Washington consumers can soon rest easy knowing that, for the most part, their gift certificates won't expire or be nibbled away by fees. But besides making good on purchases.
Is the gift card that you received for your birthday last month burning a hole in your pocket? Do you still have an unused gift card from the holidays?
Retail stores and restaurants better make sure they're up on the gift card laws, new federal changes mean no more of those nasty fees and expiration dates that turned gift.
A consumer friendly summary of federal gift cards laws including comparison of federal law to state laws.
Here is a link to an article I published recently on EzineArticles that talks about Sen. Charles Schumer of New York's plan to introduce in 2009 a federal
Several states have passed legislation which prevents a retailer from capturing your GC balance, or charging dormancy fees against the card if they
Attorney General, DCP, Treasurer Announce $308,000 Settlement With Crystal Mall Owners For Alleged Violations Of State Gift Card Laws Abstract: Attorney General Richard.
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You probably gave or received a gift card this holiday season. Today we look at some of the protections gift card holders have under Illinois and Federal law.
State Gift Card Consumer Protection Laws * State Gift Card Consumer Protection Laws
Gift cards make wonderful gifts because they allow you to basically choose what you would like for yourself. But have you ever turned to your gift cards from la
A class action against leading gift-card distributor Simon Property Group will go ahead after a New York appellate panel's finding that the company's imposition of improperly.
Gift cards to employees: Hi Laura, A distribution of a gift certificate or gift card to an employee that is readily convertible to cash must be included in the employees income.
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Easy to read summaries for gift card laws of all 50 states. States laws are also graded A-F based on the consumer protection provided under the state laws.
Gift Card Return Laws. Gift cards have become an increasingly popular gift choice for many as they are good for cash that can be used at any time with no penalty...right? In.
New Jersey Amends Gift Card Law: Restricts Expiration Dates and Fees
Beginning January 2008 retailers selling gift cards and gift certificates in the state of Illinois are required to honor those cards for a minimum of 5 years and businesses are.
News + Events Federal Gift Card Law to go into Effect in 2010 July 28, 2009 Karen F. Lederer
This is an update to an earlier post regarding the Federal Reserve Board’s final rules implementing the gift card provisions of the Credit Card
The Georgia Gift Card Law has been in effect since 2005 and protects consumers upon the purchase of both gift cards and gift certificates within the state.
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iTunes® Gift Card Class Action Lawsuit : A $3.25 iTunes® Store credit may be offered to anyone who purchased or received an iTunes® gift card stating songs are $0.99 each.
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As of August 2010, new gift card legislation has been put in place to ensure that consumers are protected against costly gift card restrictions.
27.12.2007 · As people hit the stores with gift cards in hand there is a new law they should know about.
New York Gift Card Escheat Decision, Rebate Update, and California Fax Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked New Jersey's attempts to seize millions of dollars in unspent gift cards and calling cards. Now, an assemblyman who is chairman of the.
TRENTON –Assembly Democrats Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. and Paul Moriarty are promoting legislation to reverse a law that made it easier for the state to claim unused money.
As we emerge from the 2009 holiday shopping season, the popularity of gift card programs for retailers, restaurants and other hospitality businesses and their customers has.
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