Deceptive “certified organic” claims leave consumers verklempt

Remember Saturday Night Live’s “Coffee Talk with Linda Richman”? When the host got verklempt, she suggested…

12 Types of Lawyers You Need to Know

Have You Ever Wondered Which Type of Lawyer You Need For Your Specific Legal Problem? Legal…

Lead generation: When the “product” is personal data

There’s been a lot of talk about “ping trees” and other activities associated with the lead…

Medical identity theft is a growing threat for seniors

Thieves promise benefits if you provide personal information By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 16, 2025…

Pioneers and Pathfinders: Barbara Rogers

Today, we host a fantastic guest, Barbara Rogers, Vice President of Legal Operations, Strategy & Transformation…

In Rural Massachusetts, Patients and Physicians Weigh Trade-Offs of Concierge Medicine

Michele Andrews had been seeing her internist in Northampton, Massachusetts, a small city two hours west…

Fake government affiliation: A name game no one should play

What’s in a name? According to an FTC lawsuit filed in April, if you’re an outfit…

A Call for Comfort Brought the Police Instead. Now the Solution Is in Danger.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988…

Data Spotlight reveals what’s behind some of those social media ads

Sometimes being the “Home of . . .” is an honorific to be proud of. Kudos,…

Six Essential Tips for Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Government Contracts

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

Can your staff spot the five most common text message scams?

According to reports in the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel database, text message scams took consumers for $330…

Understanding pensions in divorce: what is a CETV?

There is a misunderstanding that pensions are not part of the joint matrimonial pot when it…

HHS’ Withdrawal of 2022 Guidance Raises Questions about Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

Seyfarth Synopsis: In a move with potentially significant implications for entities subject to the Affordable Care Act,…

Corporate boards: Don’t underestimate your role in data security oversight

For businesses in the middle of a global pandemic, there’s no such thing as “business as…

Celebrating the Impersonation Rule that helps the FTC fight scams

They say April showers bring May flowers. April also marks the one-year anniversary of the FTC’s…

Legal Innovation Pioneer Seyfarth Collaborates with Stanford’s CodeX, Accelerating Technology Tools to Streamline Client Efficiencies

NEW YORK – March 13, 2025 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a pioneer in legal innovation for…

FTC’s AppFolio case: The Fair Credit Reporting Act does more than just abide

Cult classic The Big Lebowski proves that mistaken identity can be entertaining on film. But for…

California’s AB 597 Threatens to Limit Access to Public Adjusters After Disasters

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

Best home improvements to drive up your home's sales value

There are few home improvements that return nearly all of their cost By Dieter Holger of…

Bad Romance: Top “Love Game” lies told by romance scammers

“Rah, rah-ah-ah-ah. Roma, roma-ma.Gaga, ooh-la-la. Want your bad romance.”   This Valentine’s Day if you find…

The Week in Weed: March 14, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

Investigation finds gaps in Roblox’s child safety measures

Children as young as five exposed to explicit content and inadequate protective measures, the report found…