Maine Consumer Protection Lawyers

Consumer Lawsuits Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is the federal law that governs consumer product warranties. Passed by Congress in 1975, the Act requires manufacturers and sellers of consumer products to provide … more
Alternatives To Consumer Lawsuits
Although the Act makes consumer lawsuits for breach of warranty easier to bring, its goal is not to promote more warranty litigation. On the contrary, the Act encourages companies to use informal … more
What Is Complaint Mediation?
Complaint mediation is a way to settle disputes where the two parties to the dispute work through a third person to solve their problem. It is a simple and informal process. The third person, or … more

Protect Your Personal Finances While You Shop Online
The Electronic Funds Transfer Act and the Federal Credit Billing Act were enacted in the 1970s and 1980s to provide individual consumer rights to consumers who paid with electronic funds or credit cards. While the laws were enacted well before the advent of online shopping, they have important implications for individual consumer purchases made on the internet. Many consumers pay for … more
My local car dealership just closed. What can I do about my car's warranty? What if the automaker shuts down altogether? What are my rights?
With a record number of car dealership closings in the last year, you may be wondering what you will do if your local car dealership closes, or what if the auto company that manufactured your car fails. How will you have warranty work done on your vehicle? The short answer is that it may be impossible for you to get warranty service, or any manufacturer-based service, done … more

How To Avoid Foreclosure
This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more

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