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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…

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California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

http://www.californialemonlawlawyerblog.com/

May 6
Bill to Bar Car Dealers from Selling Cars with Open Safety Recalls Advances in CA Legislature

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

Yesterday, the California Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4-2 to pass first-in-the-nation legislation to bar used car dealers from selling, renting, leasing, loaning, or otherwise transferring ownership of used vehicles that have…
May 4
SF Chron Reports on How Car-Title Loans Are Driving People into A Deep Hole

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

The SF Chronicle has a fine report on the car-title loan business in California. Car-title loans" aka auto-equity loans were taken out by 38,000 people in 2011 in California. Any owner with equity in a car (meaning they own it outright or…
Apr 24
Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

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

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The Law Offices of Robert J.…

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

Covers debt collection and consumer law.

http://nahoumlaw.com/blog/

May 2
Was I Sued in the Right Place?

Was I Sued in the Right Place?

By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You have been sued by a debt collector for a consumer debt in a county, city, town or state where you don’t live. Can the debt collector do that? The Rule: In legal jargon, the term…
Apr 30
Calling a Consumer Debtor a Liar May Violate the FDCPA

Calling a Consumer Debtor a Liar May Violate the FDCPA

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

Repeated Hang Ups May Violate the FDCPA

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

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Texas Lemon Law Blog

Texas Lemon Law Blog covers topics such as auto loans, car rankings, car manufacturers, consumer warranties, and lemons laws. By Dallas consumer law attorney, Kevin Le.

http://www.texaslemonlawblog.com/

Apr 30
Varying state lemon law

Varying state lemon law

Every state has different laws as it relates to lemon laws and defective new vehicles. Some states' lemon law are more favorable to consumer than others. Unfortunately, in Texas, the lemon law has been heavily lobbied by care manufacturers…
Mar 8
Question: How long does it take for my Texas Lemon Law claim to finalize?

Question: How long does it take for my Texas Lemon Law claim to finalize?

Often times, many Texas lemon law clients want to know how long a typical lemon law claim takes to adjudicate. The answer is that it varies. Sometimes, it can drag on longer than the consumer anticipates. Click here for a brief overview of…
Nov 26
Question: What is a representation agreement that my attorney is asking me to sign?

Question: What is a representation agreement that my attorney is asking me to sign?

Typically, a consumer contacts a Texas lemon law office and submits paperwork/documentation for a case evaluation regarding his/her vehicle. This case evaluation is usually free for the consumer. The submitted documentation is reviewed by…

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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

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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Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

http://www.florida-bankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Apr 24
Substitution of Collateral in a Florida Bankruptcy: Is it Possible?

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

Often times, Debtors are involved in accidents where personal property is totaled or unsalvageable. Many times these accidents occur while a bankruptcy is pending and the Debtor still owes a secured lender for the property. I must note the…
Apr 19
Florida Appears to be Facing a Housing Shortage--Possibly Evan a Bubble.

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

The buzz in Florida is that there is a shortage of homes available for sale, which is driving up the price of homes. CNBC reports that the National Association of Realtors notes an "acute lack of supply" in some popular markets. Despite…
Feb 18
Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce

Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce

Earlier this month, the House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved a bill designed to accelerate the foreclosure process in Florida. Republican, Kathleen Passidomo, sponsor of HB 87, frames the bill as a way to speed up the foreclosure…

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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…

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FDCPAlaw

Covers consumer rights under debt collection laws. By Joseph A. Mullaney III.

http://fdcpalaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Consumer rights advocates have long assailed payday loans and consumer rights attorneys tell horrible stories of clients ensnared in the web of payday loans. When consumers fail to repay, they are frequently harassed and threatened…
Jan 8
Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

Sometimes a New Jersey consumer may give a sum of money to an insurance company or other entity in exchange for a promised stream of income usually paid monthly (an annuity contract). Other times, an insurance company is given…
Jan 7
Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets. It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…

