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Eating for longevity: study links flavonoid-rich foods to healthy aging
15% lower risk of frailty in women with high flavonoid intake By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Lice, Lice, Baby | Federal Trade Commission
Dare us to describe the legal ramifications of a recent advertising settlement involving health claims in…
Trump administration ends support for Safe to Sleep program
The cut comes as sudden infant death (SIDS) rates have surged nearly 12% from 2020 to…
Inherency’s Limited Role in Obviousness Analysis
by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit’s 1993 decision in In re Rijckaert, 9 F.3d 1531 (Fed.…
FTC shuts down $9.7 million debt collection scheme
Victims were threatened with jail, lawsuits, garnishment By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025 Phantom…
Navigating the Medical Examination Requirement for Form I-485: A Comprehensive Guide
By: Jake Campbell and Leon Rodriguez Recent Changes to Submission Requirements As of December 2, 2024,…
FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees to Take Effect on May 12, 2025
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and…
FTC, Nevada sue $1.2 billion 'investment scam'
False claims on social media lured young people into costly programs By James R. Hood of…
Speaking of Spokeo: Part 2 — The company’s allegedly bogus endorsements
The lawsuit against data broker Spokeo is the FTC’s first Fair Credit Reporting Act case addressing…
‘Pharmacy deserts’ are a threat to health in some areas, study warns
Researchers found that nearly 18% of Americans live in pharmacy deserts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Washington’s Fair Chance Act: New Amendments Transform Employer Background Check Policies
In 2018, Washington enacted a Fair Chance Act, requiring covered employers to wait until after considering…
Big COPPA problems for TinyCo
Fans of Tiny Pets, Tiny Zoo, Tiny Village, Tiny Monsters, and Mermaid Resort will be relieved…
Don’t wait, buy now, retailers urge
Time is running out before tariffs raise prices By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025…
Tomatoes recalled due to Salmonella risk
The produce is being recalled by two different distributors By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 5,…
FinCEN Acknowledges Nationwide Preliminary Injunction on CTA Enforcement – Voluntary Submission Only
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a…
Vacancy, Occupancy, and Arson Will Always Invite Coverage Issues
A federal Arkansas court issued a recent ruling that reminds everyone in the property insurance claims…
Rents may go up after apartment construction slowdown
Renters can consider the Sunbelt where more apartments are still being built By Dieter Holger of…
Talking turkey | Federal Trade Commission
Whether it’s a spare can of cranberry sauce or an extra turkey platter, thoughtful Thanksgiving hosts…
Alabama Can’t Prosecute Groups Helping Patients Get Abortions Elsewhere, Judge Rules
Reproductive rights groups in Alabama wasted no time resuming their work after a federal judge ruled…