Americans brace for economic strain amid rising tariff concerns

Consumer anxiety grows over tariffs, recession, rising prices, Numerator finds By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…

Federal Contractor DEI Certifications Allowed to Resume After Fourth Circuit Temporarily Blocks District Court’s Nationwide Injunction

Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 14, 2025, the Fourth Circuit reversed a lower court’s nationwide injunction that…

$40.2 million reminder about the importance of due diligence and monitoring

Companies that deceive consumers often don’t act alone. Pull back the curtain and you may find…

Here are some phrases smishing scammers use to hook you

More scammers have shifted from email to texts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 15, 2025…

Worried about your job? You aren’t the only one

A Fed survey shows Americans are worried about the future By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Big concerns about small business loan pitches

Many small businesses are looking for a financial life preserver to help them stay afloat until…

Understanding New York’s One-Year Statute of Limitations for Specific Civil Claims (CPLR § 215)

Reading Time: 6 minutes | Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Plain English Explanation CPLR § 215…

EEOC Issues New Technical Assistance on “DEI-Related Discrimination”

Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 19, 2025, the EEOC issued two technical assistance documents addressing “DEI-related discrimination”…

Keep Track of Your Insurance Policies—Make Insurance Checkups

Most people don’t think much about their insurance policies after they buy them. A bill shows…

Identity theft? Show me the records

There’s been a lot of talk about identity theft lately. Maybe you’ve even heard from customers…

Understanding New York’s Discovery Rule for Latent Injuries (CPLR § 214-c)

Reading Time: 7 minutes | Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Plain English Explanation CPLR § 214-c…

How much money do you need to retire? Americans are lowering their goals

Declining inflation may be making some savers a little more confident By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Amy Bach and United Policyholders

Few voices for policyholder interests and their rights have remained as consistent, credible, and compassionate as…

Understanding New York’s Statute of Limitations Tolling for Infancy and Insanity (CPLR § 208)

Reading Time: 6 minutes | Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Plain English Explanation Under CPLR §…

Fear factor? | Federal Trade Commission

You’ve probably seen them on TV: announcements with prominent warnings about FDA actions involving certain prescription…

American Airlines announces free Wi-Fi service for loyalty program members

Its the latest carrier to use the internet as a perk By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

“Love Stinks” – when a scammer is involved

I’ve had the blues, the reds, and the pinks.One thing’s for sure: Love stinks. Far be…

Understanding New York’s Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice (CPLR § 214-a)

  Reading Time: 7 minutes | Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Plain English Explanation New York…

Deportation Fears Add to Mental Health Problems Confronting Colorado Resort Town Workers

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. — When Adolfo Román García-Ramírez walks home in the evening from his shift at…

States Push Medicaid Work Rules, but Few Programs Help Enrollees Find Jobs

For many years, Eric Wunderlin’s health issues made it hard to find stable employment. Struggling to…

Background checks on prospective employees: Keep required disclosures simple

If your company gets background information on prospective employees, it’s likely you’re covered by the Fair…

Understanding New York’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury (CPLR § 214(5))

Reading Time: 6 minutes | Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Table of Contents Plain English Explanation…