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Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://www.helpingfloridaconsumers.com/

Oct 21
Consumer Law: It’s What We Do

Consumer Law: It’s What We Do

We handle a variety of consumer law cases relating to home improvement scams, including roofing problems, air conditioning scams, home solicitation sales, and other types of consumer fraud and contract issues. We also handle consumer…
Oct 19
Consumer Attorney: Happy Client

Consumer Attorney: Happy Client

Client: Latasha Client Review: This is my attorney and they are the best consumer attorney..They helped me alot..so if anyone have any consumer issues Taras Rudnitsky is the one to call.. Client Review Provided: September…
Oct 17
Returning my lemon

Returning my lemon

Client: Jenny Client Review: I contacted Tina and Taras to find out what I could do about a dealership that sold me a vehicle illegally. The dash had multiple warning lights blacked out so they weren’t visible. This was my…

Rank this Week: 4604

Stock Market Loss

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

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

Oct 21
Christopher Thomas Tolmacs Liable for Negligence in $1.2 Million Case

Christopher Thomas Tolmacs Liable for Negligence in $1.2 Million Case

Stockbroker Christopher Tolmacs was found liable in FINRA arbitration for breach of fiduciary duty, gross negligence, willful wanton misconduct, conversion of funds, securities fraud and violation of the SEC Act of 1934. He was most recently…
Oct 20
Stockbroker Mark S. Perry Barred for Unsuitable Trading

Stockbroker Mark S. Perry Barred for Unsuitable Trading

FINRA has suspended Mount Pleasant, S.C. stockbroker Mark S. Perry from associating with any brokerage firm in any capacity for a period of eighteen months. Perry was most recently employed by Independent Financial Group. Before that, he was…
Oct 18
Investor Ryan Paugh Accused of Broker Misconduct

Investor Ryan Paugh Accused of Broker Misconduct

Beachwood and Independence, Ohio – Ryan Paugh is under FINRA investigation for violating NASD Rule 3040 and FINRA Rule 3040. Paugh has been associated with J.P. Morgan Chase Securities, and Chase Investment Services. He is being…

Rank this Week: 2987

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/

Oct 20
Variation in Boilerplate: What Does it Mean?

Variation in Boilerplate: What Does it Mean?

Most of us who have had to read hundreds of commercial contracts for either our jobs as lawyers or for our research have also necessarily read lots of “choice-of-law” provisions. I know I have. But I am also embarrassed to...
Oct 17
The Gender Gap Among Fancy Economists at the NBER Summer Institute

The Gender Gap Among Fancy Economists at the NBER Summer Institute

The NBER summer institutes are where the fanciest economists go. Anusha Chari and Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham have a cool new paper looking at the gender gaps in who gets on the schedule for the NBER summer institutes. Here is their basic...
Oct 12
Catalonian Bonds, Anyone?

Catalonian Bonds, Anyone?

Joint post by Mitu Gulati and Mark Weidemaier. Sovereign bonds issued under the government's own law are supposed to be riskier than bonds issued under foreign (typically, English or New York) law. The logic is simple: Local-law bonds can…

Rank this Week: 258

Hunton Retail Law Resource Blog

Analysis and Insight in Retail Law

https://www.huntonretailindustryblog.com/

Oct 20
Proposed Changes to California’s Hazardous Waste Regulations Could Significantly Impact Your Operation

Proposed Changes to California’s Hazardous Waste Regulations Could Significantly Impact Your Operation

As reported in The Nickel Report, our Trends and Developments in Energy and Environmental Law blog, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) continues to make California’s hazardous waste management program more…
Oct 12
SEC Issues Guidance on CEO Pay Ratio Rule

SEC Issues Guidance on CEO Pay Ratio Rule

On September 21, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued interpretive guidance to assist public companies with complying with the “pay ratio” rule…
Oct 5
Recall Roundup: September

Recall Roundup: September

Last month, the solar eclipse captivated the United States and many consumers flocked to purchase solar eclipse glasses to safely observe the astronomical phenomenon. We discussed how NASA issued a safety alert advising consumers on the…

Rank this Week: 1347

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

Oct 20
Finance Industry Seeks to Preliminarily Enjoin CFPB Arbitration Rule

Finance Industry Seeks to Preliminarily Enjoin CFPB Arbitration Rule

In an important development in the federal court lawsuit by industry groups seeking to overturn the CFPB’s arbitration rule, the plaintiffs yesterday filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. The motion requests entry of an…
Oct 19
Conference of State Bank Supervisors names fintech advisory panel member

Conference of State Bank Supervisors names fintech advisory panel member

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has released a list of 33 companies that will serve as members of its Fintech Industry Advisory Panel. According to the CSBS, the Advisory Panel’s purpose is “to support state…
Oct 19
CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman issues sixth annual report

CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman issues sixth annual report

The CFPB has released the sixth annual report of the CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman containing an analysis of approximately 12,900 federal student loan complaints, 7,700 private student loan complaints, and 2,300 debt collection complaints…

Rank this Week: 3470

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/

Oct 20
Credit Bureau Industry Still Seeking Caps on Damages After Equifax Breach

Credit Bureau Industry Still Seeking Caps on Damages After Equifax Breach

by Jeff Sovern Much has been made of the fact that the day the Equifax breach became public, Congress held a hearing on bills that would have limited damages credit bureaus would have to pay for misconduct. This past Tuesday,...
Oct 20
"Regulator Blasts Wells Fargo for Deceptive Auto Insurance Program"

"Regulator Blasts Wells Fargo for Deceptive Auto Insurance Program"

The New York Times reports that "Wells Fargo engaged in unfair and deceptive practices, failed to properly manage risks and hasn’t set aside enough money to pay back the customers it harmed, according to a confidential report by federal…
Oct 19
John Oliver on the Equifax Breach

John Oliver on the Equifax Breach

or click here. If you don't have time for the whole segment, here is a 34-second excerpt about the arbitration snafu.

