Collins undertook his most detailed research paper on this issue for the independent but government-funded agency Consumer Focus, which commissioned him in 2009 to consider how a private right of ...

Sellers in violation may face civil penalties and be required to provide consumer redress. FTC Chair Lina ... thus reinforcing their rights and promoting fair business practices.

In addition to penalties and consumer redress, Goldman will face restrictions on its ability to issue new credit cards, the announcement said. Rohit Chopra, the director of the agency, said the ...