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Friedman Iverson Consumer Law Blog

Friedman Iverson Consumer Law Blog

Provides commentary and posts that deal with consumer issues, such as bankruptcy, debt harassment, and “dirty car dealer tricks.”

http://www.friedmaniverson.com/blog/
  • Apr 16

    Welcome to our new attorney Todd Murray

    Welcome to our new attorney Todd Murray
    We’re proud to announce that Todd Murray has joined our team. Todd was formerly the principal of the Todd Murray law firm, where he defended Minnesotans against debt collection lawsuits, filed claims against debt collectors under the…
  • Feb 14

    The bankruptcy process in Minnesota

    The bankruptcy process in Minnesota
    In this post we describe the bankruptcy process in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 so you know what to expect when you come see us. 1. You get in touch. Give us a call at 612-564-4025. We can often get you in the same or next day.…
  • Jan 14

    What does Chapter 13 bankruptcy cost?

    What does Chapter 13 bankruptcy cost?
    In an earlier post, we wrote about how we price our Chapter 7 cases. One of the first things a potential client wants to know during a consultation is how much bankruptcy costs. Obviously, every case is different, but here’s a rough…
Rank this Week: 2702

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…
Rank this Week: 2928

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • May 22

    Is Advanced Notice Required Prior to Garnishment

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

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Now Accepting Consumer Complaint

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

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection
    Just a few days ago, the California Attorney General announced the filing of a lawsuit against Chase Bank USA, N.A. and two related companies for fraudulent and unlawful debt collection practices.  The lawsuit alleges that Chase Bank…
Rank this Week: 778

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
Rank this Week: 4636

Houston Lawyer Blog

Houston Lawyer Blog

Published By Radack & Borunda, P.C.

http://www.houstonlawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 30

    Texas Consumers Harmed By Phony Debt Collector

    Texas Consumers Harmed By Phony Debt Collector
    Unfortunately, Texas consumers pay these kinds of phony debt collectors every day. Their collection tactics are meant to induce fear and panic. There is very little risk of going to jail for failure to pay a debt. Civil matters like this…
  • Sep 21

    Cost of Divorce Decree Mistake

    Cost of Divorce Decree Mistake
    Lack of specificity in your divorce decree may cost you significantly more than the cost of your actual divorce.
  • Sep 13

    Your Day In Court That Might Never Come: Being Aware of Arbitration Clause

    Your Day In Court That Might Never Come: Being Aware of Arbitration Clause
    It's a regrettable fact of life that people encounter legal problems all too frequently and in many different situations such as: buying a car; or a house; or booking a vacation on a cruise line; or even handing their car over to a valet at a…
Rank this Week: 3801

ID Theft Blog

ID Theft Blog

Resources for the prevention, detection, and recovery of identity theft. By KnightsBridge Castle.

http://knightsbridgecastle.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 25

    HOW WIDESPREAD IS IDENTITY THEFT – DELOITTE AND TOUCHE REVEALS 15,000,000 VICTIMS LAST YEAR.

    HOW WIDESPREAD IS IDENTITY THEFT – DELOITTE AND TOUCHE REVEALS 15,000,000 VICTIMS LAST YEAR.
    KnightsBridge Castle participated in the California Governors Identity Theft Summit on April 11, 2007 and once again we had the opportunity to view a widely divergent set of statistics concerning the growth of Identity Theft crimes in the US.
  • Apr 12

    IRS FRAUDS AND TAX SEASON

    IRS FRAUDS AND TAX SEASON
    KnightsBridge Castle staff was interviewed a second time last week by NBC television about IRS Tax Frauds. The program will be aired tonight on the Bay Area NBC affiliate channel 11. We offer here on our blog the critical issues discussed…
  • Mar 29

    TJ MAXX – ADVICE TO CONSUMERS - NBC INTERVIEW

    TJ MAXX – ADVICE TO CONSUMERS - NBC INTERVIEW
    Tim Logan, CEO of KnightsBridge Castle spoke to NBC television today about the risks of fraud and impersonation crimes resulting from the loss of over 45 million credit card and debit card records by the retail company TJ Maxx. NBC wanted to…
Rank this Week: 3677

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: 218

Indiana Consumer Lawyer Blog

Indiana Consumer Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile fraud, credit reporting, identity theft and lemon law. By Robert Duff.

http://www.indianaconsumerlawyerblog.com/
  • Dec 29

    DSG Services Group Inc.

