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43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action
    Silber v. Barbara's Bakery, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2948154 (E.D.N.Y.) Plaintiffs in this putative consumer class action unsuccessfully sought a preliminary injunction against the allegedly false advertising of certain Puffins…
  • Jun 17

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

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose
    H/T Marty Schwimmer: CGS Indus., Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co., No. 11-2647-cv  (2d Cir. June 11, 2013) Charter appealed from a judgment that it breached its duties to defend and indemnify to its insured, CGS, under its…
  • Jun 15

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer
    Nice long story, including quotes from my colleague David Vladeck, now returned to Georgetown.
Rank this Week: 47

27B Stroke 6

27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel
  • Jun 13

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Gene

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Patents on Human Gene
    The Supreme Court said human genes isolated by scientists may not be patented, ruling unanimously today in a dispute weighing intellectual property associated with genes known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian…
  • Jun 12

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

    NSA Snooping Was Only the Beginning. Meet the Spy Chief Leading Us Into Cyberwar
    General Keith Alexander has been building a secret army capable of launching devastating cyberattacks. Now it's ready to unleash hell.    
  • Jun 12

    Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal

    Neglected Privacy Board to Probe Spygate Scandal
    A long neglected and overlooked federal oversight board hit the limelight today when NSA chief Keith Alexander agreed publicly to cooperate with an investigation into the spygate scandal by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight…
Rank this Week: 89

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/
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Grants Cert on Disparate Impact Test

    Supreme Court Grants Cert on Disparate Impact Test
    by Jeff Sovern The Supreme Court today granted cert in Mount Holly v. Mount Holly Gardens Citizens in Action, which raises the issue of whether courts can use the disparate impact test in federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) cases. Because...
  • Jun 17

    Car companies trying to escape liability by escaping the court system

    Car companies trying to escape liability by escaping the court system
    This article by Christopher Jensen explains that the big automakers are trying to use aribtration clauses in consumers' contracts with auto dealers to escape liability in court in class actions and with respect to individual claims under…
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Rules Against Pharmaceuticals "Pay for Delay"

    Supreme Court Rules Against Pharmaceuticals "Pay for Delay"
    Consumer advocates have long been outraged by the phenomenon of "pay for delay" in the prescription drug business, whereby brand-name drug companies pay off potential generic competitors to stay out of the market. In return for the payments,…
Rank this Week: 100

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/
  • Jun 18

    Update -- The Sixth Circuit Rules IRAs Are Exempt

    Update -- The Sixth Circuit Rules IRAs Are Exempt
    A few weeks ago, I posted about an apparent movement to challenge the bankruptcy-exempt status of IRAs based on boilerplate language commonly found in the account agreements of many of the nation's largest brokerages. The legal argument…
  • Jun 17

    Will the Supremes Trim Back Bankruptcy Courts' Powers?

    Will the Supremes Trim Back Bankruptcy Courts' Powers?
    In addition to the fair housing case that Alan noted, the Supreme Court also granted cert in a bankruptcy case, Law v. Siegel. Having listened to many bad jokes about my last name over the years, my initial reaction was...
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court to Hear Housing Discrimination Case

    Supreme Court to Hear Housing Discrimination Case
    The Supreme Court granted certiorari today in MOUNT HOLLY, NJ, ET AL. V. MT. HOLLY GARDENS CITIZENS, on the question whether Fair Housing Act claims of race discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing can be proven based...
Rank this Week: 114

Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

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

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/
  • Jun 16

    Canadians Indict Chocolate Companies for Price-Fixing After Lenghty Investigation

    Canadians Indict Chocolate Companies for Price-Fixing After Lenghty Investigation
    Criminal price-fixing charges were recently filed against Canadian affiliates of Nestle and Mars, a network of wholesale distributors, and three individuals, alleging that they conspired to fix chocolate prices in Canada.  In addition,…
  • Jun 12

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

    Pension Fund Files Derivative Suit Related News America Marketing’s Anticompetitive Act
    On June 7, a pension fund filed a derivative suit against News Corp and its top executives for breach of fiduciary duty, and against the executives for waste of corporate assets and unjust enrichment.  These claims are based on News…
  • Apr 29

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action
    An antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last…
Rank this Week: 205

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: 241

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
  • Jun 18

    Director Cordray speaks at Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program anniversary celebration

    Director Cordray speaks at Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program anniversary celebration
    Daniel JT McKennaCFPB Director Richard Cordray was among the speakers at a program last week celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program.  The Diversion Program, which began in 2008,…
  • Jun 18

