Background checks? Don’t double-dip. | Federal Trade Commission

Need to verify an applicant’s employment or income history? Checking to see if a candidate has…

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…

Why You Need to Avoid Social Media After an Accident

For most of us, using social media is second nature. After a serious slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall…

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…