Consumer Law
Should the Buyer Beware?
You've heard the old axiom many times: Caveat emptor. "Let the buyer beware."
While that may still ring true in a practical sense, of course, as well as in a variety of other legal contexts, the advent and growth of consumer protection laws has served to provide consumers with legal recourse in righting the wrongs of sellers, in a variety of contexts.
While a buyer, no doubt, should still beware, they should have confidence to know that both federal law and Oregon state laws are there to protect them, as well.
What is Consumer Law?
A consumer is “one who buys, uses, maintains and disposes of products and/or services,” typically for household and family or other non-business purposes.
Consumer Law, then, covers a large range of laws that protect consumers by regulating the business practices and transactions of sellers.
Specific issues in consumer law range from marketing and advertising restrictions to retail sales requirements and corporate business practices. Fraudulent deals, financing agreements, truth in lending requirements, product and service standards, expressed and implied warranties, debt collection, and numerous of facets of consumer protections are all organized under the umbrella of "Consumer Law."
The practice of consumer protection law can vary depending on the circumstances with each individual client. Occasionally this can entail pursuing lawsuits for consumers who have become the victims of unlawful business practices, or it could mean defending against debt collection agencies or other companies' actions.
If you're being pursued for a consumer debt, or if you've been victimized by a business practicing unlawfully, you should consider contacting an attorney for a consultation.
Caveat emptor, indeed. But let the buyer also be represented by counsel.
You've heard the old axiom many times: Caveat emptor. "Let the buyer beware."
While that may still ring true in a practical sense, of course, as well as in a variety of other legal contexts, the advent and growth of consumer protection laws has served to provide consumers with legal recourse in righting the wrongs of sellers, in a variety of contexts.
While a buyer, no doubt, should still beware, they should have confidence to know that both federal law and Oregon state laws are there to protect them, as well.
What is Consumer Law?
A consumer is “one who buys, uses, maintains and disposes of products and/or services,” typically for household and family or other non-business purposes.
Consumer Law, then, covers a large range of laws that protect consumers by regulating the business practices and transactions of sellers.
Specific issues in consumer law range from marketing and advertising restrictions to retail sales requirements and corporate business practices. Fraudulent deals, financing agreements, truth in lending requirements, product and service standards, expressed and implied warranties, debt collection, and numerous of facets of consumer protections are all organized under the umbrella of "Consumer Law."
The practice of consumer protection law can vary depending on the circumstances with each individual client. Occasionally this can entail pursuing lawsuits for consumers who have become the victims of unlawful business practices, or it could mean defending against debt collection agencies or other companies' actions.
If you're being pursued for a consumer debt, or if you've been victimized by a business practicing unlawfully, you should consider contacting an attorney for a consultation.
Caveat emptor, indeed. But let the buyer also be represented by counsel.
