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The New Wave of Consumer Class Actions Targeting Retailers: What is the TCCWNA?

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The very acronym evokes head scratches and sighs of angst and frustration among many lawyers in the retail industry. But what is it and why has virtually every retailer been hit with a TCCWNA class action demand letter or lawsuit in the past few months? You have probably heard about it. You may have even been warned about it.

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FTC Publishes Red Flags Rule Compliance Guide; Confirms Broad Interpretation of the Rule

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On March 20, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its long-awaited guide to the Red Flags Rule (the “Rule”), entitled “Fighting Fraud with Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business.” For entities subject to the FTC’s jurisdiction, the relevant compliance deadline is May 1, 2009.