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27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel
  • 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.
  • May 23

    Kim Dotcom Claims Ownership of Two-Factor Authentication

    Kim Dotcom Claims Ownership of Two-Factor Authentication
    Infamous file-sharing kingpin Kim Dotcom claimed today he is the inventor of two-factor authentication, a method of securing online services.
  • May 21

    Obama Stops Championing Treaty That Gives the Blind Better Access to E-Book

    Obama Stops Championing Treaty That Gives the Blind Better Access to E-Book
    The President Barack Obama administration went on record four years ago supporting a proposed international treaty to make books more accessible to the blind across the globe. Fast forward to today. As world leaders are readying to congregate…
Rank this Week: 46

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/
  • May 23

    Trademark claim over fictional product's name rejected

    Trademark claim over fictional product's name rejected
    by Paul Alan Levy A useful ruling last week from the federal court in Northern Indiana dismissed its face a complaint brought by an obscure company that makes “Clean Slate” software, which can be used to wipe all user activity...
  • May 23

    "Verify, then Trust: How to Legalize Off-Label Drug Marketing"

    "Verify, then Trust: How to Legalize Off-Label Drug Marketing"
    Off-label [that is, non-FDA approved] drug use is controversial. Some drug sellers, doctors, and patients think that cautious unapproved drug use advances medical science while helping to mitigate and cure disease, while some consumer…
  • May 23

    Judge Approves Class Settlement over Sketchers' Unfounded Claim

    Judge Approves Class Settlement over Sketchers' Unfounded Claim
    A federal judge in Kentucky approved last week a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought Skechers' toning shoes from August 2008 - August 2012. The Skechers' ads made unfounded claims that the…
Rank this Week: 63

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: 64

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

    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…
  • May 21

    Non-exempt Exempt IRAs and Undercompensated Chapter 7 Trustee

    Non-exempt Exempt IRAs and Undercompensated Chapter 7 Trustee
    Some chapter 7 trustees have found a problem that could affect thousands of IRAs, leading to the first post in a two-post series on unintended consequences. A better reading of the law is that these IRAs should remain exempt from...
Rank this Week: 68

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Covers broker fraud, investor fraud, marketing timing, and securities fraud. By Shepherd Smith & Edwards.

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/
Rank this Week: 128

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com
  • May 21

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.
    We seem to be having a national recovery in much of the media, but in the states themselves the numbers are refusing to cooperate. I guess if you can have a “jobless recovery,” then you can probably have a national recovery…
  • May 20

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10
    RealtyTrac Vice President, the ubiquitous Daren Blomquist, said he had “no immediate concern” related Connecticut’s newfound foreclosure prowess, which makes perfect sense since he’s not losing a home there.
  • May 20

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner
    So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…
Rank this Week: 252

Mass Tort Defense

Mass Tort Defense

Covers legal issues relating to defense of mass tort cases and large scale product liability claims. Published by Sean P. Wajert of Dechert, LLP.

http://www.masstortdefense.com/
  • May 15

    EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case

    EnBanc Oral Argument Set in 9th Circuit Asbestos Case
    We have posted before about Henry Barabin, et al. v. AstenJohnson Inc. and Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc., as a case to watch.  Interested readers should note that the 9th Circuit has now set the en banc oral argument in this case for…
  • May 13

    New Partner Joins SHB in Philly

    New Partner Joins SHB in Philly
    Very excited to note for readers the arrival this week of a brand new partner in Shook Hardy's office in Philadelphia (your humble bloggers home base). Debra S. Dunne, Esq. brings to SHB significant expertise in counseling companies regulated…
  • May 8

    Prop 65 Reforms Proposed

    Prop 65 Reforms Proposed
    Our readers know how Prop 65 has created numerous issues for product sellers and created much litigation mischief in the hands of overzealous plaintiffs. Interesting that earlier this week, California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) said he now…
Rank this Week: 288

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: 348

The Corporate Observer

The Corporate Observer

Offers a trial lawyer's perspective on corporate misconduct. By Steve Berk.

http://www.thecorporateobserver.com/
  • Apr 4

    T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading

    T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading
    T-Mobile made a splash last week when it announced it would begin carrying the iPhone without a contract. The company has also made headlines with a new advertisement campaign claiming We’re cancelling our membership in the…
  • Apr 1

