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Why the FTC’s Myspace case matters to your business: Part 3
The terms of FTC law enforcement actions apply just to the company in question and the…
FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices
If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. But…
FTC Action Ends Ecommerce Empire Builders Online Business Opportunity Scam
A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit has put a stop to Ecommerce Empire Builders’ (EEB) business opportunity…
Looking for a new job or considering a business opportunity? Spot signs of a possible scam.
Scammers often target job seekers and prospective entrepreneurs with bogus employment and money-making offers. We know…
This National Small Business Week, the focus is on cybersecurity
It’s National Small Business Week, a time when we celebrate the businesses that make our communities…
Risky business | Federal Trade Commission
No one is sliding across the living room floor in shades lip synching to Bob Seger,…
“Executive search firm” charged with giving job seekers the business
For people looking for highly-paid executive positions with private equity or venture capital firms, Worldwide Executive…
Cybersecurity for small business: Cybersecurity basics
As a small business owner, you know that cyber criminals will steal data any place they…
Hey Nineteen: Nine FTC developments that could impact your business in 2019
Steely Dan may be one of the best duos of the rock era. (Sorry, Donnie and…
Back to business #4: Back-to-work basics for job seekers
We’ll leave it to the economists to crunch the employment numbers. We’re just happy to see…
FTC consumer protection year in review offers 2020 vision for your business
They say hindsight is 20/20, but what about foresight? We’re not ones to prognosticate, but a…
FTC’s record-setting Do Not Call settlement: 4 tips for business and one candid suggestion
Yesterday’s 10th anniversary of the National Do Not Call Registry was a good time to reflect…
Operation Main Street targets scams against small business
Small business keeps America in business. But while you have your shoulder to the wheel and…
Dana Treister & Shardé Skahan Selected as Top Lawyers in LA by Los Angeles Business Journal
Dana Treister, managing partner in Seyfarth’s downtown Los Angeles office, and Shardé Skahan, Labor & Employment…
Cybersecurity for small business: Tech support scams
An employee gets a phone call, pop-up, or email warning about a problem with the office…
Small business financing: Staff Perspective outlines issues
As an essential engine of the American economy, small business has a big impact. But where…
New Green Lights & Red Flags business seminar debuts in Atlanta
Whether you’re taking the midnight train to Georgia, a quick trip on MARTA, or a drive…
$575 million Equifax settlement illustrates security basics for your business
Patch your software. Segment your network. Monitor for intruders. According to tech experts, those are security…
FTC blows the whistle on business coaching program
Rockne, Lombardi, Landry, Shula. Behind every sports dynasty, there’s a legendary coach. But according to the…
Signs You Can’t Ignore If You’re Doing Business In California
California Employers, Watch For Sharp Turns Ahead If you operate a business in California, you know…
Directory assistance: FTC honors AUSA for work in prosecuting business directory scammer
Globe-trotting swindlers may try to evade law enforcement agencies intent on bringing them to justice. But…