Most Popular Consumer Law Blawgs Expanded View List View

RSS Subscribe: Latest 20 posts | Latest 100 posts
Blogs 1 - 45 of 118
Sort by Popularity | Sorted by Name | Sort by Last Post Date

27B Stroke 6

27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel
  • May 24

    Holder Signed Off on Warrant Identifying Fox News Reporter as Criminal Conspirator

    Holder Signed Off on Warrant Identifying Fox News Reporter as Criminal Conspirator
    Attorney General Eric Holder signed off on the controversial warrant application that the Justice Department used to obtain the personal emails of a Fox News reporter.
  • May 24

    Holder Should Demand Feds Get a Warrant to Read Our E-mail

    Holder Should Demand Feds Get a Warrant to Read Our E-mail
    Attorney General Eric Holder is on record the Department of Justice supports legislation that generally would require the government to get a probable-cause warrant to read your e-mail. That we're having this discussion is because federal…
  • May 23

    WikiLeaks Donations Down to a Trickle

    WikiLeaks Donations Down to a Trickle
    As WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange approaches the one-year anniversary of his confinement in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, a report released Wednesday reveals that donations to the secret-spilling site have slowed to a trickle.
Rank this Week: 217

43(B)log

43(B)log

Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Sins of a trademark owner: Rogers applies regardless of intent

    Sins of a trademark owner: Rogers applies regardless of intent
    Rebellion Developments Ltd. v. Stardock Entertainment, Inc., 2013 WL 1944888 (E.D. Mich.) H/T Eric Goldman. Rebellion sued Stardock alleging that Stardock’s game, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion infringed its registered trademark…
  • May 23

    H&R Block can't plausibly plead confusion from comparative ad

    H&R Block can't plausibly plead confusion from comparative ad
    H/T The Trademark Blog H&R Block Eastern Enterprises, Inc. v. Intuit, Inc., No. 13-0072-CV-W-FJG  (W.D. Mo. May 22, 2013) An anti-trademark-expansionist twofer: claim against comparative ad dismissed on the pleadings, and a holding…
  • May 23

    economic loss doctrine doesn't bar New Jersey consumer fraud claim

    economic loss doctrine doesn't bar New Jersey consumer fraud claim
    Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, Inc. v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, --- F. Supp. 2d ----, 2013 WL 2177974 (D.N.J.) Parker sued GP on behalf of a putative class alleging violations of the New Jersey Products Liability Act (PLA); breach of…
Rank this Week: 108

Against Bill Collectors

Against Bill Collectors

Covers illegal bill collection or debt collection. By Saxon, Gilmore, Carraway & Gibbons, P.A.

http://againstbillcollectors.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 20

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Supervise Debt Collection Firm

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Supervise Debt Collection Firm
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created new rules in order to supervise large debt collection firms. Beginning January 2, the government agency will regulate debt collection firms that have over $10 million in annual receipts. The…
  • Sep 26

    People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors.

    People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors.
    People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors. Debt collectors are calling consumers at their place of work and harassing them.
  • Jun 22

    Debt Collectors’ Automated Calls Violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

    Debt Collectors’ Automated Calls Violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that if a debt collector’s automated system continues to call a reassigned telephone number without the prior express consent of the new recipient, then the debt collector is liable…
Rank this Week: 4556

Ahead of the Fame

Ahead of the Fame

Covers civil rights, privacy, employee rights, consumer fraud, class actions, and products liability. By Rabeh M. A. Soofi.

http://lalawblog.net/
  • May 21

    Tea Party Files Class Action Against IRS Asserting Discrimination

    Tea Party Files Class Action Against IRS Asserting Discrimination
    A California Tea Party group, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, has sued the IRS yesterday, in connection with the recently revealed news that the federal government was scrutinizing them disparately because of their political affiliations.…
  • May 14

    JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

    JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer
    The California Attorney General’s office has sued JP Morgan Chase Bank for abusive debt collection practices. Apparently, over the last few years, Chase flooded California courts with unpaid credit-card lawsuits by using illegal…
  • May 14

    Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

    Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim
    Skechers is going to be paying $40 million to settle a huge class action over its “toning” shoes, which advertised that the shoes would help people lose weight and tone leg/calf muscles.  More than 520,000 claims could…
Rank this Week: 1680

Alabama Consumer Law Blog

Alabama Consumer Law Blog

Covers all aspects of consumer law, including, arbitration, credit card fraud, credit report errors, foreclosure, and identity theft. By Watts & Herring, LLC

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/
  • May 18

    In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

    In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?
    It depends on what type of case we are discussing -- let's look at several types as it can be confusing when someone says "Plaintiff" or "Defendant" and you don't know the context of the case. Collection Lawsuit When a collector sues you,…
  • Apr 4

    Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

    Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?
    This is a remarkable story from the Tennessean, written by Walter F. Roche, Jr. about contaminated shots given to patients and then the hospital, which gave the shots, is collecting tens of thousands of dollars in fees to treat the problems…
  • Mar 6

    Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

    Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance
    Encore Group which includes Midland Funding has announced that it will buy fellow debt buyer Asset Acceptance. Here is part of the announcement: Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG) and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:AACC) today…
Rank this Week: 1206

Alaska Backwoods Lawyer

Alaska Backwoods Lawyer

Covers the practice of consumer rights law from the Alaska wilderness. By Paul H. Bratton.

http://backwoodslawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 12

    Rep. Gara Introduces Bill to Protect Salmon Streams and Water Sources from Toxic Pesticide

    Rep. Gara Introduces Bill to Protect Salmon Streams and Water Sources from Toxic Pesticide
    Juneau, AK - This week, Representative Les Gara introduced legislation (HB 201) which, if passed, would protect salmon streams and drinking water sources from toxic pesticides by establishing buffer zones. HB 201 would establish important…
  • Oct 2

    9th Circuit Panel Halts PortMac Rail Extension

    9th Circuit Panel Halts PortMac Rail Extension
    Anchorage, AK- Alaska families and salmon fisheries won a major court victory this week when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that all construction related to the controversial Port MacKenzie rail project is to be halted pending full…
  • Jul 24

    Alaska Agency to Block Public Review of Public Pesticide Project

    Alaska Agency to Block Public Review of Public Pesticide Project
    Go to Commentary to see the Alaska Dispatch op-ed on the Parnell administration's latest move to facilitate more herbicides in our salmon streams and families bodies.
Rank this Week: 1808

Background Matters Blog

Background Matters Blog

Covers background investigations and reports in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://backgroundmatters.info
  • Oct 21

    Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State

    Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State
    The Wall Street Journal reports today, October 21, 2010, that the use of credit reports or credit histories of job applicants, "a common practice among employers– is coming under fire." Employer Credit Checks on Job Seekers Draw Scrutiny,…
  • Sep 1

    Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check

    Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check
    Here is what I typically look for in Background Investigation – Employment cases where an employer terminates an employee or refuses to consider or hire an applicant for employment based on a background check or credit report. The Fair…
  • May 3

    Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check

    Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check
    On April 30, 2010, Associated Press Reporter Todd Richmond interviewed Gordon Leech regarding a story he was investigating on Background Reports sold by Wisconsin’s Criminal Information Bureau. In the story he wrote, he quoted Attorney…
Rank this Week: 5065

Bailey Class Action Daily

Bailey Class Action Daily

Covers class action issues, both in California and Nationwide. By Matt C. Bailey.

http://www.baileydaily.com/
Rank this Week: 257

Bay Area Lemon Law Blog

Bay Area Lemon Law Blog

Covers California lemon law, safety recalls and safety investigations. By Law Office of Anthony J. Sperber.

http://www.bayarealemonlawblog.com/
  • Apr 23

    NHTSA And Its Relation To Lemon Law Penaltie

    NHTSA And Its Relation To Lemon Law Penaltie
    What Is NHTSA? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation that closely monitors vehicle-related incidents such as complaints about vehicle defects, manufacturer recalls and…
  • Mar 13

    Do The Lemon Laws Apply Even If I've Put Extensive Mileage On My Car?

    Do The Lemon Laws Apply Even If I've Put Extensive Mileage On My Car?
    Occasionally, a vehicle starts to manifest symptoms of defectiveness only after being driven for a significant period. For example, a car that has 60,000 miles on it may start to have transmission problems that recur despite repeated repair…
  • Feb 26

    Is My Business-Use Vehicle Covered By California's "Lemon Laws"?

    Is My Business-Use Vehicle Covered By California's "Lemon Laws"?
    There are nearly 200,000 small businesses in the Bay Area, many of which specifically purchase vehicles for business purposes. For example, a delivery business might own several vehicles used for making deliveries of its products. A…
Rank this Week: 1631

California Bankruptcy Lawyer

California Bankruptcy Lawyer

Covers bankruptcy, consumer debt and finance law with a focus on California law. By Scott Sagaria.

http://www.californiabankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 10

    What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

    What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?
    President Obama's home foreclosure program, Making Home Affordable, is a program that provides a number of government-subsidized options for homeowners who are struggling. The goal is for these homeowners to avoid home foreclosure, which…
  • Jul 26

    How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

    How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?
    Home Foreclosures and It's Affects on Home Vacancies Home foreclosure rates have a direct affect on nearby property values through the supply effect. Residents currently living near vacant properties have a sense of mistrust and fear, from…
  • Jul 11

    What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

    What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?
    The process of home foreclosure in Sacramento and eviction pre-foreclosure and the formal legal foreclosure process. Completion of all of these steps, which will probably take a few months or so, will lead to the eviction of the previous…
Rank this Week: 2296

California Consumer Finance…

California Consumer Finance Litigation

Covers consumer finance developments, trends and analysis. By O'Rielly & Roche LLP.

