FTC announces first mobile app case

There are some combinations that raise immediate compliance issues for responsible businesses — and kids’ privacy…

EPA-pocalypse Now! | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Synopsis: A second Trump administration is likely to bring sweeping changes to environmental regulatory and…

Pulleys pushed with deceptive Made in USA claims

According to a settlement announced by the FTC, a Texas-based company used misleading Made in USA…

If Pain, Yes Gain – Part 130: Missouri Supreme Court Maintains State Paid Sick Time Law; May 1, 2025 Effective Date Remains – For Now

What You Need to Know: After weeks of anticipation and brewing legal challenges to the impending…

FTC recaps consumer complaint data for 2017: Who’s on the list?

Once bitten, twice shy. That fundamental principle of human behavior is why reputable businesses that work…

Updated SFO Guidance: Familiar Framework, Sharper Focus—Timing Is Everything

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is raising the stakes. With the publication of new Co-operation and…

Over half of disaster victims say they were scam targets

Disaster victims should be wary of fake construction companies By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 1,…

Smith Packing recalls more than 18,000 pounds of meat and poultry products

Sodium nitrite levels are above regulatory standards By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2025 Nearly…

FTC to Ban Debt Collector Who Allegedly Coerced Consumers into Paying Debt They Didn’t Owe

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon III,…

Home asking prices are too high in today's buyer's market

Home sellers are increasingly likely to concede By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2025 Home…

Jingle Bells, Bed Bug Tells: New Bed Bug Disclosure Law Goes Into Effect December 22, 2024

Starting December 22, 2024, New York’s Real Property Law (RPL) will be amended to include requirements…

Sharpening the focus on blurred advertising aimed at kids: Staff Perspective suggests a comprehensive approach

Businesses, platforms, social media influencers, and others who advertise or promote products to children online all…

FTC, State of Nevada Take Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada are taking action to stop a wide-ranging…

Are you paying too much property tax?

A new tool can tell you and help you get a reduction By Mark Huffman of…

100 Days of Health Policy Upheaval

The Host Members of Congress are back in Washington this week, and Republicans are facing hard…

What Factors Does a New York Court Consider in Applying the Emergency Exception to a Warrantless Search?

It is well-established in the United States that individuals have a constitutional right to privacy in…

SharkNija recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after severe burns

The company has received reports of second and third-degree burns By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

(Smart)Watch Out! The EEOC’s Take on Wearable Tech

By: Taylor Iaculla, Yoon-Woo Nam, and Andrew L. Scroggins Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 19, 2024, the…

Direct banks outshine traditional rivals, J.D. Power finds

Direct bank checking account satisfaction rose 4 points from 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…

The Unappreciated Role of the Insurance Defense Attorney

It’s easy to fall into the trap of demonizing the lawyers on the other side. I’ll…

The Unappreciated Role of the Insurance Defense Attorney

It’s easy to fall into the trap of demonizing the lawyers on the other side. I’ll…

The FTC’s Google settlement: What’s the buzz?

“Sweet!  Check out Buzz.” “Nah, go to my inbox.” That was the intriguing choice facing Gmail…