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shlep: the Self-Help Law ExPress

News, views and information on self-help law and pro se litigation.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/shlep

Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Feb 19
Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Help for pro se users in Clark County, Indiana

Commissioners OK legal help center for courthouse New appointment made to fill a void in County Courts By BRADEN LAMMERS Braden.Lammers@newsandtribune.com Judicial matters were the predominant theme at the Clark County Commissioners meeting…
Jan 5
New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

New York Times op/ed piece about self-help representation

Two state judges opine about the state of accessibility to the legal system. As the economy has worsened, the ranks of the self-represented poor have expanded. In a recent informal study conducted by the Self-Represented Litigation Network,…

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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/

Jun 22
Fleming on the History of Truth in Lending

Fleming on the History of Truth in Lending

Anne Fleming of Georgetown has written The Long History of 'Truth in Lending', 30 Journal of Policy History (2018). Here's the abstract: This article offers the first comprehensive history of the development of mandatory disclosure rules for…
Jun 22
Report finds cost of banking is higher for minoritie

Report finds cost of banking is higher for minoritie

A new report from the think tank New America finds that basic banking services such as opening and maintaining a checking account can cost substantially more if you are black or Latino. For instance, community banks in predominantly black…
Jun 21
What does Judge Preska's decision striking down the CFPB mean for consumers?

What does Judge Preska's decision striking down the CFPB mean for consumers?

by Jeff Sovern Allison blogged earlier about Judge Preska's decision striking down the CFPB as unconstitutional and I've been wondering what it means for consumers. I hope some of our readers will offer their own thoughts in the comments,…

Rank this Week: 89

Credit Slips

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

http://www.creditslips.org/creditslips/

Jun 21
File This Under Calling BS on Bankruptcy Fearmongering

File This Under Calling BS on Bankruptcy Fearmongering

As anyone familiar with bankruptcy would have predicted, the dire predictions of disaster for municipalities seeking bankruptcy protection have proven to be ... let's just say exaggerated. Bloomberg is out with a notable story this morning on…
Jun 18
Combatting Fear of Abuse--A Sisyphean Task?

Combatting Fear of Abuse--A Sisyphean Task?

Over the past few weeks, at conferences with judges and policymakers in Varna (Bulgaria), Seoul, and Beijing, I've been confronted with a surprising degree of skepticism about personal insolvency systems and fear of opportunistic individuals…
Jun 14
CFPB Enforcement Paralyzed

CFPB Enforcement Paralyzed

Normally we say that a law is as strong as its enforcement. On February 7, however, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau raised questions about the enduring strength of the consumer financial laws in its third Request for Information…

Rank this Week: 102

Covers credit card and other debt suit litigation in Texas from the defense side, including substantive legal and evidentiary issues, and comparative analysis of pleadings, legal theories, and litigation strategy. By Wolfgang Demino.

http://debt-suit-litigation-in-texas.blogspot.com

Jun 23
DeRoeck v DHM Ventures, LLC, No. 17-0033 (Tex. June 6, 2018) Acknowledgement of Debt: Texas Supreme Court Disagrees on Pleading Sufficiency Issue, Reverse

DeRoeck v DHM Ventures, LLC, No. 17-0033 (Tex. June 6, 2018) Acknowledgement of Debt: Texas Supreme Court Disagrees on Pleading Sufficiency Issue, Reverse

DeRoeck v DHM Ventures, LLC, No. 17-0033 (Tex. June 6, 2018) In Texas, acknowledgement of a debt is subject to a special statue of frauds. When acknowledgement applies, an otherwise time-barred debt claim may be pursued against the…
Jun 22
CFPB found unconstitutionally structured and incapable of pursuing enforcement action in New York [link to opinion]

CFPB found unconstitutionally structured and incapable of pursuing enforcement action in New York [link to opinion]

U.S. District Court in New York finds that the CFPB lacks authority to bring enforcement action because its composition violates the Constitution’s separation of powers,” and dismisses CFPB’s…
Jun 19
Joseph Onwuteaka, attorney and debt collector for his own debt-buying company loses another appeal in an FDCPA case over his practice of suing consumers in the wrong county

Joseph Onwuteaka, attorney and debt collector for his own debt-buying company loses another appeal in an FDCPA case over his practice of suing consumers in the wrong county

Serial venue-violator Onwuteaka suffers another setback in suit in which another target of his abusive collection suits turned the tables on him. SAMARA PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC AND JOSEPH ONWUTEAKA, Appellants,v.NEDA ZARGARI,…

Rank this Week: 125

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/

Mar 31
HSBC Settles Libor Rigging Lawsuit for $100M

HSBC Settles Libor Rigging Lawsuit for $100M

To settle a private securities lawsuit in the US alleging Libor manipulation, HSBC Holdings Plc. (HSBC) has agreed to pay $100M. The bank is accused of conspiring to rig the London interbank offered rated (Libor) benchmark. The plaintiffs in…
Mar 29
Allegations of FCPA Violations, Inflation Schemes, and Improper Audits Lead to SEC Fraud Case

Allegations of FCPA Violations, Inflation Schemes, and Improper Audits Lead to SEC Fraud Case

To settle an Securities and Exchange Commission case, Maxwell Technologies, Inc. and one of its former sales executives and officers, Van Andrews, have agreed to pay $2.8M and $50K in penalties, respectively, but without denying or admitting…
Mar 28
Aegis Capital to Pay Over $1M to the SEC and FINRA to Settle Allegations Involving Low-Priced Securities and Anti-Money Laundering Violation

Aegis Capital to Pay Over $1M to the SEC and FINRA to Settle Allegations Involving Low-Priced Securities and Anti-Money Laundering Violation

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has fined Aegis Capital Corp. $550K for inadequate supervision and anti-money laundering systems related to its low-priced securities sales. According to the self-regulatory organization, the…

Rank this Week: 122

43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Jun 22
When is a literally false statement claiming 35% savings immaterial?