http://www.consumerfinancelitigation.com/
Rank this Week: 2143

California Consumer Protection Law…

California Consumer Protection Law Blog

Covers California consumer protection issues, including debt collection and repossession. By the Law Offices of Brandon A. Block.

http://www.bblocklaw.com/blog/
  • Feb 1

    California State Senate Passes Fair Debt Buyer Practices Act

    California State Senate Passes Fair Debt Buyer Practices Act
    The California State Senate has passed the Fair Debt Buyers Practices Act, which will require purchasers of consumer debt (“debt buyers”) to provide documentary evidence to consumers in order to ensure that their collection efforts are…
  • Nov 11

    Denial of The Right to Reinstate

    Denial of The Right to Reinstate
    An earlier post details the two rights a California consumer generally has to get his or her car back following repossession or voluntary surrender of a car. To recap, the first right is to “reinstate” the car loan by paying all amounts…
  • Sep 25

    Conditional Language re Credit Reporting May Violate The FDCPA

    Conditional Language re Credit Reporting May Violate The FDCPA
    In Gonzales v. Arrow Financial Services, LLC, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal confirmed that a debt collector’s letter suggesting that debts might be reported to credit reporting agencies violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,…
Rank this Week: 3129

California Credit Law Blog

California Credit Law Blog

Covers issues and topics relating to consumer credit law. Published by Northern California consumer lawyers, Kemnitzer, Anderson, Barron, Ogilvie & Brewer.

http://www.californiacreditlaw.com/
  • May 23

    Social Security May Make it Easier for Kids to Get New Numbers if their Identity is Stolen

    Social Security May Make it Easier for Kids to Get New Numbers if their Identity is Stolen
    CreditCards.com has an informative a report on a proposed rule that could help kids replace stolen Social Security numbers. An incredible number of kids' social security numbers have been stolen so the thieves can get employment, credit…
  • May 4

    VantageScore Ignores Paid Collection Account

    VantageScore Ignores Paid Collection Account
    The NY Times reports that a major credit score generator, VantageScore Solutions, has decided to ignore collection actions on credit reports — many of which are medical debts — as long as the collections are paid. Vantage found…
  • Apr 10

    Credit Scores Should be Free!

    Credit Scores Should be Free!
    Karen Blumenthal of the Wall Street Journal asks why consumers have to pay get credit scores. As important as credit scores are to consumers, they currently have to pay fees to Experian, Equifax, Trans Union or others to get their own…
Rank this Week: 3015

California Debt Blog

California Debt Blog

Provides information and advice about debt collection, dealing with debt collectors, and how to protect yourself from the tactics of the debt collection industry. By Jonathan G. Stein.

http://www.californiadebtblog.com/
  • May 23

    Some debt collection phone numbers to watch out for

    Some debt collection phone numbers to watch out for
    Based on calls to my office, existing clients and some research there are a few numbers you need to watch for on your caller ID: 1. 347-772-2135 - this is the number that comes up in the fake police scam...
  • May 23

    Fake Debt Collector Scam

    Fake Debt Collector Scam
    This story is courtesy of News10 in Sacramento and Suzanne Phan.Here are the highlights of the story: "A Yuba City woman nearly fell victim to a terrifying scam involving a fake debt collector and a phony cop. Michelle Bertsch…
  • May 17

    More on JPMorgan Chase

    More on JPMorgan Chase
    Last week I wrote about the California Attorney General suing JPMorgan Chase for its debt collection practices. Today, Lawyers.com comes out with an article abou tthe same issue. There are two issues that should be pointed out. First, these…
Rank this Week: 2119

California Foreclosure Blog

California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

http://jasonbuckingham.activerain.com/
  • Jan 6

    New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

    New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid
    Happy (?) New Year everybody. First off, a toast: here's to getting out of the last decade. We had multiple bubble market bursts (lest we forget the dot-com burst of 2000-2001), and the US entered the world of post-terrorism (in)security. I…
  • Jul 21

    Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

    Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation
    AP put out a story yesterday about "bidding wars" that are affecting home values in the greater Phoenix area. The article states that in several markets throughout the country, prices on bank-owned homes are being inflated by a combination of…
  • Jun 16

    California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

    California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?
    I've been receiving many calls and emails about California's so-called foreclosure moratorium, which went into effect yesterday. Frankly, I doubt it will actually do anything meaningful for struggling homeowners. Here's why:
Rank this Week: 906

California Lemon Law Blog

California Lemon Law Blog

Covers auto recalls, California lemon law, and unfair and deceptive business practices. By Law Offices of Howard D. Silver.

http://www.california-lemon-law-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Latest Defective Takata Airbag Recall Affects 42,000 Cars from BMW

    Latest Defective Takata Airbag Recall Affects 42,000 Cars from BMW
    BMW has recalled 42,080 of its 2002 and 2003 3 Series cars sold in the United States. As reported by USA Today, this is the latest recall for Takata airbags, a Japanese auto safety parts supplier. Reports indicate that there is a safety…
  • Apr 29

