Privacy
Banking On Hope
Ten years ago, scientists discovered stem cells in the dental pulp of human teeth. Despite the fact that there are still no…
Feb 18, 2010Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
At Hearing On Google Books, Critics Reiterate Opposition
In press releases this morning outlining their testimony, critics of the plan reiterated their opposition. “In essence Google’s latest arguments seem to…
Feb 18, 2010Attorneys For Consumer Watchdog In Court To Argue Against Google Books Deal
NEW YORK, NY — Attorneys for Consumer Watchdog will appear in a federal court today to urge Judge Deny Chinn to reject…
Feb 18, 2010
Privacy
Google In Court Over Books Deal
Search giant Google is facing its opponents in a New York court over long-delayed plans to create the world's largest online library.…
Feb 18, 2010
Privacy
Consumer protection merry-go-round
Reports about consumer protection in the Senate Banking committee's Wall Street reform bill are ever-shifting. It's time for Committee Chairman Chris Dodd…
Feb 17, 2010
Privacy
Google Buzz ‘Breaks Privacy Laws’
A leading privacy group has urged US regulators to investigate Google's new social networking service Buzz, one week after its launch. The…
Feb 17, 2010
Insurance
Talking Car Insurance With Mercury’s Top Man
George Joseph is bankrolling Proposition 17 on the June ballot, saying it’s about lowering rates for California drivers. Not everyone agrees. Consumer…
Feb 17, 2010
Insurance
Anthem as “Exhibit A”
Kevin Sack hits it right on the head in today's New York Times with his story about how Anthem's 39% premium increase…
Feb 16, 2010
Privacy
Google’s privacy debacle displays firm’s true colors
Google's launch of its social network "Buzz" and the ensuing outcry from consumers over they way it trampled on their privacy rights…
Feb 16, 2010
Insurance
Critics Say Initiative Hits Some Motorists Too Hard
California’s third-largest auto insurance company says it’s just trying to give consumers a break by pushing a ballot initiative that could significantly…
Feb 16, 2010
Insurance
Anthem Blue Cross To Delay Rate Increases
The scheduled March 1 hike of up to 39% for individual health insurance policies will not take effect before May 1. In…
Feb 15, 2010
Insurance
Anthem Blue Cross Delays Major Rate Increases
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Days after national furor erupted over double-digit health insurance rate hikes for about 700,000 Anthem Blue Cross members…
Feb 15, 2010Anthem Blue Cross’s Announcement That It Will Temporarily Suspend A 39% Health Insurance Rate Increase Should Not Deter Immediate Legislative Action
Los Angeles, CA - Anthem Blue Cross's announcement today that it will temporarily suspend a premium increase of up to 39% or…
Feb 14, 2010
Privacy
Google updates Buzz social-networking service amid privacy concerns
The Internet giant has tweaked the sign-up process to make the opt-out option clearer and made it easier to block people from…
Feb 13, 2010
Insurance
Steep Rate Increases By Anthem Blue Cross Under Scrutiny
Consumers say they're seeing steep increases in their health insurance premiums, and one insurer raised rates as much as 39 percent for…
Feb 12, 2010
Privacy
Next Chapter In Digital Book Deal: Google vs. DOJ
Google seems to want Judge Chin to be the man making the decision, said John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, one of the…
Feb 12, 2010
Privacy
Stem cell agency’s lifespan is not fixed
I got a phone call this week from Bob Klein, chairman of the California stem cell agency and its board's attorney, ...
Feb 12, 2010
Privacy
Perata’s Campaigns Overlap in Oakland
Doug Heller, executive director of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Consumer Watchdog, which keeps close tabs on the states initiative process, noted that…
Feb 11, 2010