    DSG Services Group Inc.
    DSG Services Group Inc. is a debt collector operating out of Chicago, Illinois. The Indiana Consumer Law Group/The Law Office of Robert E. Duff is preparing to file a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) lawsuit against DSG Services…
  • Dec 1

    Debt Collector Put An Account On Your Credit Report That Is Not Yours?

    Debt Collector Put An Account On Your Credit Report That Is Not Yours?
    Indiana Consumer Law Group/The Law Office of Robert E. Duff occasionally is contacted by a consumer who has just found a debt collection account on their credit report that is not theirs. We can help. There are many ways these situations…
  • Nov 26

    NCO Financial Systems, Inc.

    NCO Financial Systems, Inc.
    The biggest debt collector in the U.S., measured by income, is NCO Financial Systems, Inc. In 2010, their parent company, NCO Group, Inc., reported total revenues of $1.6 billion. They don't have a very good reputation either, having been…
Rank this Week: 2745

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: 400

Integra Law Group Attorneys Blog

Integra Law Group Attorneys Blog

Covers debt relief, bankruptcy, estate planning and elder law in Idaho.

http://www.integralawblog.com
  • Jun 16

    Credit Card Companies Cut Deal

    Credit Card Companies Cut Deal
    Credit card companies are increasingly doing something they have historically refused to do -  cutting deals on delinquent accounts for substantially less than the amount owed, according to a recent article in the New York Times. …
  • Jun 5

    Medical Bills A Factor in 62% of Bankruptcie

    Medical Bills A Factor in 62% of Bankruptcie
    According to a recent study by Harvard Medical School, 62% of all personal bankruptcies filed in 2007 were related to a significant extent to medical bills.  Further, the really shocking statistic is that of those bankruptcies where medical…
  • May 6

    Court Halts Foreclosure Sale

    Court Halts Foreclosure Sale
    A court in South California has issued an order halting certain home foreclosure sales.  The injunction – which I believe to be the first of its kind for a broad class of borrowers — prevents stops foreclosure sales on properties…
Rank this Week: 3970

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.investmentfraudlawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 2444

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: 3559

Justice Begins Here

Justice Begins Here

Covers consumer legal issues in Alabama. By Lewis & McAtee.

http://justicebeginshere.wordpress.com
  • May 4

    Seat Belt Recall

    Seat Belt Recall
    Toyota Motor Corp.
  • May 1

    Take Another One Away

    Take Another One Away
    Well, another judge has taken away a jury verdict.  Where’s the outrage?  The whole point of juries is for twelve individuals to come together to make a unified decision.  Instead, Circuit Judge William Gordon has decided that the twelve…
  • Apr 4

    Juries Out of Control Again

    Juries Out of Control Again
    Only the big verdicts make the front page.  In today’s Birmingham News (April 4, 2008), there is a side article in Section C (Money) which discusses some Birmingham lawyers who handled a Ford case in Rockingham, North Carolina.  The story…
Rank this Week: 5147

Know Your Rights, Credit-wise

Know Your Rights, Credit-wise

Information about laws that protect you as a consumer. By Deborah G. Roher.

http://roherlaw.net/
  • Dec 7

    Why don’t they vote?

