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The FBI makes arrests in international sextortion scam
The agency says many of these text messages came from overseas By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
That’s It, Folks! Cal/OSHA’s COVID Rule Has (Mostly) Expired
Seyfarth Synopsis: As of February 3, 2025, California’s COVID-19-specific workplace regulations will expire, though employers must…
It’s unwise to incentivize positive skewed reviews
Is there anything you can’t get delivered to your front door? (And yes, home renovators will…
Measles, polio rising steadily as vaccinations fall
Whooping cough, polio, rubella all waiting to stage a comeback By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
Know the risks before investing in cryptocurrencies
As a business person managing your personal portfolio, you do your best to keep up with…
Nearly 65,000 pounds of pork buns recalled for undeclared allergen
The products contain sesame which is not listed in the ingredients By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
New Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China: What You Need to Know
President Trump has issued three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and…
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 late-model vehicles
An incorrect warning light may appear during an ESP system failure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Montana Hospitals Preserve Medicaid Expansion, Fend Off Regulations
Hospitals have spent years amassing political influence at the federal and state levels. According to the…
Online Trading Academy settles charges it made deceptive money-making claims and tried to gag consumers
In a lawsuit filed earlier this year, the FTC alleged that Online Trading Academy made unsubstantiated…
Dog bites surge in U.S., with more than 22,000 reported last year
The average cost per claim increased to nearly $70,000 By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…
The FTC’s settlement with Google: Part 3
As any business knows, it is indeed a small world after all. And the FTC’s recent…
Consumers could find empty store shelves due to tariffs, CEOs warn
Shortages could also raise consumer prices even more By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25, 2025…
New Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Deprioritize Disparate Impact: What Employers Need to Know Now
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of…
New drug shows promise for hard-to-treat high blood pressure
The drug showed results in patients who hadnt responded to other treatments By Mark Huffman of…
Lifestyles of the pitchin’ shameless
Caribbean cruises, jet ski outings, trips to Disneyworld, tickets to sporting events and concerts, and even…
USDA withdraws proposed rule limiting Salmonella in raw poultry food
Meat packers described the proposal as costly and burdensome By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25,…
PAGA Paraphrased – Williams v. Alacrity Solutions Group, Inc.
Seyfarth Synopsis: PAGA claims brought under pre-reform PAGA must be brought within one year of a…
FTC and Colorado AG: Infomercial pitchman’s promissory promises not premised on truth
According to the ubiquitous infomercials, to rake in the big bucks with Russell Dalbey’s “wealth-building” programs,…
Tariffs to boost home insurance premiums by hundreds of dollars in some states
Homeowners in Florida are facing the biggest extra cost By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 25,…
Airbnb cleaning fees are highest in these U.S. cities
Aspen takes the top spot and Hartford ranks last By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 25,…