When is a literally false statement claiming 35% savings immaterial?

SourceOne Dental, Inc. v. Patterson Cos., No. 15-cv-5440, 2018 WL 3038503 (E.D.N.Y. Jun. 19, 2018)This is an interesting case to contrast to yesterday’s Seventh Circuit case finding that “monster” imagery making no specific…
Jun 22
licing and dicing claims about unapproved drugs, court allows challenge to some under Lanham Act

licing and dicing claims about unapproved drugs, court allows challenge to some under Lanham Act

G&W Laboratories, Inc. v. Laser Pharmaceuticals, LLC, No. 17-cv-3974-BRM-DEA, 2018 WL 3031943 (D.N.J. Jun. 19, 2018)G&W sells Anucort, a prescription drug for use in treatment of hemorrhoids. G&W alleged that its formulation…
Jun 22
eeking monetary damages can undercut irreparable harm claim

eeking monetary damages can undercut irreparable harm claim

Rush v. Hillside Buffalo, LLC, --- F.Supp.3d ----, 2018 WL 2999905, No. 18-CV-00653 EAW (W.D.N.Y. Jun. 15, 2018)Rush, pro se, alleged that he owned a registered trademark for “Crash-a-Rama,” an event “featuring men and women…

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Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com

May 1
The Next HECM Power Training Session is May 17th

The Next HECM Power Training Session is May 17th

Attendees from the last seminar said... "Outstanding," and "exceeded my expectations...," and, "it was unlike any other industry seminar I've attended in the past... in a very good way."
Apr 15
For HECM Professionals… An Invitation to Attend a Day of HECM Power Training.

For HECM Professionals… An Invitation to Attend a Day of HECM Power Training.

Make the investment in your career that will make that career much more productive, profitable and satisfying. Learn to implement real strategies and tactics that are being used successfully every day with trusted advisors and homeowners in…
Feb 23
HUD’s Recent Changes to HECM Reverse Mortgages are Positive, Although Some Will Find it Harder to Qualify

HUD’s Recent Changes to HECM Reverse Mortgages are Positive, Although Some Will Find it Harder to Qualify

The HECM mortgage program is going to prove to be one of the most important programs for older American homeowners navigating through their retirement years.

Rank this Week: 226

New York Securities Lawyers Blog

Covers securities and investment fraud. By Malecki Law.

http://www.newyorksecuritieslawyersblog.com/

Jun 22
“Where’s My Order?” Apparently, Merrill Lynch Customers Had No Idea: Merrill Lynch Agrees to Pay $42 Million Settlement For Allegedly Re-Rerouting Customer Orders To Electronic Platforms And Creating False Report

“Where’s My Order?” Apparently, Merrill Lynch Customers Had No Idea: Merrill Lynch Agrees to Pay $42 Million Settlement For Allegedly Re-Rerouting Customer Orders To Electronic Platforms And Creating False Report

The SEC settlement indicates that Merrill Lynch sent millions of dollars in customer orders to other broker-dealers for execution while purposely concealing their activity as part of their so-called “masking.” practice. For five…
Jun 15
Malecki Law Announces the Filing of an Expedited Group FINRA Arbitration Against Securities America, Inc. for NINE Defrauded Investors Claiming Failure to Supervise Alleged Ponzi Schemer Hector May

Malecki Law Announces the Filing of an Expedited Group FINRA Arbitration Against Securities America, Inc. for NINE Defrauded Investors Claiming Failure to Supervise Alleged Ponzi Schemer Hector May

Malecki Law filed an expedited FINRA arbitration complaint today on behalf of nine investors from Upstate New York, Northern Virginia and Long Island, New York alleging that Securities America, Inc. failed to supervise its registered…
Jun 8
How can I get a customer complaint or customer arbitration removed from my CRD/BrokerCheck?

How can I get a customer complaint or customer arbitration removed from my CRD/BrokerCheck?

Brokers can end up with unwarranted customer complaints, arbitrations, terminations, and other adverse disclosures on their CRD for reasons beyond their control. While plenty of investors have a legitimate “beef” against their…

Rank this Week: 302

Alabama Consumer Law Blog

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

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/

Feb 5
Definition: Second Mortgage

Definition: Second Mortgage

The second mortgage is the company that is second in line to be paid when you sell your house. A mortgage ties the note to the property. Continue reading
Feb 1
Definition: First Mortgage

Definition: First Mortgage

When we say “first mortgage,” we’re talking about the first mortgage company that’s in line to be paid back. A first mortgage is where we receive a loan to buy a house. Continue reading
Nov 1
“How easy is it to beat Velocity Investments LLC in Alabama?”

“How easy is it to beat Velocity Investments LLC in Alabama?”

“How easy is it to beat Velocity Investments LLC in Alabama?” Velocity Investmenst LLC is a debt buyer/debt collector out of New Jersey. They claim to buy debt and then they sue in Alabama on about 10% of the debts they…

Rank this Week: 379

Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

Covers veterans affairs, consumer law, and other legal topics catering to U.S. military veterans. By the Law Offices of Robert B. Goss, P.C.

http://www.militaryveteranlawyer.com/

Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…
Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…
Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…

Rank this Week: 372

Michigan Collection Law Blog

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

http://michigancollectionlawblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 385

Richard West Law Office Blog

Covers bankruptcy and the debt relief process.

https://www.debtfreeohio.com/bankruptcy-information/

Jun 21
Can States Declare Bankruptcy?

Can States Declare Bankruptcy?

