2024 Year in Review – PRC Employment Law

The year 2024 witnessed various changes in employment law in the People’s Republic of China. This…

Trump Decried Crime in America, Then Gutted Funding for Gun Violence Prevention

ST. LOUIS — Violent crime was already trending down from a covid-era spike when President Donald…

Appraisal Award Upheld for Amount Greater than Policyholder’s Original Proof of Loss

In a ruling issued today from Iowa, the court enforced an appraisal award issued in favor…

Infant cushion safety rule challenged in D.C. Appeals Court

The suit claims the Consumer Product Safety Commission exceeded its authority By James R. Hood of…

What If I Need Long-Term Care Or Physical Therapy After a Fall?

Suffering a slip and fall can be more than just a brief inconvenience. For many people,…

New Rules for Waiving Meal Breaks in Washington Health Care Facilities

Some Washington healthcare employers will be subject to new requirements for meal and rest breaks starting…

Strict Standard for Overriding Patent Lexicography in COVID Vaccine Patent Battle

by Dennis Crouch In a decision that reinforces the controlling force of explicit patent definitions, the…

Dollar General reports higher-income consumers are frequenting its stores

The discount retailer reports a surprise earnings beat in the first quarter By Mark Huffman of…

The Xfinity imposter scam is back – with a twist

The original scammer has revived the scheme to victimize Xfinity customers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Another survey shows Americans are tightening their belts

Economic uncertainty makes loyalty programs more important for consumers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 4,…

The USPTO’s Statement on Review of Information on an IDS

by David Hricik, Mercer Law School Dennis pointed out that the Director has…

Home listings hit record $698 billion in April

Listings are up ahead of an expected dip in home prices By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…

Vandalism and Resulting Loss Clauses

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million…

Two Patients Faced Chemo. The One Who Survived Demanded a Test To See if It Was Safe.

JoEllen Zembruski-Ruple, while in the care of New York City’s renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,…

Newsom’s Push To Block Law Could Save California Nursing Homes Over $1 Billion

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to block a California law from taking effect next year that will…

Education Department backs off plan to seize Social Security on defaulted loans

Consumer advocates had warned the plan would push many Americans into poverty By James R. Hood…

Stopping Fraudulent Transfers Before You Lose Out

What to do when someone tries to hide their money to avoid paying your judgment Fraudulent…

When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million…

Texas Adopts Business-Friendly Amendments to Its Corporate Code—A Response to Delaware?

As states compete to become the preferred jurisdiction for incorporation, Texas has taken a bold step…

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Continues Assault on Obamacare

Millions would lose Medicaid coverage. Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health…

Aging in place is popular, but what's the best place to do it?

Surprisingly, retiree-rich Florida ranks poorly, Utah best By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 3, 2025 75%…

A “Mastermind” in IP Ownership — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — June 3, 2025

After years of contractual entanglements, public disputes and strategic reinvention, Taylor Swift has achieved something few…