Now Available! 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook

Last year’s Commercial Litigation Outlook was dominated by the promise and peril that AI poses to…

Now Available! 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook

Last year’s Commercial Litigation Outlook was dominated by the promise and peril that AI poses to…

FTC takes on unproven health claims and “own-dorsements”

It’s a disturbing trend. Companies are targeting older consumers, claiming to have easy answers for serious…

The Week in Weed: February 28, 2025

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

The letters of the law: 35 more companies warned about questionable COVID claims

FTC staff sent the latest round of warning letters to 35 businesses alleged to have made…

The Week in Weed: April 18, 2025

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

FTC sues American Immigration Center for claiming false government affiliation

When the FTC warns consumers about government imposter scams, we’re usually referring to bogus calls that…

Mentioning unmentionables | Federal Trade Commission

When it comes to using online negative options to sell unmentionables (or anything else), there are…

Finding Religion on a Motion to Dismiss: Federal Court Concludes that Plaintiff’s Secular Concerns About COVID Vaccines Do Not Foreclose Religious Discrimination Claims

By: Erin Chow, Lukas Huldi, and Michael Steinberg Seyfarth Synopsis: In a dispute over workplace vaccination…

We can’t go for that (no can do)

Of course, phantom debt collection – the practice of pressuring people to pay “debts” they don’t…

Making Made in USA claims? Hang your hat on accuracy.

As the saying goes, some people wear their hearts on their sleeve. And many consumers who…

The Fate of Hundreds Of EPOA Class Actions Await The Washington Supreme Court’s Decision in Branson v. Washington

The Washington Supreme Court recently entertained oral arguments in Branson v. Washington Fine Wines on the…

Helicopter Tourism Accident Lawsuits on the Rise

Helicopter tourism, once known for offering breathtaking views and bucket-list experiences, is now facing heightened scrutiny…

How readiness can help protect veteran-owned businesses

Army brats like me grew up around the word “readiness.” We knew it meant weeks or…

COPPA Guidance for Ed Tech Companies and Schools during the Coronavirus

“Social distancing,” “shelter-in-place,” “virtual happy hour”— these are some of the new expressions on everyone’s lips…

PAGA Paraphrased – Parra Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation, Inc.

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Fourth District held that a motion to compel arbitration is not the correct…

FTC says Grand Bahama Cruise Line’s robocalls ran aground

Cruise ships should conjure up images of umbrella drinks, shuffleboard, and the Lido Deck – not…

New FTC Data Spotlight highlights text scams that may target your business

According to the FTC’s latest Data Spotlight, text scam losses are skyrocketing. In 2024 people reported…

Private Equity Meets Public Adjusting: Opportunity or Alarm Bell?

There’s a curious echoing through the hallways of the public adjusting industry. Private equity is knocking…

Seyfarth and Four Firm Lawyers Named as Top Authors in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

March 4, 2025 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP and four firm lawyers were singled out in the…

FTC says consumers struck out by deceptive business “coaching” pitches

Vision Solution Marketing and related defendants pitch services to prospective entrepreneurs and people looking to supplement…

Gold mine for scammers: Social media

Social media is a gold mine for scammers, and in the latest FTC Data Spotlight, we’re…