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Jun 13
Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Gene

Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Gene

The Supreme Court said human genes isolated by scientists may not be patented, ruling unanimously today in a dispute weighing intellectual property associated with genes known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian…
Jun 12
NSA Snooping Was Only the Beginning. Meet the Spy Chief Leading Us Into Cyberwar

NSA Snooping Was Only the Beginning. Meet the Spy Chief Leading Us Into Cyberwar

General Keith Alexander has been building a secret army capable of launching devastating cyberattacks. Now it's ready to unleash hell.
Jun 12
Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal

Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal

A long neglected and overlooked federal oversight board hit the limelight today when NSA chief Keith Alexander agreed publicly to cooperate with an investigation into the spygate scandal by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight…

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43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

Silber v. Barbara's Bakery, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2948154 (E.D.N.Y.) Plaintiffs in this putative consumer class action unsuccessfully sought a preliminary injunction against the allegedly false advertising of certain Puffins…
Jun 17
back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

H/T Marty Schwimmer: CGS Indus., Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co., No. 11-2647-cv (2d Cir. June 11, 2013) Charter appealed from a judgment that it breached its duties to defend and indemnify to its insured, CGS, under its…
Jun 15
NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

Nice long story, including quotes from my colleague David Vladeck, now returned to Georgetown.

Rank this Week: 38

Against Bill Collectors

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

http://againstbillcollectors.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
American Debt Settlement Solution

American Debt Settlement Solution

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has settled the claims asserted in its recently filed complaint against American Debt Settlement Solutions, Inc. (ADSS) and Michael DiPanni, owner of the Florida debt relief company. The…
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.

Rank this Week: 1451

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/

Jun 5
UC-Berkeley Sued for Failing to Prevent Death of Alumni

UC-Berkeley Sued for Failing to Prevent Death of Alumni

When should a college or university be responsible for failing to protect its students? The parents of a UC-Berkeley graduate have sued UC-Berkeley for failing to report domestic abuse that took place on campus. The lawsuit was filed…
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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Bailey Class Action Daily

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

http://www.baileydaily.com/

May 24
Third District Order’s Rest Period Claim To Be Certified Based on Employer’s Use of Unlawful “Piece Rate” Policy: Bluford v. Safeway Store

Third District Order’s Rest Period Claim To Be Certified Based on Employer’s Use of Unlawful “Piece Rate” Policy: Bluford v. Safeway Store

On May 24, 2013, the Third District ordered publication of the rest period component of its opinion in Bluford v. Safeway Stores, __ Cal.App.4th __ (2013), which addressed the trial court’s denial of certification based on a purported…
May 13
Fourth District Reverses Prior Meal/Rest Period Certification Opinion Based On Brinker, Orders “On-Duty” Break Theories To Be Certified On Behalf of Security Guard Class: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc.

Fourth District Reverses Prior Meal/Rest Period Certification Opinion Based On Brinker, Orders “On-Duty” Break Theories To Be Certified On Behalf of Security Guard Class: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc.

On May 10, 2013, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Division Three) reversed its prior opinion in Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc., 185 Cal. App. 4th 1363 (2010), which had affirmed the trial court’s denial of certification…
Mar 20
Northern District Certifies Unpaid Wage Claims on Behalf of Technicians Alleging Required Commute Time in Company-Issued Vehicles Was Not Compensated: Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP

Northern District Certifies Unpaid Wage Claims on Behalf of Technicians Alleging Required Commute Time in Company-Issued Vehicles Was Not Compensated: Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP

On February 12, 2013, Northern District Court Judge Richard Seeborg granted certification of unpaid wage claims in Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 31627 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 12, 2013) on behalf of a class comprised of…

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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…

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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…

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California Consumer Finance…

California Consumer Finance Litigation

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

http://www.consumerfinancelitigation.com/

Jun 10
Ninth Circuit Holds Non-Signatory Cannot Invoke Arbitration

Ninth Circuit Holds Non-Signatory Cannot Invoke Arbitration

The Ninth Circuit held in Rajagopalan v. NoteWorld, LLC that a defendant could not invoke an arbitration clause in a contract to which it was not a party, either as a third-party beneficiary or through equitable estoppel. In…
May 29
Ninth Circuit Reverses District Court's Approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement; Finds Attorneys' Fee Award Violates CAFA

Ninth Circuit Reverses District Court's Approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement; Finds Attorneys' Fee Award Violates CAFA

Recently, in In Re: Inkjet Printer Litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's orders granting final approval to a class action settlement between Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and a nationwide…
May 13
Ninth Circuit Reverses Approval of Class Settlement: Incentive Awards to Representatives Cannot Be Conditioned on Supporting Settlement