    Why don’t they vote?
    It’s now a truism that the recent election was characterized — and won — by armies of grass-roots staffers and volunteers approaching voters one-on-one to make the case for President Obama and supportive House and Senate…
  • Jan 3

    A new year resolution: question “doc fees”

    A new year resolution: question “doc fees”
    The end of the year …  time to review, cull, and shred old case files.  A veritable trip down memory lane, reminding me of all the clients I helped and those I was unable to help.
  • Nov 21

    Dealer won’t pay the two (thousand) dollars… ordered to pay $37,881.38

    Dealer won’t pay the two (thousand) dollars… ordered to pay $37,881.38
    Representing victims of bad car deals often brings to mind that old vaudeville routine with the punch line,  “Just pay the $2!” * These cases often start out as disputes over relatively little money.  The customer typically learns that…
Rank this Week: 4983

Kueser Law Firm Blog

Kueser Law Firm Blog

Covers securities and investment fraud, as well as other consumer and investor-related issues.

http://blog.jmkesquire.com
Rank this Week: 5048

Lakeblawg

Lakeblawg

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

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

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

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

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

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

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble

    When complications with bankruptcy filing fees means more trouble
    Every bankruptcy case requires a filing fee.  As mentioned last week, the filing fee for Chapter 11 bankruptcies is set to increase in November.  Chapter 7 filing fees are currently $306, and Chapter 13 filing fees are $281.  In nearly…
Rank this Week: 2643

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: 421

Law Office of Dana L. Manner Blog

Law Office of Dana L. Manner Blog

Covers Florida lemon law.

http://mannerlaw.com/blog/
  • Feb 15

    Florida Used Car Buyers Beware

    Florida Used Car Buyers Beware
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., December 12, 2012 – Car shoppers looking to save money by buying a used car instead of a new one will want to take note of findings from a recent study by auto shopping site CarGurus (www.cargurus.com), which…
  • Feb 7

    USA Today Article Quotes Miami Consumer Advocate Attorney Dana Manner

    USA Today Article Quotes Miami Consumer Advocate Attorney Dana Manner
    February 7, 2013 USA Today “Confident Consumer” reporter Jayne O’Donnell published an article on Yo-Yo car financing entitled “Don’t Take Car Until Loan is Final” (pdf copy of article). The article…
  • Feb 5

    Florida Car Dealer’s Motion to Compel Arbitration Denied

    Florida Car Dealer’s Motion to Compel Arbitration Denied
    On February 5, 2013 – County Court Judge Sharon Zeller entered an order denying Wow Auto Deals, LLC Motion to Compel Arbitration in a case where a Pembroke Pines, Florida car buyer complained that Wow Auto Deals…
Rank this Week: 2461

Lawsuit Loans

Lawsuit Loans

Published By Case Cash, LLC

http://www.lawsuitloansblog.com/
  • Jan 17

    Lawsuit Funding Proce

    Lawsuit Funding Proce
    The lawsuit funding process is something that many clients are interested in and we hope to answer all of your questions about how lawsuit funding process works at Case Cash. This video explains Lawsuit Funding and the application process:
  • Oct 10

    Looking for Lawsuit Funding in California?

    Looking for Lawsuit Funding in California?
    If you have been injured and have a personal injury lawsuit in California, Case Cash Lawsuit Funding can help you get a cash advance or lawsuit funding before your case settles. We are a nationwide company that aim to help plaintiffs get…
  • Sep 22

    How to Obtain a Lawsuit Cash Advance

    How to Obtain a Lawsuit Cash Advance
    Lawsuit cash advance is a convenient and easy way to get cash if you have a pending lawsuit. Lawsuit funds can take time to process, as it involves data collection, information and data verification process. This process can take from couple…
Rank this Week: 2606

Legal Tips & Commentary

Legal Tips & Commentary

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

http://blog.chs-law.com/
  • Oct 16

    Goodbye Blogger, Hello WordPress.