In the last 20 years, there have been a total of 36 cities, towns, and other municipalities that have filed for bankruptcy. You probably remember hearing or reading about them in the news: Detroit, MI filed bankruptcy as a city in 2013 with…
Jun 19
Getting an FHA Loan After Bankruptc

Getting an FHA Loan After Bankruptc

FHA loans are government-backed mortgages, insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Millions of Americans are attracted to these form of financing due to the less stringent qualifications than some mortgages, in addition to the…
Jun 11
Ohio Debt Settlement Guideline

Ohio Debt Settlement Guideline

There may come a time when you find yourself in a debt situation that leads to considering an Ohio debt settlement. Unfortunately, some consumers find themselves being sued for debt even after participating in the debt settlement program for…

Rank this Week: 778

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

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

http://consumerfsblog.com/

Jun 21
District Court Judge Rules CFBP is Unconstitutionally Structured

District Court Judge Rules CFBP is Unconstitutionally Structured

In the final few pages of a 108 page opinion of a motion to dismiss a complaint jointly filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Attorney General of the State of New York (NYAG), a Federal Judge sitting in the Southern…
Jun 20
9th Cir. Rejects ID Theft Putative Class Action for Lack of Spokeo Standing

9th Cir. Rejects ID Theft Putative Class Action for Lack of Spokeo Standing

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that a plaintiff did not allege Article III standing for her claim under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) where there were no specific factual allegations plausibly…
Jun 15
BCFP Enters Consent Order with Consumer Lender Over Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Practice

BCFP Enters Consent Order with Consumer Lender Over Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Practice

By Brent Yarborough and Eric Rosenkoetter On June 13, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued a consent order with a holding company and its affiliated operating entities engaged in consumer lending. The consent…

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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://www.impactlitigation.com/

Jun 21
Brown v. Wal-Mart: Good News for Plaintiffs Seeking Standing and Class Cert in Seating Case

Brown v. Wal-Mart: Good News for Plaintiffs Seeking Standing and Class Cert in Seating Case

In April, Wal-Mart attempted and failed to defeat class certification and challenge standing for employee plaintiffs seeking redress for seating violations before the Northern District of California. On April 27, 2018, the district court…
Jun 5
McGill v. Citibank Breathes New Life into Roberts v. AT&T Mobility

McGill v. Citibank Breathes New Life into Roberts v. AT&T Mobility

A consumer class action against AT&T Mobility for cell phone data “throttling” was revived on March 14, 2018, by the Northern District of California, courtesy of a motion to reconsider and subsequent denial of a motion to…
May 5
Turman v. Superior Court: Alter Ego & Joint Employer Liability Clarified by CA Ct. of Appeal

Turman v. Superior Court: Alter Ego & Joint Employer Liability Clarified by CA Ct. of Appeal

On November 29, 2017, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, addressed when the corporate veil can be pierced for wage-and-hour violations. Turman, et al. v. Superior Court of Orange County, No. G051871 (4th Dist. Div. 3 Nov. 7,…

Rank this Week: 454

Recover Investment Losses Blog

Covers investment scams, broker fraud and broker negligence. By Rex Securities Law.

http://blog.rexsecuritieslaw.com

Jun 21
Mitchell Yanow-Former Stifel Nicolaus Broker-Discharged Over Allegations of Misappropriation of Customer Funds-Boca Raton, FL

Mitchell Yanow-Former Stifel Nicolaus Broker-Discharged Over Allegations of Misappropriation of Customer Funds-Boca Raton, FL

Rex Securities Law- Stockbroker Malpractice Attorney. Nationwide representation. June 2018- Boca Raton, FL The FINRA records of Mitchell T. Yanow , a stock broker who is not currently registered disclose that he…
Jun 20
Regan A. Rohl-Wells Fargo Broker-Subject of Numerous Customer Suits-Fargo, N. Dakota

Regan A. Rohl-Wells Fargo Broker-Subject of Numerous Customer Suits-Fargo, N. Dakota

Rex Securities Law- Stockbroker Malpractice Attorney. Nationwide representation. June 2018- Fargo, N. Dakota The FINRA records of Regan A. Rohl , a stock broker who is employed by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network…
Jun 17
Anthony Sica-Joseph Gunnar Broker-Sanctioned Over Sale of Speculative Securities to Elderly Client-New York

Anthony Sica-Joseph Gunnar Broker-Sanctioned Over Sale of Speculative Securities to Elderly Client-New York

Rex Securities Law- Stockbroker Malpractice Attorney. Nationwide representation. June 2018- New York The FINRA records of Anthony Sica , a stock broker who is employed by Joseph Gunnar & Co. , disclose 3…

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NextGen Financial Services Report

By Dykema. Provides news and analysis of legal issues affecting the financial services industry.

http://www.nextgenfinancialservicesreport.com/

Jun 21
Access vs. Security: Takeaways For U.S. Financial Institutions from the European PSD2 Open API Framework

Access vs. Security: Takeaways For U.S. Financial Institutions from the European PSD2 Open API Framework

Not long ago, financial technology (FinTech) startups were all seeking to disrupt the market for financial services and compete directly with financial institutions (FIs) for customers. But as these startups have grown into more mature…
Apr 16
Cutback of CFPB Activities Invites State Authorities to Act — But Will They?

Cutback of CFPB Activities Invites State Authorities to Act — But Will They?

Amid the uncertainty over the future of the CFPB, another continuing question is whether state consumer protection authorities will act to fill gaps left by the CFPB’s inaction. State attorneys general have tools available to pursue…
Apr 10
CFPB Requests for Public Comments Foreshadow Possible Large-Scale Change

CFPB Requests for Public Comments Foreshadow Possible Large-Scale Change

As federal legislation abridging the Dodd-Frank Act remains in play, comparably radical changes to federal financial supervision could come without any need for Congressional action. This could happen through federal banking agencies’…

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The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/

Jun 18
No Wheels, No Problem

No Wheels, No Problem

Wow, silly us. On December 15, 2015, to illustrate what corporate vermin CarMax was for selling defective used cars that are under safety recall, we contrasted CarMax with its competitor, Auto Nation. Auto Nation, you see, had announced it…
Jun 11
Daily Kos Repost: Center For Justice & Democracy Ranks the Top 30 “Tort Reform” Hypocrites Of 2018!

Daily Kos Repost: Center For Justice & Democracy Ranks the Top 30 “Tort Reform” Hypocrites Of 2018!