Rank this Week: 9

The Pop Tort

http://www.thepoptort.com/

Oct 20
It's Tamper Time!

It's Tamper Time!

Big corporations that harm people but don’t want to be held accountable, are nothing if not creative. Lobbying for laws that take power and authority away from civil juries, check. Buying judges, check. Forcing disputes into secretive…
Oct 11
CJ&D Does it Again! (Confidential U.S. Chamber Memo)

CJ&D Does it Again! (Confidential U.S. Chamber Memo)

Someone better check the IT department at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because someone just got hold of a “confidential memo” and leaked it to us! CONFIDENTIAL MEMO To: Board of Directors, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Institute for…
Sep 29
When the Chinese are Better Protected Than CarMax Customer

When the Chinese are Better Protected Than CarMax Customer

It’s been over a year since we last wrote about lethal Takata airbags, causing the largest automotive recall in history. Honestly, we cannot believe we still have to write about this outrageous case of corporate wrongdoing, which began…

Rank this Week: 4115

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

Oct 20
National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Lawsuit Defense

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Lawsuit Defense

Student loans with National Collegiate Trust If debt collectors are calling, sending letters, or you're facing a lawsuit in court, it's important to understand the recent developments that could affect your legal rights and possible…
Oct 13
Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Having a debt in collections can be very stressful. But having debt collectors constantly harassing you and using unfair collection tactics can make the situation feel impossible. It’s a debt collector’s job to follow up on…
Oct 9
Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

When it comes to obtaining personal loans, your FICO credit score is perhaps the single most important determining factor. Credit scores are calculated based on information that appears on your credit report. Due to recent changes,…

Rank this Week: 1651

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

Oct 20
National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Lawsuit Defense

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Lawsuit Defense

Do you have a private student loan with National Collegiate Trust? If debt collectors are calling, sending letters, or you're facing a lawsuit in court, it's important to understand the recent developments that could affect your legal…
Oct 13
Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Harassed by an abusive debt collector? Get up to $1000!

Having a debt in collections can be very stressful. But having debt collectors constantly harassing you and using unfair collection tactics can make the situation feel impossible. It’s a debt collector’s job to follow up on…
Oct 9
Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

Do Credit Bureaus Report Judgments & Tax Liens?

When it comes to obtaining personal loans, your FICO credit score is perhaps the single most important determining factor. Credit scores are calculated based on information that appears on your credit report. Due to recent changes,…

Rank this Week: 1387

Recover Investment Losses Blog

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

http://blog.rexsecuritieslaw.com

Oct 19
William J. Paynter, Jr. Is Subject of Investor Suit by Elderly Couple Over Oil and Gas Investments-Scottsdale, AZ

William J. Paynter, Jr. Is Subject of Investor Suit by Elderly Couple Over Oil and Gas Investments-Scottsdale, AZ

October 2017-Scottsdale, AZ William J. Paynter, Jr., (CRD#2835535) , a stockbroker who is currently employed by Wells Fargo is the subject of a currently pending customer dispute involving energy sector…
Oct 19
How to Recover Losses on Miller Energy Resources Investment

How to Recover Losses on Miller Energy Resources Investment

OCTOBER 2017 If you suffered losses as a result of following your broker’s recommendation to invest in Miller Energy Resources, contact us to find out how you may be able to recover damages from the brokerage firm through FINRA…
Oct 19
Abraham Heimann-Former Cetera Stockbroker-Subject of Suits Over Energy Investments-Alpharetta, GA

Abraham Heimann-Former Cetera Stockbroker-Subject of Suits Over Energy Investments-Alpharetta, GA

October 2017-Alpharetta, GA According to publicly available records Abraham Heimann, (CRD#1315922) , a stockbroker who last was employed by Cetera Advisors, and who is not currently registered with any brokerage firm,…

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Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy…

Oregon and Washington Bankruptcy Blog

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

http://nwdrlf.com/blog/

Oct 19
What to Do with Taxes that Bankruptcy won’t Discharge without Repayment?

What to Do with Taxes that Bankruptcy won’t Discharge without Repayment?

Some taxes don’t qualify for bankruptcy discharge. Most often this is because they were due less than three years ago or were filed less than two years ago. Many of our potential bankruptcy clients worry about a big tax bill after…
Oct 17
NO MORE MYSTERY COLLECTIONS LAWSUITS IN OREGON

NO MORE MYSTERY COLLECTIONS LAWSUITS IN OREGON

I am happy to report that on October 6, 2017, Oregonians who are victimized by debt collectors with mystery lawsuits achieved a substantial victory. House Bill 2356 which was signed into law this summer became effective. This new law enacts…
Oct 15
Taxes Are A Big Concern For Bankruptcy Filers in Oregon

Taxes Are A Big Concern For Bankruptcy Filers in Oregon

While taxes are a big concern for bankruptcy filers nationwide, it is a particularly pressing issue for Oregonians. This is so because in addition to taxes that might be due and owing to the IRS, Oregonians have to worry about taxes owed to…

Rank this Week: 4238

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/

Oct 19
Fla. App. Court (4th DCA) Reverses Dismissal of Re-Filed Foreclosure Action Citing Bartram

Fla. App. Court (4th DCA) Reverses Dismissal of Re-Filed Foreclosure Action Citing Bartram

The District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida, Fourth District, recently reversed the dismissal of a mortgage foreclosure action based on res judicata and the statute of limitations, holding that the Florida Supreme Court’s…
Oct 16
9th Cir. Holds TCPA Claim Not Covered Due to ‘Invasion of Privacy’ Exclusion

9th Cir. Holds TCPA Claim Not Covered Due to ‘Invasion of Privacy’ Exclusion

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that a liability insurance policy that broadly excluded coverage for invasion of privacy claims also excluded coverage for claims for violations of the federal Telephone Consumer…
Oct 12
9th Cir. Limits Subsequent Good-Faith Transferee Exception in Bankruptcy Fraudulent Transfer Action

9th Cir. Limits Subsequent Good-Faith Transferee Exception in Bankruptcy Fraudulent Transfer Action

