Business Law

1. Consumer Protection Law
   1. Consumer Rights
      1. Right to Safety
         1. Protection against hazardous products
         2. Safety standards and regulations
      2. Right to Information
         1. Accurate and clear labeling
         2. Disclosure of product contents and ingredients
      3. Right to Choose
         1. Access to a variety of products and services
         2. Fair competition enforcement
      4. Right to be Heard
         1. Consumer advocacy groups
         2. Channels for consumer complaints
      5. Right to Redress and Compensation
         1. Refunds and exchanges
         2. Compensation for defective products
   2. Product Liability
      1. Types of Product Defects
         1. Design defects
         2. Manufacturing defects
         3. Marketing defects (failure to warn)
      2. Theories of Liability
         1. Negligence
         2. Strict liability
         3. Breach of warranty
      3. Legal Proceedings and Evidence
         1. Burden of proof
         2. Expert testimony
         3. Class action lawsuits
   3. Warranties and Guarantees
      1. Express Warranties
         1. Explicit promises or assertions by seller
         2. Terms and conditions
      2. Implied Warranties
         1. Implied warranty of merchantability
         2. Implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
      3. Warranty Disclaimers
         1. Limitations on warranties
         2. Legal enforceability
   4. Fraud and Misrepresentation
      1. Types of Consumer Fraud
         1. False advertising
         2. Bait and switch tactics
         3. Credit and loan fraud
      2. Legal Recourse and Penalties
         1. Civil damages
         2. Criminal penalties
         3. Regulatory fines
   5. E-Commerce and Digital Transactions
      1. Online Consumer Rights
         1. Privacy and data protection
         2. Security of payment information
      2. Digital Goods and Services
         1. Terms of service agreements
         2. Digital rights management (DRM)
      3. Consumer Protection in Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)
         1. Assessment of business legitimacy
         2. Protections against pyramid schemes
   6. Enforcement and Regulation
      1. Role of Government Agencies
         1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
         2. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
      2. State and Local Consumer Protection Laws
         1. Attorney General's office
         2. Consumer protection bureaus
      3. International Consumer Protection
         1. Cross-border e-commerce regulations
         2. Cooperation between international agencies
   7. Emerging Issues in Consumer Protection
      1. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Consumer Behavior
         1. Algorithmic transparency
         2. Personal data usage and bias
      2. Consumer Protection in the Gig Economy
         1. Rights of consumers using gig services
         2. Accountability of gig platforms
      3. Greenwashing and Environmental Marketing Claims
         1. Verification of environmental claims
         2. Legal frameworks for sustainability standards