    CFPB “brain drain” continue

    CFPB “brain drain” continue
    Barbara S. MishkinThe CFPB’s leadership ‘brain drain” seems to be continuing, with Politico reporting that Richard Hackett, the Bureau’s Assistant Director for installment and liquidity lending markets, is planning to…
  • Jun 17

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

    Supreme Court grants cert (again) in FHA disparate impact case
    Alan S. KaplinskySecond time’s the charm?  For the second time in less than two years, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari today in a case that presents the question whether plaintiffs suing under the Fair Housing Act …
Rank this Week: 323

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: 374

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/
  • Jun 18

    Helping a Client with Performant Recovery

    Helping a Client with Performant Recovery
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, against Performant Recovery. Our client alleges that Performant Recovery began to call her home phone in…
  • Jun 17

    NRG Assets: From Our Case File

    NRG Assets: From Our Case File
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, against NRG Assets. Our client alleges that NRG Assets began to make phone calls to both her home telephone and…
  • Jun 14

    Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance

    Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance
    The publicly traded Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ: ECPG) finalized its acquisition of the publicly traded Asset Acceptance Capital Corp (NASDAQ: AACC). This represents a merger of two giant debt buyers. According to an Encore Capital Group…
Rank this Week: 414

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • Jun 15

    Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company

    Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company
    The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the illegal practices of a Florida debt relief company.  The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, targets American Debt Settlement…
  • May 29

    Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client

    Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client
    Plaintiff: Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC Original Creditor: Washington Mutual Bank Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Desiree Andreu Plaintiff’s Law Firm: Law Offices of Andreu, Palma & Andreu PL Case Outcome: Case dismissed without our…
  • May 26

    Credit Report Errors are Widespread

    Credit Report Errors are Widespread
    Credit reports are important to most consumers, because they often determine the interest rates that you receive on mortgages, car loans and other loans.  If you have bad credit, you may not be able to get that home or car you were…
Rank this Week: 426

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/
Rank this Week: 512

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/
  • Jun 18

    A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action

    A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action
    Yesterday, Lawyers.com reported that Papa John’s, the national pizza chain, had reached an agreement to settle for $15 million a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class-action claim. If approved by the court, the…
  • Jun 15

    Proposed Changes to FRCP 45

    Proposed Changes to FRCP 45
    In September 2012, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved the first substantive amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 (regarding subpoenas) in over two decades. In April 2013 the Supreme Court approved and…
  • Jun 12

    ABA Offering Free CLE Ethics Webinar on Monday June 17, 2013

    ABA Offering Free CLE Ethics Webinar on Monday June 17, 2013
    If you are a member of the American Bar Association, check out its CLE Premier Speaker Series at www.ambar.org/freecle. Every month the series provides ABA members a  free  CLE seminar. This Monday has a pretty special…
Rank this Week: 521

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com
  • Jun 10

    I’m Not a Total Idiot, You Know.

    I’m Not a Total Idiot, You Know.
    So, I know... you want to read about how a homeowner won some major victory in the courts somewhere... or how someone filed and got quiet title to their property... or how a bank couldn't figure out who owned a loan and therefore was not…
  • Jun 10

    PART TWO – How to Take Your Power Back When at Risk of Foreclosure

    PART TWO – How to Take Your Power Back When at Risk of Foreclosure
    Understand... I’m not telling you which path you should choose, but I am saying that you should choose one and then do everything in your power to achieve the goals that lie at the end of that path. Just take the blinders off... the…
  • Jun 10

    Discussing Foreclosure Crisis Solutions with Impac Mortgage CEO Joe Tomkinson

    Discussing Foreclosure Crisis Solutions with Impac Mortgage CEO Joe Tomkinson
    I think Impac has proven that it has the capability and desire to be a meaningful part of the solution to the foreclosure crisis... they successfully modified tens of thousands of loans, and in general, they got loans modified in under a…
Rank this Week: 539

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
  • Jun 17

    New Better Business Bureau A+ Rating for Our Bankruptcy and FDCPA Law Firm!