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that a debtor corporation’s sole shareholder and third parties who sold real property and services to the sole shareholder could be liable for fraudulent transfers. In so…

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43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
When the specifics are misleading: medical test stats draw false advertising claim

When the specifics are misleading: medical test stats draw false advertising claim

Quidel Corp. v. Siemens Med. Solutions USA, Inc., 2017 WL 4654644, No. 16-cv-3059 (S.D. Cal. Oct. 16, 2017)Quidel is a “diagnostic healthcare manufacturer” that “developed, promotes and sells the Thyretain TSI Reporter…
Oct 18
Reading list: scientific claims and anti-fraud law

Reading list: scientific claims and anti-fraud law

Shannon Roesler, Evaluating Corporate Speech About Science (forthcoming, Geo. L.J. 2018)Pull quote: “[C]onsumer protection laws should encourage accurate representations of contemporaneous scientific knowledge, rather than lucky guesses…
Oct 17
Undisclosed, and disclosed, influence when going to the mattresse

Undisclosed, and disclosed, influence when going to the mattresse

Fast Company has a great story about the intricate operations and arguable shenanigans of mattress reviewers who are also paid affiliates.http://tushnet.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=r

Rank this Week: 80

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/

Oct 18
Mining Company Rio Tinto Accused of Fraud, Settles with FCA for $36M

Mining Company Rio Tinto Accused of Fraud, Settles with FCA for $36M

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against Rio Tinto and its ex-CFO Guy Robert Elliot and former CEO Thomas Albanese. The defendants are accused of hiding the Mozambique coal business’s swift and steep…
Oct 16
Jury Rules Against Former F-Squared CEO in SEC’s ETF Fraud Case

Jury Rules Against Former F-Squared CEO in SEC’s ETF Fraud Case

A federal jury in Boston has found Howard Present, the ex-CEO of F-Squared Investments Inc., liable in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s civil lawsuit alleging exchange-traded fund fraud. The ruling determined that Present was…
Oct 11
Barclays Fights $31B Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Fraud Lawsuit

Barclays Fights $31B Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Fraud Lawsuit

In New York federal court, Barclays PLC (BAC) is trying to get the US government’s civil residential mortgage-backed securities fraud lawsuit against it dismissed. Prosecutors went after the British bank, a number of its affiliates, and…

Rank this Week: 2701

Stock Broker Fraud Blog

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

http://www.stockbrokerfraudblog.com/

Oct 18
FINRA Goes After Two Brokers for Variable Annuity Replacement Fraud

FINRA Goes After Two Brokers for Variable Annuity Replacement Fraud

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has suspended broker Cecil Ernest Nivens for two years for allegedly causing harm variable annuity (VA) investors who were his customers. According to the self-regulatory organization’s…
Oct 16
Wells Fargo Brokerage Firms Ordered to Pay $3.4M Over Unsuitable Exchange-Traded Product Recommendation

Wells Fargo Brokerage Firms Ordered to Pay $3.4M Over Unsuitable Exchange-Traded Product Recommendation

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said that Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC must pay over $3.4M in restitution to customers who were impacted by unsuitable recommendations involving…
Oct 13
Oppenheimer Funds and Other Mainland Funds Take Financial Hit in the Wake Up of Hurricane

Oppenheimer Funds and Other Mainland Funds Take Financial Hit in the Wake Up of Hurricane

The financial fallout caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria is being felt not just on the island of Puerto Rico, but in the U.S. mainland as well. Puerto Rico bonds, which were already in trouble prior to the storms because of the…

Rank this Week: 1030

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.tampabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Oct 18
Outside the Box Bankruptcy Solutions for Student Loan

Outside the Box Bankruptcy Solutions for Student Loan

How can a bankruptcy help reduce your student loan debt? We’ve been making great strides in obtaining student loan debt relief in bankruptcy lately. Most people think only of whether their student loans can be discharged in…
Oct 15
Reduce Your Student Loan Payment by 88%!

Reduce Your Student Loan Payment by 88%!

This could easily be you! This is a word-for-word review posted this week by a satisfied student loan client: Christie Arkovich and her team changed my life for the better. I went to her stressed because I couldn’t afford my…
Sep 30
Bankruptcy Trustee’s 341 Meeting: What to Expect and Watch Out For

Bankruptcy Trustee’s 341 Meeting: What to Expect and Watch Out For

All debtors must appear at a meeting called the “341 meeting of creditors”. Creditors may, but usually do not appear, and it is the Trustee asking most of the questions. This 341 must occur for a bankruptcy to be…

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The Cogburn Law Blog

Personal Injury and Consumer Law blog.

http://cogburnlaw.com/blog/

Oct 18
Why Are Women Suing the Makers of this Cancer-Fighting Drug?

Why Are Women Suing the Makers of this Cancer-Fighting Drug?

Taxotere, a chemotherapy drug used for breast cancer patients, is causing permanent hair loss in women. Studies show that permanent and severe alopecia is a newly reported complication of the cancer-fighting drug. Taxotere Causes Permanent…
Oct 12
Are You Married to Your Spouse’s Premarital Debt?

Are You Married to Your Spouse’s Premarital Debt?

Getting married in Nevada does not mean that individuals marry their spouse’s premarital debts. Creditors cannot pursue individuals for debts their spouse acquired prior to the date of marriage. This can include student loans,…
Oct 10
Autonomous Cars Will Communicate with the World Around Them [Infographic]

Autonomous Cars Will Communicate with the World Around Them [Infographic]

Autonomous cars are equipped with advanced communication features that allow drivers to perform a variety of computerized functions from mapping destination locations to checking personal heart rates and blood pressure readings. Autonomous…

Rank this Week: 1756

Wexler Wallace Law Firm Blog

Covers legal cases and news.

http://blog.wexlerwallace.com/

Oct 18
What You Should Know About Essure and Nickel Allergie

What You Should Know About Essure and Nickel Allergie

A few years ago, The New York Times published a story about how the rising popularity of devices like Fitbit… Read More The post What You Should Know About Essure and Nickel Allergies appeared first on Wexler Wallace LLP.
Oct 3
A Prescription for Disaster: One in 12 Doctors Received Money to Push Opioid

A Prescription for Disaster: One in 12 Doctors Received Money to Push Opioid

When a doctor recommends a medication, you most likely have the expectation that this advice comes from a place of… Read More The post A Prescription for Disaster: One in 12 Doctors Received Money to Push Opioids appeared first on…
Sep 26
Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners Named Most Dangerous Drug

Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners Named Most Dangerous Drug

If you were asked to name the most dangerous drugs on the market, what would your answer be? Would it… Read More The post Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners Named Most Dangerous Drugs appeared first on Wexler Wallace LLP.

