New Social Security claims rules took effect today

New technology allows continued filing by phone, with enhanced fraud detection By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

NFIP Partial Denial Statute of Limitations

When handling National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims, public adjusters and policyholders must be alert to…

Minnesota District Court Says Web-Only Businesses Are Subject to Title III of the ADA

Image of a shopping cart on top of a computer. Seyfarth Synopsis: Are web-only businesses subject…

Data portability is the topic at September 22nd FTC workshop

Consumers have come to expect their devices to be portable, but what about their data? The…

The Dilemma of Internal Accountability and Resource Allocation — Future Enterprise

This is the third in a series of blogs by our Global Modern Slavery Team dealing…

Deceptive pain claims remain a bane

For decades the FTC has been warning people about online ports, portals, and pop-ups that can…

Washington Supreme Court Rejects Noncompete Provision Barring Employees Competitors

A recent Washington State Supreme Court decision addressed a simmering conflict between the statutory right of…

Washington, D.C.’s First Annual Restaurant and Specialty Retail Summit

Future Enterprise strives to provide a platform for business leaders to better understand and adapt to…

What’s on the regulatory review roll? FTC announces Franchise Rule workshop

Etymologists – the word origin people – trace “franchise” back to a mash-up of French terms…

Six Essential Tips for Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts

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

Feeling stressed? Nearly half of Americans are

A new study suggests social media is a big contributor By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Building a Modern Slavery Strategy — Future Enterprise

This is the fourth and last in a series of blogs by our Global Modern Slavery…

Job scammers go even lower in the way they “hire”

You’ve heard about scammers impersonating government agencies, global retailers, and even members of your family. The…

Income gap to buy a home versus rent is widening

Rising home prices, high mortgage rates and a shortage of homes are presenting challenges By Dieter…

$245 million FTC settlement alleges Fortnite owner Epic Games used digital dark patterns to charge players for unwanted in-game purchases

The FTC’s $275 million proposed settlement with Epic Games, owner of Fortnite, alleges the company violated…

Calm before the storm: Car prices set to rise sharply by after a brief period of stability

The sub-$30,000 car is on the brink of extinction By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 11,…

Innovation Madness – Round 3 Recap: Who Made the Final Four?

The NCAA tournament crowned a new champion Monday night—and what a finish it was. The Florida…

NY Lawmakers Propose Gig Worker Protection Law — Future Enterprise

Just before the end of the legislative session, lawmakers in New York introduced the “Dependent Worker…

Does My Car Insurance Cover Friends or Family?

You’ve probably seen the commercials: We’ve got you covered. But when it comes to car insurance,…

Apps may hold the cure for electric vehicle ‘range anxiety’

Apps can help plan a road trip route in an EV By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Setting the debt parking brake

What are the biggest risks of parking? A dinged door? A bruised bumper? For consumers victimized…

Some Rural Hospitals Ditch Medicare Advantage

Arielle Zionts Rural hospital leaders are questioning whether they can continue to afford to do business…