Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment…

Apple to pay up to $95 million in Siri privacy lawsuit settlement

Eligible consumers could get up to $100 each if they had five Apple devices By Truman…

New York Sharply Curtails Damages for Weekly Pay Violations

Seyfarth Synopsis: The 2025 New York State budget includes a provision that reduces the potential damages…

Trump Team Faces Key Legal Decision That Could Put Mental Health Parity in Peril

The Trump administration must soon make a decision that will affect millions of Americans’ ability to…

Around 70 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto recalled

The government said the imported meat was not inspected By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12,…

Separation or Divorce and Your Insurance

Divorce attorneys, insurance agents, and property insurance adjusters need to appreciate that separation and divorce may…

A California Lawmaker Leans Into Her Medical Training in Fight for Health Safety Net

Christine Mai-Duc SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program,…

Trump vows to slash prescription drug prices with executive order

U.S. drug prices would match those of similar developed nations By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…

How to deal with guilt over a breakup

Kate Nestor, a divorce and relationship breakup coach at Stowe Family Law, looks at how to…

Readers Scrutinize Federal Cuts and Medical Debt

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit…

Spanish automaker Cupra eyes U.S. entry

The VW brand is reported to be talking with the Penske dealership chain By James R.…

Mental Health: wellbeing during divorce

Divorce can be a testing time for mental health. Detangling yours and your partner’s lives inevitably…

CHNV Parole Pause, Continued: Mass Terminations Still Blocked, but SCOTUS Appeal Looms

By: Dawn Lurie, Owen Wolfe, and Alex Madrak In the ongoing narrative of the Trump administration’s…

Separation or Divorce Can Result in Insurance Disaster

Divorce attorneys, insurance agents, and property insurance adjusters need to appreciate that separation and divorce may…

Medicaid Payments Barely Keep Hospital Mental Health Units Afloat. Federal Cuts Could Sink Them.

SPENCER, Iowa — This town’s hospital is a holdout on behalf of people going through mental…

FTC Action Ends Ecommerce Empire Builders Online Business Opportunity Scam

A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit has put a stop to Ecommerce Empire Builders’ (EEB) business opportunity…

Collaborative Law in BC: A Peaceful Alternative to Divorce Litigation

Navigating the complexities of family law in British Columbia can feel overwhelming, especially during the emotional…

California Wildfires, Toxic Residue, and the Legal Duty Insurers Can’t Ignore

I was in attendance at a conference in Denver yesterday when an expert toxicologist suggested that…

New survey finds employees turn to substance use due to job stress

Results showed that financial pressures top the list of stressors By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May…

Jaroslawicz & Jaros Files Lawsuit Against Amazon After Teen Suffers Vision Loss from Defective Product

Consumers trust product providers, and they should! Product providers have a legal and ethical responsibility to…

How to build resilience during divorce

Going through a divorce or break-up can have a detrimental impact on your mental health. Your…

Prove the Loss Happened During the Policy Period

A recent federal court ruling out of Georgia highlights a basic principle that policyholders and public…