Privacy
DOJ Urges Changes To Google Book Deal
The Open Book Alliance, a group formed by interests who oppose the current settlement plan, said it was pleased with DOJ's action.…
Sep 19, 2009Consumer Watchdog
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Privacy
U.S. Urges Court To Reject Google Book Deal
John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog said he was pleased with the filing. "As the Justice brief makes clear, the proposed class-action settlement…
Sep 18, 2009Consumer Watchdog Praises Department Of Justice Action In Google Books Case, Warns Major Issues Including Lack Of Privacy Guarantees Remain Problematic
SANTA MONICA, CA — Consumer Watchdog praised the U.S. Justice Department for objecting to the proposed Google Books settlement in a brief…
Sep 18, 2009
Privacy
DOJ: Court Should Reject Google Book Search Settlement
The U.S. Department of Justice has come out against the proposed agreement to settle copyright lawsuits that authors and major publishers filed…
Sep 18, 2009
Privacy
DOJ: Google’s Book Settlement Needs Rewrite
The U.S. Department of Justice late Friday urged the court overseeing Google's book search settlement with authors and publishers to reject the…
Sep 18, 2009Pre-Existing Health “Conditions” — Cops, Firefighters, Expectant Dads, and Those Suffering From Allergies, Acne and Toenail Fungus Are Uninsurable According To Internal Documents
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the wake of news reports that a history of domestic violence is considered a "pre-existing condition" by many…
Sep 18, 2009
Privacy
Google Said To Be Modifying Google Book Search For DOJ
Consumer advocate group Consumer Watchdog asked the DOJ to enforce this offer. Privacy advocates oppose the deal because they believe Google will…
Sep 17, 2009
Insurance
Health Care Penalty
LOU DOBBS, HOST: As promised Senator Max Baucus released his controversial health care proposal. It is the last of five to emerge…
Sep 17, 2009Consumer Watchdog Says Insurers Must Answer Questions About Use Of Employees As Mini-Lobbyists In Congress
Practice Abuses Employees, Further Clogs Foot-Dragging Bureaucracy and Misuses Customers Premium Dollars, Says Group WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the House Subcommittee on…
Sep 17, 2009
Healthcare
After Much Delay, Baucus Unveils Healthcare Plan
After weeks of delay as he negotiated for Republican support, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus Wednesday unveiled a 10-year, $856 billion…
Sep 16, 2009
Insurance
Health Care Premiums Rise 5% For Year — Increase Is 131% For Decade
The average family premium for health insurance offered through an employer surpassed the $13,000 mark this year, and the cost of coverage…
Sep 16, 2009
Insurance
Mercury Insurance Billboard Sparks Controversy
The controversy over the Los Angeles billboard telling the public "You Can't Trust Mercury Insurance" could soon become a lawsuit. Attorneys for…
Sep 16, 2009
Insurance
Baucus Releases Health Care Bill
Consumer Watchdog, a good government group, rapped the plan for allowing middle class families to continue to pay up to 20 percent…
Sep 16, 2009Consumer Watchdog Tells Justice Any Google Deal Must Include Means Of Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC -- Any plan offered by Google meant to overcome objections to the proposed Google Books settlement must include a “binding…
Sep 16, 2009Baucus Health Plan Won’t Rein In Health Insurer Price Gouging Of Middle Class
Consumer Watchdog Calls For "Prior Approval" Rate Regulation In Health Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The new health reform plan released today by…
Sep 16, 2009
Privacy
“YOU CAN’T TRUST MERCURY INSURANCE” PHOTOSHOP CONTEST
Our billboard in Los Angeles warning people not to trust Mercury Insurance (you can read why here) was torn down at Mercury’s…
Sep 15, 2009
Privacy
Google Strives To Build Biggest Online Library
Internet-search giant Google is making conciliatory gestures in an effort to blunt mounting opposition to a copyright deal that is the foundation…
Sep 15, 2009$13,375 In Annual Family Health Care Costs — Consumer Watchdog Calls For ‘Prior Approval’ Of Health Insurance Rates
WASHINGTON, DC -- New data released today showing that premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose to $13,375 annually for family coverage means…
Sep 15, 2009