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From Wired News.

http://www.wired.com/threatlevel

May 21
Obama Stops Championing Treaty That Gives the Blind Better Access to E-Book

Obama Stops Championing Treaty That Gives the Blind Better Access to E-Book

The President Barack Obama administration went on record four years ago supporting a proposed international treaty to make books more accessible to the blind across the globe. Fast forward to today. As world leaders are readying to congregate…
May 20
Hackers Who Breached Google in 2010 Accessed Company’s Surveillance Database

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

Hackers who breached Google's network in 2010 obtained access to the company's system for tracking surveillance requests from law enforcement, according to a news report.
May 20
Feds Tracked Reporter’s Movements, Personal E-Mail in Criminal Conspiracy Investigation

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

In an effort to unmask a leaker who fed a reporter classified information about North Korea, FBI investigators tracked the journalist's movements in and out of a government building, obtained copies of his phone records and personal e-mails…

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43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

May 22
Fordham conference book published

Fordham conference book published

Passing this announcement along from the publisher, including a discount offer: Intellectual Property Law and Policy Volume 12 Edited by Hugh C Hansen PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "This must be one of the most enjoyable and…
May 22
Being fooled by false "sale" ads confers standing despite receiving advertised price

Being fooled by false "sale" ads confers standing despite receiving advertised price

Hinojos v. Kohl’s Corp., No. 11-55793 (9th Cir. May 21, 2013) Judge Reinhardt began with some scene-setting: Most consumers have, at some point, purchased merchandise that was marketed as being “on sale” because…
May 22
allegations of patent infringement protected by Noerr-Pennington doctrine

allegations of patent infringement protected by Noerr-Pennington doctrine

Sliding Door Co. v. KLS Doors, LLC, 2013 WL 2090298 (C.D. Cal.) Sliding Door sued defendants alleging patent infringement; defendants counterclaimed for, among other things, false advertising and unfair competition. Sliding Door made…

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Against Bill Collectors

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

http://againstbillcollectors.blogspot.com/

Nov 20
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Supervise Debt Collection Firm

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Supervise Debt Collection Firm

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created new rules in order to supervise large debt collection firms. Beginning January 2, the government agency will regulate debt collection firms that have over $10 million in annual receipts. The…
Sep 26
People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors.

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

People are losing their jobs as a result of debt collectors. Debt collectors are calling consumers at their place of work and harassing them.
Jun 22
Debt Collectors’ Automated Calls Violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Debt Collectors’ Automated Calls Violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled that if a debt collector’s automated system continues to call a reassigned telephone number without the prior express consent of the new recipient, then the debt collector is liable…

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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 21
Tea Party Files Class Action Against IRS Asserting Discrimination

Tea Party Files Class Action Against IRS Asserting Discrimination

A California Tea Party group, NorCal Tea Party Patriots, has sued the IRS yesterday, in connection with the recently revealed news that the federal government was scrutinizing them disparately because of their political affiliations.…
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…

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Alabama Consumer Law Blog

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

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/

May 18
In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

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

It depends on what type of case we are discussing -- let's look at several types as it can be confusing when someone says "Plaintiff" or "Defendant" and you don't know the context of the case. Collection Lawsuit When a collector sues you,…
Apr 4
Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

This is a remarkable story from the Tennessean, written by Walter F. Roche, Jr. about contaminated shots given to patients and then the hospital, which gave the shots, is collecting tens of thousands of dollars in fees to treat the problems…
Mar 6
Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

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

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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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Background Matters Blog

Covers background investigations and reports in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://backgroundmatters.info

Oct 21
Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State

Employer Use of Credit Reports in Hiring Under Review by State

The Wall Street Journal reports today, October 21, 2010, that the use of credit reports or credit histories of job applicants, "a common practice among employers– is coming under fire." Employer Credit Checks on Job Seekers Draw Scrutiny,…
Sep 1
Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check

Questions to Ask When An Employer Fires or Terminates an Employee or Rejects an Applicant based on a Background Check

Here is what I typically look for in Background Investigation – Employment cases where an employer terminates an employee or refuses to consider or hire an applicant for employment based on a background check or credit report. The Fair…
May 3
Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check

Gordon Leech quoted in Associated Press Article on Background Check

On April 30, 2010, Associated Press Reporter Todd Richmond interviewed Gordon Leech regarding a story he was investigating on Background Reports sold by Wisconsin’s Criminal Information Bureau. In the story he wrote, he quoted Attorney…

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Bailey Class Action Daily

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

http://www.baileydaily.com/

May 13
Fourth District Reverses Prior Meal/Rest Period Certification Opinion Based On Brinker, Orders “On-Duty” Break Theories To Be Certified On Behalf of Security Guard Class: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc.