Ninth Circuit Reverses Approval of Class Settlement: Incentive Awards to Representatives Cannot Be Conditioned on Supporting Settlement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed a district court's approval of a class action settlement in a case involving claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its California counterpart. In Radcliffe v. Experian…

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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,…

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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/

Jun 13
The Pros and Cons of Settling Your Debt

The Pros and Cons of Settling Your Debt

This is a guest post from John Ulzheimer, a credit expert and senior columnist for Credit Card Insider on the pros and cons of settling debts that appear on consumers' credit reports. Over the past four years we’ve unfortunately had to…
Jun 6
Experian Worst of Big 3 in Resolving Consumer Dispute

Experian Worst of Big 3 in Resolving Consumer Dispute

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a complaint database concerning credit reporting. Based on the data, the Bureau last week published a report that Experian received almost 60 percent more complaints than TransUnion and 14…
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…

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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/

Jun 14
Persolve LLC

Persolve LLC

I have a new case with Persolve, LLC that I thought I would write about. Persolve sued my client. My client doesn’t owe the money. So I filed an answer and served discovery. Persolve just responded to my discovery. They...
Jun 14
Brachfeld Law Group and Erica Brachfeld

Brachfeld Law Group and Erica Brachfeld

I have an important update if you have been sued by Erica Brachfeld or Brachfeld Law Group. This also applies if you have settled a case with Erica Brachfeld or Brachfeld Law Group and you are expecting payment from them....
Jun 11
More on sewer serves and debt collector

More on sewer serves and debt collector

Crain's New York Business has an article today about sewer service in New York. The article points out "The spread of sewer service mirrors the growth of the debt collection business, which over the past 25 years has grown alongside...

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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:

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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/

Jun 10
Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion

Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion

A two year investigation by federal safety regulators has resulted in a demand for Chrysler Group LLC to recall 2.7 million vehicles for defective fuel tanks that can supposedly explode after a rear-end crash. However, according to the The…
Jun 10
Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion

Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion

A two year investigation by federal safety regulators has resulted in a demand for Chrysler Group LLC to recall 2.7 million vehicles for defective fuel tanks that can supposedly explode after a rear-end crash. However, according to the The…
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…

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California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

http://www.californialemonlawlawyerblog.com/

May 29
Older Jeeps Catch Fire in Rear-Impact Crashes--CAS Asks for Recall

Older Jeeps Catch Fire in Rear-Impact Crashes--CAS Asks for Recall

The Center for Auto Safety is asking Fiat and Chrysler to recall Jeep models with gas tanks located behind the rear axle because they tend to burst into flames in rear impact collisions. The Center's letter explains the sorry history. There…
May 29
Federal Agency Investigating Ford F-150s for Loss of Power

Federal Agency Investigating Ford F-150s for Loss of Power

NHTSA, the federal safety agency, has opened an investigation of complaints by owners of 2011-2013 Ford F-150 trucks with the 3.5L GTDI engine. This engine is the V-6 EcoBoost engine that Ford advertises so heavily on TV. Owners have…
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…

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California Lemon Law News

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

http://www.lemonlaw-attorneys.com

Jun 16
UPDATE – YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

UPDATE – YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

In a previous post, it was noted that a California appeals court held in Martinez v. Kia Motors America, Inc.
Apr 6
Honda Civic Hybrid, The Class Action That Couldn’t

Honda Civic Hybrid, The Class Action That Couldn’t

Honda has major problems with its Civic Hybrids. In fact, in 2009 Honda attempted to enter into a class action lawsuit settlement concerning its 2003 to 2008 Civic Hybrids. However, the judge would not approve the settlement. The main problem…
Mar 3
YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

On March, 2, 2011, the Forth Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal ruled in Martinez v. Kia Motors America, Inc.that the Califonia Lemon Law (Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act) does not require California consumers to have…

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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…

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

Jun 18
Director Cordray speaks at Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program anniversary celebration

Director Cordray speaks at Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program anniversary celebration

Daniel JT McKennaCFPB Director Richard Cordray was among the speakers at a program last week celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program. The Diversion Program, which began in 2008,…
Jun 18
CFPB “brain drain” continue

CFPB “brain drain” continue

Barbara S. MishkinThe CFPB’s leadership ‘brain drain” seems to be continuing, with Politico reporting that Richard Hackett, the Bureau’s Assistant Director for installment and liquidity lending markets, is planning to…
Jun 17
Supreme Court grants cert (again) in FHA disparate impact case

Supreme Court grants cert (again) in FHA disparate impact case

Alan S. KaplinskySecond time’s the charm? For the second time in less than two years, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari today in a case that presents the question whether plaintiffs suing under the Fair Housing Act …

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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…

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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/

Aug 13
Ohio Median Income Guidelines: Do You Qualify to File Chapter 7?