By Joanne Doroshow, Executive Director, and Emily Gottlieb, Deputy Director for Law & Policy, Center for Justice & Democracy. What’s a “tort reform” hypocrite? It’s someone who complains about people who file…
Jun 7
Uber’s Uber-Hypocrisy

Uber’s Uber-Hypocrisy

When you look up the definition of “uber” online, here’s what it says: “denoting an outstanding or supreme example of a particular kind of person or thing.” I think I’ve figured out exactly what kind of…

Rank this Week: 545

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

Jun 13
Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Community Associations Should Make Effective Use of Social Media”

Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Community Associations Should Make Effective Use of Social Media”

For the second consecutive day, an article on important community association issues authored by one of our partners has served as the featured guest commentary column in the pages of the Daily Business Review, South Florida’s exclusive…
Jun 12
Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Legislative Fix Needed in Condo Association Property Tax Assessment Appeals Ruling

Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Legislative Fix Needed in Condo Association Property Tax Assessment Appeals Ruling

Firm partner Michael L. Hyman authored a guest commentary column that appeared in today’s edition of the Daily Business Review, South Florida’s exclusive business daily and official court newspaper. The article, which is…
Jun 5
Associations Should Keep Board Meeting Minutes Succinct, Non-Political

Associations Should Keep Board Meeting Minutes Succinct, Non-Political

One of the changes to the Florida condominium laws from this year’s legislative session that are set to take effect on July 1 is the mandate that the minutes of all condominium association board meetings must now be kept permanently as…

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New York City Debt Defense Blog

By the Langel Firm.

http://www.thelangelfirm.com/Debt-Defense-Blog.aspx

Jun 11
The Importance of Substantiating Deductions and the Government's Burden of proving Penaltie

The Importance of Substantiating Deductions and the Government's Burden of proving Penaltie

Here's a case where pro se tax payers did themselves no favors in tax court lacking documents while providing conflicting excuses for not having them. Generally, deductions are a matter of legislative grace, and petitioners bear the burden…
Mar 18
Use of Focus Groups to Gauge Impact of Evidence

Use of Focus Groups to Gauge Impact of Evidence

I attended the legal seminar "Evidence to Win 2018" presented by New York State Trial Lawyers Institute. The speakers were Robert Genes, Nicolas Timko, Larry Simon, Andrew Finklestein, and Martin Edelmen. It is no mystery why these rock stars…
Nov 20
Medical-Debt Blog: Basic Hospital Classification

Medical-Debt Blog: Basic Hospital Classification

It never hurts to understand your adversary. Medical debt relating to unplanned hospital visits can result in the financial dispute of your life. But as in any other collection cases, defenses exist! A little effort goes a long way. The…

Rank this Week: 967

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Jacobs Legal, PLLC.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

Apr 2
Payday Lenders Cut Slack While Charging More Interest Than the Mob

Payday Lenders Cut Slack While Charging More Interest Than the Mob

Recently, the New York Attorney General’s Office announced indictments of nearly a dozen individuals tied to an alleged organized crime family for engaging in broad scale illegal loansharking. The long-term investigation reportedly…
Mar 10
Report: Wells Fargo Tipped Off to Federal OCC Investigation

Report: Wells Fargo Tipped Off to Federal OCC Investigation

A high-level federal examiner at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reportedly leaked information to Wells Fargo about the existence of an investigation – something that is strictly forbidden. Debt defense attorneys in…
Feb 28
ACLU: Courts are Arresting, Jailing Consumers at Behest of Private Debt Collector

ACLU: Courts are Arresting, Jailing Consumers at Behest of Private Debt Collector

America’s criminal justice system is being used to enforce private debts. That’s according to a new in-depth investigation by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) into the extent and impact of courts cooperating with the…

Rank this Week: 524

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/

Dec 1
Wells Fargo Broker Dealers Ordered by FINRA to Pay $3.4 Million in Restitution for Sale Practices Involving Volatility-Linked Exchange Traded Products (ETPs)

Wells Fargo Broker Dealers Ordered by FINRA to Pay $3.4 Million in Restitution for Sale Practices Involving Volatility-Linked Exchange Traded Products (ETPs)

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC have been ordered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to pay over $3.4 million as restitution to customers relating to “unsuitable…
Dec 1
Morgan Stanley Fined by FINRA for Failure to Supervise Relating to Unit Investment Trusts (UITs)

Morgan Stanley Fined by FINRA for Failure to Supervise Relating to Unit Investment Trusts (UITs)

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC was fined by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for “failing to supervise its representatives’ short-term trades of unit investment trusts (UITs).” Approximately 3,000…
Dec 1
J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC Fined by FINRA for Failure to Conduct Adequate Background Check

J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC Fined by FINRA for Failure to Conduct Adequate Background Check

It was announced this week by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) that J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC has been fined $1.25 million “for failing to conduct timely or adequate background checks on approximately 8,600, or 95…

Rank this Week: 511

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/

Nov 13
Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumer

Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumer

Offers for debt settlement and debt repayment plans often sound too-good-to-be-true. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you…
Nov 13
Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumer

Freedom Debt Relief Sued for Misleading Consumer

Offers for debt settlement and debt repayment plans often sound too-good-to-be-true. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you…
Dec 7
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline

Chapter 7 bankruptcy may seem intimidating, but as you can tell from the following infographic, the steps that go into successfully completing your case are pretty straightforward. The post Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline appeared first on…

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The Dunning Letter

Covers consumer rights to their names and personal data. By Jack Dunning.

http://thedunningletter.blogspot.com/

Feb 9
Minnie crossed the Rainbow Bridge today

Minnie crossed the Rainbow Bridge today

It was almost a year ago that my blog had the same headline, except that our cat's name was Pebbles. It's hard to do what we did today, but Minnie had somehow formed a hairball the size of a cigar, and when finally giving it up, severely…
Aug 29
Don’t miss my FREE GIVEAWAY for WITHOUT THE LAMPSHADE on Goodreads starting September 2

