Recent Posts on Business Regulation and Consumer Protection

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As Flood Risks Increase, Most Americans Still Don't Have Insurance for It (Interactive Map)

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Retirement Plans Could Be Sharing Your Personal Data. Are You at Risk?

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After A Disaster, Survivors May Get Hit Again By Scammers

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Protecting Children from Lead Exposure and Other Toxins in Toys and Children’s Products

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AI Is Changing Home Buying and Renting—But Not Always for the Better

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What is “Shrinkflation,” And How Has It Affected Grocery Store Items Recently?

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Gas Stoves Can Pose Health and Safety Risks—What’s Being Done to Make Them Safer?

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As Online Shopping Increases, So Do Concerns About Delivery and Warehouse Workers' Safety

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Medical Device Ads are Everywhere—Who’s Monitoring Them for False or Misleading Claims?

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Franchising is an Attractive Business Opportunity, But Not Without Challenges

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To Address Emerging Privacy Issues, Congress Should Consider Comprehensive Legislation

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What is the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and How Does It Protect Consumers from Hazards?