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Consumer Litigation Group

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

http://www.consumerlitigators.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Seeking to extend protections afforded to military service members, the Senate could be poised to restrict payday loans for other consumers. The introduced bill, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, seeks to limit…
Apr 9
DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan

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

Students who borrowed under federal student loan programs and who subsequently defaulted on their loans are about to experience the power of federal government debt collection. In late 2011, the US Department of Education (“DoE”)…
Jan 5
Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets. It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…

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Alaska Backwoods Lawyer

Covers the practice of consumer rights law from the Alaska wilderness. By Paul H. Bratton.

http://backwoodslawyer.blogspot.com/

Apr 12
Rep. Gara Introduces Bill to Protect Salmon Streams and Water Sources from Toxic Pesticide

Rep. Gara Introduces Bill to Protect Salmon Streams and Water Sources from Toxic Pesticide

Juneau, AK - This week, Representative Les Gara introduced legislation (HB 201) which, if passed, would protect salmon streams and drinking water sources from toxic pesticides by establishing buffer zones. HB 201 would establish important…
Oct 2
9th Circuit Panel Halts PortMac Rail Extension

9th Circuit Panel Halts PortMac Rail Extension

Anchorage, AK- Alaska families and salmon fisheries won a major court victory this week when the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that all construction related to the controversial Port MacKenzie rail project is to be halted pending full…
Jul 24
Alaska Agency to Block Public Review of Public Pesticide Project

Alaska Agency to Block Public Review of Public Pesticide Project

Go to Commentary to see the Alaska Dispatch op-ed on the Parnell administration's latest move to facilitate more herbicides in our salmon streams and families bodies.

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Personal Finance & Consumer…

Personal Finance & Consumer Rights Blog

Covers consumer rights. By Sonya Smith-Valentine.

http://www.valentinelegal.com/consumerlawblog

Apr 11
Debt Collectors Need to Play by the Rule

Debt Collectors Need to Play by the Rule

If you’re behind in paying your bills, you may be contacted by a debt collector — someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies…
Mar 27
Bogus Text Messages Offering Prize

Bogus Text Messages Offering Prize

If you’ve ever gotten a text message on your cell phone telling you that you’ve won a free prize, you’re not alone. During the past year, the FTC has gotten tens of thousands of complaints about unsolicited text messages.…
Mar 12
But I Never Ordered Anything…

But I Never Ordered Anything…

What if a company called you, demanding you pay for a product they said you ordered? What if they threatened you if you didn’t pay? And what if you never actually ordered that product, never even saw it, and never promised to pay for…

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The Corporate Observer

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

http://www.thecorporateobserver.com/

Apr 4
T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading

T-Mobile’s Simplified Plans – Simply Misleading

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

Monday Roundup

The Monday Roundup – a weekly collection of top consumer-related news just for you. Abusive forced placed insurance policies. State and federal regulators take a stand. Consumer Affairs – “Should airlines charge by…
Mar 28
Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case

Banks Enabling Fraud Beware: DOJ is on the Case

Four years ago, I began representing victims of fraudulent schemes who filed suits against banks for providing the financial services that were essential to perpetrating the fraud. We developed our case on the theory that the banks…

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Orange County Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Orange County news, injury and consumer law. By Kaplan Lee L.L.P.

http://www.orange-county-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

Apr 3
Paving the Way for a Driverless World

Paving the Way for a Driverless World

Hollywood promised us a future of convenience: jetpacks, hoverboards, flying cars. While these technological marvels of transportation may still be pipe dreams, Google has brought us one step closer to a sci-fi utopia with its autonomous…
Mar 18
Personal Injury: Bystander Liability for Emotional Distress Narrowly Construed

Personal Injury: Bystander Liability for Emotional Distress Narrowly Construed

In the recent decision of Fortman v. Forvaltningsbolaget Insulan AB (2013), the California Court of Appeal revisited bystander liability for emotional distress - that is, when a person suffers only emotional distress (without accompanying…
Mar 11
Young, Licensed and Dangerou

Young, Licensed and Dangerou

"Teen drivers": these two words strike fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. California has enacted a slew of laws to protect teenage drivers from themselves, and each year seems to bring new restrictions designed to reduce their…

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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…

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Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and debt collection. By the Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray.

http://www.debtfreecolorado.com/denver-bankruptcy-lawyer-blog/

Mar 29
Bankruptcy 341 Meeting of Creditors – What will the Trustee Ask?

