Consumer Rights
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What Are Your Consumer Rights for Product Warranties and Returns?
Even with a written warranty, consumers are not required to use branded parts or dealership repairs to keep that warranty valid, according to MyFloridaCFO .

How Brands Engineer Products for Shorter Lifespans and Your Buying Choices
In 2010, a typical appliance lasted up to 16 years.

AI innovation's privacy risks demand new marketing regulations
Despite a near-unanimous 141-6 vote in the Connecticut House for a new consumer data privacy bill, experts warn that AI's ability to infer sensitive personal information from seemingly innocuous data

Magnuson-Moss: Product Warranties & Consumer Remedies
In Maine, car manufacturers will be legally compelled to open vehicle telematics access by September 2027.

Past purchase limitations in 2026 may restrict your buying choices.
Marie Duggan was charged $1,200 by Delta Airlines just to change a flight, a stark example of how routine transactions are becoming punitive.

What Are Product Warranty Types and How Do You Make a Claim?
Even if a product fails just after its stated warranty expires, consumers might still have legal recourse, as state statutes of limitations for warranty breaches often extend up to four years from the

A Consumer's Product Warranty Guide: Understanding Coverage, Claims, and Rights
Understand your product warranty rights and coverage. This guide demystifies express and implied warranties, helping you navigate claims and protect your purchases.