Recent Posts on Business Regulation and Consumer Protection

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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?

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Why Do Banks Share Your Financial Information and Are They Allowed To?

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Racial Disparities in Federal Employment, Lending, and Housing

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Credit Reporting Agencies and You

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What Can You Do After a Data Breach?

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Big bank regulators at risk of influence?

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Your Internet Privacy

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Love is in the Air: A GAO Mixtape, Part 2

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Personal Information, Private Companies