Bankruptcy 341 Meeting of Creditors – What will the Trustee Ask?

Attorney Charles E. Longtine posted a useful article on the Colorado Consumer Bankruptcy Association’s blog about commonly asked questions at the 341 Meeting of Creditors. The first few questions he lists are: Have you previously filed…
Sep 25
Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy – Why Your Divorce Isn’t As Effective At Protecting You From Debt As You Think

Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy – Why Your Divorce Isn’t As Effective At Protecting You From Debt As You Think

Contrary to popular belief, the financial bonds formed during a marriage can’t be broken just by filing for divorce. Three common misconceptions about divorce and debt are set out and corrected below to help you learn how to avoid letting…
Aug 29
Does a Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect my Credit Score More?

Does a Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect my Credit Score More?

You have several different options for dealing with a home that’s worth less than what you owe on it, two of which are foreclosure and a short sale. One common justification that realtors give for pushing a short sale is that it’s better…

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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…

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Blog

Published by The Dellutri Law Group, P.A.

http://www.fairdebtcollectionpracticesactblog.com/

Mar 15
Calculating Damages Under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

Calculating Damages Under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act

At The Dellutri Law Group, we sue harassing creditors and debt collectors all the time. There is both state and federal law that clearly states the actions that are not allowed with respect to collecting on debt. The state statute on that…
Mar 7
Student Loan Collection

Student Loan Collection

In the last several years, many Americans have decided to “wait out” the sluggish economy in college and grad school, pursuing higher education. Ironically, that may be contributing to the problem. Most of these returning…
Mar 7
Sneaky Credit Card Lawsuit

Sneaky Credit Card Lawsuit

We handle a lot of credit card defense lawsuits here at the Dellutri Law Group. In most cases, the debtor incurred the charges and simply can’t afford to pay them back within the creditor’s timeframe. When lawyers get involved,…

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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

Mar 1
Jersey City Rent Control: Owner Occupancy Decontrol? The Rent Control Board Thinks Not.

Jersey City Rent Control: Owner Occupancy Decontrol? The Rent Control Board Thinks Not.

The Jersey City Rent Control Ordinance requires landlords to provide new tenants with specific information. At the start of each new tenancy a landlord must provide a tenant with a "rental statement" that informs of the tenant of "rent of the…
Feb 11
When Does the Clock Start? Rent Control Statute of Limitation v. Statute of Repose

When Does the Clock Start? Rent Control Statute of Limitation v. Statute of Repose

Northern New Jersey cities like Hoboken and Jersey City maintain sophisticated rent control ordinances. Rent control ordinances are designed to provide landlord's a "fair" return on investment while keeping urban housing rents affordable.…
Feb 1
NJ Rent Control & Consumer Fraud: Violations of Rent Control Laws Are Actionable As Consumer Fraud

NJ Rent Control & Consumer Fraud: Violations of Rent Control Laws Are Actionable As Consumer Fraud

Local rent control laws are an important part of maintaining an affordable housing supply in densely populated areas. Prior posts explained the basics of rent control and some nuances between cities. Generally, tenants who pay rent in excess…

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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…

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Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

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Class Action Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law and consumer class-action cases. By Pogust Braslow Millrood.