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

    Why I Am Done With The Chargers for 2010

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

    5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement

    5 Reasons Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Better Than Debt Settlement
    Not too long ago, I started an advertising campaign on a local radio station. I excitedly tuned into the station and listened for my first "spot" to run. The station's staff had not entered the proper "conflict codes", so they also ran an…
Rank this Week: 4556

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: 2682

Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer law, product defects and product recalls. By McCoy, Turnage & Robertson, APLC

http://www.lemonlawlawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 1

    What Type of Evidence Can Prove a Lemon Law Case?

    What Type of Evidence Can Prove a Lemon Law Case?
    In the case of Schreidel v. American Honda Motor Co., 34 Cal. App. 4th 1242 (1995), the California Court of Appeal found that Mrs. Schreidel had successfully proved the following about her Honda during trial: (1) that the clutch was sticking;…
  • Feb 21

    What is a "Substantial Impairment" Under the California Lemon Law?

    What is a "Substantial Impairment" Under the California Lemon Law?
    One of the requirements of the California Lemon Law is that lemon cars must have a defect that substantially impairs use, value, or safety to the buyer. But what does “substantially” mean? That question has been the subject of several…
  • Feb 20

    The California Lemon Law Protects Buyers Who Rely on Sales Brochure

    The California Lemon Law Protects Buyers Who Rely on Sales Brochure
    Have you ever wondered whether those blue-sky promises by salesmen have legal significance? Under the California Lemon Law, they just might. It all comes down to whether the promises turned into an express warranty. That can happen when there…
Rank this Week: 4739

Making Sense of It. Law and Life

Making Sense of It. Law and Life

Advice, strategy, tips and tricks to dealing with day-to-day legal issues. By Peter MacSweeney.

http://25dl.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 26

    Buying a Condo? Special Issues to Take Into Consideration.

    Buying a Condo? Special Issues to Take Into Consideration.
    Condominiums are growing in popularity, and for a number of reasons. But when purchasing a condo, people tend to assume that the level of due diligence required prior to purchase is less then that of a standard house. In fact more due…
  • Mar 16

    Property Disclosure, Statement of Condition

    Property Disclosure, Statement of Condition
    Buying a house can be a very stressful experience. There are so many unknowns with the quality of the house, not including the bucket loads of money you need to spend. Most locations require that sellers provide buyers with a Property…
  • Mar 16

    Land Ownership Basics Explained

    Land Ownership Basics Explained
    Property law in law school is not one of the most popular subjects, although it is mandatory in most schools. As a result of land existing far before humans, or the creation of law, the rules for land ownership are a mismatch of old and…
Rank this Week: 5192

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

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

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

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

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

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

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner
    So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…
Rank this Week: 112

Maryland Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Maryland Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Published By Solomon, Bascietto & Mfume LLC

http://www.marylandforeclosurelawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 30

    The Maryland Court's Failure to Enforce the Intent of Mediation

    The Maryland Court's Failure to Enforce the Intent of Mediation
    My last post, The High Cost of Mediation and Failure of the Maryland Courts, presented a hypothetical couple who were facing foreclosure. They were waiting for mediation and also hoping to get a modification to save their home. They had…
  • Mar 13

    The High Cost of Mediation and Failure of the Maryland Court

    The High Cost of Mediation and Failure of the Maryland Court
    Maryland adopted a law requiring all parties to a foreclosure to attend mediation if requested. "The goal of the law is to help homeowners get relief through a loan modification if they qualify or to find an alternative to foreclosure." See…
  • Feb 15

    Beware of Servicers Offering Homeowners Mortgage Modification

    Beware of Servicers Offering Homeowners Mortgage Modification
    I recently received a permanent modification offer from Chase on behalf of one of my clients. I was quite happy for the client until I read the actual modification offer. The client had his interest rate reduced to 2% for the first five…
Rank this Week: 2981

Maryland Law for Consumers &…

Maryland Law for Consumers & Businesses

Covers Maryland consumer protection issues. By Justin Browne.

