California Supreme Court Ruling on 30-Day Arbitration Fee Payment Deadline
The California Supreme Court’s ruling on the 30-day arbitration fee deadline allows businesses to avoid penalties for late payments under good-faith mistakes.
Category: Consumers
California Supreme Court Narrows Song-Beverly Act Protections in Rodriguez v. FCA US LLC
Explore how the California Supreme Court’s decision in Rodriguez v. FCA US LLC affects warranty claims under the Song-Beverly Act, especially regarding used cars sold with a manufacturer’s warranty.
Auto Finance Companies Liable for Attorneys’ Fees to Consumers
On January 29, 2021, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District, in Pulliam v. HNL Automotive Inc.(2021) Cal.App.5th [2021 Cal.App. LEXIS 81], held that the Holder Rule (16 C.F.R. § 433.2) does not limit the attorneys’ fees that a plaintiff may recover from a creditor-assignee. In doing so, the court rejected the holdings of the Third and First Appellate Districts in Lafferty v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. […]
How The New Consumer Privacy Act Could Affect Your Business
Recent advancements in technology have made the sharing of information, including personal information, much easier than it was in the past. Of course, the easier it is to share, the greater the need becomes for protection of such information and it appears as if California has come to this realization. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) is a comprehensive new consumer protection law that will apply to a wide range […]