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Everyone harbors a dark secret – a forbidden mystery concealed behind closed doors. Three cases just…
Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, report finds
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Executive Orders Give First Insight into Trump Administration Immigration Priorities
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued multiple immigration-related Executive Orders focusing on border security,…
Shape up your shapewear claims
We can’t vouch for the accuracy of Shakira’s representation that “Hips Don’t Lie.” But the FTC…
Montana Workers’ Comp Case is a Win for Procedural Fairness
A recent workers’ compensation case made headlines in Montana when the Murphy Law Firm helped its…
The lesson of the MARS Rule: Not one penny up front
Like calling an NFL lineman “Tiny,” we appreciate an ironic name as much as the next…
CROA case shows why piggybacking isn’t the answer for consumers shouldering bad credit
The practice is called piggybacking, but it’s not child’s play. It’s where a person with iffy…
Act Now, Don’t Panic Later. Dress Warmly for ICE.
Seyfarth Synopsis: The message for 2025 is clear: compliance is not optional, and preparation is essential.…
Going Digital: New E-Manifest Requirements Effective January 22, 2025
Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective today, the third and final update to USEPA’s e-Manifest rules require all Large…
Mars Petcare in the doghouse for deceptive claims about Eukanuba
“It’s a dog’s life,” they say – and according to Mars Petcare, its Eukanuba brand of…
Will the Court Require Congress to Say the “Magic Words?”
By Dennis Crouch Although most of our fare is IP related, I have also been keeping…
Duplicative OSHA Citations Must Be Deleted
INTRODUCTION Employers are subject to tens of thousands of federal and state OSHA regulations. A single…
TracFone’s limits on “unlimited” data lead to $40 million in consumer refunds
Certain advertising terms are bound to attract consumer attention: “free,” “no diet or exercise required” –…
Nixing the Fix: Warranties, Mag-Moss, and restrictions on repairs
First, the bad news: That nifty purchase needs a repair. Now the good news for consumers:…
DOJ Announces Record Qui Tam Highs, Consistent Upward Trends in FCA Recoveries for FY 2024
On January 15, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) reported its annual recoveries under the False…
District court rules on redress, ROSCA, and disclosures
The scheme started with a Craigslist ad for a rental property and ended with a $5.2…
FinCEN Issues Further Guidance on Pausing CTA Compliance in Response to Supreme Court Ruling
January 24, 2025 Update: On January 24, FinCEN published updated reporting guidance in which it announced…
The Week in Weed: January 24, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…
Suit-Limitation Clauses in Property Insurance—File Fast or Lose Everything
Few things send shivers down a policyholder’s spine faster than discovering that an otherwise valid claim…