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Millions of borrowers face collections as student loan default referrals resume

More than 5.3 borrowers are at risk of garnishment, other actions By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

The Facts Matter: Publix Defeats Certification of Off-The-Clock Assistant Manager Claims

Seyfarth Synopsis: Advancing the trend of courts unwilling to rubber stamp the conditional certification of FLSA…

REAL ID deadline is at hand: What travelers need to know

This is it, says TSA — no more postponements will be granted By James R. Hood…

Phantom of the owe-pera | Federal Trade Commission

This tale of phantoms doesn’t involve crashing chandeliers and operatic crescendos.  But according to a lawsuit…

Pioneers and Pathfinders: Taylor Sartor

Today’s guest, Taylor Sartor, is the creator and legal director of FosterPower, a movement to improve…

2025 Employment Law Updates for New York Employers

The most wonderful time of the year often portends many legal hiccups for the unassuming business. …

Advertise auto promotions car-fully | Federal Trade Commission

“$1 gets you out of your current loan or lease!” According to Trophy Nissan in the…

Throwing Away the Contract In Favor of an Environment of Enduring Bargaining: Biden Board Expectedly Reinstates Waiver Analysis for Mid-Term Unilateral Changes

By: Kenneth Dolin and Elliot Fink As expected, on December 10,  in Endurance Environmental Solutions LLC,…

What Do Judges Consider When Selecting Umpires? Proximity Is a Factor

A United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i recently issued an order that highlights…

Illinois Department of Labor Provides Guidance to Pay Transparency Requirements

Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 22, 2024, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) posted long awaited guidance…

8 advertising potholes auto dealers should avoid

In a drive to encourage truth in auto advertising, the FTC has announced Operation Steer Clear…

Six Essential Steps for Building an Effective Ethics and Compliance Program for Government Contractors

In honor of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we…

Five Seyfarth Attorneys Recognized by Connect CRE for 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards

Connect CRE singled out five Seyfarth attorneys in their respective regions across the country in its…

Wyndham’s settlement with the FTC: What it means for businesses – and consumers

Data security watchers read with interest the United States Court of Appeals’ decision earlier this year…

The Week in Weed: May 2, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

"Talkin' 'bout lead gen-eration"

“Talkin’ ’bout lead gen-eration” wfg-adm109 February 2, 2011 | 4:27PM “Talkin’ ’bout lead gen-eration” By Lesley…

Hung Out to Dry: USEPA Issues Bans on Trichloroethylene and Perchloroethylene

Seyfarth Synopsis: Continuing its assault on commonly used chemicals that pose risks to human health, the…

First FTC ROSCA case challenges bogus BOGO and “free” claims

It’s called ROSCA – the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act – and it prohibits marketers from…

The Week in Weed: December 13, 2024

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

Understanding the New Exchange Visitor Skills List Update

By: Andrea Davis The U.S. Department of State announced a significant update to the Exchange Visitor…

Cracking down on contrepreneurs | Federal Trade Commission

Call them contrepreneurs — marketers who use hyped-up promises to sell business opportunities to people eager…

Cleaning up ad claims | Federal Trade Commission

Science, studies, and statistics. There’s a reason advertisers feature them so prominently. When used accurately, they…