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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…
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…
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…