    New Better Business Bureau A+ Rating for Our Bankruptcy and FDCPA Law Firm!
    Never got one of these on a report card so I am extremely pleased to report that our law firm has obtained an ‘A+’ rating from the Better Business Bureau for our Bankruptcy and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act work.The original…
  • Jun 15

    Avoid Short Term Loan

    Avoid Short Term Loan
    As victims across both Oregon and Washington can tell you, there are many forms of short term predatory lending. The defining characteristic is that in each instance a lender takes unfair advantage of a consumer’s financial situation by…
  • Jun 9

    Dealing with Identity Theft in Washington or Oregon

    Dealing with Identity Theft in Washington or Oregon
    Identity theft is an ever-growing issue in both Oregon and Washington, causing problmes with debt collectors and on credit reports. The criminals stealing your identity often open credit cards in your name and rack up massive charges,…
Rank this Week: 629

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: 717

The Pop Tort

The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/
  • Jun 18

    Another Day, Another Gulf State Industrial Explosion

    Another Day, Another Gulf State Industrial Explosion
    East Coast hurricanes. Plain state tornadoes. Colorado fires. Man made climate change is undoubtedly responsible for a lot of this, but these kinds of disasters are clearly not all our fault. The recent spat of reckless industrial accidents…
  • Jun 13

    Next Round in the Telecom Immunity Battle

    Next Round in the Telecom Immunity Battle
    Remember when Congress granted retroactive immunity to phone companies that release confidential phone records to the government, rejecting an amendment to the Patriot Act from Senators Chris Dodd, Russ Feingold and Patrick Leahy to strip out…
  • Jun 11

    The Latest Malpractice Rage: Big Brother, Prejudicial Medicine

    The Latest Malpractice Rage: Big Brother, Prejudicial Medicine
    At the October 29, 2007 meeting of a New York State medical malpractice task force, the topic of which was patient safety, Dr. Ronald Marcus, Director of Clinical Operations at the Department of OB/GYN at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical…
Rank this Week: 740

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: 775

Mouse Print

Mouse Print

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

http://www.mouseprint.org
  • Jun 17

    Don’t Get Burned by the Lowe’s Price Match Policy

    Don’t Get Burned by the Lowe’s Price Match Policy
    Price matching policies of major retailers have come under increasing scrutiny and criticism recently. Both Bloomberg and Time have reported that big chains like Walmart and Toys “R” Us are getting complaints from customers and…
  • Jun 10

    The Straight Poop about Miralax’s Ad

    The Straight Poop about Miralax’s Ad
    If you are all clogged up (or about to have a colonoscopy), you need a laxative. One such product is Miralax, which has been advertising regularly on TV recently. In their television ad, they repeatedly advertise with the catch-phrase,…
  • Jun 3

    Fair Trade? — Free Box of Wheat Thins for Access to Your Twitter Account

    Fair Trade? — Free Box of Wheat Thins for Access to Your Twitter Account
    MrConsumer prides himself on being privacy insensitive (if a store wants to track my shopping habits, for example, fine). However, more and more marketers want access to either your Facebook or Twitter account to see what’s posted and…
Rank this Week: 807

The Corporate Observer

The Corporate Observer

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

http://www.thecorporateobserver.com/
  • Jun 6

    DC Bar Treasurer, Steven N. Berk: The Timing Was Right

    DC Bar Treasurer, Steven N. Berk: The Timing Was Right
    Until this past May, I hadn’t run for anything since the 8th grade.  Then it was president of the class, no less, but, it was 8th grade.  We’re talking about the tail end of the Nixon administration and a Cubs team that…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 836

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker

    Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker
    Bank of America employees knew they had reams of loan modification documents already in the system in a vast number of cases. But that reportedly didn't stop bankers from systematically and repeatedly demanding those same documents from…
  • Jun 13

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper
    South Florida - and Miami in particular - has built up a well-deserved reputation as the primary battleground of the foreclosure crisis in this country. At the forefront of the "Mortgage Wars" is Miami Foreclosure Attorney Bruce Jacobs, who…
  • Jun 11

    Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed

    Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed
    It started with allegations back in 2011 that JPMorgan Chase, the country's largest mortgage lender, was robo-filing lawsuits against debtors. The lawsuits, riddled with errors, bore a striking resemblance to the robo-signing debacle in the…
Rank this Week: 988

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/
  • Jun 14

    Persolve LLC

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

    Brachfeld Law Group and Erica Brachfeld

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

    More on sewer serves and debt collector

    More on sewer serves and debt collector
    Crain's New York Business has an article today about sewer service in New York. The article points out "The spread of sewer service mirrors the growth of the debt collection business, which over the past 25 years has grown alongside...
Rank this Week: 941

Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Information for consumers on their legal rights in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/
  • Jun 14

    Wisconsin Workers Will Find it Harder to Get and Keep Unemployment Benefits in 2013