    Monday Roundup

    Monday Roundup
    The Monday Roundup – a weekly collection of top consumer-related news just for you. Abusive forced placed insurance policies. State and federal regulators take a stand. Consumer Affairs – “Should airlines charge by…
  • Mar 28

    Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case

    Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case
    Four years ago, I began representing victims of fraudulent schemes who filed suits against banks for providing the financial services that were essential to perpetrating the fraud.  We developed our case on the theory that the banks…
Rank this Week: 437

Nolo Presents The Law in Plain…

Nolo Presents The Law in Plain English

Nolo.com's Podcast topics include estate planning, wills, trusts, divorces, contracts, hiring a lawyer, copyrights, trademarks, patents, personal injury, bankruptcy and more.

http://www.nolocast.com
Rank this Week: 518

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: 611

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Covers collection agencies, collection law firms, and debt collection. By Nitzkin & Associates.

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 641

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: 731

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 755

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: 780

Jackson on Consumer Class Actions…

Jackson on Consumer Class Actions and Mass Torts Blawg

Covers consumer class actions and mass torts from a defense lawyer's perspective. By Russell Jackson.

http://www.consumerclassactionsmasstorts.com/
  • Oct 26

    What Recent Decisions Can Tell Us About Drafting Class Action Settlement

    What Recent Decisions Can Tell Us About Drafting Class Action Settlement
    Yes, I admit that I took a far-too-extended break from this blog without getting your permission.  I've missed you.  In some other posts, I will report on what I did on my summer vacation. But I'm back, baby!
  • Apr 17

    Muscle Milk's MTD Powers Through Most of Class Action Complaint

    Muscle Milk's MTD Powers Through Most of Class Action Complaint
    As I have noted repeatedly in prior posts, statements about the nutritional value or health effects of food and beverage products often serve as the basis for putative consumer fraud class actions.  Increasingly, however, courts are taking a…
  • Mar 21

    The Global Warming Blame Game: District Court Thwarts Comer's Second Coming

    The Global Warming Blame Game: District Court Thwarts Comer's Second Coming
    I've previously opined on this blog and elsewhere that global warming litigation -- at least cases in which individuals seek damages from companies that emit greenhouse gasses -- has no leg to stand on because causation is so attenuated and…
Rank this Week: 796

Stop Collector Blog

Stop Collector Blog

Covers debt collection, debt collector harassment, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Sergei Lemberg.

http://www.stopcollector.com/blog/
  • May 20

    NCC Business Services Sues Lemberg & Associates…for What?

    NCC Business Services Sues Lemberg & Associates…for What?
    Our firm has recently been sued by NCC Business Services, a debt collector. That’s right – debt collection agency NCC Business Services has filed a “class action” lawsuit against us on behalf of all the debt collection…
  • May 10

    Frontline Asset Strategies: From Our Case File

    Frontline Asset Strategies: From Our Case File
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, against Frontline Asset Strategies. Our client alleges that Frontline Asset Strategies garnished her tax return…
  • May 9

    Main Street Acquisition Corp: From Our Case File

    Main Street Acquisition Corp: From Our Case File
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, against Main Street Acquisition Corp and Forster & Garbus. Our client alleges that Main Street, through…
Rank this Week: 913

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: 960

The Pop Tort

The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/
  • May 22

    The Right Side of Civil Justice

    The Right Side of Civil Justice
    In November 2009, some very brave medical malpractice victims decided to visit the district offices of Virginia’s two U.S. Senators in the hopes to showing them the importance of the civil justice system. When they arrived, the local…
  • May 17

    Lawsuit’s Hard Knock Life Gets a Break

    Lawsuit’s Hard Knock Life Gets a Break
    Hi. My name is Annie Lawsuit and let me tell you, it’s not easy being me. Politicians constantly insult me. The media constantly misrepresent me. I’ve had Presidents of the United States attack me - by name! My ability to...
  • May 14

    Leaked Memo from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!

    Leaked Memo from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!
    Hey, look what just appeared in our inbox! Confidential Memo From: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce To: Our Unceasingly Persecuted Members Re: Those Unhinged State Attorneys General Date: May 14, 2013 ------------------------------- I don’t…
Rank this Week: 1046

Impact Litigation Journal

Impact Litigation Journal

Provides commentary and analysis about legal issues relating to class actions and other representative litigation in the areas of consumer and employment law. By Initiative Legal Group APC.

http://impactlitigation.com/
Rank this Week: 1055

Wall Street Investment Fraud…

Wall Street Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers Ponzi schemes, investment fraud, and other scams. By The Doss Firm.

