CPPA Underscores That Businesses Own CCPA Compliance – Even When Privacy Management Tools Fail

The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has made it abundantly clear: privacy compliance isn’t just about…

Small businesses overwhelmingly expect a recession

But a recession hasn't happened yet and there's some positive economic data By Dieter Holger of…

Record number of small businesses fear for their future

Confidence has hit a new low By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 7, 2025 A record…

4 tips businesses can take from the FTC’s $19+ million Google settlement

The polar bears and penguins sold within kids’ apps offered in the Google Play Store may…

Wyndham’s settlement with the FTC: What it means for businesses – and consumers

Data security watchers read with interest the United States Court of Appeals’ decision earlier this year…

The Hidden Insurance Gap: Why New Homes and Businesses Need Ordinance or Law Coverage

When it comes to protecting your home, business, or investment property, there’s one essential coverage that…

The Fair Credit Reporting Act & social media: What businesses should know

You have some job openings at your company or maybe you’re thinking of promoting people to…

How are businesses split in divorce?

The business of business can be complicated. Kate Bouwmeester, Associate, explains how businesses are split in divorce.…

Charity fraud awareness, here & abroad: How businesses can help charities defend against cyber threats

It’s International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a global effort to help charities and donors avoid charity…

How readiness can help protect veteran-owned businesses

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

FTC Data Spotlight on scammers impersonating Amazon: How businesses can reduce injury to consumers

The FTC has been warning consumers for years about impersonation scams – calls that falsely claim…

Small businesses feared ruin before tariffs worsened

Retailers are most likely to switch to domestic suppliers because of tariffs By Dieter Holger of…

How small businesses can up the impact of their charitable donations

As the holidays – and the end of the tax year – draw near, people are…

Protecting small businesses seeking financing during the pandemic

Small businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy, providing opportunity and employment to consumers…

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…

FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses harmed…

New resources to help protect consumers and small businesses from fraud

Consumers speak many languages and unfortunately scammers are conversant in all of them. That’s why the…

Reporting fraud helps everyone – including small businesses – and now it’s easier to do

Whether it’s a bogus message claiming your trademarks are about to expire unless you transfer money…

Ransomware prevention: An update for businesses

Imagine turning on your computer one morning to discover you and your employees are locked out…

How are businesses split in divorce?

The business of business can be complicated. Kate Bouwmeester, Associate, explains how businesses are split in divorce.…