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/

Feb 14
Triumph

Triumph

On February 7, 2013, Carnival’s Triumph left the port of Galveston in what was anticipated to be a relaxing four-day cruise to the Caribbean. However, this winter getaway quickly turned into a living nightmare for Triumph’s 3,142…
Jan 17
Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

On January, 8, 2013, The Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper due to the risk of mold developing between the removable seat cushion and hard…
Oct 12
Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

Customers have had many complaints over the years about not just the customer service but also the quality of the products that they have received from Hurd Windows and Doors. From faulty locking mechanisms to the insulation gas leaking out…

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Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

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

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/

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 ……
Oct 29
Getting Fired for Taking Time Off to Vote in Wisconsin

Getting Fired for Taking Time Off to Vote in Wisconsin

Can I take time off from work at my job to vote in Wisconsin without getting fired? Do you know the answer to that question? Take a look at our article, Time to Vote, Your Job and Your Rights in … Continue reading →The post…

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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,…

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Fair Credit Reporting Act

Covers the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), credit reports, and credit cards. By Dellutri Law Group.

http://www.faircreditreportingactblog.com/

Jan 25
Dealing with Credit Card Debt

Dealing with Credit Card Debt

In a recent study, credit cardholders in their 20s and 30s are carrying more debt than older credit cardholders. As if this wasn’t bad enough, they are also paying their debts more slowly than older cardholders.
Dec 5
How is Bankruptcy Reported on my Credit?

How is Bankruptcy Reported on my Credit?

How bankruptcy is going to be reported on one’s credit is a common question from clients who are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, or who have already filed. Many clients are concerned about the length of time that a bankruptcy…
Oct 9
How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?

How Much Credit Card Debt Is Too Much?

While credit cards can provide significant benefits for many consumers, having too many open credit accounts or large revolving balances can lead to serious financial problems, which include unaffordable monthly payments, declining credit…

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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…

Rank this Week: 1689

Northern Michigan Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy and consumer law. By Slough Law.

http://www.northernmichiganbankruptcy.com/blog

Jan 21
Michigan Exemptions Held to be Constitutional

Michigan Exemptions Held to be Constitutional
Aug 24
The "Typical" Bankruptcy Filer

The "Typical" Bankruptcy Filer
Aug 17
Surrendering a Vehicle in Chapter 7 - Timeline

Surrendering a Vehicle in Chapter 7 - Timeline

Rank this Week: 3342

Houston Consumer Law Attorney Blog

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

http://colebrookslaw.com/consumerlaw

Jan 15
News Headline

News Headline

http://m.cnbc.com//id/100379306
Jun 24
State Supreme Court rules injured workers can’t sue for bad faith

State Supreme Court rules injured workers can’t sue for bad faith

http://www.statesman.com/business/state-supreme-court-rules-injured-workers-cant-sue-2402841.html This is conservative judicial activism at its best. Once again the interests of business trumps the rights of individuals. Enough is enough.
Jun 21
12 Ways to Protect Against Predatory Lenders – MarketWatch

12 Ways to Protect Against Predatory Lenders – MarketWatch

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/12-ways-to-protect-against-predatory-lenders-2012-06-19

Rank this Week: 1916

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…

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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: 3243

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: 5257

Consumer Law in Virginia

Focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure.

http://consumerlawinvirginia.com/

Nov 25
TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW

TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW

In Kiddell v. Labowitz, the Supreme Court of Virginia recently held it was proper for a trial court to instruct a jury that the proponent of a will, in this case the Executor of the Will, enjoys the presumption of testamentary capacity,…
Nov 25
TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW

TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY SURVIVES UNLESS REBUTTED AS A MATTER OF LAW

In Kiddell v. Labowitz, the Supreme Court of Virginia recently held it was proper for a trial court to instruct a jury that the proponent of a will, in this case the Executor of the Will, enjoys the presumption of…
Oct 18
Debt Management Plan

Debt Management Plan

Organizations that heavily advertise and promise the sky tend to irk me. This is particularly so when I regularly meet people who have paid for their services and not been helped. Some of these companies are good companies, but many are…

Rank this Week: 3349

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: 5260

Practical Legal Advice

Covers consumer and family law issues in Florida. By Carolyn R. Jones.

http://nefloridalawyer.blogspot.com/

Nov 16
Can You file suit for Alienation of Affection in Florida

Can You file suit for Alienation of Affection in Florida

Alienation of affection(s) is a legal action, a tort based on willful and malicious interference with marriage relations by a third party. The elements constituting the cause of action are wrongful conduct of the defendant, plaintiff's loss…
Nov 15
At what age does Florida allow children to stay alone?