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

    Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

    Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named
    On April 22, 2013, George Canellos and Andrew Ceresney were named as SEC's Division of Enforcement co-directors. Both have ties to SEC's new chairman Mary Jo White. Canellos worked as an assistant attorney to Ms. White while she was the…
  • Apr 23

    Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

    Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named
    On April 22, 2013, George Canellos and Andrew Ceresney were named as SEC's Division of Enforcement co-directors. Both have ties to SEC's new chairman Mary Jo White. Canellos worked as an assistant attorney to Ms. White while she was the...
  • Apr 22

    FINRA Approves Proposed Rule Changes to Arbitration for Submission to SEC

    FINRA Approves Proposed Rule Changes to Arbitration for Submission to SEC
    On April 19, 2013, the FINRA Board of Governors approved several proposed rule changes that now will be submitted to the SEC for review and approval. Two that center on the FINRA arbitration process are detailed below: First, the Board…
Rank this Week: 1067

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Bruce Jacobs & Associates, P.L.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Miami Housing Market Still Struggles, Despite Gain

    Miami Housing Market Still Struggles, Despite Gain
    In recent months, government officials and media outlets have heralded an about-face on the housing market, crowing about the reduction of foreclosure filings, the spike in housing prices and the historically low housing rates. Additionally,…
  • May 19

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyers Unravel More Bank Manipulation

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyers Unravel More Bank Manipulation
    The bottom of the barrel ethics of big banks appear to have reached new lows, as evidenced by a recent confidential government investigation of JP Morgan. It was uncovered by The New York Times and alleges schemes designed to manipulate the…
  • May 13

    Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner

    Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner
    Florida has become beset by the undead - mortgages, that is. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers understand that these homes, blighted and abandoned, have been campily named "zombie foreclosures." The reason being is they are not quite "dead" in…
Rank this Week: 1118

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • May 22

    Is Advanced Notice Required Prior to Garnishment

    Is Advanced Notice Required Prior to Garnishment
    One of the common questions we receive deals with garnishment of wages or bank accounts following a final judgment.  Typically, we are contacted by a consumer who has had their wages garnished or their bank account seized to satisfy the…
  • May 19

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Now Accepting Consumer Complaint

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Now Accepting Consumer Complaint
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB) is now accepting complaints from consumers as part of their effort to monitor and improve consumer protection throughout the United States.  Complaints in the following areas are now being…
  • May 14

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection
    Just a few days ago, the California Attorney General announced the filing of a lawsuit against Chase Bank USA, N.A. and two related companies for fraudulent and unlawful debt collection practices.  The lawsuit alleges that Chase Bank…
Rank this Week: 1177

Mouse Print

Mouse Print

Exposing the strings and catches in advertising fine print and analyses the legal meaning and enforceability.

http://www.mouseprint.org
  • May 20

    J.C. Penney Now Restickering Goods with Higher Price

    J.C. Penney Now Restickering Goods with Higher Price
    Following up on our story last week about J.C. Penney putting new higher “fake” regular prices on goods on their website (most likely so they could offer them “on sale” in the near future), consumer reporter John…
  • May 13

    “Fake” Regular Prices Return to J.C. Penney

    “Fake” Regular Prices Return to J.C. Penney
    Poor Ron Johnson. He became J.C. Penney’s CEO a little over a year ago and promised to get rid of the admittedly “fake prices” that the company slapped on goods to make their many sales seem more deeply discounted than they…
  • May 5

    If You Don’t Read the Fine Print of Cable Ads…

    If You Don’t Read the Fine Print of Cable Ads…
    If you don’t read the fine print, particularly in ads from cable companies, you could get snookered. Example 1: Cox advertised high speed Internet for only $19.99 per month for two years. *MOUSE PRINT: When you clickthrough, you realize…
Rank this Week: 1226

Lemon Law Blawg

Lemon Law Blawg

Features motor vehicle and lemon law issues, news and updates. By Ronald Burdge.

