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Schatz, Kennedy introduce legislation to stop deceptive subscription practices after court blocks FTC’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

Following a federal appeals court ruling that blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule, which was set to take effect Monday, US Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawai‘i, and John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the Unsubscribe Act.

Hawaiʻi Attorney General partners with FCC on robocall investigations

The Department of the Attorney General and the Federal Communications Commission today announced a partnership to investigate illegal robocalling. The partnership between the Department and federal investigators establishes critical information sharing and cooperation structures to investigate spoofing and robocalls scam campaigns.

Ige to Sign Landmark Payday Lending Reform Bill into Law

“For too long, payday loans have trapped so many of our most financially vulnerable people in a cycle of debt that they cannot escape. This legislation not only corrects this serious injustice, but also and more importantly enables access to needed capital while providing a path to greater financial self-sufficiency and opportunity,” said Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson.

Better Business Bureau Awards Celebrate Business Trust

Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Torch Awards.

Two Maui Businesses Among 2011 Better Business Bureau Award Finalists

Aloha Air Cargo and Prudential Locations are among finalist for Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau’s Annual Torch Awards, which honors trustworthiness in business.

Hawaii Judiciary Seeking Non-Attorney To Oversee Dishonest Lawyers

Applicants are being sought by the Hawaii Judiciary to fill a vacancy on the board of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP).