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FTC’s Myspace case: Part 1

Have you reviewed your company’s privacy policy lately? The FTC’s proposed settlement with social network Myspace…

Year-End Estate Planning for 2024

A record-breaking stock market has again generated significant wealth this year. The gift tax, estate tax…

Court Stops the Presses: Enforcement of the CTA Has Been Enjoined Nationwide

As many entities are scrambling to complete and file their beneficial owner information report (“BOI“) under…

Gas prices tick higher but could be under $3 a gallon this summer

The decision by OPEC+ to boost production may provide relief By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Anal cancer rising fastest among older women

Lack of early HPV vaccination in this age group may be fueling the rise By Truman…

Health insurance covers fewer medications than years ago

Medicare often covers even fewer or has more restrictions By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 6,…

FTC Report On Product Support For “Smart” Devices Suggests Future Enforcement Push

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a staff report examining the…

89% of companies expect shortages, delays from tariffs

A smaller number of companies say they will have to discontinue products By Dieter Holger of…

New York court expands liability for dog owners

The ruling could open the door to more lawsuits and higher insurance claims By Truman Lewis…

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Tariffs begin to hit consumer wallets

Some prices rise, others loom on the horizon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…

Seyfarth Names New Leaders to Continue Strategic Growth of Corporate and Litigation Departments

May 5, 2025 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP has appointed Giovanna (“Gina”) Ferrari as chair of the…

Good night. Sleep tight. Be sure to get your ad claims right.

No one is going to amend the nursery rhyme, but if you market products aimed at…

Here's how much income is needed to afford the median-priced home

Despite a softening housing market, millions remain priced out By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6,…

Hit by Drunk Driver New York

06 May Hit by a Drunk Driver? Here’s What to Do Next in New York Being…

Sophisticated scams have surged so far in 2025

AI deepfakes have made them even more dangerous By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…

To Compete or Not to Compete – Challenges in the Imposition and Enforcement of Non-compete Provisions in Employment Contracts in Singapore

Introduction Earlier this year, the Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”) expressed that it intends to issue a…

How missing student loan payments affects your credit score

More than 9 million borrowers are seeing their credit scores lowered By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…

FTC challenges influencer campaign for Warner Bros.’ Shadow of Mordor game

In the popular video game Shadow of Mordor, players don’t just randomly slash, hack, and pillage.…

Rite Aid bankruptcy: What it means for customers

Operation will continue though some locations may close By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…

Radical Change at OSHA During Second Trump Administration?

Seyfarth Synopsis: With another dramatic reversal from a pro-labor Democratic administration to a second Trump administration,…

Vietti Food Group recalls Yellowstone Baked Beans due to allergen risk

The product contains soy, not listed on the label By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6,…