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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Never steal anything from someone you can't outrun: Warner Bros. defeats infringement claim

    Never steal anything from someone you can't outrun: Warner Bros. defeats infringement claim
    Fortres Grand Corporation v. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., No. 3:12-cv-00535 (N.D. Ind. May 16, 2013) McCarthy has said that there’s “surprisingly little” case law on whether a fictional company or product using the same…
  • May 20

    Allegedly false equivalence statement triggers insurer's duty to defend

    Allegedly false equivalence statement triggers insurer's duty to defend
    JAR Laboratories LLC v. Great American E & S Ins. Co., 2013 WL 1966386 (N.D. Ill.) JAR sued its insurer seeking a declaration of a duty to defend it in an underlying suit filed by its competitor TPU, which distributes Lidoderm, a…
  • May 20

    No reasonable consumer would think diet soda "all-natural"

    No reasonable consumer would think diet soda "all-natural"
    Viggiano v. Hansen Natural Corp., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2005430 (C.D. Cal.) Viggiano brought the usual California claims, along with federal warranty claims, based on Hansen’s diet Premium Sodas labeled as containing “all…
Rank this Week: 23

27B Stroke 6

27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel
  • May 20

    Hackers Who Breached Google in 2010 Accessed Company’s Surveillance Database

    Hackers Who Breached Google in 2010 Accessed Company’s Surveillance Database
    Hackers who breached Google's network in 2010 obtained access to the company's system for tracking surveillance requests from law enforcement, according to a news report.
  • May 20

    Feds Tracked Reporter’s Movements, Personal E-Mail in Criminal Conspiracy Investigation

    Feds Tracked Reporter’s Movements, Personal E-Mail in Criminal Conspiracy Investigation
    In an effort to unmask a leaker who fed a reporter classified information about North Korea, FBI investigators tracked the journalist's movements in and out of a government building, obtained copies of his phone records and personal e-mails…
  • May 17

    The Strange Story of Marie Antoinette’s Watch

    The Strange Story of Marie Antoinette’s Watch
    It was a watch so beautiful, so elegant, so precise, that it could only have been meant for royalty. Then it vanished without a trace.    |    Photo: David Silberman/Getty Images The tiny Simca 1000 Sedan puttered through…
Rank this Week: 85

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 20

    Third Circuit issues important decision about Class Action Fairness Act's "mass action" provision

    Third Circuit issues important decision about Class Action Fairness Act's "mass action" provision
    by Brian Wolfman Last Friday's Third Circuit ruling in Abraham v. St. Croix Rennaisance Group considered whether the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) provides federal "mass action" jurisdiction over a suit against a plant that continuously…
  • May 20

    Politico: What if Senate continues to block Richard Cordray at CFPB?

    Politico: What if Senate continues to block Richard Cordray at CFPB?
    Here. An excerpt: As a recess appointee, Cordray can stay in the job only through the end of this year. But even that timetable will likely not be of much significance. After Cordray departs, the agency will be run by...
  • May 20

    Mortgage fraud settlement money not getting to consumer

    Mortgage fraud settlement money not getting to consumer
    We have covered extensively the large mortgage fraud settlements brokered by the federal government under which major mortgage servicers were, among other things, supposed to pay money directly to consumers harmed in the mortgage meltdown.…
Rank this Week: 89

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 17

    MLEA at the University of Illinoi

    MLEA at the University of Illinoi
    On October 11 & 12, the University of Illinois College of Law will host the 12th annual Midwestern Law & Economics Association conference. The event consists of law professors and economists presenting papers with varying degrees of…
  • May 10

    On the Valuation of Hedge Funds (or Hedge Fund Managers)

    On the Valuation of Hedge Funds (or Hedge Fund Managers)
    So Felix Salmon has taken a justifiable swipe at some oddish Bloomberg articles on Citibank's spinoff of its internal hedge fund, as required by the Volcker Rule. But in doing so, it seems as though he may have hit his...
  • May 9

    Cries for Relief from the Hungarian Financial Crisi

    Cries for Relief from the Hungarian Financial Crisi
    No, not that Hungarian financial crisis. Now that the country seems to have more or less righted itself, its citizens are still struggling with their own debts. Reuters reports that the Managing Director of the National Bank of Hungary has...
Rank this Week: 110

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com
  • 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…
  • May 20

    What Makes a Mortgage a “Bad Loan?” I’m Confused.