Fourth District Reverses Prior Meal/Rest Period Certification Opinion Based On Brinker, Orders “On-Duty” Break Theories To Be Certified On Behalf of Security Guard Class: Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc.

On May 10, 2013, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Division Three) reversed its prior opinion in Faulkinbury v. Boyd & Associates, Inc., 185 Cal. App. 4th 1363 (2010), which had affirmed the trial court’s denial of certification…
Mar 20
Northern District Certifies Unpaid Wage Claims on Behalf of Technicians Alleging Required Commute Time in Company-Issued Vehicles Was Not Compensated: Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP

Northern District Certifies Unpaid Wage Claims on Behalf of Technicians Alleging Required Commute Time in Company-Issued Vehicles Was Not Compensated: Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP

On February 12, 2013, Northern District Court Judge Richard Seeborg granted certification of unpaid wage claims in Gonzales v. Simplexgrinnell LP, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 31627 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 12, 2013) on behalf of a class comprised of…
Jan 25
California Supreme Court Concludes That UCL Is Governed by Common Law Accrual Rules, Including Doctrine Of “Continuous Accrual”: Aryeh v. Canon Business Solution

California Supreme Court Concludes That UCL Is Governed by Common Law Accrual Rules, Including Doctrine Of “Continuous Accrual”: Aryeh v. Canon Business Solution

On January 24, 2013, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Aryeh v. Canon Business Solutions, Inc., __ Cal. 4th __ (2013) [2013 Cal. LEXIS 480], which – as previously discussed here – addressed the Second…

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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…

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California Bankruptcy Lawyer

Covers bankruptcy, consumer debt and finance law with a focus on California law. By Scott Sagaria.

http://www.californiabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Aug 10
What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

President Obama's home foreclosure program, Making Home Affordable, is a program that provides a number of government-subsidized options for homeowners who are struggling. The goal is for these homeowners to avoid home foreclosure, which…
Jul 26
How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

Home Foreclosures and It's Affects on Home Vacancies Home foreclosure rates have a direct affect on nearby property values through the supply effect. Residents currently living near vacant properties have a sense of mistrust and fear, from…
Jul 11
What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

The process of home foreclosure in Sacramento and eviction pre-foreclosure and the formal legal foreclosure process. Completion of all of these steps, which will probably take a few months or so, will lead to the eviction of the previous…

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California Consumer Finance…

California Consumer Finance Litigation

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

http://www.consumerfinancelitigation.com/

May 13
Ninth Circuit Reverses Approval of Class Settlement: Incentive Awards to Representatives Cannot Be Conditioned on Supporting Settlement

Ninth Circuit Reverses Approval of Class Settlement: Incentive Awards to Representatives Cannot Be Conditioned on Supporting Settlement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed a district court's approval of a class action settlement in a case involving claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its California counterpart. In Radcliffe v. Experian…
May 1
Court of Appeal Reverses Denial of Class Certification Based on Rees-Levering

Court of Appeal Reverses Denial of Class Certification Based on Rees-Levering

In Ramirez v. Balboa Thrift and Loan, the 4th District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's denial of plaintiff's class certification motion, holding the trial court based its ruling on an inaccurate interpretation of…
Apr 22
Ninth Circuit En Banc Panel Upholds Arbitration Provision, Declines to Consider Whether Concepcion Preempts Broughton-Cruz.

Ninth Circuit En Banc Panel Upholds Arbitration Provision, Declines to Consider Whether Concepcion Preempts Broughton-Cruz.

