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Apeel Reveal Act Mandates Labeling of Produce Coatings

Rep. Stutzman's Apeel Reveal Act (HR 4737) mandates labeling of shelf-life-extending coatings on fruits and vegetables, impacting consumer choice and promoting transparency in the food industry; Apeel Sciences, a leading producer, supports the bill.

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Supreme Court Ruling Cuts Car Finance Compensation Costs, Boosts Bank Shares

The Supreme Court's ruling on car finance compensation lowered the estimated cost from £44 billion to £9-£18 billion, causing a surge in bank shares like Lloyds (up 9 percent) and Close Brothers (up 23.5 percent), while the FCA will consult on a new compensation scheme.

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£18bn Car Finance Compensation for UK Motorists

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority will compensate millions of motorists up to £18 billion for overcharged car finance due to undisclosed commissions, with payouts starting next year following a Supreme Court ruling.

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Supreme Court Limits Car Finance Scandal Compensation

The UK Supreme Court partially overturned a lower court ruling on the car finance commission scandal, limiting consumer compensation and potentially saving lenders billions of pounds, but leaving the door open for a limited FCA compensation scheme.

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EU Investigates Temu for DSA Violations

The European Commission launched a preliminary investigation against Temu, a Chinese online marketplace, for allegedly violating the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to adequately assess risks from illegal products, prompting concerns about consumer safety and prompting calls for stronger ...

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Minnesota Attorney General Wins Judgment Against Developer Accused of Defrauding Somali Immigrant Families

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison secured a default judgment against Nolosha Development LLC for defrauding over 160 Somali immigrant families of more than \$1 million through deceptive marketing promising nonexistent homes with 0% financing in Lakeville, Minnesota; a hearing will determine t...

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Germany Misses EU AI Act Deadline, Raising Oversight Concerns

Germany missed the EU's August 2nd deadline to name AI oversight authorities, prompting concerns about consumer manipulation and hindering its AI development goals; the EU AI Act came into force in August 2024.

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Shein Fined €1 Million in Italy for Misleading Environmental Claims

Italy fined Shein €1 million for misleading environmental claims, its second major penalty in two months following a €40 million fine from France for deceptive commercial practices and unsubstantiated environmental claims, raising concerns about the fast-fashion retailer's sustainability and marketi...

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UK Supreme Court Rules on Unfair Car Finance Deals, Shifting Redress to Regulators

The UK Supreme Court ruled that while car finance deals were unfair, redress is the responsibility of regulators, not the judiciary; the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will now create a compensation scheme costing potentially £18 billion for loans since 2007.

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UK Supreme Court to Rule on Millions in Potential Car Loan Compensation

The UK Supreme Court will rule on Friday on the legality of hidden commission payments made to car dealers before 2021, potentially leading to multi-million pound compensation payouts for millions of motorists in a case echoing the PPI scandal, with lenders including Lloyds setting aside large sums.

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Hidden Credit Card Penalties: Late Fees Despite On-Time Payments

A Virgin Money credit card customer, despite a history of on-time payments, was charged interest due to a missed payment resulting from not receiving a statement email; this highlights hidden credit card penalties and the need for regulatory changes.

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ASIC Pressures Commonwealth Bank on Low-Income Customer Fee Refunds

ASIC is urging the Commonwealth Bank to refund excessive bank fees charged to low-income customers after other banks refunded $60 million; CBA argues fees were disclosed but ASIC may pursue court action, prompting CBA to consider goodwill payments.

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