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Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

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

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

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

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner
    So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…
  • May 20

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

    What Makes a Mortgage a “Bad Loan?” I’m Confused.
    Or do we only judge a loan to be “bad” after it defaults, and because it defaults? Assuming there are NOT predatory practices involved, is a loan “good” until it defaults and then it becomes “bad.” And is…
Rank this Week: 150

43(B)log

43(B)log

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

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

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

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

    Allegedly false equivalence statement triggers insurer's duty to defend

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

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

    No reasonable consumer would think diet soda "all-natural"
    Viggiano v. Hansen Natural Corp., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2005430 (C.D. Cal.) Viggiano brought the usual California claims, along with federal warranty claims, based on Hansen’s diet Premium Sodas labeled as containing “all…
Rank this Week: 17

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
  • May 20

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

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

    More on CFPB employee vote to unionize

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

    CFPB employees unionize

    CFPB employees unionize
    Barbara S. MishkinAccording to a report from Politico, CFPB employees voted last week to join the National Treasury Employees Union, a federal union that also represents employees at other financial regulators, including the FDIC, OCC and…
Rank this Week: 270

Stop Collector Blog

Stop Collector Blog

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

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

    NCC Business Services Sues Lemberg & Associates…for What?

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

    Frontline Asset Strategies: From Our Case File

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

    Main Street Acquisition Corp: From Our Case File

    Main Street Acquisition Corp: From Our Case File
    On behalf of our client, Lemberg & Associates recently filed a complaint in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, against Main Street Acquisition Corp and Forster & Garbus. Our client alleges that Main Street, through…
Rank this Week: 929

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

Consumer Law & Policy Blog

Covers advertising, credit reporting, debt collection, ID theft, predatory lending and other consumer law topics. By Public Citizen.

http://pubcit.typepad.com/clpblog/
  • May 20

    Mortgage fraud settlement money not getting to consumer

    Mortgage fraud settlement money not getting to consumer
    We have covered extensively the large mortgage fraud settlements brokered by the federal government under which major mortgage servicers were, among other things, supposed to pay money directly to consumers harmed in the mortgage meltdown.…
  • May 17

    Charles Schwab drops its class-action ban, at least for now

    Charles Schwab drops its class-action ban, at least for now
    In February, the brokerage firm Charles Schwab won a ruling from a hearing panel of FINRA, the financial industry regulatory authority, invalidating FINRA's rule against class-action bans and allowing Schwab to use a class-action ban in its…
  • May 16

    Compelled disclosures and the first amendment

    Compelled disclosures and the first amendment
    That's the topic of "Compelled Disclosures," a new article by law professor Caroline Corbin. Here is the abtract: Courts have faced a wave of compelled disclosure cases recently. By government mandate, tobacco manufacturers must include…
Rank this Week: 70

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: 1307

Helping Florida Consumers

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com
  • May 19

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Now Accepting Consumer Complaint

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

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection

    California Attorney General Sues Chase for Unlawful Debt Collection
    Just a few days ago, the California Attorney General announced the filing of a lawsuit against Chase Bank USA, N.A. and two related companies for fraudulent and unlawful debt collection practices.  The lawsuit alleges that Chase Bank…
  • May 1

    Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!

    Debt Settlement Agreements – Be Careful What You Sign!
    Many debt collectors will offer a settlement agreement or stipulation to a consumer after a lawsuit is filed.  Usually, that agreement specifies that the consumer is to make certain payments every month for a set time period. …
Rank this Week: 544

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/
  • May 19

    Miami Foreclosure Lawyers Unravel More Bank Manipulation

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

    Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner

    Zombie Foreclosures in Miami Haunting Homeowner
    Florida has become beset by the undead - mortgages, that is. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers understand that these homes, blighted and abandoned, have been campily named "zombie foreclosures." The reason being is they are not quite "dead" in…
  • May 11

    Former DocX President to Serve At Least 3 Years Prison

    Former DocX President to Serve At Least 3 Years Prison
    She was once president of a successful mortgage document processing firm, called DocX LLC. But for at least the next three years, she'll be known by her prison inmate number. Our Miami foreclosure lawyers have learned that Lorraine Brown…
Rank this Week: 507

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy…

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy Blog

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

http://www.nwdrlf.com/blog
  • May 18

    Multnomah County Suing Mortgage Monster

    Multnomah County Suing Mortgage Monster
    Multnomah County is suing a rogue’s gallery of the largest mortgage players including B of A, Wells Fargo, Oregon’s Bank of the Cascades, Chase, Citi, and West Coast Bank for nearly forty million dollars. The focus of the lawsuit…
  • May 16

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?