Ohio Median Income Guidelines: Do You Qualify to File Chapter 7?

Wondering if you qualify to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act put in place a test based on the median household income for your geographic location and family size.
Mar 18
Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions: Will I Lose My Car if I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions: Will I Lose My Car if I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Many bankruptcy clients are concerned that they will lose their car if they file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection.
Oct 12
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Affect My Job?

Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Affect My Job?

As bankruptcy filings in Ohio continue to rise, a growing concern among individuals we consult is that they may be fired or face other retaliation by their employer for filing for bankruptcy protection.

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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/

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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/

Jun 16
Canadians Indict Chocolate Companies for Price-Fixing After Lenghty Investigation

Canadians Indict Chocolate Companies for Price-Fixing After Lenghty Investigation

Criminal price-fixing charges were recently filed against Canadian affiliates of Nestle and Mars, a network of wholesale distributors, and three individuals, alleging that they conspired to fix chocolate prices in Canada. In addition,…
Jun 12
Pension Fund Files Derivative Suit Related News America Marketing’s Anticompetitive Act

Pension Fund Files Derivative Suit Related News America Marketing’s Anticompetitive Act

On June 7, a pension fund filed a derivative suit against News Corp and its top executives for breach of fiduciary duty, and against the executives for waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment. These claims are based on News…
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…

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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/

Jun 18
Car Companies Trying to Escape Court

Car Companies Trying to Escape Court

Brian's post below mentions the recent New York Times article about automakers' efforts to avail themselves of their dealers' arbitration agreements with customers, as well as the Ninth Circuit's decision in Kramer v. Toyota rejecting one…
Jun 18
Feeney in Plain English

Feeney in Plain English

A commenter on my post about the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision in Feeney asked for an explanation in plain English. Here goes. The court decided that Massachusetts courts will not enforce an arbitration clause that bans…
Jun 17
Supreme Court Grants Cert on Disparate Impact Test

Supreme Court Grants Cert on Disparate Impact Test

by Jeff Sovern The Supreme Court today granted cert in Mount Holly v. Mount Holly Gardens Citizens in Action, which raises the issue of whether courts can use the disparate impact test in federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) cases. Because...

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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

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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/

Jun 18
Update -- The Sixth Circuit Rules IRAs Are Exempt

Update -- The Sixth Circuit Rules IRAs Are Exempt

A few weeks ago, I posted about an apparent movement to challenge the bankruptcy-exempt status of IRAs based on boilerplate language commonly found in the account agreements of many of the nation's largest brokerages. The legal argument…
Jun 17
Will the Supremes Trim Back Bankruptcy Courts' Powers?

Will the Supremes Trim Back Bankruptcy Courts' Powers?

In addition to the fair housing case that Alan noted, the Supreme Court also granted cert in a bankruptcy case, Law v. Siegel. Having listened to many bad jokes about my last name over the years, my initial reaction was...
Jun 17
Supreme Court to Hear Housing Discrimination Case

Supreme Court to Hear Housing Discrimination Case

The Supreme Court granted certiorari today in MOUNT HOLLY, NJ, ET AL. V. MT. HOLLY GARDENS CITIZENS, on the question whether Fair Housing Act claims of race discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing can be proven based...

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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 28
Consumers Should Not Discuss Their Debts On The Internet

Consumers Should Not Discuss Their Debts On The Internet

An Arkansas consumer (the “Plaintiff”) recently defeated the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss his FDCPA lawsuit and to enter a “Civility Order” prohibiting the Plaintiff from making further comments on two internet…
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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/

Feb 19
Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and outside of South Florida, the Jacksonville Florida metro area is leading the pack. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five months…
Feb 18
Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and the Jacksonville Florida metro area is literally drowning in new foreclosure filings. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five…
Feb 4
Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

A: Every homeowner facing foreclosure has to ask themselves this question and give themselves an honest answer. An essential first step for homeowners facing foreclosure is to sit down and take stock of their long term financial situation. …

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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

Jun 12
Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers - A Quick Guide for Association

Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers - A Quick Guide for Association

By Nicholas D. Siegfried Recently, short sales in South Florida have become a popular foreclosure alternative. In a short sale, the sales price is less than the amounts owed to creditors. Accordingly, the owner is required to negotiate a…
May 23
2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

By Maryvel De Castro Valdes For the last several years, the state of Florida has been labeled as the foreclosure "hot spot" of the nation. In February, a report from RealtyTrac, a market research firm, reported that Palm Beach, Broward and…
May 9
Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

By Daniel SalasConcrete restoration projects are unavoidable during the lifespan of every concrete building in South Florida. They are among the most expensive construction renovation projects that associations will be required to take on,…

Rank this Week: 1517

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…

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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: 4701

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.

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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…

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