Georgia Watch filed amicus briefs on May 9 in support of neither party in Sons of Confederate Veterans v. Newton County Board of Commissioners and Sons of Confederate Veterans v.
More infoGeorgia Supreme Court hears case arguing for Confederate monument protections
By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder — Georgia Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday on cases that could determine if an organization with Confederate roots must prove they would be harmed
More infoGeorgia Watch Releases Report on Need for an Equity Impact Tool
The public health and economic crises associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have shone a light on disparities affecting communities of color and other demographic groups who have historically experienced barriers
More infoGeorgia Watch files amicus brief in support of family in Atlanta Gas Light Company case
September 30, 2020 – Georgia Watch filed an amicus brief yesterday in support of the Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Henry v. Atlanta Gas Light Company, a case pending
More infoArbitration Agreements and Limits on Class Actions
By Liz Coyle – American Bar Association Americans routinely enter into contracts for everything from cell phone service to apartment leases, even employment, but many sign contracts without fully understanding
More infoDodd-Frank de-toothing looks like an Equifax win
By Michael E. Kanell and Tamar Hallerman – Atlanta Journal-Constitution Less than seven months after revealing a massive data breach, Equifax appears to be poised for a big win in Washington.
More infoChannel 2 investigation uncovers surge in consumer complaints against big 3 credit bureaus
The country’s big three agencies are racking up more and more…(Watch Now)
More infoForced Arbitration Disadvantages Consumers
By: Beth Stephens, Senior Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, and Zoe Condon, Law Student Extern – Daily Report Georgia Watch has advocated for consumers’ access to civil justice for 15
More infoNACA, Georgia Watch Call on Rep. Loudermilk of Georgia to Withdraw His Bill That Favors Equifax, Credit Bureaus Over Harmed Consumers
ATLANTA- In light of the astonishing announcement of credit reporting agency Equifax’s security breach which impacts the personal information of more than 140 million consumers, National Association of Consumer Advocates and
More infoBeware the Contract Fine Print
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – May 30, 2017 – Georgians routinely enter into contracts for everything from cell phone service to apartment leases, even employment, but many sign contracts without fully understanding
More infoA Victory for Georgia Consumers in Western Sky
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled in favor of Georgia consumers. In Western Sky Financial, LLC v. State of Georgia, three online payday lending companies, incorporated in different states,
More infoGeorgia Watch Applauds CFPB Prepaid Card Rules
Last year, Georgia Watch kept you up-to-date on Senate Bill 88 which allowed employers the right to place employee earned wages or salary on a payroll card instead of the
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