    The Largest Auto Recalls in Recent History

    The Largest Auto Recalls in Recent History
    With recent news of recalls affecting 3.4 million vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda due to airbag defects, consumers might be wondering what exactly is going on. A recent report from Reuters highlights recalls affecting millions…
  • Apr 10

    Hyundai and Kia Issue Multiple Recalls Totaling 1.8 Million Vehicle

    Hyundai and Kia Issue Multiple Recalls Totaling 1.8 Million Vehicle
    Hyundai Motors and its affiliate Kia, have recalled more than 1.8 million vehicles due to problems with brake light switches and air bags, according to Fox Business. 186,254 Hyundai Elantra cars from model years 2011 through 2013 are being…
Rank this Week: 1870

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

http://www.californialemonlawlawyerblog.com/
  • May 6

    Bill to Bar Car Dealers from Selling Cars with Open Safety Recalls Advances in CA Legislature

    Bill to Bar Car Dealers from Selling Cars with Open Safety Recalls Advances in CA Legislature
    Yesterday, the California Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4-2 to pass first-in-the-nation legislation to bar used car dealers from selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or otherwise transferring ownership of used vehicles that have…
  • May 4

    SF Chron Reports on How Car-Title Loans Are Driving People into A Deep Hole

    SF Chron Reports on How Car-Title Loans Are Driving People into A Deep Hole
    The SF Chronicle has a fine report on the car-title loan business in California. Car-title loans" aka auto-equity loans were taken out by 38,000 people in 2011 in California. Any owner with equity in a car (meaning they own it outright or…
  • Apr 24

    Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

    Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit
    An East Coast law firm has filed an antitrust and monopolization case against Carfax alleging it hs become a monopoly in the business of issuing vehicle history reports (VHR) with a 90% share of the market. The complaint alleges Carfax has…
Rank this Week: 4398

California Lemon Law News

California Lemon Law News

Coveres issues related to lemon vehicles in California. By Barnes & Farrell.

http://www.lemonlaw-attorneys.com
Rank this Week: 5163

Car Fraud Matters

Car Fraud Matters

Covers consumers rights regarding fraud, unfair and deceptive acts and practices in the purchase of new or used cars. By Gordon Leech.

http://carfraudmatters.info
  • Dec 7

    Identity Theft in Auto Loans is Down

    Identity Theft in Auto Loans is Down
    Good news. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, reports after a recent study that conscientious automobile dealer staff and finance companies are helping to reduce fraudulent vehicle loans…
  • Jun 7

    Dealers Must Pay Off Liens on Trade-Ins Within 14 Days in Wisconsin

    Dealers Must Pay Off Liens on Trade-Ins Within 14 Days in Wisconsin
    A car dealer is obligated under Wisconsin law to satisfy a car lien on a trade-in within 14 days of taking delivery, where the dealer accepts a vehicle in trade subject to an outstanding lien and the dealer has agreed in the purchase contract…
  • Jun 7

    Sale Contingent on Consumer Finding Financing

    Sale Contingent on Consumer Finding Financing
    Wisconsin law provides that any contingent sale of a car or other motor vehicle that the car dealer makes contingent on the consumer getting his or her own financing is rescinded, or undone, by law, if the consumer does not provide evidence…
Rank this Week: 5177

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 222

Class Action Attorneys Blog

Class Action Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law and consumer class-action cases. By Pogust Braslow Millrood.

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/
  • Feb 14

    Triumph

    Triumph
    On February 7, 2013, Carnival’s Triumph left the port of Galveston in what was anticipated to be a relaxing four-day cruise to the Caribbean. However, this winter getaway quickly turned into a living nightmare for Triumph’s 3,142…
  • Jan 17

    Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

    Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse
    On January, 8, 2013, The Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper due to the risk of mold developing between the removable seat cushion and hard…
  • Oct 12

    Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

    Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect
    Customers have had many complaints over the years about not just the customer service but also the quality of the products that they have received from Hurd Windows and Doors. From faulty locking mechanisms to the insulation gas leaking out…
Rank this Week: 5124

Cleveland Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Cleveland Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection and bankruptcy issues such as foreclosure, chapter 7, chapter 11, and credit reporting. By Justin M. Smith Co., LPA

http://www.clevelandbankruptcylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1869

Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Discusses consumer law, class action lawsuits, advertising law, business law, copyright, and other topics. By Khorrami, LLP.

http://www.consumeradvocatelegalupdate.com/
Rank this Week: 2461

Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

Covers litigation-related issues concerning consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, advertisers, consumers and attorneys. By Daniel Low.