Don’t miss my FREE GIVEAWAY for WITHOUT THE LAMPSHADE on Goodreads starting September 2

Did you ever wake up under a chicken coop covered with overnight droppings? I have. Have you ever barbecued yourself on a hot stove? I did. Have you ever come home smashed, ending up the unintended clown for your daughters’ sleepover? I…
Aug 23
EXCERPTS from my new book, WITHOUT THE LAMPSHADE-How I Learned to Love my Brown Martini

EXCERPTS from my new book, WITHOUT THE LAMPSHADE-How I Learned to Love my Brown Martini

The sales manager of this company [in Des Moines] came to Memphis to interview me, and he stayed at the Peabody Hotel where I worked in the basement for the TV station. I had to get into the hotel and up to his room without anyone seeing me.…

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COPYRIGHT LAW and COPYRIGHT…

COPYRIGHT LAW and COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

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

http://researchcopyright.blogspot.com/

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

Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective

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

Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?

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

How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book

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

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The Bickel Law Firm, Inc. Blog

Covers California lemon law.

http://www.bickellawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 24
Cruise Control Problems Lead to the Recall of Millions of Fiat Chrysler Vehicle

Cruise Control Problems Lead to the Recall of Millions of Fiat Chrysler Vehicle

When you're driving your car, you expect the features to work as expected – or at the very least not to put you in danger by creating a major safety risk. Unfortunately, many motorists find their cars fail to live up to even this basic…
Jun 21
Parents: Are You Buying a New Car For Your Teen? Consider Safety First

Parents: Are You Buying a New Car For Your Teen? Consider Safety First

Traditionally, the classic car for a new teen driver was a cheap, old passed-down car. In fact, the director of transportation safety for the nonprofit National Safety Council indicated that the rule for a long time was to buy a car that…
Jun 19
Buying Used Rental Cars: Is it a Good Idea?

Buying Used Rental Cars: Is it a Good Idea?

When you are buying a car, finding the right one can be a major challenge. Even when you buy a brand-new vehicle, you could still experience major unexpected defects and you may need to get help from a Sacramento lemon law firm to pursue an…

Rank this Week: 1999

New Jersey Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/

Jun 22
What Can a Beneficiary Do When a New Jersey Estate Administrator Fails to Act?

What Can a Beneficiary Do When a New Jersey Estate Administrator Fails to Act?

The Executor or Administrator of an estate in New Jersey accepts, under oath at the county surrogate’s office, that she will be responsible for administering the estate of the decedent, which includes gathering and liquidating assets,…
Jun 21
Appellate Division Rules That Entire Controversy Doctrine Has Limited Applicability to Arbitration of Tenure Charges Under New Jersey’s TEACHNJ Act of 2012

Appellate Division Rules That Entire Controversy Doctrine Has Limited Applicability to Arbitration of Tenure Charges Under New Jersey’s TEACHNJ Act of 2012

The Appellate Division of New Jersey’s Superior Court recently addressed a procedural question with significant implications for New Jersey teachers and other teaching staff members fighting tenure charges under the TEACHNJ Act of 2012.…
Jun 15
Sports Gambling in New Jersey

Sports Gambling in New Jersey

New Jersey has been trying to legalize sports betting for years. One of the primary hurdles for that legalization has been the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). That law, enacted by Congress in 1992, make…

Rank this Week: 3600

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

Jun 22
Plaintiffs in industry lawsuit challenging CFPB payday loan rule move for reconsideration

Plaintiffs in industry lawsuit challenging CFPB payday loan rule move for reconsideration

We have previously blogged about the industry challenge to the CFPB’s rule on payday/vehicle title/high rate installment loans. The Plaintiffs’ have now filed an Unopposed Motion for Reconsideration and have advised that the…
Jun 21
SDNY, disagreeing with D.C. Circuit, finds CFPB structure unconstitutional and strikes Title X of CFPA in its entirety

SDNY, disagreeing with D.C. Circuit, finds CFPB structure unconstitutional and strikes Title X of CFPA in its entirety

On June 21, 2018, Judge Preska of the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) issued a decision finding that the CFPB’s single-director-removable-only-for-cause structure is unconstitutional. In doing so, the SDNY held…
Jun 21
Federal banking agencies issue policy statement on interagency notification of enforcement action

Federal banking agencies issue policy statement on interagency notification of enforcement action

The federal banking agencies (the Federal Reserve Board, OCC, and FDIC (FBAs)), recently issued a “Policy Statement on Interagency Notification of Formal Enforcement Actions” that is intended “to promote notification of, and…

Rank this Week: 3629

Privacy and Security Law Blog

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

http://www.privsecblog.com/

Jun 22
California Privacy Ballot Initiative Tentatively on Hold in Exchange for New Privacy Legislation

California Privacy Ballot Initiative Tentatively on Hold in Exchange for New Privacy Legislation

The Los Angeles Times has reported that the California Legislature and the activists behind the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 have reached a tentative deal for the withdrawal of the privacy measure primed for the November ballot. In…
Jun 19
Collision Course: Foreign Influence Operations, Data Security and Privacy

Collision Course: Foreign Influence Operations, Data Security and Privacy

On June 11, 2018, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Hickey testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee about “foreign influence operations, which include cyber efforts to interfere in our elections. As stated by Hickey,…
Jun 18
What Lawyers Need to Know About Security Techniques and Technologies to Mitigate Breach Risk (Part Three of Three)

What Lawyers Need to Know About Security Techniques and Technologies to Mitigate Breach Risk (Part Three of Three)

This article was first published in the Cybersecurity Law Report. IT has an indisputably important role in implementing a defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy, however, the legal team is also a crucial part of a company’s cyber…