    Mediation and Oregon Judicial Foreclosure?
    In Oregon, homeowners who want to challenge a non-judicial foreclosure can now opt for mediation. They pay two hundred dollars in order to meet with a housing counselor, then sit down with both a state-sanctioned mediator and a representative…
  • May 15

    Boeing Layoffs Harm Seattle and Tacoma Washington Area Consumer

    Boeing Layoffs Harm Seattle and Tacoma Washington Area Consumer
    The last thing consumers in the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington metro areas need are layoffs of any kind. Even if they don’t directly effect you, a friend or a family member, the loss of jobs means less money for Seattle and Tacoma area…
Rank this Week: 527

Alabama Consumer Law Blog

Alabama Consumer Law Blog

Covers all aspects of consumer law, including, arbitration, credit card fraud, credit report errors, foreclosure, and identity theft. By Watts & Herring, LLC

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/
  • May 18

    In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

    In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?
    It depends on what type of case we are discussing -- let's look at several types as it can be confusing when someone says "Plaintiff" or "Defendant" and you don't know the context of the case. Collection Lawsuit When a collector sues you,…
  • Apr 4

    Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

    Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?
    This is a remarkable story from the Tennessean, written by Walter F. Roche, Jr. about contaminated shots given to patients and then the hospital, which gave the shots, is collecting tens of thousands of dollars in fees to treat the problems…
  • Mar 6

    Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

    Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance
    Encore Group which includes Midland Funding has announced that it will buy fellow debt buyer Asset Acceptance. Here is part of the announcement: Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG) and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:AACC) today…
Rank this Week: 702

Credit Slips

Credit Slips

Discusses credit and bankruptcy. By Professors Bob Lawless, Angela Littwin, Katie Porter, John Pottow, Deborah Thorne and Elizabeth Warren.

http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/
  • May 17

    MLEA at the University of Illinoi

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

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

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

    Cries for Relief from the Hungarian Financial Crisi

    Cries for Relief from the Hungarian Financial Crisi
    No, not that Hungarian financial crisis. Now that the country seems to have more or less righted itself, its citizens are still struggling with their own debts. Reuters reports that the Managing Director of the National Bank of Hungary has...
Rank this Week: 30

The Pop Tort

The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/
  • May 17

    Lawsuit’s Hard Knock Life Gets a Break

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

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

    Leaked Memo from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!
    Hey, look what just appeared in our inbox! Confidential Memo From: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce To: Our Unceasingly Persecuted Members Re: Those Unhinged State Attorneys General Date: May 14, 2013 ------------------------------- I don’t…
  • May 13

    Hockey’s Smash Hit

    Hockey’s Smash Hit
    Admittedly, it’s not exactly like watching someone get thrown to the lions, but I think we all need to acknowledge that watching today’s most popular sports means witnessing the slow disintegration of athletes' brains. It was only…
Rank this Week: 994

Impact Litigation Journal

Impact Litigation Journal

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

http://impactlitigation.com/
  • May 17

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

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

    Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial

    Closing Arguments in Major Banks’ Arbitration Collusion Trial
    For some companies, apparently even the famously liberal policy favoring arbitration isn’t enough of an assurance that they can avoid defending a consumer class action in court. Or so the plaintiffs in an antitrust bench trial pending…
  • May 13

    Bluford v. Safeway: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Class Certification

    Bluford v. Safeway: California Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Class Certification
    In a win for employees seeking to remedy broad, systematic employer violations of workplace protections, California’s intermediate appellate court has reversed a trial court judge’s denial of class certification. Bluford v.…
Rank this Week: 257

California Debt Blog

California Debt Blog

Provides information and advice about debt collection, dealing with debt collectors, and how to protect yourself from the tactics of the debt collection industry. By Jonathan G. Stein.

http://www.californiadebtblog.com/
  • May 17

    More on JPMorgan Chase

    More on JPMorgan Chase
    Last week I wrote about the California Attorney General suing JPMorgan Chase for its debt collection practices. Today, Lawyers.com comes out with an article abou tthe same issue. There are two issues that should be pointed out. First, these…
  • May 10