    Wisconsin Workers Will Find it Harder to Get and Keep Unemployment Benefits in 2013
    Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee recently approved a modification to the state budget bill, 2013 Assembly Bill 40, for 2013-2015 that substantially curtails unemployment benefits to Wisconsin workers. The modification broadens the…
  • Feb 6

    How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law

    How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Wisconsin Law
    If you are a Wisconsin resident and the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place Security Freeze on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes…
  • Feb 6

    How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Federal Law

    How to Secure Your Credit Reports After Identity Theft under Federal Law
    If you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, you have the right to place a fraud alert on your consumer files with the 3 national consumer credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. This makes it harder for ……
Rank this Week: 1028

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/
  • Jun 15

    SEC Risk Fin Director Wants Public Input About Investor Protection-Related Costs and Benefit

    SEC Risk Fin Director Wants Public Input About Investor Protection-Related Costs and Benefit
    The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Risk, Strategy and Financial Innovation’s director Craig Lewis wants members of the public to be more proactive about offering information regarding investor-protection related…
  • Jun 12

    CBOE Will Pay $6M Penalty Over SEC Charges Alleging Failure to Enforce Trading Rule

    CBOE Will Pay $6M Penalty Over SEC Charges Alleging Failure to Enforce Trading Rule
    The Chicago Board Options Exchange, which is the largest options exchange in the United States, has consented to pay $6 million penalty to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges accusing it of not fulfilling its obligation to…
  • Jun 10

    As Their Prices Hit a 2-Year Low, Gold ETFs Liquidate En Masse

    As Their Prices Hit a 2-Year Low, Gold ETFs Liquidate En Masse
    Gold, once a hot commodity in the markets, is, at least for now, considered incredibly passé. ETF Trends editor Tom Lydon says that over 600,000 pounds of gold have been disposed of this year. He says that gold is out of favor for at…
Rank this Week: 1101

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: 1118

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: 1227

New York Securities Lawyers Blog

New York Securities Lawyers Blog

Covers securities and investment fraud. By Malecki Law.

http://www.newyorksecuritieslawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 12

    Maxwell B. Smith Sentenced for Running a New Jersey Ponzi Scheme: Investors Should Look to His Brokerage Firm for Relief

    Maxwell B. Smith Sentenced for Running a New Jersey Ponzi Scheme: Investors Should Look to His Brokerage Firm for Relief
    Maxwell B. Smith was sentenced to serve the next seven years in federal prison for operating a $9 million Ponzi scheme. Maxwell sold investments as a fund that made loans to nursing homes. Smith had previously plead guilty to several counts…
  • Apr 1

    LPL Reportedly Under Fire From State Regulator

    LPL Reportedly Under Fire From State Regulator
    The broker-dealer LPL, Linsco Private Ledger, has been in the news a lot recently - for all the wrong reasons. LPL was even recently featured in The New York Times for its frequent "tangles" with state and federal regulators. LPL is the…
  • Mar 26

    Jenice Malecki to Appear Tonight on The Willis Report on Fox Busine

    Jenice Malecki to Appear Tonight on The Willis Report on Fox Busine
    Jenice Malecki of Malecki Law will be appearing on Fox Business News tonight, March 26, 2013 between 6pm and 7pm. Ms. Malecki will be appearing on The Willis Report to discuss the recent Rasmussen Reports that indicate 50 percent of…
Rank this Week: 1328

New York City Debt Defense Blog

New York City Debt Defense Blog

By the Langel Firm.

http://www.thelangelfirm.com/Debt-Defense-Blog.aspx
Rank this Week: 1406

San Jose Bankruptcy & Fair Debt…

San Jose Bankruptcy & Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Lawyer Blog

Covers California bankruptcy and Fair Dept Collection Practices Act issues. By Ronald Wilcox.

http://www.sanjosebankruptcyfdcpalawyer.com/
  • Jun 14

    Federal Trade Commission Halts Illegal Robocall

    Federal Trade Commission Halts Illegal Robocall
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled charges they brought against Skyy Consulting, Inc., a California company doing business as CallFire, located in Santa Monica, California. CallFire provided voice-over-internet, a practice also known…
  • May 31

    Court Orders Car Lender To Return Repossessed Vehicle: Weber v. SEFCU

    Court Orders Car Lender To Return Repossessed Vehicle: Weber v. SEFCU
    You file for bankruptcy protection to get your repossessed vehicle back from the secured lender however, the lender tells you that although you have filed for bankruptcy, they are under no obligation to give you the car back. Your attorney…
  • May 21