http://ohiolemonlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 7

    BMW Airbag Explosion Danger Results in Recall

    BMW Airbag Explosion Danger Results in Recall
    This is an Early Warning Alert on a dangerous recall from BMW. An official recall notice has not been published yet by the federal government, but news reports today have said that BMW has joined Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda in recallilng…
  • Apr 18

    Shame on Them, Tell Them

    Shame on Them, Tell Them
    Image from LatinaLista.com Are you part of the 90%? Then stand up and be counted. 12 people were shot dead, and nearly 40 others wounded, by a crazy person in an Aurora theatre. Another shot and killed 6 people and shot US Representative…
  • Mar 20

    Lie, Cheat, Steal - the Car Dealer Finance Man's Way of Life

    Lie, Cheat, Steal - the Car Dealer Finance Man's Way of Life
    "It's just what I do" Would you like to know what some car dealer "F and I" sales people really think about what is right and wrong to do in their job at the car dealership? Well, forgery just seems to be part of a car dealer's DNA. "F and I"…
Rank this Week: 1262

Protect Your Rights

Protect Your Rights

Covers North Carolina contract and tort law. By Maginnis Law.

http://www.maginnislaw.com
  • May 22

    Cary Franchise Attorney – Overview of North Carolina Franchise Law

    Cary Franchise Attorney – Overview of North Carolina Franchise Law
    There are significant benefits to operating a franchise. Franchisors use other people’s money to expand the business. Franchise fees and ongoing royalties allow franchisors to grow without sacrificing control. The influx of capital…
  • May 22

    Civil Battery and Self-Defense in North Carolina | Assault Personal Injury Attorney

    Civil Battery and Self-Defense in North Carolina | Assault Personal Injury Attorney
    There are many types of “personal injury” cases and nearly all involve negligent, as opposed to intentional, conduct.  The main exception is a civil battery claim.  To prove a personal injury battery claim under North…
  • May 21

    Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small Businesse

    Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small Businesse
    For business owners who have elected to terminate an employee, and that employee files for unemployment, there is often some concern about the impact on their business if unemployment benefits are charged to the company account with the…
Rank this Week: 1308

The Dunning Letter

The Dunning Letter

Covers consumer rights to their names and personal data. By Jack Dunning.

http://thedunningletter.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1321

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: 1356

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: 1375

Privacy and Security Law Blog

Privacy and Security Law Blog

Covers biometrics, HIPAA, identity theft, PATRIOT Act, phishing and more. By Davis Wright Tremaine.

http://www.privsecblog.com/
  • May 14

    FCC Clarifies Companies' Liability for Third-Party Marketer TCPA Violation

    FCC Clarifies Companies' Liability for Third-Party Marketer TCPA Violation
    By:  Ronald G. London The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a long-awaited declaratory ruling governing when a company is liable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and FCC telemarketing and autodialing…
  • May 9

    FTC Denies Requests to Extend Effective Date for COPPA Rule Revision

    FTC Denies Requests to Extend Effective Date for COPPA Rule Revision
    Industry Must Comply by July 1, 2013, Can Look to Expanded FAQs for Guidance on Updated Rules for Information Collection and Disclosure, Parental Notice, and Requirements for Mobile Apps By:  Ronald G. London The FTC has voted to retain…
  • Apr 16

    Dealing with Networks and Regulatory Compliance: The Legal Side of Mobile Retail

    Dealing with Networks and Regulatory Compliance: The Legal Side of Mobile Retail
    On April 16, 2013, DWT lawyers James Mann and Ronnie London presented on the topic of “Dealing with Networks and Regulatory Compliance: The Legal Side of Mobile Retail” at the RAMP Advanced Commerce and Mobile Retail Services…
Rank this Week: 1384

shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

News, views and information on self-help law and pro se litigation.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/shlep
  • Feb 19

    Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

    Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana
    Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
  • Jan 5

    New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

    New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation
    Two state judges opine about the state of accessibility to the legal system. As the economy has worsened, the ranks of the self-represented poor have expanded. In a recent informal study conducted by the Self-Represented Litigation Network,…
  • Jan 5

    Indianapolis law library closes but self-help center remains open

    Indianapolis law library closes but self-help center remains open
    Librarian Zoya Golban turned off the lights and locked the doors Wednesday at the Marion County Law Library for the last time. The cozy repository for legal materials and publicly accessible computers on the third floor of the City-County…
Rank this Week: 1398

New Jersey Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

New Jersey Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers Consumer Law isssues and topics such as car dealership fraud, pay plan lawsuits, lemon law, and recalls. By New Jersey Consumer Lemon Law Lawyer, Jonathan Rudnick.

http://www.newjerseylemonlawlawyerblog.com/
  • Feb 24

    Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco?

    Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco?
    Did You Purchase a Tiffany Ring From Costco? Tiffany has sued Costco over the purported sale of a Tiffany Ring!! The allegations are as follows: Tiffany says it believes possibly thousands of engagement rings were sold to unsuspecting…
  • Jan 7

    Free Drinks?

    Free Drinks?
    Free Drinks worth $58 million. The ABA Journal reported that an attorney in Chicago who made a claim against Southwest Airlines pertaining to a change or modification to a free drink coupon policy which resolved the lawsuit at a value up to…
  • Jan 3

    Tough Questions for a Car Dealer

    Tough Questions for a Car Dealer
    INTERROGATORIES FOR DEALER 1. When did this defendant acquire the subject vehicle? 2. While the vehicle was in the possession of the defendant was the car ever damaged, if so explain how, the amount of damage and how it was fixed, and by…
Rank this Week: 1422

Law for Real People

Law for Real People

Provides information for consumers, elders, and nonprofit directors or staff. By John Gear.

http://www.johngearlaw.com/law-for-real-people-blog.html
Rank this Week: 1446

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: 1451

Institutional Investor Securities…

Institutional Investor Securities Blog

Covers investment fraud involving auction-rate securities, credit rating agencies, hedge funds and mortgage-backed securities. By Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas.

http://www.institutionalinvestorsecuritiesblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1545

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy…

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy Blog

Provides bankruptcy information for people living in Oregon and Washington. By the Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm.

http://www.nwdrlf.com/blog
  • May 23

    Crushing Burden of Student Loans in Oregon and Washington

    Crushing Burden of Student Loans in Oregon and Washington
    The class of 2013 has just replaced the class of 2012 for the title of the most indebted class in American history. With the way student loan burdens are increasing, the class of 2013 will inevitably lose their title to next year’s…
  • May 20

    Student Loans and Bankruptcy

    Student Loans and Bankruptcy
    Debtors across both Oregon and Washington who are being harassed by student loan lenders and hope to eliminate these debts through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy must navigate their way through a pretty nasty test. Bankruptcy courts in both Oregon and…
  • May 18

    Multnomah County Suing Mortgage Monster

    Multnomah County Suing Mortgage Monster
    Multnomah County is suing a rogue’s gallery of the largest mortgage players including B of A, Wells Fargo, Oregon’s Bank of the Cascades, Chase, Citi, and West Coast Bank for nearly forty million dollars. The focus of the lawsuit…
Rank this Week: 1556

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: 1605

Podiatry Malpractice Blog

Podiatry Malpractice Blog

Focused on medical malpractice, specifically in the Podiatric field. Published by podiatrist and attorney Michael A. Quinn.

http://www.podiatrymalpracticeblog.com/
  • Apr 15

    Podiatrist sentenced to probation for drug charge (North Carolina)

    Podiatrist sentenced to probation for drug charge (North Carolina)
     A Grifton podiatrist was sentenced to probation and a fine for a drug charge. Dr. Paul Joseph Civatte, 52, was given a sentence of 12 months of probation and a  fine for a reduced charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. The case dated…
  • Apr 7

    Podiatrist accused in drugs for sex case (Missouri)

    Podiatrist accused in drugs for sex case (Missouri)
    Dr. Dave Dai Quang Pham, a St. Louis podiatrist, is accused of trying to exchange prescription drugs for sex. The St. Francois County Prosecutor charged 49-year-old Dr. Pham with possession of a controlled substance with intent to…
  • Apr 4

    Missouri Podiatrist pleads guilty (MO)

    Missouri Podiatrist pleads guilty (MO)
    A St. Louis, Missouri podiatrist has plead guilty to obstructing a federal audit when she provided the Medicare program with a false and backdated treatment record, U.S.  said Thursday.
Rank this Week: 1617

