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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare
When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and broke her back, her employer-based…
Keep FCRA in the foreground when the subject is background screening
When the talk turns to Big Data, part of the conversation is about all the public…
New Impersonator Rule gives FTC a powerful tool for protecting consumers and businesses
To turn the old adage on its head, imitation is the insincerest form of falsity. After…
Updated FTC Health Breach Notification Rule puts new provisions in place to protect users of health apps and devices
It was Shakespeare who said, “Once more unto the breach.” The FTC’s goal is never more…
The specs on specs: What eye doctors need to know about the FTC’s revised Eyeglass Rule
After a careful review process inviting feedback from consumers and industry members, the FTC has announced…
Conflict of Laws Texas Style: When New York Law Governs a Texas Loss
One of the most overlooked and consequential issues in property insurance litigation is the question of…
Looking for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)? The FTC warns businesses and consumers to watch out for IRS imposters
Maybe you’re opening a small business or hiring a household employee? Or you’re starting a nonprofit…
$20 million FTC settlement addresses Microsoft Xbox illegal collection of kids’ data: A game changer for COPPA compliance
Care About COPPA Compliance may not be the coolest Xbox gamertag, but an FTC action against…
Look who’s covered: the amended TSR and tech support scams
Tech support scams can happen to anyone: small business owners, your employees, and family members —…
Gas prices rise amid fighting between Israel and Iran
So far, the increase has been minimal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 17, 2025 The…
Trump sets timeline to begin phasing out FEMA after hurricane season
States should take a stronger role in preparing for, and recovering from, disasters, Trump says By…
Paddle to pay $5 million, faces permanent ban from processing payments for tech-support telemarketers
Victims of fraudulent pop-up scams to share the $5 million By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June…
Federal Circuit Vacates $300 Million Jury Verdict on Multiple Grounds
In a significant decision with implications for patent litigation practice, the Federal Circuit has vacated both…
Amazon announces Prime Day dates
The annual promotion will be longer and offer more deals By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
State Farm Loses Roof Water Damage and Bad Faith Trial
A Missouri jury found that State Farm Fire and Casualty Company acted in breach of its…
Inestabilidad de la planta profesional en los CDC altera proyectos de VIH y desperdicia dinero, dicen investigadores
Decenas de expertos en VIH de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC)…
Kraft Heinz to eliminate artificial colors from U.S. products by 2027
The company is also cutting 55 million pounds of sugar from its products By Mark Huffman…
Expertos dicen que el secretario de Salud envió “ciencia basura” a congresistas para defender cambios en las vacunas contra covid
Para apoyar la decisión del secretario Robert F. Kennedy Jr. de cambiar la política nacional sobre…
The Price You Pay for an Obamacare Plan Could Surge Next Year
MIAMI — Josefina Muralles works a part-time overnight shift as a receptionist at a Miami Beach…
‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News Nearly two-thirds of adults oppose President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful…
How Black Box Data Can Help Your Commercial Truck Accident Case
One challenging aspect of New York commercial truck accident cases is proving who caused the crash.…