Recent Posts on Business Regulation and Consumer Protection

Billions of dollars in sales and millions of workers employed—franchising is a popular business...

As technologies change, businesses have been able to collect more personal data about consumers. But...

Have you ever wondered who checks to make sure that the new toy you bought for your child does not...

In a word: yes. If you’ve ever applied for a loan, you know that banks and credit unions collect a...

Over the past several years, GAO has been asked to examine various racial inequalities in economic...

If you've ever signed up for a credit card or taken out a loan to buy a car, the credit card company...

Chances are you or someone you know is one of the hundreds of millions of people whose personal data...

“Regulatory capture”—when regulators act in the interest of the industry they’re regulating, rather...

Do you shop or bank online? Use the Internet to stay connected with friends and family? Internet...

Today, we celebrate our love for you – and our work. Maybe you noticed this with our first Valentine...

The recent Congressional hearings on Facebook have highlighted the ways that companies collect and...

When an older adult becomes incapable of making informed decisions, a state may appoint a guardian...