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Starbucks Adopts “Restrooms for Paying Customers Only” Policy. What Does the Law Say?

By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

We’ve all been there, noticing that “Restrooms for Customers Only” sign on the door of some restaurant the moment we need to use the bathroom the most. Some establishments even resort to requiring codes to enter the restroom. While these tactics may have deterred many from using…

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FTC Investigates Possible Inflation of Specialty Drug Costs

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Treatments and medications for serious health conditions can take a toll on the body. They also often inflict unimaginable damage to finances. If you've ever wondered why so-called specialty drugs are so expensive, you're not alone. In a report released in January…

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Wanted: Red or Alive. FDA Revokes Authorization for Use of Red No. 3 in Food and Drugs.

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on

First makeup, now food. Erythrosine, also known as FD&C Red No. 3, had its authorization for use in food and ingestible drugs revoked by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Jan. 15, 2025. This comes some 35 years after it was banned from cosmetics,…

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What Isn't in Their Wallet? Capital One Accused of Cheating Consumers

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on

In their ads, Capital One likes to ask us what's in our wallet. For their sake, they should hope that spokesperson Jennifer Garner has a law degree in hers. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a complaint on Jan. 14, 2024, in the U.S.

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Ghost Jobs Haunt Employment Websites and Boards

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Imagine: Getting a tooth drilled at the dentist Waiting in line at your state's motor vehicle department Suffering through an awkward first date long enough to make your escape Finding a new job Of all the unpleasant experiences above, some might put finding a new job…

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Why Workers Might Want to Thank Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on

When singing the praises of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for all of the good work he did, people rarely think of him as a labor and employment leader. But it's clear that Dr. King cared about workers' rights as part of his overarching quest for equality. While history often remembers him as a champion of equal rights based on race, he actually fought for any group that didn't have the power to protect itself. If you're lucky enough to have the day off on MLK Day, take a minute to reflect on Dr.

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