    JPMorgan Chase sued by California Attorney General

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

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

    FAQ: Do I really owe a civil fine for shoplifting?
    Question: I have received a letter from an attorney demanding money after my child (or myself) was accused of shoplifting. Do I really owe this money? Answer: Maybe.California Penal Code section 490.5 states "The parent or legal guardian…
Rank this Week: 698

27B Stroke 6

27B Stroke 6

From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel
  • May 17

    The Strange Story of Marie Antoinette’s Watch

    The Strange Story of Marie Antoinette’s Watch
    It was a watch so beautiful, so elegant, so precise, that it could only have been meant for royalty. Then it vanished without a trace.    |    Photo: David Silberman/Getty Images The tiny Simca 1000 Sedan puttered through…
  • May 16

    Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring Court Order to Seize Phone Record

    Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring Court Order to Seize Phone Record
    In the wake of the AP scandal, in which federal investigators obtained the phone records of journalists using only a subpoena, four lawmakers have introduced legislation in the House that would prevent federal agencies from seizing any phone…
  • May 16

    LulzSec Hackers Sentenced to Prison by London Court

    LulzSec Hackers Sentenced to Prison by London Court
    Four leading hackers from LulzSec, an offshoot of Anonymous, were sentenced today to between two and two-and-a-half years in prison in London for their roles in hacking Sony and a series of other targets in 2011.
Rank this Week: 44

Protect Your Rights

Protect Your Rights

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

http://www.maginnislaw.com
  • May 16

    North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act

    North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act
    Often, employers do not pay their employees all wages they are entitled to receive, such as overtime pay as governed by the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees working more than 40 hours per…
  • May 15

    Types of North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage

    Types of North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverage
    By statute, most automobile insurance policies in North Carolina are relatively standardized.  N.C.G.S. § 20-279.21 provides the minimum types and amounts of coverage that must be offered and/or provided.  Other coverages, such…
  • May 14

    North Carolina Herniated Disc Attorney | Raleigh Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

    North Carolina Herniated Disc Attorney | Raleigh Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
    Car accidents and other incidents caused by third party negligence can cause a number of personal injuries.  Among the more serious injuries commonly resulting from such negligence are herniated discs.  These most commonly occur in…
Rank this Week: 186

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

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

http://consumerfsblog.com/
  • May 16

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

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

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

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

    House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

    House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying
    Is he or isn’t he the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Richard Cordray is being barred from testifying before the House Financial Services Committee in the coming weeks until he is confirmed by the Senate because a…
Rank this Week: 1188

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 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…
  • Apr 10

    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 a business's owners. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure that the current owners are…
Rank this Week: 990

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: 1285

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: 535

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: 459

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

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

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/
Rank this Week: 234

Privacy and Security Law Blog

Privacy and Security Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    FTC Denies Requests to Extend Effective Date for COPPA Rule Revision

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

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

    Dealing with Networks and Regulatory Compliance: The Legal Side of Mobile Retail
    On April 16, 2013, DWT lawyers James Mann and Ronnie London presented on the topic of “Dealing with Networks and Regulatory Compliance: The Legal Side of Mobile Retail” at the RAMP Advanced Commerce and Mobile Retail Services…
Rank this Week: 676

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: 655

Ahead of the Fame

Ahead of the Fame

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

http://lalawblog.net/
  • May 14

    JP Morgan Chase Sued for Illegal Lawsuits Against Consumer

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

    Skechers Paying $40 Million for “Toning” Shoe Claim

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

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

    Yamaha to Pay $3.3 Million to Injured Florida Woman for Rhino ATV Lawsuit
    Yamaha Motor Corporation has been slapped with a $3.3 million jury verdict for role in manufacturing “Rhino” ATVs, which have a tendency of overturning and crushing the limbs of drivers. The lawsuit was decided in favor of a…
Rank this Week: 861

California Consumer Finance…

California Consumer Finance Litigation

Covers consumer finance developments, trends and analysis. By O'Rielly & Roche LLP.

http://www.consumerfinancelitigation.com/
Rank this Week: 2754

Bailey Class Action Daily

Bailey Class Action Daily

Covers class action issues, both in California and Nationwide. By Matt C. Bailey.

http://www.baileydaily.com/
Rank this Week: 1291

Stock Market Loss

Stock Market Loss

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

http://www.stockmarketloss.com/news/
Rank this Week: 4087

FDCPA - Fair Debt Collection…

FDCPA - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Covers the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, state consumer collection laws, and the debt collection industry. By Donald E. Petersen.