Rank this Week: 1227

Consumer Products Law Blog

Focuses on legal issues impacting the consumer products industry, including retailers, manufacturers, distributors and innovators. Provides commentary and analysis on all aspects of product safety and regulatory compliance issues, consumer product recalls, defense of enforcement proceedings and consumer class actions. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.consumerproductslawblog.com/

Jun 21
Retailers must upgrade online credit card processing security by June 30

Retailers must upgrade online credit card processing security by June 30

By June 30, 2018, retailers accepting digital (online) credit card transactions must cease using encryption protocols known as SSL or TLS 1.0. Retailers must transition to TLS 1.1 or higher (such as the popular TLS 1.2) or else lose the…
Jun 17
California proposes to exempt coffee from Prop 65 warning requirement

California proposes to exempt coffee from Prop 65 warning requirement

On April 12, 2018, we wrote about the decision in Council for Research on Education in Toxics v. Starbucks, in which a California Superior Court judge rejected the evidence presented by coffee roasters and retailers to demonstrate that…
Apr 12
LA judge rules that coffee requires a Proposition 65 warning for acrylamide

LA judge rules that coffee requires a Proposition 65 warning for acrylamide

On March 28, 2018, Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle issued a proposed statement of decision that would require coffee roasters and retailers to provide Proposition 65 cancer warnings for coffee sold in California. What the case is about…

Rank this Week: 1686

Hunton Retail Law Resource Blog

Analysis and Insight in Retail Law

https://www.huntonretailindustryblog.com/

Jun 21
Hunton Partner Speaks on Challenges Faced by Restaurant Industry

Hunton Partner Speaks on Challenges Faced by Restaurant Industry

Hunton Andrews Kurth restructuring partner J.R. Smith joins the latest installment of Debtwire's Middle Market Podcast to discuss challenges faced by the restaurant industry, particularly the casual dining franchise space. Continue Reading
Jun 19
Supreme Court Limits American Pipe Tolling for Consecutive Class Action

Supreme Court Limits American Pipe Tolling for Consecutive Class Action

On June 11, 2018, the United States Supreme Court ruled that American Pipe tolling does not extend to follow-on class actions brought after the statute of limitations period has run. This decision resolves a split between circuit courts over…
Jun 12
Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup

Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup

This past week, several consumer actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our weekly roundup. Continue Reading

Rank this Week: 1746

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

Jun 20
Now accepting Consumer, Elderlaw, and Estate Planning clients with ARAG legal insurance coverage

Now accepting Consumer, Elderlaw, and Estate Planning clients with ARAG legal insurance coverage

A lot of folks, including a large number of union members in the Salem area have access to legal insurance coverage as a workplace benefit, so I have decided to try out working with those clients. If you have ARAG coverage, you may see my…
Jun 18
Just because they are claiming you owe them doesn't mean you do (or, "Why you should call a lawyer if you have debt problems")

Just because they are claiming you owe them doesn't mean you do (or, "Why you should call a lawyer if you have debt problems")

The Norfolk, VA paper has an interesting story that again demonstrates that just because someone shoves papers at you and claims you owe them money, it doesn't necessarily mean that you do. You might owe SOMEBODY something, but it's…
Jun 15
If you were harmed by Equifax, you may want to file in small claims court

If you were harmed by Equifax, you may want to file in small claims court

Very interesting story -- if you have lost sleep or paid for credit freezes and account monitoring, you can seek to recover those damages in small claims court.Equifax might very well come to regret the push against class actions.Like many…

Rank this Week: 2680

David F. Sugarman

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

http://www.davidsugerman.com/

Jun 20
Update: Big Win against BP and ARCO

Update: Big Win against BP and ARCO

Great news in our long running consumer fraud class action against BP. We scored a big win in the Oregon Court of Appeals. The court affirmed the trial court and the verdict in all respects. That’s to say we won big. BP has announced…
Jun 20
Western Culinary Inst./Le Cordon Bleu Portland–Settlement Approved

Western Culinary Inst./Le Cordon Bleu Portland–Settlement Approved

I’m pleased to report that settlement of our longest running class action received final approval. The case, Surrett v. Western Culinary was filed in March of 2008. (No that’s not a typo.) Under the settlement. people…
Feb 3
Settlement: Le Cordon Bleu/Western Culinary and Career Education Corp.

Settlement: Le Cordon Bleu/Western Culinary and Career Education Corp.

It only took 10 years. Late yesterday, we agreed to settle our consumer fraud class action against Western Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu-Portland, and Career Education Corp. Under the settlement, class members will get refunds of 44…

Rank this Week: 4591

Wexler Wallace Law Firm Blog

Covers legal cases and news.

http://blog.wexlerwallace.com/

Jun 20
Aspirin Just as Effective as Xarelto for Preventing Clots after Hip, Knee Surgery Study Show

Aspirin Just as Effective as Xarelto for Preventing Clots after Hip, Knee Surgery Study Show

One way pharmaceutical companies justify expensive and potentially dangerous drugs is that they fulfill a need that no other product… Read More The post Aspirin Just as Effective as Xarelto for Preventing Clots after Hip, Knee…
Jun 12
A Student Fights for Fairne

A Student Fights for Fairne

“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s quotation seems… Read More The post A Student Fights for Fairness appeared first on Wexler Wallace…
Jun 6
Amazon Facial Recognition Tech has Privacy Advocates Worried

Amazon Facial Recognition Tech has Privacy Advocates Worried

Amazon revolutionized the way people shop online and built a multi-billion dollar empire out of providing fast, convenient service. And… Read More The post Amazon Facial Recognition Tech has Privacy Advocates Worried…

Rank this Week: 2668

Ad Defense Law

Covers advertising law and consumer class action law. By Holland & Hart LLP.

http://adlawdefense.com/

Jun 18
OEHHA Flips on Coffee

OEHHA Flips on Coffee

** California Regulators Propose New Regulation That Excludes Coffee Makers from Acrylamide Prop 65 Warning ** …
Jun 11
Attempts to Enforce “Humane” Treatment of Poultry Fail

Attempts to Enforce “Humane” Treatment of Poultry Fail

** Foster Farms Prevail in Dismissing Class Action ** …
Apr 3
California Court Does Not Side With Coffee

California Court Does Not Side With Coffee

** Starbucks and other Coffee Makers Lose Latest Phase of Prop 65 Acrylamide Warning Case ** …

Rank this Week: 1976

Mouse Print

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

http://www.mouseprint.org

Jun 18
Do You Know Where Your Prescription Drugs Come From?

