There is a disturbing trend that has taken place over the last 10-20 years: the use of forced arbitration to settle disputes between businesses and consumers, commonly referred to as Arbitration Clauses or Arbitration Agreements. In effect, arbitration clauses can prevent consumers from pursuing legal claims in court and force…
The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act prohibits virtually all businesses operating in New Jersey from engaging in deception, fraud, misrepresentation or unconscionable business practices with their customers. The legislature created further regulations for certain kinds of businesses and transactions. One set of regulations covers the delivery of household furniture and…