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/
  • Apr 29

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action
    An antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last…
  • Dec 27

    Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying

    Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying
    Last week, Dial Corporation filed suit against News America Marketing for monopolizing the market for in-store advertising and free-standing inserts (“FSIs”) and engaging in unlawful tying in violation of the antitrust laws. In…
  • Feb 5

    Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line

    Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line
    On Friday, the Northern District of Georgia ordered that sanctions be imposed against Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) for its discovery misconduct, awarding Plaintiffs certain fees and expenses related to Delta’s failure to timely…
Rank this Week: 728

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

Covers advertising, credit reporting, debt collection, ID theft, predatory lending and other consumer law topics. By Public Citizen.

http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/
Rank this Week: 167

Consumer Law in Virginia

Consumer Law in Virginia

Focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure.

http://consumerlawinvirginia.com/
  • Nov 25

    TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW

    TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW
    In Kiddell v. Labowitz, the Supreme Court of Virginia recently held it was proper for a trial court to instruct a jury that the proponent of a will, in this case the Executor of the Will,  enjoys the presumption of testamentary capacity,…
  • Nov 25

    TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW

    TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW
    In Kiddell v. Labowitz, the Supreme Court of Virginia recently held it was proper for a trial court to instruct a jury that the proponent of a will, in this case the Executor of the Will,  enjoys the presumption of…
  • Oct 18

    Debt Management Plan

    Debt Management Plan
    Organizations that heavily advertise and promise the sky tend to irk me. This is particularly so when I regularly meet people who have paid for their services and not been helped. Some of these companies are good companies, but many are…
Rank this Week: 3550

Consumer Litigation Group

Consumer Litigation Group

Covers consumer rights law, including fair debt collection, fair credit reporting, consumer debt defense, and consumer bankruptcy. By the Law Office of Dimitrios Kolovos, LLC.

http://www.consumerlitigators.com/
  • Apr 13

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan
    Seeking to extend protections afforded to military service members, the Senate could be poised to restrict payday loans for other consumers.  The introduced bill, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, seeks to limit…
  • Apr 9

    DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan

    DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan
    Students who borrowed under federal student loan programs and who subsequently defaulted on their loans are about to experience the power of federal government debt collection. In late 2011, the US Department of Education (“DoE”)…
  • Jan 5

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA
    Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets.  It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…
Rank this Week: 3956

COPYRIGHT LAW and COPYRIGHT…

COPYRIGHT LAW and COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Reporting on news that affects copyright law, patents, trademarks, intellectual property, fraud and identity theft in the U.S. and abroad. Published by the editors and writers of ResearchCopyright.com

http://researchcopyright.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 29

    Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective

    Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective
    By Enrico SchaeferFew legal principles inspire more confusion than copyright law. Our copyright lawyers often spend as much time educating our clients as we do digging into their specific legal issues. Copyright law, like other intellectual…
  • Jul 17

    Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?

    Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?
    By Stephen BrowneSearching Google Images is a great way to locate very targeted photos, artwork, drawings, logos, banners, and just about any other type of graphical image you can imagine.With Google's Advanced Image Search feature, anyone…
  • Jul 17

    How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book

    How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book
    By Steven ChabotteWhen seeking US published works in the public domain, there is a gray area from 1923 to 1963 where the book may or may not be in the public domain.
Rank this Week: 1736

Credit Report Matters Blog

Credit Report Matters Blog

Covers legal rights to accurate credit reports, disputing inaccurate credit reports and legal remedies. By Gordon Leech.

http://creditreportmatters.info
  • May 7

    Errors in Credit Reports due to Mixing and Matching a Relative's Data Most Prevalent

    Errors in Credit Reports due to Mixing and Matching a Relative's Data Most Prevalent
    The Columbus Dispatch reports, following an extensive investigation into consumer complaints at the FTC over a 2.5 year period, that almost 3/4th of the complaints involved consumer reporting agencies mixing someone’s relative’s credit…
  • May 7

    Mixed Files Found to be Big Problem in Credit Reporting

    Mixed Files Found to be Big Problem in Credit Reporting
    The 4-part investigative article published by The Columbus Post reports that one of the biggest problems found in consumer complaints to the FTC is with mixed files, where someone else’s information is appearing in your reports. Of the…
  • May 7

    Good News Article on Problems with Credit Reporting Error

    Good News Article on Problems with Credit Reporting Error
    The Columbus Dispatch has just published a great 4-part article investigating consumer complaints on credit reporting errors and its impacts. Here is a link: TheColumbusDispatchOnCreditRpt
Rank this Week: 5178

Credit Slips

Credit Slips

Discusses credit and bankruptcy. By Professors Bob Lawless, Angela Littwin, Katie Porter, John Pottow, Deborah Thorne and Elizabeth Warren.

http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/
  • May 23

    The IMF is Not/Not - NOT- Reviving Its Sovereign Bankruptcy Proposal

    The IMF is Not/Not - NOT- Reviving Its Sovereign Bankruptcy Proposal
    For all the hopers, dreamers, and scaredy-cats out there--Relax. The long-awaited IMF overview paper on sovereign debt restructuring is here, the first since 2005. And it does not revive the Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism (SDRM)…
  • May 23