http://www.jbrownelegal.com/
  • Nov 5

    Traditional Radiators Vintage and Useful for Households and Corporation

    Traditional Radiators Vintage and Useful for Households and Corporation
    Bathing is something we can’t avoid and some of us might not like to avoid no matter how cold is t is outside. Bathing is the activity which keeps our body clean and mind refreshed. Bathroom radiators now have become common these days.…
  • Feb 23

    Cost of Home Improvement

    Cost of Home Improvement
    Loue’s Home improvement One of the effects of the recent recession that contractors for the house now offering their services for the high costs. This means that the cost of home improvement is not as high as it used to, and benefit many…
  • Feb 12

    Interior Architecture Program

    Interior Architecture Program
    This is the house of the narrator in 3D interior design of the Business Bank of Washington, Olympia, Washington. I-5 Design and implementation of Washington Business Bank has been working for an updated look for the cashier area, custom…
Rank this Week: 4772

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection law, appeals, and family law. By the Law Office of Jason Ostendorf LLC.

http://www.ostendorflaw.com/blog/
  • Feb 5

    Step out of financial mess by taking effective step

    Step out of financial mess by taking effective step
    The New Year is a great time to start afresh economically if you have been through any financial struggle in the previous year. The most common unlucky financial phases are bankruptcy, divorce or foreclosure. Big personal debts can also be a…
  • Jan 17

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rules Offer No Help To Homeowner

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rules Offer No Help To Homeowner
    The much-touted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new rules for mortgage companies to help homeowners facing foreclosure. I have read these new rules. They are a joke. If you are interested to see how the news media report on the…
  • Nov 5

    How a Lawyer Can Help with a High-Asset Divorce

    How a Lawyer Can Help with a High-Asset Divorce
    The average divorce is rarely pleasant. Money issues, property rights, title to vehicles and other matters can easily cause tempers to flare. The confrontation and hostility are often multiplied in high-asset divorce cases, where businesses,…
Rank this Week: 4310

Mass Tort & Class Action Blog

Mass Tort & Class Action Blog

Cover class actions regarding consumer products, food, and medical devices. By Calvo Fisher & Jacob LLP.

http://www.masstortclassaction.com/
  • Jan 12

    CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CLASS ACTION CASES TO WATCH IN 2012

    CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CLASS ACTION CASES TO WATCH IN 2012
    There are a number of cases pending before the California Supreme Court that should be on everyone’s watch list this year. This article summarizes the top seven.
  • Dec 29

    California Supreme Court Clarifies Test For Exempt Employee

    California Supreme Court Clarifies Test For Exempt Employee
    The California Supreme Court issued an important decision today clarifying the test to determine whether employees should be treated as exempt from overtime requirements, in Harris v. Superior Court (Liberty Mutual Insurance Company). The…
  • Dec 19

    FDA Panel Recommends Changes To Transvaginal Mesh Approval Proce

    FDA Panel Recommends Changes To Transvaginal Mesh Approval Proce
    Women suing for injuries arising from implantation of surgical mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence received validation from an FDA advisory panel in September 2011.  After two days of hearings,
Rank this Week: 3525

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: 549

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Miami Housing Market Still Struggles, Despite Gain

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

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyers Unravel More Bank Manipulation

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

    Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner

    Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner
    Florida has become beset by the undead - mortgages, that is. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers understand that these homes, blighted and abandoned, have been campily named "zombie foreclosures." The reason being is they are not quite "dead" in…
Rank this Week: 484

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Michigan Collection Law Blog

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

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4035

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

Covers debt collection, credit reports, and foreclosure defense. By Michigan Consumer Credit Lawyers.

http://micreditlawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 19

    Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice

    Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice
    Accretive Health has been in the news for months now regarding their abusive and illegal debt collection practices in hospitals nationwide. Today we are celebrating the excellent news about the result of the Minnesota Attorney General’s…
  • Nov 12

    Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise

    Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise
    Americans are generally good at living on credit. Between car loans, mortgages and credit cards, millions of Americans live daily on the financial edge, with significant debt. And some of us can’t pay on time, due to job losses, medical…
  • Nov 12

