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Category: Business Law
Zooming in on Zoom’s unfair and deceptive security practices: More about the FTC settlement
[ad_1] This time last year, “zoom” was just a word related to speed. But the pandemic…
Should you trust those TikTok’s side hustle videos?
[ad_1] Side hustles. Most of us (45%) have one of some sort – selling stuff on…
Today’s the day for a plan: Preparing your business for a weather emergency
[ad_1] Blizzards. Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. No matter the season, an extreme weather event or natural disaster…
Gold prices notch another record high
[ad_1] If you own a gold bar, it could be worth $1 million By Mark Huffman…
FTC says Kohl’s didn’t honor rights of identity theft victims
[ad_1] An FTC complaint against Kohl’s Department Stores alleges the retailer violated the Fair Credit Reporting…
How’s the economy? Sausage may provide a clue.
[ad_1] Food producers see signs consumers may be altering their diets to save money By Mark…
New resources to help protect consumers and small businesses from fraud
[ad_1] Consumers speak many languages and unfortunately scammers are conversant in all of them. That’s why…
FTC questions income claims made by multi-level marketers
[ad_1] The agency says MLM networks tend to exclude data about low-earning participants By Mark Huffman…
When “IP” stands for illegal practices: Protecting your business from trademark deception
[ad_1] To safeguard the widgets in the warehouse, companies secure their facilities and put inventory controls…
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’
[ad_1] For many, its impossible to keep housing costs at 28% of monthly income By Mark…
Franchise Fundamentals: Reducing the risks – and reporting if things go awry
[ad_1] We’ve all heard the adage “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” It’s been attributed to everyone…
A potential dock workers’ strike could be a big headache for consumers
[ad_1] Just as inflation appears to be coming down, a potential strike at the end of…
$10 million ABCmouse settlement: Avoiding auto-renewal traps
[ad_1] Online subscription services can be a convenience for consumers and a boon for business –…
How this week’s Fed meeting might help auto loan borrowers
[ad_1] Consumers struggling with high-interest car loans might get relief By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September…
Reporting fraud helps everyone – including small businesses – and now it’s easier to do
[ad_1] Whether it’s a bogus message claiming your trademarks are about to expire unless you transfer…
Concern grows about a potential East Coast and Gulf Coast dock workers' strike
[ad_1] Supply chain experts warn consumers would immediately see shortages By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September…
20 more marketers making COVID claims receive FTC warning letters
[ad_1] The FTC continues to monitor the marketplace to protect consumers from allegedly unsubstantiated COVID-19 claims.…
The Postal Service proposes more changes to mail delivery
[ad_1] The agency says the changes will not diminish service By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs August…
Ransomware prevention: An update for businesses
[ad_1] Imagine turning on your computer one morning to discover you and your employees are locked…
Consumers should prepare for shortages and higher prices, experts say
[ad_1] A threatened strike against 36 U.S. ports appears imminent By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs September…
Stopping business opportunity and credit repair scams in their tracks: What to know about the FTC’s allegations against Growth Cave and Apex Mind
[ad_1] The FTC recently filed a case to stop what it describes as a fast-moving scam…