Trump Restores Title X Funding for Two Anti-Abortion States — While Wiping It Out Elsewhere

The Trump administration quietly restored federal family planning money to Tennessee and Oklahoma, despite court rulings…

Record “Gun-Jumping” Fine Serves As Cautionary Tale For Need To Avoid Unlawful Premerger Coordination

On January 7, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with three crude oil…

You’re on Candid Camera | Federal Trade Commission

In the words of the old TV show, “Smile. You’re on Candid Camera.”  But according to…

Pioneers and Pathfinders: Denise Robinson

Happy New Year! And welcome back to another year of Pioneers and Pathfinders! This week, we’re…

Cybersecurity for small business: Cybersecurity basics

As a small business owner, you know that cyber criminals will steal data any place they…

Patent (s)pending | Federal Trade Commission

If necessity is the mother of invention, bogus invention promotion companies are the sketchy brothers-in-law. That’s…

As Wildfires Rage in Los Angeles, Employers Must Comply with Cal/OSHA’s Wildfire Smoke Rules

Seyfarth Synopsis: Ongoing wildfires in Southern California trigger Cal/OSHA regulations that require employers to train and…

Six Essential Tips for Foreign Military Sales Compliance for Government Contracts

In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we…

FTC says buyers strung along by deceptive endorsements for guitar DVDs

If you’ve been following recent developments about endorsements and affiliate marketing, the FTC’s settlement with Nashville-based…

Six Essential Tips for Handling Procurement Information for Government Contractors

In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we’re…

POM v. FTC: A dozen quotable quotes from the D.C. Circuit opinion

POM Wonderful’s advertising claims were false and deceptive. That’s the conclusion of the United States Court…

Can a Police Officer Lie to Elicit a Confession from a Suspect in New York? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 5, 2024

In a recent criminal case before a New York court, the defendant appealed her conviction for…

Bread rolls recalled because they may contain glass

The bread was sold in six states By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 29, 2025 Key…

The Dannon Order | Federal Trade Commission

When visiting an unfamiliar city, it helps to have a tour guide – a knowledgeable local…

OEMs Might Soon Get Clarity On Massachusetts and Maine Right to Repair Laws

OEMs may finally get some clarity in the next couple of months about their obligations under…

Lysol must modify “Eliminates Odor” claims, ad watchdog says

A high-profile dispute gets a mixed response from BBB By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…

New York Defendant Unsuccessfully Argues to Overturn Drug Convictions — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 12, 2024

Recently, a New York defendant in a drug case, appealed his convictions before the Appellate Division,…

Only one US beach makes the list of ‘The World’s 50 Best Beaches’

The lone American beach making the list is on Floridas west coast By Mark Huffman of…

El costo humano de los recortes de Trump a los programas de tratamiento de adicciones

Cuando la administración Trump recortó a finales de marzo más de $11.000 millones en fondos estatales…

GM issues massive recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles

Manufacturing defects may lead to engine failure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 29, 2025 Key…

The Week in Weed: January 10, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

Lessons from the Facebook settlement (even if you’re not Facebook)

The terms of the FTC’s proposed settlement apply only to Facebook. But to paraphrase noted legal…