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From frequent flyer miles to coffee apps — and even the McDonald’s Monopoly contest — the paper exposes how loyalty programs harvest data, exploit consumer behavior, and even use surveillance pricing to drive spending.
Listen to the authors here: www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-dark-s...
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The Dark Side Of The McDonald's Monopoly Contest
This week we cover the often overlooked practice of scammy loyalty programs. They come in many shapes and sizes but are all designed to cost consumers much more than they reward.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
From frequent flyer miles to coffee apps — and even the McDonald’s Monopoly contest — the paper exposes how loyalty programs harvest data, exploit consumer behavior, and even use surveillance pricing to drive spending.
Listen to the authors here: www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-dark-s...
Listen to the authors here: www.organizedmoney.fm/p/the-dark-s...
Kudos to GW Law students Nam Lam, Maya Clark, Ben Neyer & Carly Choppin, who co-authored the CLASS Network testimony—with support from Adam Teitelbaum, former Director of Consumer Protection at the D.C. AG’s Office.
#LawStudents
#LawStudents
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Kudos to GW Law students Nam Lam, Maya Clark, Ben Neyer & Carly Choppin, who co-authored the CLASS Network testimony—with support from Adam Teitelbaum, former Director of Consumer Protection at the D.C. AG’s Office.
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#LawStudents
Nahmias Director CLASS Network and the Center’s Legal Director urged the Council to protect vulnerable groups—like renters & students—and expand safeguards against fraudulent charities:
“The Council understands the seriousness of the moment we’re in.”
#CLASSNetwork #GWLaw
“The Council understands the seriousness of the moment we’re in.”
#CLASSNetwork #GWLaw
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Nahmias Director CLASS Network and the Center’s Legal Director urged the Council to protect vulnerable groups—like renters & students—and expand safeguards against fraudulent charities:
“The Council understands the seriousness of the moment we’re in.”
#CLASSNetwork #GWLaw
“The Council understands the seriousness of the moment we’re in.”
#CLASSNetwork #GWLaw
Levine, Senior Fellow at the Center, warned of harms from “free” services:
“Some of the worst abuses we saw at the FTC came from companies like Facebook, TikTok, and Equifax.”
“Some of the worst abuses we saw at the FTC came from companies like Facebook, TikTok, and Equifax.”
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Levine, Senior Fellow at the Center, warned of harms from “free” services:
“Some of the worst abuses we saw at the FTC came from companies like Facebook, TikTok, and Equifax.”
“Some of the worst abuses we saw at the FTC came from companies like Facebook, TikTok, and Equifax.”
Read about the bill here: bit.ly/47deUuy
“You’ve been served” New California Law Attacks Fraudulent Service of Notice in Court Cases | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice
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October 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Read about the bill here: bit.ly/47deUuy
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California Slams the Door on Algorithmic Collusion with the Signing of AB325 | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice
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October 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Center Senior Fellow @dohamekki testified in support of the bill before the CA Senate Judiciary Committee.
Doha previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division— bringing deep expertise to this historic effort.
Doha previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division— bringing deep expertise to this historic effort.
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Center Senior Fellow @dohamekki testified in support of the bill before the CA Senate Judiciary Committee.
Doha previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division— bringing deep expertise to this historic effort.
Doha previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division— bringing deep expertise to this historic effort.
✅ Ban the use or distribution of an algorithm that compels others to set or adopt a recommended price for the same product or service
✅ Improve the pleading standard for enforcers, companies, and individuals suing for violations under the law
✅ Improve the pleading standard for enforcers, companies, and individuals suing for violations under the law
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
✅ Ban the use or distribution of an algorithm that compels others to set or adopt a recommended price for the same product or service
✅ Improve the pleading standard for enforcers, companies, and individuals suing for violations under the law
✅ Improve the pleading standard for enforcers, companies, and individuals suing for violations under the law
AB 325 modernizes California’s antitrust laws to tackle the growing use of AI and digital tools that secretly coordinate prices. A landmark step to ensure fair competition in a 21st-century economy shaped by algorithms, this law amends CA’s Cartwright Act to:
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
AB 325 modernizes California’s antitrust laws to tackle the growing use of AI and digital tools that secretly coordinate prices. A landmark step to ensure fair competition in a 21st-century economy shaped by algorithms, this law amends CA’s Cartwright Act to:
Modeled after the Federal Trade Commission’s CARS Rule, spearheaded by Berkeley Law alumnus Dan Dwyer (’12) and Center Senior Fellow @saalevine.bsky.social during his time at the FTC, SB 766 continues California’s leadership in promoting fair marketplace rules.
Read about it: bit.ly/46ZC6fs
Read about it: bit.ly/46ZC6fs
CARS Act (SB766) Brings Best-In-Nation Protections To California Car Buyers | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice
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October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Modeled after the Federal Trade Commission’s CARS Rule, spearheaded by Berkeley Law alumnus Dan Dwyer (’12) and Center Senior Fellow @saalevine.bsky.social during his time at the FTC, SB 766 continues California’s leadership in promoting fair marketplace rules.
Read about it: bit.ly/46ZC6fs
Read about it: bit.ly/46ZC6fs
@ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social @tzedekdc.bsky.social @borrowerjustice.bsky.social and 38 nonprofits are asking the full federal court of appeals to weigh in.
Read more: bit.ly/CFPB_Amicus #CFPB #ConsumerProtection
Read more: bit.ly/CFPB_Amicus #CFPB #ConsumerProtection
“Unilateral, Unlawful Dismantling” of the CFPB by the Administration is Unconstitutional and Will Leave Millions of Americans Vulnerable to Financial Harm, 41 Nonprofit Groups Tell Federal Court of Ap...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
@ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social @tzedekdc.bsky.social @borrowerjustice.bsky.social and 38 nonprofits are asking the full federal court of appeals to weigh in.
Read more: bit.ly/CFPB_Amicus #CFPB #ConsumerProtection
Read more: bit.ly/CFPB_Amicus #CFPB #ConsumerProtection
Today, @saalevine.bsky.social also joined @agdanrayfield.bsky.social to testify before the Oregon legislature, reinforcing the urgent need for bold state action. Read his testimony here:
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#ConsumerProtection
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Center Participates in Oregon Consumer Protection Roundtable, and Sam Levine Testifies Before Oregon State Legislature | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice
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September 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Today, @saalevine.bsky.social also joined @agdanrayfield.bsky.social to testify before the Oregon legislature, reinforcing the urgent need for bold state action. Read his testimony here:
bit.ly/46N6ARO
#ConsumerProtection
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#ConsumerProtection
We were proud to contribute to this important convening. The Center’s Senior Fellows, @srf1802.bsky.social and @saalevine.bsky.social, spoke along with the Center's Policy Director, Shelmun Dashan.
September 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We were proud to contribute to this important convening. The Center’s Senior Fellows, @srf1802.bsky.social and @saalevine.bsky.social, spoke along with the Center's Policy Director, Shelmun Dashan.