sites
The following legal sites are listed in alphabetical order.
Bookmark Us
The On Topic Network
This website is part of The On Topic Network.
Thank You
Legal-Topics.org was developed by Odin Metatech, Inc and runs on the Odin Assemble platform.