Tag: consumer protection

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Power, Accountability, and the Public Role of Letitia James

When the name of a state attorney general appears in headlines, readers usually learn one of two things: a powerful company has been taken to court, or a government office has beco

Class Action: How Group Lawsuits Work for Consumers and Employees

When a large number of people suffer similar harm from the same product, policy, or employer action, individually filing separate lawsuits is often impractical. The legal mechanism

Deregulation: What It Means, Why It Happens, and How It Affects Everyday Life

Deregulation is the process of reducing or removing government rules and restrictions in a particular industry or market. It often comes up in discussions about business, transport

Letitia James: New York's Attorney General and the Work of Her Office

Letitia James serves as the Attorney General of the State of New York, a role that places her at the head of the state’s legal affairs and consumer protection efforts. For readers

Letitia James: New York’s Attorney General and a Prominent Public Figure

Letitia James is an American politician and lawyer best known as the Attorney General of New York. She has become one of the most visible state-level legal figures in the United St