FTC urges online marketplaces to comply with INFORM Consumers Act
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent letters to 50 online marketplaces across the United States, notifying them of their obligation […]
WA has most robust economy across all U.S. states, according to recent report
A recent study by WalletHub ranked Washington the best economy among all U.S. states in 2023. California, usually known for its […]
Washington My Health My Data Act – Part 3: The Scope of Entities and Consumers Captured by the Act
By Mike Hintze, Hintze Law Welcome to the third installment of our blog series focusing on the Washington My Health My Data […]
Record-breaking $22.9 billion to be spent on Father’s Day gifts
Consumers are set to spend a record $22.9 billion on Father’s Day this year, a significant increase from the previous year’s […]
FTC issues business guidance on INFORM Consumers Act compliance
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission published a blog post and a business guide addressing the INFORM Consumers Act and its […]
Ecology pushes new rules to reduce chemicals in consumer products
At the end of May, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-337 WAC—regarding product restrictions and reporting—which […]
The importance of a PPE job hazard analysis
A PPE Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) focuses on identifying which PPE is necessary for specific job hazards in the workplace. The […]
Healthcare bumps tech as Washington’s hottest job market sector
Washington’s job market has shifted significantly, with the healthcare sector surpassing the tech industry as the hottest job market. In April, […]
Walmart introduces eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste and boost sustainability
Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., is planning a significant overhaul of its packaging to curb waste. One significant change […]
AG’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Seattle meeting set for Aug 15
The Office of the Attorney General is holding its fourth Organized Retail Crime Task Force meeting on August 15, 2023, between […]
Ben Bridge Jeweler invests in Seattle’s future with new downtown flagship store
Ben Bridge Jeweler, a longtime Seattle-based company, is again demonstrating its belief in the city’s core by opening a new flagship […]
How to use ChatGPT and Google’s Bard to build your brand (and what not to do)
ChatGPT, and similar advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as Bard by Google, can be powerful tools for retail businesses looking […]