    Top Five Ways to make the Fair Debt Collection Work for and Protect You

    Top Five Ways to make the Fair Debt Collection Work for and Protect You
    The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law designed to help consumers fight against abusive and bullying debt collectors.  Here are the top five ways that you can make the FDCPA protects you:
Rank this Week: 2543

Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

Covers Veterans Affairs, consumer law, and other legal topics catering to U.S. Military Veterans. Published by The Law Offices of Robert B. Goss, P.C.

http://www.militaryveteranlawyer.com/
  • Mar 25

    Military Retiree’s are Veterans Too - - Contact Congress and OPPOSE TRICARE fee increase

    Military Retiree’s are Veterans Too - - Contact Congress and OPPOSE TRICARE fee increase
    For those of you who have served, you know this Fact - - Military Retirees are Veterans. But it seems with Sequestration upon the United States, the Department of Defense at the urging of the White House has a solution - - have Military…
  • Mar 12

    Any Veteran may render a hand salute - -

    Any Veteran may render a hand salute - -
    - - As the the U.S. Flag passes and also during the playing of the National Anthem. This law was passed in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008. Specifically National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 sec 595 changes 36 U.S.C.…
  • Mar 6

    Military Lending Act modified providing a Private Cause of Action to Service Members and their Dependent

    Military Lending Act modified providing a Private Cause of Action to Service Members and their Dependent
    On January 3, 2013, Title 10. Section 987(f) of the U.S. Code was amended to provide protection for service members and their dependents regarding credit, arbitration, and limiting interest rates. This amendment provides service members and…
Rank this Week: 2220

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: 4923

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: 1790

My Legal Briefcase

My Legal Briefcase

Covers small claims court in Ontario, Canada.

http://dev.mylegalbriefcase.com/blog/
  • Jun 30

    Why tech innovation comes slow in legal profession – itBusiness.ca Blog

    Why tech innovation comes slow in legal profession – itBusiness.ca Blog
    Monica Goyal, CEO, Founder of My Legal Briefcase post on lawTechCamp can be found at her itBusiness.ca blog Below is an excerpt from it: “Bridging the legal and technological professions is tough.  “Lawyers aren’t naturally good at…
  • Jun 29

    Unparalleled Unconference: My Impressions of lawTechCamp – by Josh Patlik, My Legal Briefcase intern

    Unparalleled Unconference: My Impressions of lawTechCamp – by Josh Patlik, My Legal Briefcase intern
    On Saturday, June 18, I was rather surprised to find myself at a summer camp for adults. It shattered my previous notions of what summer camp was. There were no tears and no timeouts. Instead, there was everything summer camp should have:…
  • Jun 28

    Globe and Mail Article Featuring My Legal Briefcase Founder

    Globe and Mail Article Featuring My Legal Briefcase Founder
    June 14, 2011 Law Page in the Globe and Mail featured Monica Goyal “The crucial question for anyone heading into a court battle – whether a mighty corporation or a mere slip-and-fall victim – is the same, every time: “What are my…
Rank this Week: 5155

New Jersey Lawyers Blog

New Jersey Lawyers Blog

Covers New Jersey business, labor and employment, estate planning and consumer law. By McLaughlin & Nardi, LLC.

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/
  • May 21

    Elder Care Planning

    Elder Care Planning
    There are many things mature persons need to plan for. An often overlooked area which requires careful planning is potential long-term care. More than half of people sixty five and over will require some form of long-term care. The…
  • May 16

    The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement

    The Value of a Buy-Sell Agreement
    Every owner of a closely held small business should have an up to date buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement is a written agreement between business owners. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the current owners are…
  • Apr 19

    Accident Check List - Steps You Should Take Following a New Jersey Accident

    Accident Check List - Steps You Should Take Following a New Jersey Accident
    Everyone should do their best to avoid accidents that lead to injuries such as car, bus, motorcycle, or trucking accidents, a slip and fall accident, or a work related accident - but some accidents cannot be avoided. Once you get into an…
Rank this Week: 605