Do You Know Where Your Prescription Drugs Come From?

Have you looked at the fine print on your prescription drug bottle lately? MrConsumer decided to check his bottles and made a surprising discovery. *MOUSE PRINT: What? These pills purchased from CVS/Caremark mail order came from India? Yep.…
Jun 11
Is This Stuff Really “Ice Cream?”

Is This Stuff Really “Ice Cream?”

A new brand of “ice cream” called “Enlightened” has hit the market claiming only 60 – 100 calories per serving, with “more protein and less sugar.” They picture 27 varieties of pints of ice cream in…
Jun 4
Citi Cuts Back on Credit Card Benefit

Citi Cuts Back on Credit Card Benefit

Don’t you hate those credit card notices that announce “important updates” or “changes,” but don’t tell you what the old terms were so you can compare? Citi sent out an email last week announcing revised…

Rank this Week: 1448

New York Debt Relief Blog

Discusses bankruptcy, debt settlement, debt lawsuits, credit repair, and other facets of debt relief. By the Law Office of Simon Goldenberg, PLLC.

http://www.goldenbergfirm.com/Debt-Relief-Blog.aspx

Jun 13
How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt?

How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt?

Student loan debt haunts countless individuals, often making them feel trapped. Many are generally unaware that there are actually ways for some of these debts to be settled, canceled, or discharged, which can ultimately provide the…
Jun 13
How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt in New Jersey?

How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt in New Jersey?

Student loan debt haunts countless individuals, often making them feel trapped. Many are generally unaware that there are actually some ways for these debts to be canceled or discharged, which can ultimately provide the financial relief…
Jun 1
How Do I Know if I Need to File for Bankruptcy?

How Do I Know if I Need to File for Bankruptcy?

If you are struggling to pay off your debts and can never seem to make a dent in them, you might be wondering if you need to file for bankruptcy. For many, the word itself inspires some fear and uncertainty, but the fact is that…

Rank this Week: 2366

Debt Relief Blog

Covers bankruptcy and other debt relief options, along with insights and commentary on student loans and other major regulatory updates. By the Law Office of Simon Goldenberg, PLLC .

http://www.goldenbergfirm.com/Debt-Relief-Blog.aspx

Jun 13
How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt?

How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt?

Student loan debt haunts countless individuals, often making them feel trapped. Many are generally unaware that there are actually ways for some of these debts to be settled, canceled, or discharged, which can ultimately provide the…
Jun 13
How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt in New Jersey?

How Can I Get Help with Student Loan Debt in New Jersey?

Student loan debt haunts countless individuals, often making them feel trapped. Many are generally unaware that there are actually some ways for these debts to be canceled or discharged, which can ultimately provide the financial relief…
Jun 1
How Do I Know if I Need to File for Bankruptcy?

How Do I Know if I Need to File for Bankruptcy?

If you are struggling to pay off your debts and can never seem to make a dent in them, you might be wondering if you need to file for bankruptcy. For many, the word itself inspires some fear and uncertainty, but the fact is that…

Rank this Week: 1541

Nebraska Debt & Bankrtupcy Blog

By Samuel J. Turco Jr.

http://www.nebraskadebtbankruptcyblog.com/

Jun 11
Gage County Loses Court Appeal–Moves Closer to Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

Gage County Loses Court Appeal–Moves Closer to Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has turned away an appeal of a $28.1 million dollar judgment awarded to 6 plaintiffs (commonly referred to as the Beatrice Six) for damages imposed by a federal jury for a reckless investigation and…
Apr 28
Do you need financial therapy?

Do you need financial therapy?

Money is a complicated topic. It is often very obvious what a person must do to improve their financial situation, but getting someone to change their financial habits and attitudes is hard. Good financial advice seems to go in one ear and…
Feb 10
Digital Signatures Allowed in Nebraska Bankruptcy Court

Digital Signatures Allowed in Nebraska Bankruptcy Court

Nebraska becomes the first bankruptcy court in the nation to allow debtors to sign bankruptcy petitions digitally. An amendment to Nebraska Rule of Bankruptcy Procedulre 9011-1 became effective February 5 allowing attorney to use services…

Rank this Week: 2082

Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://www.helpingfloridaconsumers.com/

Jun 10
Another Satisfied Client Thankful for the Rudnitsky Law Firm

Another Satisfied Client Thankful for the Rudnitsky Law Firm

I am thankful I had the opportunity to be represented by your law firm. I was satisfied from the first visit and remained way until the results came. Your firm is very professional. Thank you. Jim The post Another Satisfied Client Thankful…
Jun 8
Car’s Trade Center Settles with Client of the Rudnitsky Law Firm

Car’s Trade Center Settles with Client of the Rudnitsky Law Firm

Our client went shopping at Car’s Trade Center in Orlando to look for a reliable and dependable used car. She ended up buying a car that the salesman told her was in good condition and for which he did not disclose any…
Jun 6
Cavalry SPV I LLC Lawsuit Quickly Dismissed

Cavalry SPV I LLC Lawsuit Quickly Dismissed

Our client was sued by Cavalry SPV I LLC through its debt collection law firm of Hayt, Hayt & Landau PL. They were seeking to recover significant damages relating to an alleged Citibank credit card, as well as additional sums for…

Rank this Week: 4203

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

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

Jun 6
What Happens to Joint Debts After Divorce in Florida?

What Happens to Joint Debts After Divorce in Florida?