    Equitable Mootness and Forum Shopping

    Equitable Mootness and Forum Shopping
    A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court denied cert in a case called Law Debenture Trust Co. v. Charter Communications, Inc. (No. 12-847). The issue was whether the Second Circuit had correctly applied the doctrine of equitable mootness to an...
  • May 23

    Ice Cube Bonds: New Paper on 363 Sales and Chapter 11

    Ice Cube Bonds: New Paper on 363 Sales and Chapter 11
    FAC UT ARDEAT, begins The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner. It means "made to burn," the narrator learns (from that "gasbag . . . Chesil Jones"). Whether your preferred hurry-up 363 sale metaphor involves flames, ice, or a…
Rank this Week: 30

David F. Sugarman

David F. Sugarman

Covers class action cases, civil justice issues and consumer law matters. By David Sugarman.

http://www.davidsugerman.com/
  • Nov 13

    For those facing collections efforts from Sallie Mae for Western Culinary Inst./Le Cordon Bleu Portland tuition

    For those facing collections efforts from Sallie Mae for Western Culinary Inst./Le Cordon Bleu Portland tuition
    So we’ve been hearing a lot from class members about Sallie Mae efforts at collection of debts arising from loans for those who attended Western Culinary Institute and Le Cordon Bleu Portland who are part of the class action against those…
  • Sep 13

    Moving to dismiss the appeal brought by Career Education Corp and Western Culinary

    Moving to dismiss the appeal brought by Career Education Corp and Western Culinary
    For those interested, I’m posting our recent motion to dismiss and motion for reconsideration in Surrett v. Career Education Corp., our consumer fraud class against Career Education Corp for Western Culinary Institute/Le Cordon Bleu…
  • Sep 5

    Oregon Qarmat Ali vets’ case against KBR headed to trial

    Oregon Qarmat Ali vets’ case against KBR headed to trial
    Today, Judge Papak issued another summary judgment opinion denying KBR’s motions for summary judgment on fraud and negligence. Here is a PDF copy: 512 – opinion & order – fraud and neglig It’s a long opinion, but it provides a really…
Rank this Week: 4744

Davids' Blog

Davids' Blog

Covers injury, consumer, employment and class action issues in Oregon. By David Paul and David Sugerman.

http://www.pspc.com
  • Dec 31

    Signing off

    Signing off
    The plan has been in place for a while. Still, I have avoided thinking about this last blog post. For many reasons–mostly related to age and stage and needs–Paul & Sugerman, PC ended its operations today, December 31, 2009. This is a…
  • Dec 30

    NBC Nightly News shines light on Army National Guard toxic exposure case

    NBC Nightly News shines light on Army National Guard toxic exposure case
    Here is a video of an NBC Nightly News story that aired December 30, 2009 about Army National Guard soldiers’ exposures to sodium dichromate in Iraq.  The video features two soldiers, Larry Roberta of the Oregon National Guard and Russ…
  • Dec 13

    Western Culinary Institute and the trouble with for-profit college

    Western Culinary Institute and the trouble with for-profit college
    Brent Hunsberger, a business columnist at The Oregonian,  writes here about the trouble with for-profit colleges.  He devotes a fair amount of his attention to Western Culinary Institute, or as it’s now called, Le Cordon Bleu in…
Rank this Week: 2790

Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and debt collection. By the Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray.

http://www.debtfreecolorado.com/denver-bankruptcy-lawyer-blog/
  • Mar 29

    Bankruptcy 341 Meeting of Creditors – What will the Trustee Ask?

    Bankruptcy 341 Meeting of Creditors – What will the Trustee Ask?
    Attorney Charles E. Longtine posted a useful article on the Colorado Consumer Bankruptcy Association’s blog about commonly asked questions at the 341 Meeting of Creditors. The first few questions he lists are: Have you previously filed…
  • Sep 25

    Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy – Why Your Divorce Isn’t As Effective At Protecting You From Debt As You Think

    Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy – Why Your Divorce Isn’t As Effective At Protecting You From Debt As You Think
    Contrary to popular belief, the financial bonds formed during a marriage can’t be broken just by filing for divorce. Three common misconceptions about divorce and debt are set out and corrected below to help you learn how to avoid letting…
  • Aug 29

    Does a Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect my Credit Score More?

    Does a Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect my Credit Score More?
    You have several different options for dealing with a home that’s worth less than what you owe on it, two of which are foreclosure and a short sale. One common justification that realtors give for pushing a short sale is that it’s better…
Rank this Week: 4073

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Covers the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), credit reports, and credit cards. By Dellutri Law Group.

http://www.faircreditreportingactblog.com/
  • Jan 25

    Dealing with Credit Card Debt

    Dealing with Credit Card Debt
    In a recent study, credit cardholders in their 20s and 30s are carrying more debt than older credit cardholders. As if this wasn’t bad enough, they are also paying their debts more slowly than older cardholders.
  • Dec 5

    How is Bankruptcy Reported on my Credit?