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Nebraska Debt & Bankrtupcy Blog

By Samuel J. Turco Jr.

http://www.nebraskadebtbankruptcyblog.com/

Oct 17
Prosecutors Fear Use of Digital Signatures in Bankruptcy Case

Prosecutors Fear Use of Digital Signatures in Bankruptcy Case

Bankruptcy courts across the country have embraced the electronic filing of court pleadings since 2001. This system, known as Electronic Case Files or “ECF”, allows attorneys to sign and file documents with an electronic signature…
Oct 8
Nebraska Appeals Court Issues Major Opinion on Vacating Default Judgment

Nebraska Appeals Court Issues Major Opinion on Vacating Default Judgment

Most collection lawsuits result in judgments obtained by default. A Default Judgment is awarded when the defendant fails to file a written response to the lawsuit within the required time period, typically 30 days. Over 90% of…
May 8
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Become More Local

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Become More Local

I belong to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the only national organization devoted exclusively to serving consumer bankruptcy attorneys and their clients. The NACBA has over 4,000 members located in…

Rank this Week: 2277

New Jersey Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.newjerseylawyersblog.com/

Oct 17
Employees Who are Being Retaliated Against or Discriminated Against by Their Employers Must Be Cautious in Preserving Records for Litigation

Employees Who are Being Retaliated Against or Discriminated Against by Their Employers Must Be Cautious in Preserving Records for Litigation

When an employee is being harassed or disciplined in his employment as a result of discrimination or retaliation for the employee’s objections to illegal conduct, there are multiple laws which may provide relief to the employee. …
Oct 16
Should a Prospective Purchaser Obtain a Survey of the Property?

Should a Prospective Purchaser Obtain a Survey of the Property?

Recently, many people who are purchasing real property have been reluctant to spend the money to obtain a survey of the property they are purchasing. However, in most circumstances it is obtaining a survey is vitally…
Sep 25
New Jersey Appeals Court Reinstates Termination of Employee in Examination of the “Deemed Accepted” Rule and Progressive Discipline in New Jersey Civil Service Commission Decision

New Jersey Appeals Court Reinstates Termination of Employee in Examination of the “Deemed Accepted” Rule and Progressive Discipline in New Jersey Civil Service Commission Decision

A New Jersey appeals court recently issued an important decision in the case of In the Matter of William R. Hendrickson, Jr., Department of Community Affairs, in which it examined two core concepts in New Jersey’s Civil Service…

Rank this Week: 3462

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

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

Oct 17
How to File Bankruptcy in Florida

How to File Bankruptcy in Florida

Bankruptcy is the federal court procedure offering a person or business the opportunity to eliminate or restructure their debts. Debts that can’t be paid may be forgiven, and creditors may get some amount of repayment depending on the…
Sep 14
Will Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stop a Foreclosure?

Will Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stop a Foreclosure?

It can be devastating to lose your home in a foreclosure. Fortunately, filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy is an excellent option that can save your home. Chapter 13 can give you the opportunity to reorganize your debt to make it more manageable.…
Aug 23
What are the Parental Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Florida?

What are the Parental Rights of Unmarried Fathers in Florida?

Navigating child custody, visitation and child support is complicated and can be emotionally trying. Unmarried fathers may feel frustrated that they don’t have the same rights as other parents. Dealing with this difficult subject is…

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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

Oct 16
Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Clients Must Use Insurer’s Contractor or Face $10k Cap”

Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Clients Must Use Insurer’s Contractor or Face $10k Cap”

The firm’s Susan C. Odess authored an article that appeared as a “My View” guest column in the Business Monday weekly supplement of today’s Miami Herald. The article, which is titled “Clients Must Use…
Oct 3
New Board Member Term Limits Law has Significant Impact for Florida Condo Association

New Board Member Term Limits Law has Significant Impact for Florida Condo Association

Among the major changes to Florida’s condominium laws in 2017 is a new provision mandating term limits for board members. The new legislation marks a significant departure from the past policies for most associations pertaining to…
Sep 20
When Residents Break Rule

When Residents Break Rule

All too often, we are asked by boards of directors and property managers what steps can be taken to prevent residents from continuing to break rules in their communities. Seldom, however, do we hear community associations that are active and…

Rank this Week: 4264

Privacy and Security Law Blog

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

http://www.privsecblog.com/

Oct 16
ACA’s Nondiscrimination Taglines and Notices Require Updating Your Notice of Privacy Practice

ACA’s Nondiscrimination Taglines and Notices Require Updating Your Notice of Privacy Practice

There has been confusion as to whether the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination provision (“ACA”) affects a covered entity’s notice of privacy practices (“NPP”) or data breach notifications. OCR has…
Oct 3
Employer-Sponsored Health Plan HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Employer-Sponsored Health Plan HIPAA Compliance Checklist

The administrative simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and its implementing regulations (HIPAA) impose obligations on employer-sponsored group health plans. Given recent high-profile HIPAA…
Sep 29
Time to Update Your Privacy Statement for GDPR

Time to Update Your Privacy Statement for GDPR

Although the EU General Data Protection Regulation comes into force in May 2018, European regulators are still producing guidance and member states are still adopting legislation to accommodate national differences. Put simply, it is unclear…

Rank this Week: 542

Mouse Print

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

http://www.mouseprint.org

Oct 16
Thanks for Nothing, Bass Pro Shop

Thanks for Nothing, Bass Pro Shop

Ron H., a regular Mouse Print* reader, recently told us about a pricing problem he experienced in Las Vegas at the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store there. His wife spied a bargain on a nice sweater as a gift for their son. *MOUSE PRINT: The…
Oct 9
FDA to Manufacturer: If You Make a Product with Love, Don’t Advertise It

FDA to Manufacturer: If You Make a Product with Love, Don’t Advertise It

Some federal agencies have been subjected to criticism lately that they are not policing the marketplace as much as they did in the past to protect consumers. For example, Bloomberg reported two weeks ago that the Food and Drug Administration…
Oct 2
T-Mobile Advertises: Ditch Verizon, Keep Your Phone ???

