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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 1d

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California Slams the Door on Algorithmic Collusion with the Signing of AB325 | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Center Senior Fellow @dohamekki testified in support of the bill before the CA Senate Judiciary Committee.

Doha previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division— bringing deep expertise to this historic effort.

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 1d

✅ Ban the use or distribution of an algorithm that compels others to set or adopt a recommended price for the same product or service
✅ Improve the pleading standard for enforcers, companies, and individuals suing for violations under the law

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 1d

AB 325 modernizes California’s antitrust laws to tackle the growing use of AI and digital tools that secretly coordinate prices. A landmark step to ensure fair competition in a 21st-century economy shaped by algorithms, this law amends CA’s Cartwright Act to:

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 1d

This week, @governor.ca.gov signed AB 325 (Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry) — The Preventing Algorithmic Price Fixing Act — making California the first state in the nation to explicitly outlaw algorithmic collusion that inflates the cost of essentials like housing and groceries.

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 2d

Modeled after the Federal Trade Commission’s CARS Rule, spearheaded by Berkeley Law alumnus Dan Dwyer (’12) and Center Senior Fellow @saalevine.bsky.social during his time at the FTC, SB 766 continues California’s leadership in promoting fair marketplace rules.

Read about it: bit.ly/46ZC6fs

CARS Act (SB766) Brings Best-In-Nation Protections To California Car Buyers | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 2d

This week, @governor.ca.gov signed SB 766 — the Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act— into law. Sponsored by Sen. Ben Allen with support from Professor Ted Mermin, Senior Fellow Sam Levine, and others, SB 766 strengthens protections for Californians buying or leasing vehicles.

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 3d

@ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social @tzedekdc.bsky.social @borrowerjustice.bsky.social and 38 nonprofits are asking the full federal court of appeals to weigh in.

Read more: bit.ly/CFPB_Amicus #CFPB #ConsumerProtection

“Unilateral, Unlawful Dismantling” of the CFPB by the Administration is Unconstitutional and Will Leave Millions of Americans Vulnerable to Financial Harm, 41 Nonprofit Groups Tell Federal Court of Ap...

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 3d

Amicus brief warns that the Administration’s move to dismantle the @CFPB is unlawful and dangerous. The CFPB is America’s safeguard against financial scams and predatory lenders—protecting veterans, servicemembers, older adults & families.

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 10d

Today, @saalevine.bsky.social also joined @agdanrayfield.bsky.social to testify before the Oregon legislature, reinforcing the urgent need for bold state action. Read his testimony here:

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Center Participates in Oregon Consumer Protection Roundtable, and Sam Levine Testifies Before Oregon State Legislature | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 10d

We were proud to contribute to this important convening. The Center’s Senior Fellows, @srf1802.bsky.social and @saalevine.bsky.social, spoke along with the Center's Policy Director, Shelmun Dashan.

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 10d

Yesterday, @agdanrayfield.bsky.social brought together six attorneys general and national thought leaders for a roundtable on the urgent challenges facing consumers and workers. With federal protections under threat, strong state-level protections and enforcement are more critical than ever.

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Center for Responsible Lending @crlonline.bsky.social · 16d

New fact sheet from the Center for Responsible Lending:
Student loan borrower protections are under threat.

2025 changes mean higher costs, fewer safeguards, & more uncertainty for millions.

Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/wnNELgw

#StudentDebt #HigherEd

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Center for Responsible Lending @crlonline.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you @econaction.bsky.social for gathering community leaders and legislators today to fight for an affordability agenda. Rohit Chopra delivered a powerful keynote including calling out payday loan apps.
#PaydayLoanApps #DebtTrap

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 15d

@saalevine.bsky.social testified before NYC’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection in support of banning hotel junk fees. Backed by research from Mia Machado + public comment with CLASS & law school chapters at Berkeley, Fordham, St. John’s & NYU. bit.ly/482iIkq
#ConsumerProtection #JunkFees

Sam Levine Testifies on NYC Hotel Junk Fees Rule | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 22d

The proposed rule is unconstitutional & illegal — twisting PSLF into a weapon to punish public service orgs that challenge the administration’s agenda. This threatens public interest careers & undermines Congress’s intent. #ProtectPSLF #ProtectBorrowers

Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 22d

246 law students & recent grads from 23 law schools — along with CLASS Network, @peoplesparity.bsky.social & NPLA — are strongly opposing the Dept. of Ed’s proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. bit.ly/SavePSLF #PSLF #StudentLoanForgiveness

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 25d

Curacao targeted low-income Latino immigrants with little or no credit history—offering credit, then locking families into harmful agreements.

Read our brief with @bettzedeklegal.bsky.social and Public Counsel: bit.ly/3ViRsXa

A Major Victory for Latino Consumers in California | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · 25d

Big Win for the Latino Community:

The Center applauds the CA Court of Appeal’s decision in People v. Adir (Curacao).

The message is clear: companies cannot profit by preying on immigrant communities.

#ConsumerProtection #LatinosInCalifornia

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

Read our amicus brief with Public Justice and the court's opinion in Kashanian v. Nat’l Enterprise Systems: bit.ly/3HOSIOM

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Keeping the Courthouse Door Open: Appeals Panel Refuses to Import Restrictive Federal Standing Requirements into California Courts | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

Win for consumers!

California court rules that violation of #ConsumerProtection laws is all that's needed to bring a case. No restrictive federal standing standards for CA state court. Doors to the courthouse remain open.

#ConsumerRights

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · Dec 19

FTC Issues Much-Anticipated Junk Fees Rule, Citing Center's Comment 10 Times

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FTC Issues Much-Anticipated Junk Fees Rule, Citing Center's Comment 10 Times | Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice

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Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social · Dec 19

ICYMI: have a look our 2024 annual report!

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