Regulation

US regulator tells Tesla to recall over 1 million vehicles

Tesla has announced that it is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles in the US due to an issue with the…

4 years ago

Sony PlayStation faces legal action for “ripping off customers”

Due to legal action in the UK, Sony PlayStation could be made to pay £5bn for “ripping off customers” with…

4 years ago

Regulator considers new rules for social media influencers

Social media influencers can be an incredibly powerful tool for marketers. Having someone with a large following endorse a product…

4 years ago

Lawsuit launched against Skittles maker over high levels of toxic chemical

A new lawsuit has been filed against Mars, the manufacturer of Skittles. The lawsuit claims that Skittles are “unfit for…

4 years ago

Bank of America fined $225 million for mismanaging consumers’ benefit payments

Two US government regulators - the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency…

4 years ago

US consumers could soon be able to access birth control without a prescription

After a petition from a French pharmaceutical company HRA Pharma, the FDA will consider allowing the over-the-counter sale of birth…

4 years ago

Regulator considers changes to car sales regulations to protect consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new crackdown on misleading or detective car sales tactics, which includes providing…

4 years ago

Apple customers could get compensation in battery lawsuit

Following the launch of a major legal claim against Apple for misleading its customers, millions of iPhone users in the…

4 years ago

FDA issues marketing denial order for all Juul products

The FDA has issued a marketing denial order for all Juul products being sold in the US. This means that…

4 years ago

What are the risks of buy now pay later (BNPL)?

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes can be an appealing option for many consumers. In total, over half the population…

4 years ago