T-Mobile Advertises: Ditch Verizon, Keep Your Phone ???

Over the past few months, T-Mobile has been advertising that you can bring your Verizon cellphone to T-Mobile if you switch to them. Here’s one commercial with the offer: If you know anything about how cellphones transmit your calls and…

Rank this Week: 268

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/

Oct 13
Oregon children’s product reporting instructions and portal go live

Oregon children’s product reporting instructions and portal go live

With less than three months to go before the first biennial reporting deadline, the Oregon Health Authority has opened its reporting portal and issued instructions for reporting under the Oregon Toxic Free Kids Act. The Act requires…
Sep 26
California Governor signs Proposition 65 amendment

California Governor signs Proposition 65 amendment

Updating our prior post, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed the Proposition 65 amendment bill. As of January 1, 2018, Proposition 65’s certificate of merit requirements will be amended to: Require the Attorney General to send a…
Sep 18
California legislature seeks to clarify Prop 65 certificate of merit discovery rule

California legislature seeks to clarify Prop 65 certificate of merit discovery rule

The California Legislature has done something it’s found exceedingly difficult to do since Proposition 65’s adoption by ballot initiative 31 years ago: amend the law. For only the third time since 1986, the Legislature has made…

Rank this Week: 1226

Indiana Consumer Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.indianaconsumerlawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
Debt Collector Ryan Dillon and Dillon Legal Group Sued

Debt Collector Ryan Dillon and Dillon Legal Group Sued

The Indiana Consumer Law Group/The Law Office of Robert E. Duff announces the recent filing of a lawsuit against Ryan Dillon and Dillon Legal Group. The Complaint alleged that Ryan Dillon and Dillon Legal Group sent a collection letter to an…
Mar 11
How to Stop Harassing Debt Collection Call

How to Stop Harassing Debt Collection Call

Are you being harassed by debt collection calls? I speak with a lot of Indiana consumers, and harassing debt collection calls are one of the things I hear about over and over again. What many people don’t know is that it is…
Jan 23
Condor Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Defective Notice of Sale

Condor Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Defective Notice of Sale

PRESS RELEASE Indiana Consumer Law Group/The Law Office of Robert E. Duff announces the recent filing of a class action lawsuit against Condor Securitization Trust, Condor Holdco Securitization Trust, Condor Assetco Securitization Trust and…

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Ad Defense Law

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

http://adlawdefense.com/

Oct 12
Is Coconut Oil “Healthy”?

Is Coconut Oil “Healthy”?

** What are Courts Making of the Plentiful Health Claims Made About Coconut Oil? ** …
Oct 12
Supreme Court Skips on Ascertainability

Supreme Court Skips on Ascertainability

** High Court Won’t Weigh in on Whether “All Natural” Class Requires Ascertainability ** …
Sep 25
No Love from FDA

No Love from FDA

**FDA Warns Bakery it Cannot Label “Love” As An Ingredient ** …

Rank this Week: 1526

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

Oct 11
Auto Dealer Add-On Products, Accessories, "Protection Plans," "Service Contracts" and Other Scams: The Stealing that comes with the Dealing

Auto Dealer Add-On Products, Accessories, "Protection Plans," "Service Contracts" and Other Scams: The Stealing that comes with the Dealing

Just like you should always have a shopping list and stick to the list when you go to the grocery store, you should never go to an auto dealer's lot without a list of the minimum features you need in a car, and you should stick to that list…
Oct 11
ConsumerAffairs.com: Thinking of a CarMax Deal? Maybe MAX Trouble

ConsumerAffairs.com: Thinking of a CarMax Deal? Maybe MAX Trouble

CarMax sells cars under recall without repairing the problem, report warnsOver one-in-four cars sold by CarMax were found to have safety defectsWhen shoppers search for used vehicles on CarMax.com, they are greeted with a sleek website, the…
Oct 2
Forced Arbitration is a Racket and U.S. Consumers are the Victim

Forced Arbitration is a Racket and U.S. Consumers are the Victim

Forced arbitration seems to be significantly more lucrative for Wells Fargo than other financial institutions. As one might suspect based on the CFPB data, Wells Fargo was awarded more money in arbitration than it was ordered to pay consumers…

Rank this Week: 2878

Texas Debt Suit Defense 101

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

Oct 10
Quantum Non Meruit: To the Honorable Texas Supreme Court IN RE reasonable attorney fee of $48,000 per hour in Shamoun & Norman LLP v Hill, Albert G, Jr.

Quantum Non Meruit: To the Honorable Texas Supreme Court IN RE reasonable attorney fee of $48,000 per hour in Shamoun & Norman LLP v Hill, Albert G, Jr.

No. 16-0107 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS ---------------------------------------------------------Albert G. Hill, Jr.v.Shamoun & Norman, LLP ---------------------------------------------------------On Petition for ReviewFrom the Fifth…
Oct 8
Supreme Docket: From fight over family fortune to fight with former attorney seeking windfall - Albert G. Hill vs. Shamoun & Norman, LLP (Tex. 2017)

Supreme Docket: From fight over family fortune to fight with former attorney seeking windfall - Albert G. Hill vs. Shamoun & Norman, LLP (Tex. 2017)

Texas Supreme Court to hear oral argument on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in client's fee fight with his former attorney following conclusion of drawn-out fight over inheritance money. Client paid attorney six-figure amount for fees billed, but…
Oct 6
Should the CFPB enforce the statute of limitations in student loan collection suits?

