What If I Need Long-Term Care Or Physical Therapy After a Fall?

Suffering a slip and fall can be more than just a brief inconvenience. For many people,…

New Rules for Waiving Meal Breaks in Washington Health Care Facilities

Some Washington healthcare employers will be subject to new requirements for meal and rest breaks starting…

Strict Standard for Overriding Patent Lexicography in COVID Vaccine Patent Battle

by Dennis Crouch In a decision that reinforces the controlling force of explicit patent definitions, the…

Dollar General reports higher-income consumers are frequenting its stores

The discount retailer reports a surprise earnings beat in the first quarter By Mark Huffman of…

The Xfinity imposter scam is back – with a twist

The original scammer has revived the scheme to victimize Xfinity customers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Another survey shows Americans are tightening their belts

Economic uncertainty makes loyalty programs more important for consumers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 4,…

The USPTO’s Statement on Review of Information on an IDS

by David Hricik, Mercer Law School Dennis pointed out that the Director has…

Home listings hit record $698 billion in April

Listings are up ahead of an expected dip in home prices By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…

Vandalism and Resulting Loss Clauses

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million…

Two Patients Faced Chemo. The One Who Survived Demanded a Test To See if It Was Safe.

JoEllen Zembruski-Ruple, while in the care of New York City’s renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,…

Newsom’s Push To Block Law Could Save California Nursing Homes Over $1 Billion

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to block a California law from taking effect next year that will…

Education Department backs off plan to seize Social Security on defaulted loans

Consumer advocates had warned the plan would push many Americans into poverty By James R. Hood…

Stopping Fraudulent Transfers Before You Lose Out

What to do when someone tries to hide their money to avoid paying your judgment Fraudulent…

When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million…

Texas Adopts Business-Friendly Amendments to Its Corporate Code—A Response to Delaware?

As states compete to become the preferred jurisdiction for incorporation, Texas has taken a bold step…

Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Continues Assault on Obamacare

Millions would lose Medicaid coverage. Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health…

Aging in place is popular, but what's the best place to do it?

Surprisingly, retiree-rich Florida ranks poorly, Utah best By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 3, 2025 75%…

A “Mastermind” in IP Ownership — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — June 3, 2025

After years of contractual entanglements, public disputes and strategic reinvention, Taylor Swift has achieved something few…

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Prescribers Regarding Possible Violations of the Contact Lens Rule

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission sent 37 letters to contact lens prescribers warning them of…

Complaints by servicemembers and veterans against financial firms soar 165%

Consumer watchdog CFPB cuts would undermine response to complaints By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs June…

Rising pet care costs find many owners unprepared

More pet owners turning to insurance and credit to cover expenses By James R. Hood of…

USDOJ: Contributory Infringement Requires Conscious and Culpable Acts

The Supreme Court is being asked to resolve a high-stakes battle over when Internet Service Providers…