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Six Essential Tips for Foreign Military Sales Compliance for Government Contracts
In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we…
FTC says buyers strung along by deceptive endorsements for guitar DVDs
If you’ve been following recent developments about endorsements and affiliate marketing, the FTC’s settlement with Nashville-based…
Six Essential Tips for Handling Procurement Information for Government Contractors
In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we’re…
POM v. FTC: A dozen quotable quotes from the D.C. Circuit opinion
POM Wonderful’s advertising claims were false and deceptive. That’s the conclusion of the United States Court…
Bread rolls recalled because they may contain glass
The bread was sold in six states By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 29, 2025 Key…
The Dannon Order | Federal Trade Commission
When visiting an unfamiliar city, it helps to have a tour guide – a knowledgeable local…
OEMs Might Soon Get Clarity On Massachusetts and Maine Right to Repair Laws
OEMs may finally get some clarity in the next couple of months about their obligations under…
Lysol must modify “Eliminates Odor” claims, ad watchdog says
A high-profile dispute gets a mixed response from BBB By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…
El costo humano de los recortes de Trump a los programas de tratamiento de adicciones
Cuando la administración Trump recortó a finales de marzo más de $11.000 millones en fondos estatales…
GM issues massive recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles
Manufacturing defects may lead to engine failure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 29, 2025 Key…
The Week in Weed: January 10, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…
Lessons from the Facebook settlement (even if you’re not Facebook)
The terms of the FTC’s proposed settlement apply only to Facebook. But to paraphrase noted legal…
Plastics chemical linked to over 350,000 heart disease deaths worldwide
A new study links the plastic chemical DEHP to 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018,…
Consumer confidence plunges to pandemic-era lows
A growing number of consumers fear tariffs will produce a recession By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
The “law” of averages: FTC challenges SoFi’s student loan refinancing claims
Imagine a baseball scout is taking a look at a prospect. On paper, the slugger’s batting…
Mind the Gap: EEOC Report Warns of Substantial Gender Pay Gap for Federal Employees, Exacerbated by Age.
By: Ala Salameh, Andrew Scroggins, and Christopher DeGroff Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 2, 2025, the EEOC…
New EPA rule targets PFAS chemicals in drinking water
The 'forever chemicals' are thought to have a wide range of health consequences By James R.…
Ordinance or Law Coverage | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
When it comes to protecting your home, business, or investment property, there’s one essential coverage that…
Commission issues opinion in Cambridge Analytica case
There are foundational consumer protection principles that bear repeating whenever the opportunity arises. The FTC’s just-announced…
Cuando los abuelos ya no te reconocen
Ocurrió hace más de una década, pero el momento permanece en su memoria. Sara Stewart conversaba…