    What Makes a Mortgage a “Bad Loan?” I’m Confused.
    Or do we only judge a loan to be “bad” after it defaults, and because it defaults? Assuming there are NOT predatory practices involved, is a loan “good” until it defaults and then it becomes “bad.” And is…
Rank this Week: 198

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/
  • May 20

    Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition

    Bank of America Agrees to Another Massive Settlement Related to Countrywide Acquisition
    It has been said that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. For Bank of America, its acquisition of Countrywide has been a persistent melding of farce and tragedy. Earlier this year, Bank of America agreed to pay $11.6…
  • May 17

    Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Certification

    Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Certification
    California’s Court of Appeal continues to articulate a measured, well-reasoned class action jurisprudence, most recently by taking a second look at its own order affirming a trial court’s denial of class certification. See…
  • May 15

    Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial

    Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial
    For some companies, apparently even the famously liberal policy favoring arbitration isn’t enough of an assurance that they can avoid defending a consumer class action in court. Or so the plaintiffs in an antitrust bench trial pending…
Rank this Week: 302

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: 311

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: 324

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
  • May 20

    House to hold hearing on CFPB ability to repay/QM rule

    House to hold hearing on CFPB ability to repay/QM rule
    Barbara S. MishkinThe House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow, May 21, on “Qualified Mortgages: Examining the Impact of the Ability to…
  • May 20

    More on CFPB employee vote to unionize

    More on CFPB employee vote to unionize
    Mark J. FurlettiAs we reported last week, the National Treasury Employees Union (NTU) won an election to represent over 800 of the CFPB’s 1,200 employees.  The vote was 378 in favor and 86 against.  I asked Shannon Farmer, a…
  • May 17

    CFPB employees unionize

    CFPB employees unionize
    Barbara S. MishkinAccording to a report from Politico, CFPB employees voted last week to join the National Treasury Employees Union, a federal union that also represents employees at other financial regulators, including the FDIC, OCC and…
Rank this Week: 353

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 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…
  • May 11

    Former DocX President to Serve At Least 3 Years Prison

    Former DocX President to Serve At Least 3 Years Prison
    She was once president of a successful mortgage document processing firm, called DocX LLC. But for at least the next three years, she'll be known by her prison inmate number. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers have learned that Lorraine Brown…
Rank this Week: 418

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 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…
  • May 16

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?
    In Oregon, homeowners who want to challenge a non-judicial foreclosure can now opt for mediation. They pay two hundred dollars in order to meet with a housing counselor, then sit down with both a state-sanctioned mediator and a representative…
Rank this Week: 465

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: 501

California Foreclosure Blog

California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

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

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

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

    Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

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

    California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

    California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?
    I've been receiving many calls and emails about California's so-called foreclosure moratorium, which went into effect yesterday. Frankly, I doubt it will actually do anything meaningful for struggling homeowners. Here's why:
Rank this Week: 515

Protect Your Rights

Protect Your Rights

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

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

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • 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…
  • May 1

    Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!

    Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!
    Many debt collectors will offer a settlement agreement or stipulation to a consumer after a lawsuit is filed.  Usually, that agreement specifies that the consumer is to make certain payments every month for a set time period. …
Rank this Week: 657

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: 726

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: 744

New York City Debt Defense Blog

New York City Debt Defense Blog

By the Langel Firm.

http://www.thelangelfirm.com/Debt-Defense-Blog.aspx
  • May 16

    CACH, LLC Loses Attempts at Summary Judgment and Motion to Strike

    CACH, LLC Loses Attempts at Summary Judgment and Motion to Strike
    A summary judgment motion is a written request for judgment based on evidence obtained before trial. Such evidence can include documents, testimony, and affidavits by witnesses qualified to testify or introduce documents. In CACH, LLC v.…
  • May 10

    FDCPA Class Action Against Erin Capital Management for Lack of Licensure

    FDCPA Class Action Against Erin Capital Management for Lack of Licensure
    The proposed class-plaintiffs in Collins v. Erin Capital Management, LLC[1] allege that Erin Capital violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") for suing Florida consumers – and enforcing judgments – without…
  • May 9

    "Sewer Service" May Violate FDCPA, Holds New York Federal Court

    "Sewer Service" May Violate FDCPA, Holds New York Federal Court
    The defendants in this case[1]: Mel S. Harris & Associates and NCO Portfolio Management, Inc. The plaintiff sued these collection entities under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") for 1) obtaining a default judgment based…
Rank this Week: 752

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: 754

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: 769

The Pop Tort

The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/
  • 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…
  • May 13

    Hockey’s Smash Hit

    Hockey’s Smash Hit
    Admittedly, it’s not exactly like watching someone get thrown to the lions, but I think we all need to acknowledge that watching today’s most popular sports means witnessing the slow disintegration of athletes' brains. It was only…
Rank this Week: 787

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: 864

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: 1080

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: 1152

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1175

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: 1234

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

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

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

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

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

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

    Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce

    Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce
    Earlier this month, the House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved a bill designed to accelerate the foreclosure process in Florida. Republican, Kathleen Passidomo, sponsor of HB 87, frames the bill as a way to speed up the foreclosure…
Rank this Week: 1331

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: 1362

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: 1412

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

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

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

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

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

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

    Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

    Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit
    An East Coast law firm has filed an antitrust and monopolization case against Carfax alleging it hs become a monopoly in the business of issuing vehicle history reports (VHR) with a 90% share of the market. The complaint alleges Carfax has…
Rank this Week: 1407

