Hunton Retail Law Resource

Newly formed “public interest organizations” have increasingly been using an expansive consumer protection statute in the District of Columbia as a basis for claims against merchants across the country for unfair or deceptive trade practices.  These claims recently have been directed at businesses—both small and large—who are selling online and shipping into the District of Columbia. Businesses selling goods into the District of Columbia (physically or virtually) should be aware of potential claims initiated by public interest groups that may be pursued against them under the CPPA.