Last year, in Kilgore v. Keybank, a three judge panel held that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempted California's Broughton-Cruz rule, which exempts a public injunction claim from arbitration. (See Broughton v.…

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California Consumer Protection Law…

California Consumer Protection Law Blog

Covers California consumer protection issues, including debt collection and repossession. By the Law Offices of Brandon A. Block.

http://www.bblocklaw.com/blog/

Feb 1
California State Senate Passes Fair Debt Buyer Practices Act

California State Senate Passes Fair Debt Buyer Practices Act

The California State Senate has passed the Fair Debt Buyers Practices Act, which will require purchasers of consumer debt (“debt buyers”) to provide documentary evidence to consumers in order to ensure that their collection efforts are…
Nov 11
Denial of The Right to Reinstate

Denial of The Right to Reinstate

An earlier post details the two rights a California consumer generally has to get his or her car back following repossession or voluntary surrender of a car. To recap, the first right is to “reinstate” the car loan by paying all amounts…
Sep 25
Conditional Language re Credit Reporting May Violate The FDCPA

Conditional Language re Credit Reporting May Violate The FDCPA

In Gonzales v. Arrow Financial Services, LLC, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal confirmed that a debt collector’s letter suggesting that debts might be reported to credit reporting agencies violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,…

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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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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…

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California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

http://jasonbuckingham.activerain.com/

Jan 6
New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

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

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

Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

AP put out a story yesterday about "bidding wars" that are affecting home values in the greater Phoenix area. The article states that in several markets throughout the country, prices on bank-owned homes are being inflated by a combination of…
Jun 16
California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

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

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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/

May 21
Latest Defective Takata Airbag Recall Affects 42,000 Cars from BMW

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

BMW has recalled 42,080 of its 2002 and 2003 3 Series cars sold in the United States. As reported by USA Today, this is the latest recall for Takata airbags, a Japanese auto safety parts supplier. Reports indicate that there is a safety…
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…

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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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California Lemon Law News

Coveres issues related to lemon vehicles in California. By Barnes & Farrell.

http://www.lemonlaw-attorneys.com

Jun 16
UPDATE – YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

UPDATE – YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

In a previous post, it was noted that a California appeals court held in Martinez v. Kia Motors America, Inc.
Apr 6
Honda Civic Hybrid, The Class Action That Couldn’t

Honda Civic Hybrid, The Class Action That Couldn’t

Honda has major problems with its Civic Hybrids. In fact, in 2009 Honda attempted to enter into a class action lawsuit settlement concerning its 2003 to 2008 Civic Hybrids. However, the judge would not approve the settlement. The main problem…
Mar 3
YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE TO QUALIFY FOR CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW REMEDIES

On March, 2, 2011, the Forth Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal ruled in Martinez v. Kia Motors America, Inc.that the Califonia Lemon Law (Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act) does not require California consumers to have…

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Car Fraud Matters

Covers consumers rights regarding fraud, unfair and deceptive acts and practices in the purchase of new or used cars. By Gordon Leech.

http://carfraudmatters.info

Dec 7
Identity Theft in Auto Loans is Down

Identity Theft in Auto Loans is Down

Good news. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, reports after a recent study that conscientious automobile dealer staff and finance companies are helping to reduce fraudulent vehicle loans…
Jun 7
Dealers Must Pay Off Liens on Trade-Ins Within 14 Days in Wisconsin

Dealers Must Pay Off Liens on Trade-Ins Within 14 Days in Wisconsin

A car dealer is obligated under Wisconsin law to satisfy a car lien on a trade-in within 14 days of taking delivery, where the dealer accepts a vehicle in trade subject to an outstanding lien and the dealer has agreed in the purchase contract…
Jun 7
Sale Contingent on Consumer Finding Financing

Sale Contingent on Consumer Finding Financing

Wisconsin law provides that any contingent sale of a car or other motor vehicle that the car dealer makes contingent on the consumer getting his or her own financing is rescinded, or undone, by law, if the consumer does not provide evidence…

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

May 21
Solicitor General files brief opposing certiorari in Mt. Holly

Solicitor General files brief opposing certiorari in Mt. Holly

Alan S. KaplinskyLast week, the Solicitor General finally filed his brief expressing the views of the United States on whether the U.S. Supreme Court should grant the petition for certiorari pending in Township of Mount Holly v. Mt. Holly…
May 21
CFPB finalizes mortgage escrow rule amendments and list of “rural” or “underserved counties” and issues videos on mortgage rule

CFPB finalizes mortgage escrow rule amendments and list of “rural” or “underserved counties” and issues videos on mortgage rule

Richard J. Andreano, Jr.,The CFPB has issued final “clarifying and technical” amendments to its final mortgage escrow account rule dealing with the establishment of mandatory escrow accounts on higher-priced mortgage loans…
May 21
CFPB settles RESPA enforcement action involving affiliated business arrangement

CFPB settles RESPA enforcement action involving affiliated business arrangement

Richard J. Andreano, Jr.,The CFPB has announced the settlement of an enforcement action in which it was alleged that two affiliated business arrangements (ABAs) violated Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures…

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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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Cleveland Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection and bankruptcy issues such as foreclosure, chapter 7, chapter 11, and credit reporting. By Justin M. Smith Co., LPA

http://www.clevelandbankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Aug 13
Ohio Median Income Guidelines: Do You Qualify to File Chapter 7?