http://www.fdcpa.me/
  • May 9

    Debt Buyer Alleges Seller Inflated Balances of Chase Account

    Debt Buyer Alleges Seller Inflated Balances of Chase Account
    A New Jersey debt buyer, Vanz LLC, recently filed a lawsuit against Mattia & Associates alleging that Mattia misrepresented the quality of charged off consumer accounts which Vanz purchased from Mattia. Vanz’s lawsuit arises from…
  • Mar 12

    Santander Ordered to Pay $ 571,000 for TCPA Violation

    Santander Ordered to Pay $ 571,000 for TCPA Violation
    Santander Consumer USA, Inc. called consumer Heather Nelson’s cellular telephone one thousand twenty-six (1,026) times and left pre-recorded messages an additional one hundred sixteen (116) times during a one year period while…
  • Nov 13

    National Enterprise Systems Complaint

    National Enterprise Systems Complaint
    National Enterprise Systems, Inc. (“NES”) allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) by threatening to sue without being able to or intending to sue, threatening to garnish non-borrower’s wages, repeatedly…
Rank this Week: 1267

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2842

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: 1980

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: 3371

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

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

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

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

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

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

    Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit

    Car Dealers Sue Carfax in Antitrust Suit
    An East Coast law firm has filed an antitrust and monopolization case against Carfax alleging it hs become a monopoly in the business of issuing vehicle history reports (VHR) with a 90% share of the market. The complaint alleges Carfax has…
Rank this Week: 2137

California Credit Law Blog

California Credit Law Blog

Covers issues and topics relating to consumer credit law. Published by Northern California consumer lawyers, Kemnitzer, Anderson, Barron, Ogilvie & Brewer.

http://www.californiacreditlaw.com/
  • May 4

    VantageScore Ignores Paid Collection Account

    VantageScore Ignores Paid Collection Account
    The NY Times reports that a major credit score generator, VantageScore Solutions, has decided to ignore collection actions on credit reports — many of which are medical debts — as long as the collections are paid. Vantage found…
  • Apr 10

    Credit Scores Should be Free!

    Credit Scores Should be Free!
    Karen Blumenthal of the Wall Street Journal asks why consumers have to pay get credit scores. As important as credit scores are to consumers, they currently have to pay fees to Experian, Equifax, Trans Union or others to get their own…
  • Apr 10

    Statutes of Limitation on Credit Card Debt Varies from State to State

    Statutes of Limitation on Credit Card Debt Varies from State to State
    Credit Cards.com reporter Fred Williams has posted an informative report on the statute of limitations that apply to credit card debts. To determine how long a credit card issuer can file suit, a consumer has to figure out which state's law…
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Wexler Wallace Law Firm Blog

Wexler Wallace Law Firm Blog

Covers legal cases and news.

http://blog.wexlerwallace.com/
  • May 2

    Congress Asks SEC to Enforce Consumer Protection

    Congress Asks SEC to Enforce Consumer Protection
    Congress does not have the reputation lately of working for the people. Stalemates between Republicans and Democrats continue to halt progress in both bodies of Congress. However, amidst their inability to seemingly get anything done, 37…
  • Feb 19

    Trio of New Class Certification Decisions in the Seventh Circuit

    Trio of New Class Certification Decisions in the Seventh Circuit
    In the last few months, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has issued three opinions on the topic of how trial courts should decide motions for class certification when some questions will require individualized proof. Judge…
  • Feb 12

    Pro-Consumer Initiatives: Lobbying and Litigation

    Pro-Consumer Initiatives: Lobbying and Litigation
    In the weeks leading up to his State of the Union address tonight, President Obama was surely inundated with reports, requests, and letters from various advocacy groups urging him to not only adopt their platform, but to make it a
Rank this Week: 5048

The Law Offices of Robert J.…

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

Covers debt collection and consumer law.

http://nahoumlaw.com/blog/
  • May 2

    Was I Sued in the Right Place?

