All signs point to aggressive consumer protection under Biden
By 
Jaclyn Jaeger2021-01-12T17:28:00
Consumer protection initiatives are expected to be a major area of focus for President-elect Joe Biden, who is widely anticipated to breathe new life into the enforcement priorities of federal and state agencies with such powers.
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