Ohio Median Income Guidelines: Do You Qualify to File Chapter 7?

Wondering if you qualify to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act put in place a test based on the median household income for your geographic location and family size.
Mar 18
Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions: Will I Lose My Car if I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions: Will I Lose My Car if I File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Many bankruptcy clients are concerned that they will lose their car if they file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection.
Oct 12
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Affect My Job?

Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Affect My Job?

As bankruptcy filings in Ohio continue to rise, a growing concern among individuals we consult is that they may be fired or face other retaliation by their employer for filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

Discusses consumer law, class action lawsuits, advertising law, business law, copyright, and other topics. By Khorrami, LLP.

http://www.consumeradvocatelegalupdate.com/

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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…

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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 21
New legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act

New legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act

As explained in this New Republic essay by Si Lazarus, a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act is nearly as threatening to its viability as the now-rejected challenge to its constitutionality. Here's an excerpt: After the Supreme Court…
May 21
"Aggregate Litigation and the Death of Democratic Dispute Resolution"

"Aggregate Litigation and the Death of Democratic Dispute Resolution"

That's the name of this article by law professor Linda Mullenix. Here's the abstract: Professor Redish has both anchored the modern class action in American political and constitutional theory, raising serious questions about the legitimacy…
May 21
"Crowd-Classing Individual Arbitrations in a Post-Class Action Era"

"Crowd-Classing Individual Arbitrations in a Post-Class Action Era"

That's the name of this article by law professors Myriam Gilles and Anthony Sebok. Here's the abstract: Class actions are in decline, while arbitration is ascendant. This raises the question: will plaintiffs’ lawyers skilled in bringing…

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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…

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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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Reporting on news that affects copyright law, patents, trademarks, intellectual property, fraud and identity theft in the U.S. and abroad. Published by the editors and writers of ResearchCopyright.com

http://researchcopyright.blogspot.com/

Aug 29
Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective

Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective

By Enrico SchaeferFew legal principles inspire more confusion than copyright law. Our copyright lawyers often spend as much time educating our clients as we do digging into their specific legal issues. Copyright law, like other intellectual…
Jul 17
Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?

Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?

By Stephen BrowneSearching Google Images is a great way to locate very targeted photos, artwork, drawings, logos, banners, and just about any other type of graphical image you can imagine.With Google's Advanced Image Search feature, anyone…
Jul 17
How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book

How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book

By Steven ChabotteWhen seeking US published works in the public domain, there is a gray area from 1923 to 1963 where the book may or may not be in the public domain.

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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

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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 21
Non-exempt Exempt IRAs and Undercompensated Chapter 7 Trustee

Non-exempt Exempt IRAs and Undercompensated Chapter 7 Trustee

Some chapter 7 trustees have found a problem that could affect thousands of IRAs, leading to the first post in a two-post series on unintended consequences. A better reading of the law is that these IRAs should remain exempt from...
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...

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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…

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Davids' Blog

Covers injury, consumer, employment and class action issues in Oregon. By David Paul and David Sugerman.

http://www.pspc.com

Dec 31
Signing off

Signing off

The plan has been in place for a while. Still, I have avoided thinking about this last blog post. For many reasons–mostly related to age and stage and needs–Paul & Sugerman, PC ended its operations today, December 31, 2009. This is a…
Dec 30
NBC Nightly News shines light on Army National Guard toxic exposure case

NBC Nightly News shines light on Army National Guard toxic exposure case

Here is a video of an NBC Nightly News story that aired December 30, 2009 about Army National Guard soldiers’ exposures to sodium dichromate in Iraq. The video features two soldiers, Larry Roberta of the Oregon National Guard and Russ…
Dec 13
Western Culinary Institute and the trouble with for-profit college