    How is Bankruptcy Reported on my Credit?
    How bankruptcy is going to be reported on one’s credit is a common question from clients who are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, or who have already filed. Many clients are concerned about the length of time that a bankruptcy…
  • Oct 9

    How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?

    How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?
    While credit cards can provide significant benefits for many consumers, having too many open credit accounts or large revolving balances can lead to serious financial problems, which include unaffordable monthly payments, declining credit…
Rank this Week: 4961

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Blog

Published by The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

http://www.fairdebtcollectionpracticesactblog.com/
  • Mar 15

    Calculating Damages Under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

    Calculating Damages Under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act
    At The Dellutri Law Group, we sue harassing creditors and debt collectors all the time. There is both state and federal law that clearly states the actions that are not allowed with respect to collecting on debt. The state statute on that…
  • Mar 7

    Student Loan Collection

    Student Loan Collection
    In the last several years, many Americans have decided to “wait out” the sluggish economy in college and grad school, pursuing higher education. Ironically, that may be contributing to the problem. Most of these returning…
  • Mar 7

    Sneaky Credit Card Lawsuit

    Sneaky Credit Card Lawsuit
    We handle a lot of credit card defense lawsuits here at the Dellutri Law Group. In most cases, the debtor incurred the charges and simply can’t afford to pay them back within the creditor’s timeframe. When lawyers get involved,…
Rank this Week: 5227

FDCPA - Fair Debt Collection…

FDCPA - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Covers the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, state consumer collection laws, and the debt collection industry. By Donald E. Petersen.

http://www.fdcpa.me/
  • May 9

    Debt Buyer Alleges Seller Inflated Balances of Chase Account

    Debt Buyer Alleges Seller Inflated Balances of Chase Account
    A New Jersey debt buyer, Vanz LLC, recently filed a lawsuit against Mattia & Associates alleging that Mattia misrepresented the quality of charged off consumer accounts which Vanz purchased from Mattia. Vanz’s lawsuit arises from…
  • Mar 12

    Santander Ordered to Pay $ 571,000 for TCPA Violation

    Santander Ordered to Pay $ 571,000 for TCPA Violation
    Santander Consumer USA, Inc. called consumer Heather Nelson’s cellular telephone one thousand twenty-six (1,026) times and left pre-recorded messages an additional one hundred sixteen (116) times during a one year period while…
  • Nov 13

    National Enterprise Systems Complaint

    National Enterprise Systems Complaint
    National Enterprise Systems, Inc. (“NES”) allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) by threatening to sue without being able to or intending to sue, threatening to garnish non-borrower’s wages, repeatedly…
Rank this Week: 3320

FDCPAlaw

FDCPAlaw

Covers consumer rights under debt collection laws. By Joseph A. Mullaney III.

http://fdcpalaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 13

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan
    Consumer rights advocates have long assailed payday loans and consumer rights attorneys tell horrible stories of clients ensnared in the web of payday loans.  When consumers fail to repay, they are frequently harassed and threatened…
  • Jan 8

    Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

    Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey
     Sometimes a New Jersey consumer may give a sum of money to an insurance company or other entity in exchange for a promised stream of income usually paid monthly (an annuity contract).  Other times, an insurance company is given…
  • Jan 7

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA
    Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets.  It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…
Rank this Week: 1125

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

http://www.florida-bankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 24

    Substitution of Collateral in a Florida Bankruptcy: Is it Possible?

    Substitution of Collateral in a Florida Bankruptcy: Is it Possible?
    Often times, Debtors are involved in accidents where personal property is totaled or unsalvageable. Many times these accidents occur while a bankruptcy is pending and the Debtor still owes a secured lender for the property. I must note the…
  • Apr 19

    Florida Appears to be Facing a Housing Shortage--Possibly Evan a Bubble.

    Florida Appears to be Facing a Housing Shortage--Possibly Evan a Bubble.
    The buzz in Florida is that there is a shortage of homes available for sale, which is driving up the price of homes. CNBC reports that the National Association of Realtors notes an "acute lack of supply" in some popular markets. Despite…
  • Feb 18

    Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce

    Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce
    Earlier this month, the House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved a bill designed to accelerate the foreclosure process in Florida. Republican, Kathleen Passidomo, sponsor of HB 87, frames the bill as a way to speed up the foreclosure…
Rank this Week: 2275

Florida Consumer Lawyer Blog

Florida Consumer Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida consumer class actions, food and drug recalls, and investment fraud news. By Matthew Seth Sarelson.

http://www.floridaconsumerlawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 12

    Facebook Class Action Plaintiff Wants Out

    Facebook Class Action Plaintiff Wants Out
    Angel Fraley, a Seattle seamstress, claims that Facebook used her image and name to advertise products to her Facebook friends without her permission. She sued the company to make sure it did not happen again and became a lead plaintiff in a…
  • Mar 9

