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‘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.…

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…

Judge calls CFPB's attempt to back out of redlining case 'Legal Hara-Kiri'

The consumer protection agency has been canceling enforcement of settled cases By James R. Hood of…

Paddle Will Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations of Unfair Payment-Processing Practices and Facilitation of Deceptive Tech-Support Schemes

U.K.-based payment processor, Paddle.com Market Limited, and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, Inc., will pay $5 million and…

Phantom Debt Collectors to Face Permanent Ban as a Result of FTC Lawsuit

Debt collection operation Blackstone Legal, along with its owners, will face a permanent ban from the…

Another retailer declares bankruptcy, but will continue operating

At Home said tariffs on imports have taken a toll By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

Meet America's newest smartphone company: Trump Mobile

The President's sons say $499 phone will be made in the US By Truman Lewis of…

MoneyGram paying $250 million for consumer protection violations

Customer's money transfers were jeopardizes, New York charged By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June 16, 2025…

Consumer sentiment shows marked improvement in June

But sentiment, as measured by the University of Michigan, is lower than in June 2024 By…

Using your GI Bill for college this fall? Get real help and avoid scams

Are you hanging up the dog tags to start college this fall? Not all schools tell…

The housing market continued to favor buyers in May

But fewer buyers took advantage of growing inventory By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 16, 2025…

A Revolutionary Drug for Extreme Hunger Offers Clues to Obesity’s Complexity

Ali Foley Shenk still remembers the panic when her 10-year-old son, Dean, finished a 20-ounce box…

The Federal Circuit’s Shifting Political Balance

by Dennis Crouch The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit…

Delay, Deny, Defend: Jay Feinman Returns to Expose Insurance Industry Tactics

This Thursday at 6 p.m. EST, I’ll be joined by one of the most respected voices…

USPTO Hiring Examiners (for non-union role without telework)

by Dennis Crouch After a six-month hiring freeze and DOGE strong push for…

What You Need to Know About the Georgia Wrongful Death Statute

Losing someone you love is never easy. When that loss is caused by someone else’s careless…

Seyfarth Recognized as one of the Top 20 Most Innovative Firms by BTI

Seyfarth’s strong focus on innovation continues to be held in the highest regard by its clients,…

Hong Kong Launches Company Re-domiciliation Regime

In a move to enhance Hong Kong’s status as a global business and financial hub, and…

Maine Legislature to Consider Amendment to Right to Repair Law While Other States Ponder Legislation of Their Own

On May 15, 2025, the Maine Joint Committee on Housing and Economic Development voted to allow…

Pay Equity Studies in Focus: Navigating Privilege and Public Disclosure Risks

Seyfarth Synopsis:  A recent decision from the U.S. District Court in Kansas—Spears v. Thermo Fisher Scientific—ruled…

Justin Skipton Steps into NAPIA Presidency with a Vision Rooted in Mentorship and Meaning

When I first wrote about Justin Skipton in Justin Skipton—Public Adjuster Spotlight, I described him as “a…