Key Breakthroughs in the Choice of Governing Law in Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area

On February 13th 2025, Supreme People’s Court of The People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) issued the…

$3 million FCRA settlement puts tenant background screening at the forefront

When people are looking to rent a house or apartment, the most important “screening” isn’t on…

FTC to glue company: Stick to established Made in USA principles

FTC to glue company: Stick to established Made in USA principles lfair October 19, 2016 |…

FTC Launches Joint Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Non-Compete Agreements, as FTC Chairman declares the GOP a “Workers’ Party”

As Republicans regain control of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) under the Trump-Vance Administration, employers that…

What’s at the intersection of COVID-19, cancer claims, and CBD? This FTC case

What’s at the intersection of COVID-19, cancer claims, and CBD? This FTC case lfair April 28,…

Auto inventory has fallen as buyers rushed to beat the tariffs

By summer, prices for new and used vehicles could be higher By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

How small businesses can up the impact of their charitable donations

As the holidays – and the end of the tax year – draw near, people are…

Is that unexpected text a scam?

Did you know that people almost always open text messages? In a new Data Spotlight about…

New FTC Data Show Top Text Message Scams of 2024; Overall Losses to Text Scams Hit $470 Million

New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million…

Voice cloning: Where WOW meets OMG

Have you had this experience? You hear about a remarkable innovation, but before you can finish…

Employee Dishonesty Claims—How Far Back Does Coverage Extend?

When businesses think about protecting themselves from risk, they often focus on property damage, natural disasters,…

EEOC Prioritizes Campus Antisemitism: What Employers Need to Know

By: Ridhima Bhalla, Andrew L. Scroggins, and Christopher J. DeGroff In a March 5, 2025 press…

Navigating the world of kids’ marketing: Best Practice Principles from ICPEN

As parents know, kids spend a huge amount of time online, especially now with COVID-19 school…

Multi-party liability | Federal Trade Commission

Today we are announcing another enforcement action seeking to hold companies responsible for consumer injury caused…

U.S autism rates hit record high

For the first time, minority children are driving the increase By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Federal Court Denies Dealer Challenge To OEM Internet Sales Policy

A Massachusetts federal court recently granted summary judgment in favor of a motorcycle manufacturer and dismissed…

Coffee prices could be set to soar

Stress is being felt throughout the industry, from producers to retailers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

AB 597 Public Adjuster Fee Cap

Assembly Bill 597 is working its way through the California Legislature and could soon become law.…

Franchise Fundamentals: Researching franchise opportunities

No one would try to run a marathon with just a few days of preparation. It…

What if the Other Driver Was Texting Before An Accident and Can a New York City Personal Injury Lawyer Help?

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents, and even a momentary…

Court overturns rule limiting overdraft fees to $8

The Trump administration agreed with plaintiffs that the rule was illegal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

So proudly we hail: Maryland federal prosecutors honored with FTC award

Laidlaw v. Organ was an 1817 Supreme Court case concerning an allegedly deceptive trade practice affecting…