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Food experts don’t recommend it for your ground chuck or pork shoulder, but starting September 21,…

Target, Walmart foot fraffic drops amid DEI boycotts, Costco gains ground

Websites, apps also affected by protests and 'economic blackouts' By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…

Washington Amends Employee Personnel File Access Laws

The Washington Legislature has passed a new law affecting employers’ obligations related to employee personnel files. …

Thrift stores could provide some consumer relief as tariffs drive up prices

Shoppers say you can find some great deals if you know what to look for By…

Getting to the bottom line: The FTC’s bipartisan Junk Fees Rule and your business

We’ve heard it loud and clear from tens of thousands of people: hidden and misleading fees,…

FTC sues Uber over allegedly deceptive Uber One subscription practices

Uber denies wrongdoing, insists its processes are legal, fast, and user-friendly By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

How to use parental controls to keep your kid safer online

Talking with your kids about your family’s rules and expectations is key to helping them establish…

FTC Approves Final Order Requiring accessiBe to pay $1 Million

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (accessiBe).…

Seyfarth’s SCOTUS Employment Law Roundup: A Win for Employers Defending Exemptions Under the FLSA, and Two Other Cases to Watch

Seyfarth Synopsis: In an important opinion for employers defending against misclassification claims, the Supreme Court has…

Tariffs probably won't help U.S. Amazon sellers

Trump's 2018 tariffs caused companies to reroute trade and boost prices By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…

Sign of the times? Protecting your company from B2B deception

They may look like invoices sent to business owners for posters they may need to display…

Best states for price of rent per square foot

North Dakota has been attracting renters from other states in recent years By Dieter Holger of…

Navigating the New Energy Landscape: Key Takeaways from Trump’s Recent Executive Actions

In a decisive shift from the prior administration’s energy policies, President Trump has enacted a series…

All about the tout: Takeaway tips from the FTC’s Sony-Deutsch settlements

Looking for PlayStation tips and tricks? We can’t tell you how ISA Vekta Special Forces Team…

Walgreens settles opioid prescription violation charges

The pharmacy chain will pay $300 million in one of the largest ever resolutions By Mark…

Iowa Appraisal Law | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Whoever wrote the proposed Iowa laws regarding insurance appraisal has a very narrow understanding of what…

Do you have a 2012, 2013, or 2014 VW Passat TDI?

If you have a 2012, 2013, or 2014 Passat 2.0L TDI and got the approved emissions…

Six Essential Tips for Selling Commercial Products and Commercial Services to the Federal Government

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

Fraud alerts vs. credit freezes: FTC FAQs

UPDATE: As of September 21, 2018, the law says credit freezes are free for everyone, and…

Read the New Appraisal Law and Weep — Appraisal Rules Are Trending to Become Statutory

Whoever wrote the proposed Iowa laws regarding insurance appraisal has a very narrow understanding of what…

Fate of Black Maternal Health Programs Is Unclear Amid Federal Cuts

Eboni Tomasek expected to take home her newborn the day after he was born in a…

Putting the brakes on unproven superiority claims

If you say you’re better, you’d better be better – and you’d better have appropriate proof…