Joint debt is considered to be any debt created by one or both spouses during the marriage. Upon divorce in Florida, the court decides which spouse is responsible for which joint debt. However, divorce court orders do not affect creditors,…
May 23
Does Bankruptcy Eliminate Medical Debt

Does Bankruptcy Eliminate Medical Debt

Far too many Americans find themselves in a financial crisis because of soaring medical costs. All it takes is one trip to the emergency room or a bad diagnosis for things to spiral out of control. But there are options. Will your medical…
May 10
How Does Divorce Impact my Insurance Policies?

How Does Divorce Impact my Insurance Policies?

Going through a major life change like divorce can leave you with questions about the many details that must be addressed. For example, how do you deal with your insurance policies when you get a divorce in Florida? With insurance plans…

Rank this Week: 3308

The Antitrust Attorney Blog

Covers antitrust and consumer law. Published by Jarod Bona of Bona Law PC.

http://www.theantitrustattorney.com/

Jun 5
Procedural Fairness in Antitrust and Competition Enforcement: DOJ and the ICN

Procedural Fairness in Antitrust and Competition Enforcement: DOJ and the ICN

Author: Luis Blanquez Makan Delrahim, Antitrust Chief for the United States Department of Justice, made news on June 1, 2018, when he announced that the United States will finalize and join the Multilateral Framework on Procedures in…
May 19
Antitrust News: New FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra Calls Out Repeat Offenders for Harsher Penaltie

Antitrust News: New FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra Calls Out Repeat Offenders for Harsher Penaltie

Author: Jarod Bona As you may have heard, the Senate recently approved a new slate of FTC Commissioners. Among them is new Commissioner Rohit Chopra, who is a former assistant director at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and…
May 6
Blocked from Competing in Your Market? You are Not Alone

Blocked from Competing in Your Market? You are Not Alone

This articles describes the interplay between the antitrust and competition laws and how companies compete in markets, sometimes locking each other out of aspects of the market.

Rank this Week: 2064

Zamansky LLC Blog

Covers stock broker fraud or negligence.

http://www.zamansky.com/news-media/

May 31
Zamansky LLC Investigates Dean Mustaphilli and Mustaphilli Capital Partners Fund, L.P.

Zamansky LLC Investigates Dean Mustaphilli and Mustaphilli Capital Partners Fund, L.P.

The law firm is investigating Dean Mustaphilli and his hedge fund, Mustaphilli Capital Partners Fund, L.P., for alleged fraud, as well as potential claims for supervisory failures and aiding and abetting by his trading firms. On June 14,…
May 28
SEC Warns of Ponzi Schemes Targeting Senior Investor

SEC Warns of Ponzi Schemes Targeting Senior Investor

On April 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Investor Alert highlighting the risks of Ponzi schemes targeting senior investors. As explained by the SEC, “In a Ponzi scheme, fraudsters use money they collect from…
May 26
SEC Joins FINRA in Warning Investors of Impersonation Scam

SEC Joins FINRA in Warning Investors of Impersonation Scam

While the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) routinely issue alerts warning investors of new trends in investment fraud scams, it is not often that they highlight the same risks at…

Rank this Week: 1992

The Cogburn Law Blog

Personal Injury and Consumer Law blog.

http://cogburnlaw.com/blog/

May 21
Can Debt Collectors Charge Interest on Charged-Off Debts?

Can Debt Collectors Charge Interest on Charged-Off Debts?

When a debt is charged-off, collectors may not charge interest or other fees not explicitly stated in the original agreement or authorized by law. As per federal regulations, a creditor may charge-off an installment loan after 120 days of…
May 17
Who Can Sue When a Child Is Injured in a Car Crash?

Who Can Sue When a Child Is Injured in a Car Crash?

A child can not file an injury claim or receive damages for injuries caused in a car accident until he/she reaches legal age. The court may appoint the child’s parents or another adult as a legal guardian to bring a lawsuit in the…
May 14
Will This Debt Trap Continue To Thrive? 

Will This Debt Trap Continue To Thrive? 

Rollbacks in payday loan legislation could allow predatory lenders an advantage, leaving borrowers to remain trapped in loans with a never-ending cycle of fees and collection threats. Under laxer regulation lenders would continue to thrive…

Rank this Week: 1622

Legal Tips & Commentary

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

http://chs-law.com/blog/

May 19
REAL ID and Bankruptcy

REAL ID and Bankruptcy

The REAL ID Act is a federal law passed in 2005 that was designed to “improve the reliability and accuracy of state-issued identification documents” and theoretically increase national security. The REAL ID Act sets security…
Jan 18
Getting Rid of Traffic Tickets in Bankruptcy

Getting Rid of Traffic Tickets in Bankruptcy

Fines for parking and traffic tickets are a big concern for our clients, especially for those who drive professionally for a living. While these fines are rarely a factor in the decision to file for bankruptcy, they can influence which…
Jul 27
Car Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Car Loan Modifications in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Do you have a bad car loan? If your car is worth less than what you owe, it might be possible to use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to lower your balance or interest rate. If other words, you can sometimes “cram down” the principle balance…

Rank this Week: 4129

Stock Market Loss

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

http://www.stockmarketloss.com/news/

May 11
Financial Scammer Hall of Fame

Financial Scammer Hall of Fame

The Most Notorious US Financial Scammers Every civilized society is dependent for its success on its citizens being able to trust one another. And most people actually do tend to trust one another. Why? Because they themselves are basically…
Apr 13
Why Use a Lawyer?

Why Use a Lawyer?

If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having lost a lot of money in your brokerage account, you may not be sure why it happened or you may suspect or know that it’s your broker’s fault. Assuming you become certain…
Apr 12
Invest with Your Broker, Not in Your Broker

Invest with Your Broker, Not in Your Broker

We’re seeing a disturbing trend of financial advisers borrowing money from their own clients — a prohibited practice in the investment industry. Notwithstanding their claimed financial expertise, many brokers and investment…

Rank this Week: 3149

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