Consumer Litigation Group

Consumer Litigation Group

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

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

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

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

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

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

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA
    Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets.  It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…
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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…
Rank this Week: 1503

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: 1561

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Maurice & Needleman, P.C.

http://consumerfsblog.com/
  • May 16

    FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

    FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall
    The FTC has ordered the California company Skyy Consulting, Inc., which provides robocalling services to its clients as CallFire, to pay a $75,000 fine and stop all illegal telemarketing robocalls as part of a settlement between the parties.…
  • May 3

    FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

    FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection
    I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
  • Apr 24

    House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

    House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying
    Is he or isn’t he the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Richard Cordray is being barred from testifying before the House Financial Services Committee in the coming weeks until he is confirmed by the Senate because a…
Rank this Week: 1573

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: 1579

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: 1621

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 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…
  • May 10

    JPMorgan Chase sued by California Attorney General

    JPMorgan Chase sued by California Attorney General
    According to Yahoo, JPMorgan Chase was sued by the California Attorney General. The basis of the lawsuit is that JPMorgan Chase is filing lawsuits in California without any support. Basically, these are nonsense lawsuits where Chase cannot…
  • May 3

    FAQ: Do I really owe a civil fine for shoplifting?

    FAQ: Do I really owe a civil fine for shoplifting?
    Question: I have received a letter from an attorney demanding money after my child (or myself) was accused of shoplifting. Do I really owe this money? Answer: Maybe.California Penal Code section 490.5 states "The parent or legal guardian…
Rank this Week: 1763

Stock Market Loss

Stock Market Loss

Covers misconduct by brokerage firms or financial advisors. By Hermann, Cahn & Schneider, LLP.

http://www.stockmarketloss.com/news/
Rank this Week: 1738

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: 1758

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: 1942

Monmouth County Bankruptcy and…

Monmouth County Bankruptcy and Consumer Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer law and bankruptcy. By Riviere Cresci & Singer LLC.

http://www.monmouthcountybankruptcyconsumerlawyerblog.com/
  • May 7

    What you can learn from a professional athletes Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

    What you can learn from a professional athletes Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
    The average professional athlete in the U.S. will make more in one season than most of us earn in our entire lives, however despite those staggering salaries, 78% of NFL players, 60% of NBA players and a very large percentage of MLB players…
  • Apr 25

    Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: It can happen to anyone!

    Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: It can happen to anyone!
    A New Jersey resident, Dionne Warwick, is bankrupt. The singer and actress who was a regular at the top of the Billboard chart for four decades, has filed bankruptcy. She owes more than $10 million in back taxes and has only $10 left at the…
  • Nov 22

    Why your boat insurance claim might be denied.

    Why your boat insurance claim might be denied.
    Boat Insurance Attorney explains why your boat insurance claim may be denied: During a storm many were obligated to evacuate as per government mandate. With super-storm Sandy it would be tough to argue that anyone wasn't under advance notice…
Rank this Week: 2051

The Law Offices of Robert J.…

The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, P.C.

Covers debt collection and consumer law.

http://nahoumlaw.com/blog/
  • May 2

    Was I Sued in the Right Place?

    Was I Sued in the Right Place?
    By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You have been sued by a debt collector for a consumer debt in a county, city, town or state where you don’t live.  Can the debt collector do that? The Rule: In legal jargon, the term…
  • Apr 30

    Calling a Consumer Debtor a Liar May Violate the FDCPA

    Calling a Consumer Debtor a Liar May Violate the FDCPA
    By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: A debt collector has got you on the phone; you truthfully tell him that you simply don’t have the money to pay and he crudely and obnoxiously calls you a liar.  Can he get away with it? The Rule:…
  • Apr 22

    Repeated Hang Ups May Violate the FDCPA

    Repeated Hang Ups May Violate the FDCPA
    By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You are being hounded by debt collectors, the debt collection calls are coming fast and furious but one of the callers repeatedly hangs up either prior to or as soon as you or your voice mail answers the…
Rank this Week: 2045

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/
  • 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…
  • 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: 2065

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: 2041

Ahead of the Fame

Ahead of the Fame

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

http://lalawblog.net/
  • May 14

    JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

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

    Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

    Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim
    Skechers is going to be paying $40 million to settle a huge class action over its “toning” shoes, which advertised that the shoes would help people lose weight and tone leg/calf muscles.  More than 520,000 claims could…
  • Apr 12

    Yamaha to Pay $3.3 Million to Injured Florida Woman for Rhino ATV Lawsuit

    Yamaha to Pay $3.3 Million to Injured Florida Woman for Rhino ATV Lawsuit
    Yamaha Motor Corporation has been slapped with a $3.3 million jury verdict for role in manufacturing “Rhino” ATVs, which have a tendency of overturning and crushing the limbs of drivers. The lawsuit was decided in favor of a…
Rank this Week: 2072