Consumer Law Newsletters
Air Carrier Access Act - Compliance Procedures
Under the Air Carrier Access Act and the Air Carrier Access Rules of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), each air carrier must have at least one Complaints Resolution Official (CRO) available at each airport during times of scheduled carrier operations.
The Textile and Wool Labeling Acts - Recordkeeping
The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act and its accompanying rules require manufacturers of textile products to keep records showing the information required to be on the label (fiber content, country of origin, and manufacturer or dealer identity) for all textile products they produce.
The Care Labeling Rule - Overview
The Care Labeling Rule of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a federal law designed to provide consumers with care instructions for "textile wearing apparel," i.e., clothes, and certain piece goods, i.e., pieces of fabric sold at retail. The Rule is applicable to manufacturers and importers of such products.
Air Carrier Access Act - Security Screening
Under the Air Carrier Access Act and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Air Carrier Access Rules, a person with a disability must undergo the same security screening as any other member of the traveling public.
Federal Telemarketing Sales Rule - Exempt Businesses
Generally, the Federal Telemarketing Sales Rule applies to individuals and businesses that engage in "telemarketing." The Rule defines "telemarketing" as a plan, program, or campaign, involving more than one telephone call, that is designed to induce the purchase of goods or services or a charitable contribution.



