NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is an agency of the Government of New York City. The Division of Consumer Protection advocates consumers’ interest before legislative and regulatory bodies, mediates and resolves consumer complaints.
New York Dismisses Price Gouging Lawsuit Against Wholesaler
As previously discussed here by an FTC defense attorney, the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorneys General have enhanced the use of resources at their disposal to protect consumers in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Issues such as price gouging and unsubstantiated product efficacy claims sit atop the regulatory action list. The New York…
Read Article...New York Proposes New Price Gouging Legislation
The New York Office of the Attorney General is actively investigating the advertising or offering for sale of necessary consumer goods at unconscionably excessive prices during the period of market disruption caused by the (COVID-19) outbreak. Necessary consumer goods include sanitizing and disinfecting products used to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. They also include necessities…
Read Article...NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Changes Name to New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) was created following passage of consumer protection laws designed to protect consumers from deceptive business practices. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs recently changed its name to the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). History of the New York City…
Read Article...New York City Ratchets-Up Consequences for Businesses With Outstanding Fines
NYC Department of Consumers Affairs DCA Defense Lawyer Recent reports indicate that local businesses with outstanding fines may be facing licensure suspension and revocations. The policy is clear – deter misconduct in tandem with helping the city capture the money it is owed. Accumulating Debt According to a recent report by Crain’s New York Business,…
Read Article...NYC DCA Charges For-Profit College With Deceptive And Predatory Practices
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has announced a lawsuit against Berkeley College – a for-profit colleges in New York State – for allegedly violating NYC consumer protection laws and debt collection rules. The lawsuit alleges numerous violations and wide-ranging consumer harm, and seeks to end Berkeley’s alleged unlawful practices and restore any…
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