A judge has blocked an attempt to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to The Lewiston Tribune Online. The decision preserves the agency’s funding structure, keeping it operational despite legal challenges.
California’s car-buying landscape is on the cusp of a transformation, thanks to updated regulations on return policies and pricing structures. These reforms, which multiple media sources confirm, are set to significantly alter both new and used car transactions for consumers, with major developments anticipated by 2026.
State Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) has taken a strong stance against OpenAI’s newly announced ballot initiative, condemning it for potentially weakening crucial safeguards against abusive AI-powered chatbots. OpenAI’s proposal, which seeks to limit additional legislative protections, underscores the rising tensions between policymakers and the tech industry over the future of AI regulation.
After being suspended over an alleged used car sale scheme, a Michigan dealership has been cleared to operate again. The Michigan Department of State confirmed that the license suspension, enforced due to alleged violations, has been lifted.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the nation’s first AI chatbot regulation law, challenging the White House’s preference for a hands-off approach. Under this measure, chatbot operators must establish safeguards for users and can face legal consequences if system failures result in harm.
New York’s six investor-owned utilities are collaborating to develop a unified framework for rising electricity demands. State regulators want to ensure that progress toward clean energy remains affordable and sustainable for consumers. This directive marks a concerted shift toward more integrated power planning.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and Live Nation of colluding with brokers to inflate ticket prices. Citing alleged deceptive practices, the suit focuses on claims that Ticketmaster’s customer purchasing limits did little to prevent large-scale reseller acquisitions of event tickets.
Hospitals across the country face growing criticism after a new Interim Semi-Annual Report by PatientRightsAdvocate.org highlighted incomplete price disclosure. The report argues that patients lack the fairness and financial certainty that transparent pricing would provide.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield once dismissed the idea of filing 37 federal lawsuits as “bonkers.” Now, eight months into his tenure, he explains why these legal actions matter for both his office and the state’s ongoing consumer protection efforts.
Noble Moving and Storage in Fairfield, New Jersey, is under investigation for allegedly overcharging its customers. Local and federal officials have asked 7 On Your Side to help spread the word about this ongoing probe.