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

    Calling a Consumer Debtor a Liar May Violate the FDCPA

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

    Repeated Hang Ups May Violate the FDCPA

    Repeated Hang Ups May Violate the FDCPA
    By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You are being hounded by debt collectors, the debt collection calls are coming fast and furious but one of the callers repeatedly hangs up either prior to or as soon as you or your voice mail answers the…
Rank this Week: 2796

Texas Lemon Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 5222

Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

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

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/
  • Apr 29

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action

    Advertisers Expanding Case Against News America to Become a Class Action
    An antitrust lawsuit brought by Dial Corporation and Heinz against News America Marketing is being expanded to include as Plaintiffs a proposed class of all domestic entities that purchased in-store promotions from News America. Last…
  • Dec 27

    Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying

    Dial Corp. Sues News America Marketing for Monopolization and Tying
    Last week, Dial Corporation filed suit against News America Marketing for monopolizing the market for in-store advertising and free-standing inserts (“FSIs”) and engaging in unlawful tying in violation of the antitrust laws. In…
  • Feb 5

    Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line

    Discovery Sanctions Ordered Against Delta Air Line
    On Friday, the Northern District of Georgia ordered that sanctions be imposed against Delta Air Lines, Inc. (“Delta”) for its discovery misconduct, awarding Plaintiffs certain fees and expenses related to Delta’s failure to timely…
Rank this Week: 652

California Lemon Law Blog

California Lemon Law Blog

Covers auto recalls, California lemon law, and unfair and deceptive business practices. By Law Offices of Howard D. Silver.

http://www.california-lemon-law-blog.com/
  • Apr 29

    The Largest Auto Recalls in Recent History

    The Largest Auto Recalls in Recent History
    With recent news of recalls affecting 3.4 million vehicles from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda due to airbag defects, consumers might be wondering what exactly is going on. A recent report from Reuters highlights recalls affecting millions…
  • Apr 10

    Hyundai and Kia Issue Multiple Recalls Totaling 1.8 Million Vehicle

    Hyundai and Kia Issue Multiple Recalls Totaling 1.8 Million Vehicle
    Hyundai Motors and its affiliate Kia, have recalled more than 1.8 million vehicles due to problems with brake light switches and air bags, according to Fox Business. 186,254 Hyundai Elantra cars from model years 2011 through 2013 are being…
  • Apr 10

    Hyundai and Kia Issue Multiple Recalls Totaling 1.8 Million Vehicle

    Hyundai and Kia Issue Multiple Recalls Totaling 1.8 Million Vehicle
    Hyundai Motors and its affiliate Kia, have recalled more than 1.8 million vehicles due to problems with brake light switches and air bags, according to Fox Business. 186,254 Hyundai Elantra cars from model years 2011 through 2013 are being…
Rank this Week: 2894

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

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

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

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

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

    New Streamlined Mortgage Modification Program Starting July 1, 2013

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

    Why should you short sale your Florida home?

    Why should you short sale your Florida home?
    Short sales are good for a number of reasons: 1) many homes are underwater 50% or more and it could be a decade or more to get in a position of having even a dollar of equity; 2) most short sales will result in a written waiver of…
Rank this Week: 2107

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: 3976

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

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

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

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

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

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

    Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce

    Proposed Foreclosure Law Designed to Accelerate the Foreclosure Proce
    Earlier this month, the House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved a bill designed to accelerate the foreclosure process in Florida. Republican, Kathleen Passidomo, sponsor of HB 87, frames the bill as a way to speed up the foreclosure…
Rank this Week: 3897

Wall Street Investment Fraud…

Wall Street Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

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

    Co-Directors of SEC's Enforcement Division Named

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

    FINRA Approves Proposed Rule Changes to Arbitration for Submission to SEC

    FINRA Approves Proposed Rule Changes to Arbitration for Submission to SEC
    On April 19, 2013, the FINRA Board of Governors approved several proposed rule changes that now will be submitted to the SEC for review and approval. Two that center on the FINRA arbitration process are detailed below: First, the Board…
Rank this Week: 1917

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: 3142

FDCPAlaw

FDCPAlaw

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

http://fdcpalaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 13

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

    Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan
    Consumer rights advocates have long assailed payday loans and consumer rights attorneys tell horrible stories of clients ensnared in the web of payday loans.  When consumers fail to repay, they are frequently harassed and threatened…
  • Jan 8

    Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

    Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey
     Sometimes a New Jersey consumer may give a sum of money to an insurance company or other entity in exchange for a promised stream of income usually paid monthly (an annuity contract).  Other times, an insurance company is given…
  • Jan 7

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

    Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA
    Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets.  It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…
Rank this Week: 5243