The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
Consumer protections is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Such laws are intended to prevent businesses from engaging in fraud or specified unfair practices in order to gain an advantage over competitors or to mislead consumers.
The Law Firm of Ivan P. Cohen successfully protect consumers who suffer the brunt of corporate wrongdoing, especially when they are injured by false or misleading advertising, debt harassment, data privacy breaches, and various other unfair market practices. Using our litigation skill, knowledge and expertise, consumers can confront corporate wrongdoing and obtain a remedy for all those who were harmed.
Related to this Practice Area:
Arbitration and Mediation
Auto and Equipment Fraud
Auto and Equipment Finance
Breach of Contract
Credit Card Debt and Fraud
General Civil Litigation
General Fraud and Misrepresentation
Purchase and Sale
Secured and Unsecured Loans
Small Claims Court
Unfair Credit Reporting and Repair
Unfair Debt Collection and Negotiation
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PRICE GOUGING
It is unlawful for anyone to sell or offer to sell to any consumer food items, emergency products or services, and other items for a price more than 10 percent greater than the price charged immediately prior to a declaration of emergency. A violation constitutes an unlawful business practice and and act of unfair competition.
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FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES
State and federal laws protect consumers from improper debt collection activities. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s (FDCPA) protection is limited to personal, family, and household debts, and it therefore does not include business debts or individual debts incurred for business purposes.
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FRAUD & DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
Consumer protection statutes guard against deception and fraud by businesses and individuals that sell goods or services. The California’s Consumer’s Legal Remedies Act prohibits various forms of false advertising, such as misrepresenting the source or quality of goods, or falsely representing used goods as “new”.