Should the CFPB enforce the statute of limitations in student loan collection suits?

Policing debt collection to assure compliance with limitations bars. TIME-BARRED STUDENT DEBT: WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT?As part of the package of remedies imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau upon the National…

Rank this Week: 2033

Richard West Law Office Blog

Covers bankruptcy and the debt relief process.

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

Oct 2
JCPenney on the verge of Bankruptcy

JCPenney on the verge of Bankruptcy

JCPenney’s stock is now officially a penny stock trading below $4 per share for the first time in the company’s history. JCPenney is a Department store that most Americans are familiar with. The company operates 876…
Sep 25
Ohio Telemarketing Company Declares Bankruptcy

Ohio Telemarketing Company Declares Bankruptcy

Suarez Corporation Industries, an Ohio based Telemarketing Company filed for federal bankruptcy protection this week claiming to owe $10 to $50 million in debt, and owning $500,000 to $1 million in assets. SCI was started in 1970 by Ben…
Sep 20
Bankruptcy Cases in Northwest Ohio Continue to Rise

Bankruptcy Cases in Northwest Ohio Continue to Rise

Bankruptcy filing have been on the decline for the past several years, with the decline being attributed to less medical debt thanks to the Affordable Health Care Act and an increase in the difficulty of getting a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case…

Rank this Week: 1702

The Antitrust Attorney Blog

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

http://www.theantitrustattorney.com/

Oct 1
What is the statute of limitations for a federal antitrust claim?

What is the statute of limitations for a federal antitrust claim?

The short answer to the statute-of-limitations question is that an antitrust action must be commenced “within four years after the cause of action accrued.” (15 U.S.C. § 15b). And the antitrust cause of action accrues when…
Sep 13
Is an Anticompetitive Contract Clause an Ancillary Restraint that will survive Antitrust Scrutiny?

Is an Anticompetitive Contract Clause an Ancillary Restraint that will survive Antitrust Scrutiny?

As a regular reader of The Antitrust Attorney Blog, you understand that setting prices or allocating markets with your competitor is a terrible idea. Doing so is likely to lead to civil litigation and perhaps even criminal penalties. Price…
Aug 23
Proposed Legislation to Grant Antitrust Immunity to State Licensing Boards Misses Mark

Proposed Legislation to Grant Antitrust Immunity to State Licensing Boards Misses Mark

Author: Aaron Gott Senators Mike Lee, Ted Cruz, and Benjamin Sasse recently proposed a bill to enact the Restoring Board Immunity Act of 2017, which would give state licensing boards antitrust immunity that they may not otherwise be entitled…

Rank this Week: 1890

Consumer Finance Law Ledger

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://consumerfinance.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 29
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Statute of Limitations for Negligent Appraisal Runs From Date of Closing

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Statute of Limitations for Negligent Appraisal Runs From Date of Closing

When making a loan secured by a mortgage on residential real property, lenders typically order an appraisal and rely upon the value provided by that appraisal. How quickly must a lender sue an appraiser if the appraisal was negligently…
Sep 1
The CFPB Takes Action To Ban Credit Repair Company

The CFPB Takes Action To Ban Credit Repair Company

On August 30, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Prime Marketing Holdings L.L.C. filed their proposed stipulated final judgment and order in United States District Court, the Central District of California to resolve a…
Sep 1
Implications of the CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

Implications of the CFPB’s Arbitration Rule

On July 10, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its arbitration agreements rule which implemented Section 1028(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The rule will become effective…

Rank this Week: 1623

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/

Sep 29
Authorities Arrest Broker/Advisor for Defrauding Three Investors—But Are There Others?

Authorities Arrest Broker/Advisor for Defrauding Three Investors—But Are There Others?

On September 29, 2017, Richard G. Cody, 43, of Jacksonville, Fla., a former investment advisor, was arrested in Florida on charges of violating the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 and lying to the Securities and Exchange Commission in a court…
Nov 8
PIABA Foundation and Alliance for Investor Education Launch Investor Education Town Hall Meeting

PIABA Foundation and Alliance for Investor Education Launch Investor Education Town Hall Meeting

The Securities Arbitration Commentator (SAC) recently took notice of a new investor education project that was spearheaded by our own Jason Doss. Mr. Doss is a recent past president of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association,…
Nov 8
PIABA Foundation and Alliance for Investor Education Launch Investor Education Town Hall Meeting

PIABA Foundation and Alliance for Investor Education Launch Investor Education Town Hall Meeting

The Securities Arbitration Commentator (SAC) recently took notice of a new investor education project that was spearheaded by our own Jason Doss. Mr. Doss is a recent past president of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association,…

Rank this Week: 3638

Friedman Iverson Consumer Law Blog

Deals with consumer issues, such as bankruptcy, debt harassment, and “dirty car dealer tricks.”

http://www.friedmaniverson.com/consumer/blog/

Sep 25
NCSLT to pay over $15 million for illegal collection practice

NCSLT to pay over $15 million for illegal collection practice

Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the infamous entity known as National Collegiate Student Loan Trust. The lawsuit points to three main allegations against NCSLT: (1) it sued people for debts that…
May 9
Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust?

Who is National Collegiate Student Loan Trust?

Over the last few years, National Collegiate Student Loan Trust has been brought hundreds of debt collection lawsuits against Minnesota citizens. If you’ve been sued by National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, here’s what you…
Mar 22
Can I remove negative, but accurate, info from my credit report?

Can I remove negative, but accurate, info from my credit report?