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: 2277

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law…

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law Blog

Covers landlord-tenant and consumer law. By the Major Law Firm.

http://www.nynjconsumerlaw.com
Rank this Week: 4312

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: 943

New York Securities Lawyers Blog

New York Securities Lawyers Blog

Covers securities and investment fraud. By Malecki Law.

http://www.newyorksecuritieslawyersblog.com/
  • 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…
  • Mar 20

    Jenice Malecki to Appear on Fox Business News on March 21, 2013 at 5pm - Topic: SEC Digging Into Fund Fee

    Jenice Malecki to Appear on Fox Business News on March 21, 2013 at 5pm - Topic: SEC Digging Into Fund Fee
    Jenice Malecki of Malecki Law will be appearing on Fox Business News tomorrow, March 21, 2013, at 5pm. It has been reported that the hedge fund industry has noticeably passed the $2 trillion mark. It's the big gorilla in the room, and the…
Rank this Week: 2366

Nolo Presents The Law in Plain…

Nolo Presents The Law in Plain English

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

http://www.nolocast.com
Rank this Week: 3404

North Carolina Lemon Law and…

North Carolina Lemon Law and Consumer Law Blog

Covers areas of concern to North Carolina consumers, including lemon law, consumer law, auto vehicle repossessions. By Norris Emery, PLLC.

http://www.lemonlawnc.com/lemon-law-blog/
  • Sep 13

    Honda Pilot Seat Belt Defect Causes Recall

    Honda Pilot Seat Belt Defect Causes Recall
    Honda has recalled 310,773 of its Honda Pilot SUVs to attempt to fix a seat belt defect.  After receiving two complaints of detaching seat belts in the last 18 months, Honda issued the recall to address a problem with the stitching that may…
  • Sep 13

    Honda Pilot Seat Belt Defect Causes Recall

    Honda Pilot Seat Belt Defect Causes Recall
    Honda has recalled 310,773 of its Honda Pilot SUVs to attempt to fix a seat belt defect.  After receiving two complaints of detaching seat belts in the last 18 months, Honda issued the recall to address a problem with the stitching that…
  • Feb 2

    The Lemon Law – Meant for You

    The Lemon Law – Meant for You
    The North Carolina Lemon law protects consumers who unwittingly purchase motor vehicles that do not meet certain performance standards set forth in the manufacturer’s written warranty.  In North Carolina, a vehicle is determined to be a…
Rank this Week: 4683

Northern Michigan Bankruptcy

Northern Michigan Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy and consumer law. By Slough Law.

http://www.northernmichiganbankruptcy.com/blog
Rank this Week: 4838

numbrX Security Beat

numbrX Security Beat

Tracks reported personal, private and confidential data breaches which can lead to identity theft and credit fraud.

http://www.numbrx.net
  • Dec 1

    University of Tennessee Medical Center Private Patient Info Exposed

    University of Tennessee Medical Center Private Patient Info Exposed
    University of Tennessee Medical Center officials are alerting about 8,000 patients that hospital reports containing their private information were not properly disposed of and could pose a privacy breach risk. …
  • Aug 18

    Charter Employees Info Lost with Stolen Laptop

    Charter Employees Info Lost with Stolen Laptop
    Charter Communications Inc. is notifying 9,000 current and former employees across the country that their personal information was stolen, along with the laptop that housed it, last month from a Charter Media office in South Carolina. The…
  • Apr 20

    Patient Data from Wellpoint Exposed to ID Theft

    Patient Data from Wellpoint Exposed to ID Theft
    Social Security numbers, pharmacy records and other personal health data from about 130,000 people covered by health insurance giant Wellpoint Inc. were left open for possible breach on the Internet, the health insurance giant confirmed…
Rank this Week: 3384