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The Winning Way to Programmatic M&A in Oil & Gas
A recent BTI Consulting study revealed that more than 50% of M&A transactions are not budgeted…
ASUS case suggests 6 things to watch for in the Internet of Things
The router is Grand Central Station for home technology. It manages the connections between all of…
New FTC COVID-19 warning letters take total to 250
Saunas, IV vitamins, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) devices, and licorice – yes, licorice – are among…
It’s Time For OSHA Electronic Reporting! Use OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application (ITA) to Submit Form 300A, Form 300, and Form 301 Data
Seyfarth Synopsis: Once again, employers are required to submit OSHA Forms 300, 301 and 300A online via…
FTC addresses Uber’s undisclosed data breach in new proposed order
In its August 2017 proposed consent agreement with Uber, the FTC alleged, among other things, that…
Billions back to consumers for VW’s false “clean diesel” claims
The FTC just announced a partial settlement with Volkswagen Group of America that will return as…
Workin’ for a Birkin? The “Wirkin” Bag and Clever IP Protection
If you’re “wirkin” to save up the money for a BIRKIN bag, you may be waiting…
Be a privacy hero at your company (shield included, cape optional)
Want to be your company’s Privacy Shield hero? Four proposed FTC settlements suggest actions you can…
Dividing Debt in a BC Divorce: Who Pays What?
Separating or divorcing in British Columbia involves many complex issues, and dividing debt is often a…
The Week in Weed: January 31, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…
Operation Main Street targets scams against small business
Small business keeps America in business. But while you have your shoulder to the wheel and…
Collection and protection | Federal Trade Commission
The terms of an FTC settlement apply just to that business, of course. But clued-in companies…
The FBI makes arrests in international sextortion scam
The agency says many of these text messages came from overseas By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
That’s It, Folks! Cal/OSHA’s COVID Rule Has (Mostly) Expired
Seyfarth Synopsis: As of February 3, 2025, California’s COVID-19-specific workplace regulations will expire, though employers must…
It’s unwise to incentivize positive skewed reviews
Is there anything you can’t get delivered to your front door? (And yes, home renovators will…
Measles, polio rising steadily as vaccinations fall
Whooping cough, polio, rubella all waiting to stage a comeback By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
Know the risks before investing in cryptocurrencies
As a business person managing your personal portfolio, you do your best to keep up with…
Nearly 65,000 pounds of pork buns recalled for undeclared allergen
The products contain sesame which is not listed in the ingredients By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
New Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China: What You Need to Know
President Trump has issued three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and…
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 late-model vehicles
An incorrect warning light may appear during an ESP system failure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…