Generally, you don’t have the right to remove negative accurate information from your credit report. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, creditors and credit reporting agencies are free to report negative information…

Rank this Week: 3248

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

Sep 22
Equifax Hack Doesn’t Dampen GOP Zeal to Deregulate Credit Agencie

Equifax Hack Doesn’t Dampen GOP Zeal to Deregulate Credit Agencie

Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, is responsible to collect detailed data from American consumers, including driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers and more. Earlier this month, a massive data breach…
Sep 15
U.S. Sues Deutsche Bank for Subprime Trading

U.S. Sues Deutsche Bank for Subprime Trading

Ten years after the financial crisis that leveled the U.S. housing market, the federal government is taking civil action against the previous head of subprime trading at Deutsche Bank. The complaint accuses the former bank executive Paul…
Sep 12
Student Loan Debts May Be Wiped Clean, Part 2

Student Loan Debts May Be Wiped Clean, Part 2

A recent report by The New York Times details how billions of dollars in student loan debts have the potential to be wiped clean because of lapses in paperwork tracking – mirroring what happened during the 2008 housing crisis. At…

Rank this Week: 4518

Kueser Law Firm Blog

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

http://blog.jmkesquire.com

Sep 21
Non-Traded REITs Causing Problems for SII Investment

Non-Traded REITs Causing Problems for SII Investment

Earlier today, the Massachusetts Securities Division filed an administrative complaint against SII Investments for violating securities laws with respect to its sale of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and its failure to supervise…
Jan 14
When is “Rate of Return” not the Real Rate of Return?

When is “Rate of Return” not the Real Rate of Return?

Investors need to be careful when they review and rely on performance reports provided by their stockbroker or financial advisor. I recently reviewed a performance report that was provided to an investor by a major warehouse brokerage…
Apr 8
FINRA BrokerCheck: Beware the … Blue … Flags?

FINRA BrokerCheck: Beware the … Blue … Flags?

FINRA recently underwent some changes to its BrokerCheck website. For those that do not know, BrokerCheck is the online repository in which the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) discloses certain information about stock…

Rank this Week: 4663

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/

Sep 18
Sprunk v. Prisma LLC: Strategic Delay by Defendant Risks Arbitration Waiver

Sprunk v. Prisma LLC: Strategic Delay by Defendant Risks Arbitration Waiver

In a decision likely to spur defendants to make immediate motions to compel arbitration in class actions, the California Court of Appeal, Second District, found that a defendant who chose to wait for class certification before seeking…
Sep 6
9th Cir. Shuts Down Finish Line’s Attempt to Arbitrate Pregnancy Suit

9th Cir. Shuts Down Finish Line’s Attempt to Arbitrate Pregnancy Suit

In an unpublished decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently determined that The Finish Line, Inc., an athletic retailer, cannot arbitrate a former associate’s pregnancy discrimination claim, finding the company’s…
Aug 30
Williams v. Marshalls of CA: PAGA Plaintiffs Entitled to Broad Discovery Right

Williams v. Marshalls of CA: PAGA Plaintiffs Entitled to Broad Discovery Right

On July 13, 2017, in a unanimous opinion, the California Supreme Court affirmed PAGA plaintiffs’ broad rights to discovery under the Civil Discovery Act. Williams v. Marshalls of CA, LLC, No. S227228 __ Cal.5th __ (July 13, 2017) (slip…

Rank this Week: 2455

New York City Debt Defense Blog

By the Langel Firm.

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

Sep 18
Debt-Buyer Defense #6: The Complaint Lacks a Debt-Collection License Number

Debt-Buyer Defense #6: The Complaint Lacks a Debt-Collection License Number

The below-cited law, CPLR § 3015(e), is a potent defense that subjects a debt-buyer lawsuit to dismissal for failing to place its debt-collection-license number in its complaint. The state law requires debt collectors to register with…
Sep 15
Has the Debt Buyer Proven Ownership of your Particular Debt?

Has the Debt Buyer Proven Ownership of your Particular Debt?

In debt-collection lawsuits, a debt buyer must prove that it has been assigned your particular account.[1] Notice from an assignor (original bank) to the consumer, while important, does not represent the actual assignment.[2] A debt buyer's…
Sep 1
The 5 Scenarios in which Collectors have Standing to Bring Collection Lawsuit

The 5 Scenarios in which Collectors have Standing to Bring Collection Lawsuit

We operate heavily in the debt-buyer litigation market. Standing (ability to show connection to an injury) is always a core defense since the debt buyers' Achilles heels are the admissibility of records alleging the assignments of individual…

Rank this Week: 2541

New York Securities Lawyers Blog

Covers securities and investment fraud. By Malecki Law.

http://www.newyorksecuritieslawyersblog.com/

Sep 7
Did Seadrill Leave a Hole in Your Investment Portfolio?

Did Seadrill Leave a Hole in Your Investment Portfolio?

It seems like every day there is a new “hot stock” being pushed by financial pundits and brokerage houses alike. Seadrill Limited (ticker symbol, SDRL) was once one of these hot stocks, but it has since fallen from grace,…
Aug 7
What Can We Learn About Investing from NBA-Legend Tim Duncan? – Part 2 of 2

What Can We Learn About Investing from NBA-Legend Tim Duncan? – Part 2 of 2

This is Part 2 of an article we posted last week on former NBA-great, Tim Duncan, where we introduced the investing lessons that could be gleaned from Duncan’s relationship with his former financial adviser, Charles A. Banks, who was…
Jul 28
What Can We Learn About Investing from NBA Legend Tim Duncan? – Part 1 of 2

What Can We Learn About Investing from NBA Legend Tim Duncan? – Part 1 of 2

Last month we learned that Tim Duncan’s financial adviser was sentenced by a federal court to four years in prison for defrauding the NBA legend of $7.5 million. Duncan earned over $220 million during his playing career, so he is…

Rank this Week: 2440

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com

Sep 6
I Have a Good Friend That I Don’t Agree With, Should I Hate Him?

I Have a Good Friend That I Don’t Agree With, Should I Hate Him?