    Debt Collector May Be Put in Check by New Oversight

    Debt Collector May Be Put in Check by New Oversight
    According to U.S. News, about 30 million Americans currently have debt being pursued by collections agencies. Thus far, the federal government has had very little oversight of these organizations. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
  • Mar 7

    You Should Know What Debt Collectors Can and Cannot Do

    You Should Know What Debt Collectors Can and Cannot Do
    If you have been pursued by debt collectors, you may have been harassed or abused. What you may not know, though, is that debt collector are required to follow certain guidelines. These guidelines, determined by the Federal Trade Commission…
Rank this Week: 5149

Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosure news, alternatives, defenses and scams. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 560

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Published By Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 242

Florida Mortgage Modification…

Florida Mortgage Modification Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates in Florida Mortgage Law, Florida Mortgages, Housing Assistance Bill, Mortgage Modifications in Bankruptcy. Published by The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

http://www.floridamortgagemodificationlawyer.com/
  • Jan 24

    Was I Properly Served with a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint?

    Was I Properly Served with a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint?
    Service of process is necessary for many reasons, but the primary reason is to make sure that a Defendant’s due process rights are not violated. If papers are not served properly upon a Defendant, the Court is not able to rule on a case…
  • Jan 10

    Should I Modify My Mortgage With a Chapter 13--or Without?

    Should I Modify My Mortgage With a Chapter 13--or Without?
    The decision to file bankruptcy is, without a doubt, difficult. The price of a consultation is usually free though, as is the case at our offices. Why not explore your options?
  • Jan 9

    Can I Modify My Mortgage In Bankruptcy? Yes!

    Can I Modify My Mortgage In Bankruptcy? Yes!
    The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), also known as the Making Home Affordable program, is being used in the bankruptcy courts in SW Florida. The HAMP program was established by the government to help struggling homeowners save…
Rank this Week: 1784

Florida Securities Fraud Attorney…

Florida Securities Fraud Attorney Blog

Covers Florida securities fraud cases and issues. By Ralph Behr, Esq. P.A.

http://www.floridasecuritiesfraudattorney.com/
  • Dec 21

    Can JPMorgan Be Forced To Pay MF Global Customers' Claims?

    Can JPMorgan Be Forced To Pay MF Global Customers' Claims?
    The reports are that JP Morgan suspected some MFGlobal funds it received were customer deposits. …”But JPMorgan was not satisfied. The bank once again contacted Mr. Corzine, this time requesting a guarantee in writing.”…..[DealBook…
  • Dec 19

    New Rules for Expungement of Certain Broker Check Complaint

    New Rules for Expungement of Certain Broker Check Complaint
    December 2011 may be a watershed date in the battle for fairness for stockbrokers. Constantly barraged by complaints, which are often no more than attempted extortion, the FINRA board may make some rule changes. It's a modest beginning; but…
  • Dec 19

    WHY ARE EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS BY ARBITRATORS IGNORED BY BROKER CHECK?

    WHY ARE EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS BY ARBITRATORS IGNORED BY BROKER CHECK?
    A customer complaint, once filed, is technically a public record. Public records are subject to state control and cannot be expunged without an order from U.S. federal court. If your arbitration award includes an order of expunction;…
Rank this Week: 4998

Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure. By Orfelia M. Mayor, P.A.

http://www.fortlauderdalebankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • May 28

    Don't Let Creditors Take Advantage of YOU!

    Don't Let Creditors Take Advantage of YOU!
    Creditors love it when people file bankruptcy without an attorney. I was in court the other day and the Judge was holding hearings on "reaffirmation agreements." Reaffirmation agreements are post-filing agreements where you basically incur…
  • May 24

    Yes You Can Buy A Home Quicker With A Bankruptcy!

    Yes You Can Buy A Home Quicker With A Bankruptcy!
    FHA home loans were designed to help Americans fulfill their dream of home ownership and are therefore the easiest type of real estate mortgage loan to qualify for. They require a minimum down payment (3%) and is the most flexible type of…
  • Nov 22

    What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan?

    What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan?
    Your Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan is what tells the court and your creditors how you intend to repay your debts. The plan must be confirmed (approved) by the judge.
Rank this Week: 3513

Fraud, Phishing and Financial…

Fraud, Phishing and Financial Misdeeds

Covers identity theft.

http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 13

    Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

    Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam
    Identity thieves seem to like to target the government. With April 15th, nearing, the news is awash with fraudsters using other people's identities to claim an earned income tax credit worth thousands of dollars. Of course, we should feel…
  • Jul 7

    Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information

    Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information
    About a week ago, I was made aware of a fraud group operating from a Tampa, Florida number, who were calling people and using some pretty heavy-handed tactics to collect (steal) money. Interestingly enough, the person that let me know about…
  • Jan 2

    Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?

    Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?
    For the past six months or so, this blog was put on hold. I could come up with a lot of excuses why it was put on hold -- such as increased workload and job responsibilities -- but I probably just needed a break from writing.Now that I am…
Rank this Week: 1765