The Lemon Law Blog

The Lemon Law Blog

Covers issues and topics relating to consumer law as it relates to car lemon laws and auto dealer fraud. Published by Northern California consumer lawyers, Kemnitzer, Anderson, Barron, Ogilvie & Brewer.

http://www.lemonlaws.com/
  • May 23

    Public Citizen Celebrates Justice John Paul Steven

    Public Citizen Celebrates Justice John Paul Steven
    Justice John Paul Stevens may be retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, but he is not forgotten. At its signature annual event on May 15, 2013, Public Citizen -- the Washington D.C.-based watchdog organization renowned for its promotion and…
  • Apr 5

    CFPB Fields Thousands of Consumer Complaints Against the Bank

    CFPB Fields Thousands of Consumer Complaints Against the Bank
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, created by the Dodd Frank Act, has just published an up-to-date and detailed list of consumer complaints against the finance industry. It has received thousands of consumer complaints since…
  • Apr 5

    Distribution of Benefits in Baker v GEMB Lending Class Action

    Distribution of Benefits in Baker v GEMB Lending Class Action
    California borrowers can heave a sigh of relief, as certain lenders have agreed to erase nearly $45 million in consumer debt arising out of automotive loans. The Federal Court for the Northern District of California issued its final approval…
Rank this Week: 1744

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: 1855

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: 1886

Lakeblawg

Lakeblawg

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy, and mortgage foreclosure defense. By Lake Law.

http://www.lakelaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 9

    Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client

    Changes to the MMM Program: News for Eastern District of Wisconsin Chapter 13 Client
    The Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin created the MMM (mortgage modification mediation) program about a year and a half ago to help make modifications in Chapter 13s easier.  So far, it has had quite a few success…
  • Nov 5

    Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!

    Chapter 13 Trustee accepting online payments – more convenience for debtors!
    In a Chapter 13, most of our clients have two options in making the Chapter 13 plan payments to the Trustee:  Payment through a payroll deduction, or payments by certified funds sent monthly.  Each works well, but neither is as simple and…
  • Oct 29

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble
    Every bankruptcy case requires a filing fee.  As mentioned last week, the filing fee for Chapter 11 bankruptcies is set to increase in November.  Chapter 7 filing fees are currently $306, and Chapter 13 filing fees are $281.  In nearly…
Rank this Week: 1918

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as foreclosure defense. By Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.

http://www.tampabankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 28

    Bank of America: A Case Study in Incompetence or Intentional Fraud?

    Bank of America: A Case Study in Incompetence or Intentional Fraud?
    Bank of America simply cannot get it right. Our Tampa, Florida law firm sees violations regularly whether it involves foreclosure or bankruptcy. Of particular note these violations are all one way and they put money in BofA's pocket. If…
  • Apr 6

    New Streamlined Mortgage Modification Program Starting July 1, 2013

    New Streamlined Mortgage Modification Program Starting July 1, 2013
    Another tool to help Florida homeowners keep their home and avoid foreclosure will be available this summer. Only Fannie and Freddie owned mortgages are eligible, but starting July 1, 2013, a new streamlined program is being rolled out to…
  • Apr 3

    Why should you short sale your Florida home?

    Why should you short sale your Florida home?
    Short sales are good for a number of reasons: 1) many homes are underwater 50% or more and it could be a decade or more to get in a position of having even a dollar of equity; 2) most short sales will result in a written waiver of…
Rank this Week: 1944

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: 1961

Legal Tips & Commentary

Legal Tips & Commentary

Provides legal tips for businesses and consumers in California. By Carl H. Starrett.

http://blog.chs-law.com/
  • Oct 16

    Goodbye Blogger, Hello WordPress.

    Goodbye Blogger, Hello WordPress.
    When I first opened my practice in 2004, I knew that I needed a website to promote my services.  I had heard of blogging and figured that I needed one for my website.  So I started off with Yahoo's over priced web hosting service and a blog…
  • Sep 30

    Why I Am Done With The Chargers for 2010

    Why I Am Done With The Chargers for 2010
    An open letter to the San Diego Chargers:
  • Sep 12

    5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement

    5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement
    Not too long ago, I started an advertising campaign on a local radio station. I excitedly tuned into the station and listened for my first "spot" to run. The station's staff had not entered the proper "conflict codes", so they also ran an…
Rank this Week: 1971