Think however you want to think about things. If we’re friends, I might tell you that you’re wrong, but you don’t have to adopt my view. I won't hate you for it.
Sep 6
The Legend of Trump the Outsider and the Same Old Ugly Politic

The Legend of Trump the Outsider and the Same Old Ugly Politic

The legend of “Trump the Outsider” provides comfort to his supporters who believe that his outsider status will be more beneficial to this country than his inexperience will harm it.
Sep 4
Student loans missing chain of title paperwork being wiped out by court

Student loans missing chain of title paperwork being wiped out by court

Student loans are another in a long line of predatory lending, securitization scams, but this time judges are dismissing suits in which creditors can't prove ownership of the loan.

Rank this Week: 4628

Protect Your Rights

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

http://www.maginnislaw.com

Aug 29
Collection Efforts and Inaccurate Credit Information Following Student Loan Modification or Discharge

Collection Efforts and Inaccurate Credit Information Following Student Loan Modification or Discharge

Recent studies by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimate that 44 million American hold student loans and that these loans total more than 1.4 TRILLION dollars. Most of these loans are not private loans, but come from federal…
Aug 7
North Carolina Personal Injury Claim for Postal Service Negligence

North Carolina Personal Injury Claim for Postal Service Negligence

There are hundreds to thousands of United States Postal Service (USPS) trucks operating every day on the roads in North Carolina. The employees who operate these trucks can drive negligently and cause serious automobile collisions and bodily…
Aug 7
North Carolina Subdural Hematoma and Brain Hemorrhage Attorney

North Carolina Subdural Hematoma and Brain Hemorrhage Attorney

Of all the injuries that can be caused by motor vehicle crashes, slip-and-falls, and other accidental incidents, brain injuries are among the most financially and physically devastating. They can catastrophically change not just the life of…

Rank this Week: 4223

NextGen Financial Services Report

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

http://www.nextgenfinancialservicesreport.com/

Aug 21
New CFPB Online Inquiry Form Offers New Way to Ask Regulatory Question

New CFPB Online Inquiry Form Offers New Way to Ask Regulatory Question

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s Office of Regulations has long offered the public the opportunity to ask the agency questions about specific regulatory provisions and receive informal feedback from CFPB attorneys,…
Aug 16
Outside Bank Directors Take Note: Could Regulators’ Expectations Be Changing (Again)?

Outside Bank Directors Take Note: Could Regulators’ Expectations Be Changing (Again)?

Last week, the Federal Reserve issued proposed guidance that could dial back some regulatory expectations for directors of financial institutions. The proposed guidance, applicable to Fed-supervised entities like bank holding companies and…
Aug 14
2017 Texas Legislative Recap of New Laws Affecting Financial Institutions Operating in Texa

2017 Texas Legislative Recap of New Laws Affecting Financial Institutions Operating in Texa

Every other year, the Texas Legislature convenes for roughly six months in Austin. Given the tight timeframe and biennial nature, sessions of the Texas Legislature tend to be “fast and furious” (and also full of drama). There were…

Rank this Week: 1733

New Jersey Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer law issues, such as car dealership fraud, pay plan lawsuits, lemon law, and recalls. By The Law Office of Jonathan Rudnick LLC.

http://www.newjerseylemonlawlawyerblog.com/

Aug 19
Demand for Arbitration Statement to the Arbitrator – American Arbitration Association

Demand for Arbitration Statement to the Arbitrator – American Arbitration Association

STATEMENT OF THE CASE This case arises out of the plaintiff’s purchase of the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville from the defendants on or about July 1, 2014. At the time the purchase the vehicle had 78,811 miles. The purchase price of the…
Jun 20
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/06/condo_owners_awarded_9m_hovnanian.html

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/06/condo_owners_awarded_9m_hovnanian.html

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Nov 6
Guarantees Credit Approval. Financing Guaranteed. We finance Anyone. We will Get it Done.

Guarantees Credit Approval. Financing Guaranteed. We finance Anyone. We will Get it Done.

Consumer Fraud and False Advertising: Guaranteed Credit Approval. Financing Guaranteed. We finance Anyone. We will Get it Done. Guarantee Credit Approval. Be wary and get help if you see this advertisement You hear those advertisements…

Rank this Week: 781

Long Island Consumer Lawyer

Covers consumer laws and debt collection defense. By James D. Murtha.

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/blog/

Aug 7
Being Sued By Zwicker & Associates, P.C.? WE CAN HELP.

Being Sued By Zwicker & Associates, P.C.? WE CAN HELP.

If Zwicker & Associates, P.C. entered a default judgment against you but you were never served with process, if Zwicker & Associates, P.C. had your bank accounts restrained or your wages garnished, or if Zwicker & Associates, P.C.…
Aug 6
Being Sued by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts? WE CAN HELP.

Being Sued by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts? WE CAN HELP.

If the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (e.g., “National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3,” “National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-2,” etc.) entered a default judgment against you but you were never…
Aug 5
Being Sued By Selip & Stylianou, LLP? WE CAN HELP.

Being Sued By Selip & Stylianou, LLP? WE CAN HELP.

If Selip & Stylianou, LLP entered a default judgment against you but you were never served with process, if Selip & Stylianou, LLP had your bank accounts restrained or your wages garnished, or if Selip & Stylianou, LLP is suing…

Rank this Week: 1896

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com

Jul 28
Roadside Drug Testing

Roadside Drug Testing

Roadside Drug Testing: In 2016, Governor Snyder signed the Barbara J. and Thomas J. Swift Law. This new law stems from a fatal car accident that occurred on Mar 20, 2013 in Escanaba. A man, driving a logging truck, ran a red light…
Jul 25
Michigan Speed Limit Increase

Michigan Speed Limit Increase

Michigan Speed Limit Increases: Increased Speed Limit Legislation Michigan lawmakers have enacted legislation that allows for motorists to increase their speed on many of the state’s roadways. Public Act 445, passed in late 2016,…
Jun 22
Sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates in Michigan?

Sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates in Michigan?

Portfolio Recovery Associates Lawsuits: Have you been sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates in Michigan ? Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC is a buyer of charged off debt. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC may be showing up on your…

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