What Are Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP)?

The acronym UDAAP refers to unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices by those who offer financial products or services to consumers.
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Arguing Class Actions: Righting a Judicial Wrong—Restoring Michigan's Consumer Protection Act

Twenty-five years ago, an act designed to fiercely defend Michigan consumers was rendered toothless by judicial fiat. The Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 445.901, et seq., ...

Court of Appeal Sides with Consumer Watchdog and Coalition of Consumer Protection and Civil-Rights Organizations in Privacy and Access-to-Justice Case

Consumer Watchdog, working with a broad coalition of consumer protection and civil-rights organizations led by the UC Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice, welcomed today a published ...

Judge: Kent Co. lawncare business violated Consumer Protection Act

On Jan. 13, a 30th District Court judge filed a default judgement against Caltons Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC and its owners, ...
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UDAAP Update: New York’s FAIR Act Signed Into Law

On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 8416, the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through ...