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Beer taxes are highest in these states

A tax on beer can be as high as nearly 41% of the retail price By…

Seeking treatment for addiction? Some things to know before you search

The FTC is cracking down on companies that attempt to manipulate or deceive people seeking treatment…

Evoke Wellness to Pay $1.9 Million to Settle FTC Claims That They Misled Consumers Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment

The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million, settling…

Crocs faces class action lawsuit over alleged fake discount pricing

The suit says the company used artificially inflated pricing to calculate discounts By Truman Lewis of…

Auto insurers shift from survival to service, but customers not very happy

The industry is profitable again but faces discontent among policyholders, J.D. Power reports By James R.…

CHNV Parole Update: SCOTUS Grants Stay, Terminations May Proceed — But Implementation Unclear

This Alert was originally published on the Seyfarth Immigration blog here. Subscribe to stay informed about…

At mid-year, the housing market is flashing mixed signals

Both buyers and sellers are showing signs of uncertainty By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 10,…

Finality of Appraisal Awards in Insurance Claims

The recent decision in Briarwood Office Center II Condominium Association v. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company 1 highlights…

Florida Claims Adjuster Ethics | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

A printed memo from a prominent independent adjusting firm with a company name that sounds almost…

Echoing 2020, Police Use Rubber Bullets Against Protesters in Los Angeles

Weapons dubbed “less lethal” are once again being used in Los Angeles, this time against people…

New Colorado Law Lets Injured Workers Choose Doctors

In a significant win for injured workers across Colorado, Governor Jared Polis has officially signed House…

States file suit to block the sale of 23andMe data

Privacy advocates say DNA should not be a sellable asset By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

Green Light for a New Era: Final Approval of House v. NCAA Settlement Ushers in Historic Change for College Athletics—and a Complex Compliance Roadmap for Schools

By: Lilah Wylde and Alison Silveira On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern…

Seniors won't face garnishment of Social Security payments on student debt after all

The Education Department had previously said it would seized old-age benefits By James R. Hood of…

Protecting your personal information: Which documents to keep and which to shred

When it comes to protecting your identity, you might think about keeping usernames to yourself, using…

Can Claims Managers in Florida Ethically Tell Adjusters Not to Share Estimates with Policyholders?

A printed memo from a prominent independent adjusting firm with a company name that sounds almost…

Zicam and Orajel swab products may be tainted with potentially deadly fungus

A recall has been issued for three over the counter products By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Seyfarth and Four Lawyers Recognized in 2025 IAM Patent 1000; Firm Earns First California Ranking

Seyfarth was recognized as a Recommended Firm nationally in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000,…

In the Zone: Third Circuit Expands Title IX’s “Zone of Interests”

By: Leon Rodriguez and Matthew Parker Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of…

As Federal Health Grants Shrink, Memory Cafes Help Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit,…

The Property Line: Rethinking Servicing: Balancing Innovation and Experience

In today’s dynamic commercial real estate environment, loan servicers are playing an increasingly strategic role in…

How to Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case in New York

Slip and fall accidents can turn ordinary days into painful, life-altering events. Whether they happen in…