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Housing affordability hits historic lows

In spite of slowing sales, home prices inch higher By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 25,…

A record number of Americans will travel over the July 4th holiday

AAA says worries about the economy wont keep people at home By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

The Jay Feinman Interview: Are Courts Letting Insurers Get Away with Bad Faith?

In my recent Claim Game interview with Professor Jay Feinman, one moment in particular captured what many in…

California’s Much-Touted IVF Law May Be Delayed Until 2026, Leaving Many in the Lurch

California lawmakers are poised to delay the state’s much-ballyhooed new law mandating in vitro fertilization insurance…

Uber and Lyft Accidents in NYC: What to Do If You’re Injured as a Passenger or Pedestrian

When you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, whether as a passenger or a pedestrian, you…

In the Hot Seat: Andrea Lucas Defends Record at Senate Hearing

By: Samantha L. Brooks, Andrew Scroggins, and Chris DeGroff Seyfarth Synopsis: The Acting Chair of the…

Elizabeth Dahill Honored as a 2025 NYREJ Rising Star in Commercial Real Estate

Elizabeth Dahill, partner in the Real Estate Finance group, earned recognition as a Rising Star by…

10 New Bills Go Into Effect in July for Washington State Employers

In its 2025 regular session, the Washington State Legislature passed 10 bills impacting employers that will…

NTSB finds Boeing failures caused door plug blowout on 737 Max 9

It cited inadequate training and supervision at Boeing facilities By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 24,…

Dismissal During Probation May Trigger Severance and Pay

Many employers in BC think probation is a period under which they can easily dismiss employees…

Semaglutide may reduce dementia risk in diabetic patients

The popular drug is sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy By Truman Lewis of…

FTC Sues to Stop Mercury Marketing and Others from Deceptively Advertising Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clinics

The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint today alleging that Mercury Marketing, LLC, and other defendants impersonated substance…

5 Takeaways From Health Insurers’ New Pledge To Improve Prior Authorization

Nearly seven months after the fatal shooting of an insurance CEO in New York drew widespread…

Consumer confidence falls sharply in June

But the findings are at odds with an earlier consumer sentiment survey By Mark Huffman of…

Alcohol and cancer: Calls grow for clear warning labels on bottles

The alcohol industry is not excited about the idea and is likely to oppose it By…

FTC Sends More Than $8.1 Million to Consumers Harmed by Care.com’s Deceptive Claims About Earnings, Job Listings, and Cancellation Practices

The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling more than $8.1 million to consumers harmed by…

Dark chocolate cookies recalled due to undeclared milk

People allergic to milk have a risk of serious or life-threatening reactions By Mark Huffman of…

Merlin Law Group Expands to Georgia

We are excited to announce the opening of Merlin Law Group’s newest office in Atlanta, Georgia.…

Aflac reveals a data breach that occurred earlier this month

Hackers may have stolen sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

New treatment shows promise in eliminating insulin requirements for diabetes patients

The breakthrough uses stem cells to treat type 1 diabetes By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

Middle East turmoil is driving gasoline prices higher

The national average price has risen nearly 10 cents a gallon since last week By Mark…

Handling the judgement of others during your divorce

Divorce, despite being a common occurrence in contemporary society, remains one of the most emotionally taxing…