At what age does Florida allow children to stay alone?

Florida does not have a stead fast rule regarding the age that children can stay home alone. Instead the Department of Children's and Families does offer guidance to parents at the criteria they need to consider prior to allowing there…
Jul 5
How Child Support is Determined in Florida

How Child Support is Determined in Florida

Child support is a substantial commitment. Under Florida law, child support payments are intended to be used for your child's portion of expenses such as rent, electricity, food, transportation, and his or her hobbies/entertainment. …

Rank this Week: 5064

David F. Sugarman

Covers class action cases, civil justice issues and consumer law matters. By David Sugarman.

http://www.davidsugerman.com/

Nov 13
For those facing collections efforts from Sallie Mae for Western Culinary Inst./Le Cordon Bleu Portland tuition

For those facing collections efforts from Sallie Mae for Western Culinary Inst./Le Cordon Bleu Portland tuition

So we’ve been hearing a lot from class members about Sallie Mae efforts at collection of debts arising from loans for those who attended Western Culinary Institute and Le Cordon Bleu Portland who are part of the class action against those…
Sep 13
Moving to dismiss the appeal brought by Career Education Corp and Western Culinary

Moving to dismiss the appeal brought by Career Education Corp and Western Culinary

For those interested, I’m posting our recent motion to dismiss and motion for reconsideration in Surrett v. Career Education Corp., our consumer fraud class against Career Education Corp for Western Culinary Institute/Le Cordon Bleu…
Sep 5
Oregon Qarmat Ali vets’ case against KBR headed to trial

Oregon Qarmat Ali vets’ case against KBR headed to trial

Today, Judge Papak issued another summary judgment opinion denying KBR’s motions for summary judgment on fraud and negligence. Here is a PDF copy: 512 – opinion & order – fraud and neglig It’s a long opinion, but it provides a really…

Rank this Week: 4508

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: 4602

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: 1595

Tennessee Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Covers consumer debt, foreclosure prevention, and bankruptcy. By Robert J. Semrad & Associates, LLC.

http://www.tennesseebankruptcylawyersblog.com/

Jun 28
Senior Citizens Who Drain Savings Helping Kids, Grandkids May Face Tennessee Bankruptcy

Senior Citizens Who Drain Savings Helping Kids, Grandkids May Face Tennessee Bankruptcy

A growing number of grandparents are offering financial assistance to younger family members who are struggling as a result of the recession.
Jun 24
Tennessee Bankruptcy Helps Members of Hard-Hit Generation X Get Back on Their Feet Post-Recession

Tennessee Bankruptcy Helps Members of Hard-Hit Generation X Get Back on Their Feet Post-Recession

The last half-decade has been tough on us all. But no one has more reason to complain than one group.
Jun 19
Tennessee Foreclosures Increase in May, But Remain Lower Than U.S. Average

Tennessee Foreclosures Increase in May, But Remain Lower Than U.S. Average

Despite previous signs of a real estate market recovery, foreclosure filings spiked in May - the first month-over-month increase since January.

Rank this Week: 3193

Michigan Collection Law Blog

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

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/

May 16
The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.

