Food bank shortages caused by high demand and cuts to federal aid programs have some residents…
Tag: Federal
Risky business | Federal Trade Commission
No one is sliding across the living room floor in shades lip synching to Bob Seger,…
Federal District Court Dismisses Another 401(k) Forfeitures Suit
Seyfarth Synopsis: Since September 2023, there have been at least 25 lawsuits filed claiming the ability…
You’re on Candid Camera | Federal Trade Commission
In the words of the old TV show, “Smile. You’re on Candid Camera.” But according to…
Patent (s)pending | Federal Trade Commission
If necessity is the mother of invention, bogus invention promotion companies are the sketchy brothers-in-law. That’s…
The Dannon Order | Federal Trade Commission
When visiting an unfamiliar city, it helps to have a tour guide – a knowledgeable local…
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…
Top frauds of 2018 | Federal Trade Commission
Every year, millions of consumers tell us – and our partners – about the frauds they…
Nightmare on Main Street | Federal Trade Commission
With a company name like Broadway Global Master, you might expect high kicks and jazz hands.…
Double duty? | Federal Trade Commission
Sometimes it’s great to put stuff to more than one use. Think the versatile Swiss Army…
President Trump’s Executive Order Eradicates ‘Gender Ideology’ from Federal Government and Seeks to Dismantle Federal Transgender Protections
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Trump Administration’s new Executive Order on “gender ideology extremism” signals a dramatic shift…
President Trump’s Agenda Starts By Eliminating Internal Federal DEI Programs
Seyfarth Synopsis: On Day 1 of President Trump’s new administration, he issued a series of Executive…
Shifty shades of gray | Federal Trade Commission
Everyone harbors a dark secret – a forbidden mystery concealed behind closed doors. Three cases just…
Why 603(y) doesn’t apply | Federal Trade Commission
Does your company use background checks in evaluating job applicants? If so, are you complying with…
Federal Court Pumps the Brakes on House v. NCAA Settlement: What Comes Next for Roster Limits and College Athlete Pay?
By: Lilah Wylde and Alison Silveira On April 23, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the…
FTC in action | Federal Trade Commission
In these unprecedented times, the Commission is working on all fronts to stop pandemic-related scams or…
Background checks? Don’t double-dip. | Federal Trade Commission
Need to verify an applicant’s employment or income history? Checking to see if a candidate has…
Collection and protection | Federal Trade Commission
The terms of an FTC settlement apply just to that business, of course. But clued-in companies…
New Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Deprioritize Disparate Impact: What Employers Need to Know Now
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of…
Running the risk | Federal Trade Commission
The online ads offer consumers a “risk-free trial” of skincare products from companies that claim to…
A Chicago Hospital Bows to Federal Pressure on Trans Care for Teens
Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Chicago He’s 17 and lives in the Chicago suburbs. He loves theater and…
Federal Court Website Accessibility Lawsuit Filings Continue to Decrease in 2024
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 2,452 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court…