    United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Discharges "BURDEN" Student Loan

    United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Discharges "BURDEN" Student Loan
    The bankruptcy code generally takes the position that student loans are non dischargeable debts unless a debtor can prove the payment of the debt will cause "undue hardship" to both the debtor and debtor's dependents. Debtors can take the…
Rank this Week: 1417

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/
  • Jun 12

    Chrysler Refuses to Comply with NHTSA Recall Request

    Chrysler Refuses to Comply with NHTSA Recall Request
    In a highly unusual move, DaimlerChrysler has refused to comply with a voluntary recall request by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although manufacturers have some discretion in the matter, such a move invites…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1371

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
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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/
  • Jun 17

    Judge Nominated for Vacant State Supreme Court Slot

    Judge Nominated for Vacant State Supreme Court Slot
    For our readers with litigation in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced last week that he will nominate state Superior Court (appeals) Judge Correale F. Stevens to fill the vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
  • Jun 12

    Supreme Court Remands Two Class Actions in Light of Comcast

    Supreme Court Remands Two Class Actions in Light of Comcast
    Earlier this week I spoke at a CLE seminar on the topic of class actions, and part of my focus was the recent Supreme Court decision in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, 133 S. Ct. 1426 (2013).  Since that decision, the Court has granted cert,…
  • Jun 8

    Committee Approves Amendments to Civil Rule

    Committee Approves Amendments to Civil Rule
    Earlier this month, the Federal Courts' Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved for publication a package of proposals that would, if enacted, impact the scope of discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The…
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Against Bill Collectors

Against Bill Collectors

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

http://againstbillcollectors.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 14

    American Debt Settlement Solution

    American Debt Settlement Solution
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has settled the claims asserted in its recently filed complaint against American Debt Settlement Solutions, Inc. (ADSS) and Michael DiPanni, owner of the Florida debt relief company. The…
  • Nov 20

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Supervise Debt Collection Firm

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

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

    People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors.
    People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors. Debt collectors are calling consumers at their place of work and harassing them.
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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 12

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

    Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers - A Quick Guide for Association
    By Nicholas D. Siegfried Recently, short sales in South Florida have become a popular foreclosure alternative. In a short sale, the sales price is less than the amounts owed to creditors. Accordingly, the owner is required to negotiate a…
  • May 23

    2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

    2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend
    By Maryvel De Castro Valdes For the last several years, the state of Florida has been labeled as the foreclosure "hot spot" of the nation. In February, a report from RealtyTrac, a market research firm, reported that Palm Beach, Broward and…
  • May 9

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

    Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project
    By Daniel SalasConcrete restoration projects are unavoidable during the lifespan of every concrete building in South Florida. They are among the most expensive construction renovation projects that associations will be required to take on,…
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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…
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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…
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Florida Mortgage Modification…

Florida Mortgage Modification Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Was I Properly Served with a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint?

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

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

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

    Can I Modify My Mortgage In Bankruptcy? Yes!

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

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers securities fraud and investor education topics. By Block & Landsman.

http://www.investmentfraudlawyer-blog.com/
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Protect Your Rights

Protect Your Rights

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

http://www.maginnislaw.com
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Houston Consumer Law Attorney Blog

Houston Consumer Law Attorney Blog

Covers debt collection and insurance bad faith. By J. Cole Brooks.

http://colebrookslaw.com/consumerlaw
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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/
  • Jun 10

    Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion

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

    Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion

    Chrysler Refuses Recall for Jeep Gas Tank Explosion
    A two year investigation by federal safety regulators has resulted in a demand for Chrysler Group LLC to recall 2.7 million vehicles for defective fuel tanks that can supposedly explode after a rear-end crash. However, according to the The…
  • May 21

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

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

Lemon Law Blawg

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

http://ohiolemonlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 28

    Ford's Best Selling Truck Hits a Safety Speed Bump

    Ford's Best Selling Truck Hits a Safety Speed Bump
    F150 Recall Fears Rising Over Dangerous Speed Defect Quick - what is the best selling motor vehicle the US has ever had? Quick - what is the best selling Ford there ever has been? The answer is the same - the Ford F Series truck line, with…
  • 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…
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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/
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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…
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Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com
  • Apr 24

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star
    Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
  • Apr 23

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage
    Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe…
  • Apr 19

    What should I do if I have a warrant?

    What should I do if I have a warrant?
    Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. Often people have never been in trouble before, don’t know what they’re being charged with, and don’t know…
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