The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.
Aug 12
Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question

Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question
Jun 24
Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

The Michigan Court of Appeals in Fisher Sand and Gravel v Neal A. Sweebe, Inc. ruled that the four year Statute of Limitations under the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code that applies to Breach of Contract claims also applies to claims for…

Rank this Week: 2319

Credit Report Matters Blog

Covers legal rights to accurate credit reports, disputing inaccurate credit reports and legal remedies. By Gordon Leech.

http://creditreportmatters.info

May 7
Errors in Credit Reports due to Mixing and Matching a Relative's Data Most Prevalent

Errors in Credit Reports due to Mixing and Matching a Relative's Data Most Prevalent

The Columbus Dispatch reports, following an extensive investigation into consumer complaints at the FTC over a 2.5 year period, that almost 3/4th of the complaints involved consumer reporting agencies mixing someone’s relative’s credit…
May 7
Mixed Files Found to be Big Problem in Credit Reporting

Mixed Files Found to be Big Problem in Credit Reporting

The 4-part investigative article published by The Columbus Post reports that one of the biggest problems found in consumer complaints to the FTC is with mixed files, where someone else’s information is appearing in your reports. Of the…
May 7
Good News Article on Problems with Credit Reporting Error

Good News Article on Problems with Credit Reporting Error

The Columbus Dispatch has just published a great 4-part article investigating consumer complaints on credit reporting errors and its impacts. Here is a link: TheColumbusDispatchOnCreditRpt

Rank this Week: 5072

Bay Area Lemon Law Blog

Covers California lemon law, safety recalls and safety investigations. By Law Office of Anthony J. Sperber.

http://www.bayarealemonlawblog.com/

Apr 23
NHTSA And Its Relation To Lemon Law Penaltie

NHTSA And Its Relation To Lemon Law Penaltie

What Is NHTSA? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation that closely monitors vehicle-related incidents such as complaints about vehicle defects, manufacturer recalls and…
Mar 13
Do The Lemon Laws Apply Even If I've Put Extensive Mileage On My Car?

Do The Lemon Laws Apply Even If I've Put Extensive Mileage On My Car?

Occasionally, a vehicle starts to manifest symptoms of defectiveness only after being driven for a significant period. For example, a car that has 60,000 miles on it may start to have transmission problems that recur despite repeated repair…
Feb 26
Is My Business-Use Vehicle Covered By California's "Lemon Laws"?

Is My Business-Use Vehicle Covered By California's "Lemon Laws"?

There are nearly 200,000 small businesses in the Bay Area, many of which specifically purchase vehicles for business purposes. For example, a delivery business might own several vehicles used for making deliveries of its products. A…

Rank this Week: 3296

Fraud, Phishing and Financial…

Fraud, Phishing and Financial Misdeeds

Covers identity theft.

http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

Identity thieves seem to like to target the government. With April 15th, nearing, the news is awash with fraudsters using other people's identities to claim an earned income tax credit worth thousands of dollars. Of course, we should feel…
Jul 7
Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information

Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information

About a week ago, I was made aware of a fraud group operating from a Tampa, Florida number, who were calling people and using some pretty heavy-handed tactics to collect (steal) money. Interestingly enough, the person that let me know about…
Jan 2
Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?

Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?

For the past six months or so, this blog was put on hold. I could come up with a lot of excuses why it was put on hold -- such as increased workload and job responsibilities -- but I probably just needed a break from writing.Now that I am…

Rank this Week: 2656

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: 5141

Florida Consumer Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida consumer class actions, food and drug recalls, and investment fraud news. By Matthew Seth Sarelson.

http://www.floridaconsumerlawyerblog.com/

Mar 12
Facebook Class Action Plaintiff Wants Out

Facebook Class Action Plaintiff Wants Out

Angel Fraley, a Seattle seamstress, claims that Facebook used her image and name to advertise products to her Facebook friends without her permission. She sued the company to make sure it did not happen again and became a lead plaintiff in a…
Mar 9
Debt Collector May Be Put in Check by New Oversight

Debt Collector May Be Put in Check by New Oversight

According to U.S. News, about 30 million Americans currently have debt being pursued by collections agencies. Thus far, the federal government has had very little oversight of these organizations. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
Mar 7
You Should Know What Debt Collectors Can and Cannot Do

You Should Know What Debt Collectors Can and Cannot Do

If you have been pursued by debt collectors, you may have been harassed or abused. What you may not know, though, is that debt collector are required to follow certain guidelines. These guidelines, determined by the Federal Trade Commission…

Rank this Week: 4338

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