Trump Administration Retreats From 100% Withholding on Social Security Clawbacks

The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100%…

FTC, FDA warn companies making Coronavirus claims

When public health concerns hit the headlines, some companies rush to the market with products advertised…

Lawsuits Against Social Media Users vs. Social Media, Itself

Social media… like it or hate it, it’s seemingly here to stay. For most people, although…

Workado ordered to tone down claims for its 'AI detector'

It's not much more accurate than tossing a coin, the FTC alleged By Truman Lewis of…

Workado ordered to tone down claims for its 'AI detector'

It's not much more accurate than tossing a coin, the FTC alleged By Truman Lewis of…

Webinar: Keeping it Markedly Real: Navigating Trademark Law in 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 20251:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central11:00 a.m. to…

Youth sports in Texas: What should I do if my child gets a TBI?

Gone are the days where “walk it off” is the recommended approach when a child gets…

Starter homes cost at least $1 million in over 200 cities

But there are plenty of places with reasonably-priced homes By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 28,…

Albertsons tells suppliers they must eat the cost of tariffs

Tariff chaos continues to swirl By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28, 2025 Key takeaways Supplier-retailer…

FTC challenges claims for opiate withdrawal products

Is there a family or a workplace that hasn’t been touched in some way by the…

Travelers aren’t canceling vacation plans, despite economic uncertainty

But a new survey shows how some savvy travelers plan to save money By Mark Huffman…

A New Year, A New Warning: DOJ’s First 2025 Settlement Highlights IRCA’s Anti-Discrimination Compliance

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement with Brick & Bourbon, a Minnesota-based restaurant…

Faux claims for faux fur

In some ways, think of it as “faux faux fur.”  No, that’s not a typo.  It’s…

Trump targets consumer watchdog, threatening key financial protections

White House takes a heavy hand with the primary consumer protection agency By Truman Lewis of…

FTC Order Requires Workado to Back Up Artificial Intelligence Detection Claims

The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order requiring Workado, LLC to stop advertising the accuracy…

Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts recalled due to undeclared allergens

The candy was distributed in 16 states and Guam By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28,…

United States Supreme Court Holds That The Preponderance-Of-The-Evidence Standard Applies to Exemption Defenses Under The Fair Labor Standards Act

Seyfarth Synopsis: In E.M.D. Sales, Inc., et al. v. Carrera, et al, the United States Supreme…

Injuries from unsafe products surged in 2024

Online-only products were twice as likely to violate safety standards compared to in-store purchases By James…

Discounted phone, TV, or internet services if you pay with a gift card? No, it’s a scam

Have you gotten a robocall about a discount on phone, TV, or internet services? Scammers are…

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds $48 Million Judgment

For people with an ailment, Direct Marketing Concepts and ITV Direct had the answer: Coral Calcium…

Worst states for flooding

Expected annual dollar losses are often hundreds of thousands of dollars By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…

I always feel like somebody’s watching me

Paranoid delusion from 80s R&B artist Rockwell?  Not necessarily, if he had used a computer from…