Western Culinary Institute and the trouble with for-profit college

Brent Hunsberger, a business columnist at The Oregonian, writes here about the trouble with for-profit colleges. He devotes a fair amount of his attention to Western Culinary Institute, or as it’s now called, Le Cordon Bleu in…

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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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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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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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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…

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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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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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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…

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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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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

May 9
Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

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

By Daniel SalasConcrete restoration projects are unavoidable during the lifespan of every concrete building in South Florida. They are among the most expensive construction renovation projects that associations will be required to take on,…
May 1
HOA's Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Program

HOA's Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Program

By Roberto C. BlanchLast year I participated in a discussion with an Associated Press reporter and wrote about a central Florida community association's apparent endorsement of George Zimmerman as its neighborhood watch captain and his…
Apr 29
House Bill 1339 Would Enable Foreclosing Lenders to Avoid Paying Their Fair Share to Community Association

House Bill 1339 Would Enable Foreclosing Lenders to Avoid Paying Their Fair Share to Community Association

By Laura Manning-HudsonOur other community association attorneys and I have been keeping a watchful eye on the bills impacting condominium associations and HOAs that have been proposed for the current legislative session in Tallahassee. Of…

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Florida Mortgage Modification…

Florida Mortgage Modification Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridamortgagemodificationlawyer.com/

Jan 24
Was I Properly Served with a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint?

Was I Properly Served with a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint?

Service of process is necessary for many reasons, but the primary reason is to make sure that a Defendant’s due process rights are not violated. If papers are not served properly upon a Defendant, the Court is not able to rule on a case…
Jan 10
Should I Modify My Mortgage With a Chapter 13--or Without?

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

The decision to file bankruptcy is, without a doubt, difficult. The price of a consultation is usually free though, as is the case at our offices. Why not explore your options?
Jan 9
Can I Modify My Mortgage In Bankruptcy? Yes!

Can I Modify My Mortgage In Bankruptcy? Yes!

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), also known as the Making Home Affordable program, is being used in the bankruptcy courts in SW Florida. The HAMP program was established by the government to help struggling homeowners save…

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Florida Securities Fraud Attorney…

Florida Securities Fraud Attorney Blog

Covers Florida securities fraud cases and issues. By Ralph Behr, Esq. P.A.

http://www.floridasecuritiesfraudattorney.com/

Dec 21
Can JPMorgan Be Forced To Pay MF Global Customers' Claims?

Can JPMorgan Be Forced To Pay MF Global Customers' Claims?

The reports are that JP Morgan suspected some MFGlobal funds it received were customer deposits. …”But JPMorgan was not satisfied. The bank once again contacted Mr. Corzine, this time requesting a guarantee in writing.”…..[DealBook…
Dec 19
New Rules for Expungement of Certain Broker Check Complaint

New Rules for Expungement of Certain Broker Check Complaint

December 2011 may be a watershed date in the battle for fairness for stockbrokers. Constantly barraged by complaints, which are often no more than attempted extortion, the FINRA board may make some rule changes. It's a modest beginning; but…
Dec 19
WHY ARE EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS BY ARBITRATORS IGNORED BY BROKER CHECK?

WHY ARE EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS BY ARBITRATORS IGNORED BY BROKER CHECK?

A customer complaint, once filed, is technically a public record. Public records are subject to state control and cannot be expunged without an order from U.S. federal court. If your arbitration award includes an order of expunction;…

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Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure. By Orfelia M. Mayor, P.A.

http://www.fortlauderdalebankruptcylawyerblog.com/

May 28
Don't Let Creditors Take Advantage of YOU!

Don't Let Creditors Take Advantage of YOU!

Creditors love it when people file bankruptcy without an attorney. I was in court the other day and the Judge was holding hearings on "reaffirmation agreements." Reaffirmation agreements are post-filing agreements where you basically incur…
May 24
Yes You Can Buy A Home Quicker With A Bankruptcy!

Yes You Can Buy A Home Quicker With A Bankruptcy!

FHA home loans were designed to help Americans fulfill their dream of home ownership and are therefore the easiest type of real estate mortgage loan to qualify for. They require a minimum down payment (3%) and is the most flexible type of…
Nov 22
What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan?

What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan?

Your Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan is what tells the court and your creditors how you intend to repay your debts. The plan must be confirmed (approved) by the judge.

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Fraud, Phishing and Financial…

Fraud, Phishing and Financial Misdeeds

Covers identity theft.

http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

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

Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information

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

Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?

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

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