Worldwide: Consumer Law

On July 10, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection announced the adoption of its “Click-to-Cancel” rule requiring businesses to provide consumers...

A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking California's enforcement of SB 343, the state's recyclability labeling law, just months before its scheduled October 2026 enforcement date. The court found that key provisions of the statute are likely unconstitutionally vague and that the law impermissibly restricts protected commercial speech under the First Amendment. This decision significantly impacts companies that have been preparing compliance strategies for the law's strict recyclability

In July 2026, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) finalized a new “Click-to-Cancel” rule governing automatic renewals and proposed a new junk fee rule that would require all-in...

A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of California's SB 343, the "Truth in Recycling law," finding that portions of the statute are likely unconstitutionally vague and that it may infringe on First Amendment free speech rights. The ruling addresses claims by 18 trade associations that the law's restrictions on recyclability labeling could force companies to omit truthful information and potentially reduce recycling rates rather than improve them.

Consumers have filed a lawsuit against Hisense USA alleging false advertising of QLED televisions, claiming the products either lack quantum dot technology or contain negligible amounts that don't deliver advertised benefits. The court allowed the case to proceed, finding the plaintiffs presented sufficient evidence at this early stage to support their claims that the televisions may not contain meaningful QLED technology despite marketing representations.

State attorneys general across the nation are taking decisive action on multiple fronts, from securing major settlements over data breaches and consumer protection violations to challenging federal policy changes affecting education and grant funding. This week's developments showcase coordinated multistate efforts addressing digital privacy, financial fraud, and the protection of vital public services.

New Mexico's Environment Department has released comprehensive guidance on PFAS labeling requirements for consumer products, including detailed specifications for label design, placement, and enforcement mechanisms. The guidance addresses complex durable goods, exemptions, waiver processes, and reporting obligations through the state's PFAS Reporting System, with critical deadlines approaching in late 2026 and early 2027.

Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought testified before Congress that while the Trump Administration has improved the agency's operations, he believes the Bureau should be abolished in its current form. Vought endorsed comprehensive reforms including bringing the CFPB under the appropriations process and codifying enforcement standards, while defending his efforts to reverse what he characterized as the Biden Administration's over-regulation.

Last week, a Final Rule that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved on December 18, 2024, and published on January 8, 2025...