Exam 39: Consumer and Environmental Law

A business that cannot provide scientific evidence to support its marketing claims may be held liable for deceptive advertising.

Smelter Inc. operates a plant-a "major source"-that emits hazardous air pollutants for which the Environmental Protection Agency has set maximum levels of emission. The plant does not use equipment to reduce its emissions. Under the Clean Air Act, this is most likely

Bea borrows funds from Credit Union to repair her home and to buy a car. She buys a laptop from Discount Store in a transaction financed by the seller. If these parties are subject to the Truth-in-Lending Act, Regulation Z applies to

Consumer Finance Corporation (CFC) extends credit to consumers. CFC applies several criteria to decide customers' "suitability" for credit. Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, CFC cannot base its decision on a customer's

To obtain relief under the nuisance doctrine, a property owner may have to identify a distinct harm separate from that affecting the general public.

Sources of consumer and environmental protection, and the public means to implement and enforce those provisions, exist at the level of

Generally, online ads-unlike other ads-can be less than truthful and not every claim must be substantiated.

Credit Loan Company extends credit in the ordinary course of its business. Under the Truth-in-Lending Act, Credit Loan must inform potential borrowers of

An ad for Running Shoes Inc. states that its footwear is "The Athlete's Choice." Because of this ad, the Federal Trade Commission is most likely to issue

The quality and safety of food may be important to consumers, but food labels that provide standard nutrition facts are a seller's option, not a requirement.

Ski Resorts, Inc., wants to add a new run to its facility in a national park on federal land. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

Shipping times promised in ads are estimates-merchants are not required to notify consumers when orders cannot be shipped as timely as promised.