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Postal Service warns consumers about increasing ‘brushing scams’

It might not seem like a threat, but it is By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

Pool Pop-up Insurance Denial | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

After what felt like months of rain, New York is now facing a record-breaking heatwave, with…

There were fewer reported identity thefts over the last 12 months

But AI is making the threat even more dangerous By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 30,…

Anti-concurrent Causation Clause | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

The recent federal court ruling in Lawrence v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company 1 shows how the…

No-Buy July gaining traction as Americans cut back on spending

Some consumers think a summer 'fast' is the answer to inflation By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

Code Upgrade Insurance Coverage | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

In the wake of property damage, whether caused by wind, fire, or storm, policyholders rightly expect…

Nearly 6% of the people selling homes stand to lose money

Home prices are beginning to retreat from unrealistic highs By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 30,…

FTC charges battery maker in first case under Made in USA Labeling Rule

For people who prefer to buy Made in USA merchandise, products from Lithionics Battery LLC seemed…

More than 143,000 pounds of bologna recalled due to misbranding

The products contain undeclared pork, beef or chicken By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 30, 2025…

A Texas Boy Needed Protection From Measles. The Vaccine Cost $1,400.

In the early days of the West Texas measles outbreak, Thang Nguyen eyed the rising number…

How an “expect the unexpected” emergency plan can help protect your business

Preparing for an emergency used to be an easier task for small businesses. Coastal companies could…

200,000 Gallons of Water Destroyed My Home and My Good Neighbor Insurance Company Will Not Pay a Dime!

The recent federal court ruling in Lawrence v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company 1 shows how the…

Taking the “ploy” out of employment scams

The workplace is in transition, with people considering career changes or dealing with layoffs. But as…

OFCCP Issues Invitation to Voluntarily Report Efforts to Comply with Executive Order 14173

Seyfarth Synopsis: Today, OFCCP Director Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors inviting them to voluntarily…

Selling health insurance plans or healthcare-related products? Take your marketing and advertising for its annual checkup

‘Tis the season for healthcare-related marketing and advertising. That’s right; it’s open enrollment time for the…

The Week in Weed: June 27, 2025

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

A job scam that college students – and your HR team – need to know about

If you’ll be seeing college-age relatives over the holidays, warn them about a variation on the…

A million-dollar blunder: How the FTC’s settlement with software provider accessiBe can help your business avoid similar missteps

It’s advertising law 101: before you claim your product can perform a certain task, you need…

Influence peddling? Bogus “brand ambassador managers” scam prospective influencers

We’ve warned professionals about online job scams involving phony “recruiters” who falsely claim to represent big-name…

My Pool Just Exploded Out of the Ground and Insurance Won’t Pay a Dime!

After what felt like months of rain, New York is now facing a record-breaking heatwave, with…

Facts about fraud from the FTC – and what it means for your business

The FTC just issued its 2023 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book jam-packed with facts about the…

Journalists Break Down Reconciliation Bill, Vaccine Panel Meeting, and ‘Dobbs’ Anniversary

KFF Health News senior correspondent Phil Galewitz discussed Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cuts on…