News in Consumer Law
May 17: Register now for CLEONet's Webinar on Cell Phone Contracts
Date May 17, 2010
Time 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where Online
This webinar looks at the legislation and agencies that govern the cell phone industry, rights and remedies available to consumers, and how and where to complain about an unresponsive service provider.
May 26: Low-Income Energy Network annual conference
Date May 26, 2010
Time 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where Thomas Lounge, Oakham House, 63 Gould Street, Toronto
There is no registration fee for the conference and lunch will be provided, but we ask that you register as soon as possible so that we can order the right amount of food. Space is limited. Preference will be given to those who register by May 18, 2010.
March 22: Register now for CLEONet's Webinar on Motor Vehicle Repairs
Date March 22, 2010
Time 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where Online
This webinar looks at estimates for motor vehicle repairs, warranties, what to do when facing an unsatisfactory repair job or unexpected repair bill, and protections for consumers.
Ruling strengthens consumer protection law in Ontario
A newspaper article reports on a recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that confirms a trend to protecting consumers from enforcement of mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer agreements.
Register now for CLEONet's upcoming webinar on door-to-door sales
Date February 22, 2010 to February 22, 2010
Time 12:00 p.m.
Where Online
Please join us for CLEONet's upcoming webinar, "Hot Topics in Consumer Protection: Door-to-Door Sales" on February 22 at 12:00 p.m. There are limited spots available, so please register today.
Ontario court rules consumers can't click away class action rights
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of consumers who pursued a class action suit against computer giant Dell.
Register now for CLEONet's upcoming webinar on energy re-billing
Please join us for CLEONet's upcoming webinar "Hot Topics in Consumer Protection: Energy Re-billing" on November 30, 2009, from 12 to 1:15 p.m. There are only 12 spots available so you must register by November 27.
Tenant groups encouraged by energy board's action on illegal smart sub-metering
Tenant groups are pleased with a ruling by the Ontario Energy Board ruling that requires voluntary, informed tenant consent for electricity sub-metering in apartment buildings and a number of other conditions intended to protect tenants.
Landlords can't offload hydro costs, says Landlord and Tenant Board in submetering case
The Toronto Star reports on the Landlord and Tenant Board's ruling that landlords can't offload electricity costs onto tenants without their consent.
Canada's leading payday lender will pay $100 million to Ontario clients
The Toronto Star reports that a class-action lawsuit filed in 2003 has resulted in a settlement of about $100 million to be paid to clients who complained they were ripped off by usurious interest rates.
