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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Sep 22
It stinks to high heaven: knockoff fragrances infringing, diluting, falsely advertised, but not counterfeit

It stinks to high heaven: knockoff fragrances infringing, diluting, falsely advertised, but not counterfeit

Coty Inc. v. Excell Brands, LLC, No. 15-CV-7029, 2017 WL 4155402 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 18, 2017)Coty and a number of other producers and distributors of well-known fragrances sued Excell, which produced cheap “versions” of Coty’s…
Sep 22
False advertising case stomped by ambiguity of "original"

False advertising case stomped by ambiguity of "original"

Not Dead Yet Manufacturing Inc. v. Pride Solutions, LLC, 2017 WL 4150720, No. 13 C 3418 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 19, 2017)Patent case with a side order of false advertising. NDY owns patents concerning ‘quick connect and disconnect’…
Sep 21
9th Circuit is sour on sugar-sweetened beverage disclosure

9th Circuit is sour on sugar-sweetened beverage disclosure

American Beverage Association v. City and County of San Francisco, No. 16-16072 (9th Cir. Sept. 19, 2017) Plaintiffs challenged a SF ordinance requiring warnings about the health effects of certain sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on certain…

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Ad Defense Law

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

http://adlawdefense.com/

May 9
Are You Shipping Me! Is Delivery Charging The Next Big Thing In Consumer Class Actions?

Are You Shipping Me! Is Delivery Charging The Next Big Thing In Consumer Class Actions?

** Shipping and Handling Case Dismissed in California – Beginning of the End? ** …
Apr 27
Healthy Consciou

Healthy Consciou

** FDA Updating Requirements for “Healthy” Claims on Food Labeling ** One of the trending areas we have blogged about last year was “healthy” claims in food labelling becoming the new “all natural”…
Apr 5
Sugar in Missouri

Sugar in Missouri

** Do we have a new “sue-me” State for Food and Class Litigators? ** …

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Against Bill Collectors

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

http://againstbillcollectors.blogspot.com/

May 3
Ohio Law Firm Sued for Deceptive Debt Collection Practice

Ohio Law Firm Sued for Deceptive Debt Collection Practice

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) is suing an Ohio law firm. The suit claims that Weltman, Weinber & Reis made collection calls and sent collection letters to millions of consumers stating that attorneys were…
Jan 5
Payday Lender Fined for Deceptive Ads and Collection Letter

Payday Lender Fined for Deceptive Ads and Collection Letter

Moneytree, a payday lender, has been fined for deceptive advertising and collection letters. Moneytree is alleged to have misled consumers with its online ads regarding charges to cash income tax-refund checks. Some of the…
Apr 29
NJ Law Firm Fined for Abusive Debt Collection Practice

NJ Law Firm Fined for Abusive Debt Collection Practice

The law firm of Pressler & Pressler of Parisppany, New Jersey has been fined $1 million for filing debt collection lawsuits without thoroughly investigating the evidence. Many of the cases were based on flimsy or non-existent…

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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/

Jul 21
“What should I do if a collection lawyer is sending me collection notices at work?”

“What should I do if a collection lawyer is sending me collection notices at work?”

“What should I do if a collection lawyer is sending me collection notices at work on an old car loan?” This is a great question. Continue reading
Jul 20
“Doesn’t Velocity have to tell me that it’s too late to sue me in Alabama?”

“Doesn’t Velocity have to tell me that it’s too late to sue me in Alabama?”

“Doesn’t Velocity have to tell me that it’s too late to sue me in Alabama?” This is a great question. Continue reading
Jul 17
Can Global Collection Agency collect on a Velocity Investments debt that was last paid in 2007?

Can Global Collection Agency collect on a Velocity Investments debt that was last paid in 2007?

“Global Collection Agency is trying to collect a Velocity Investments, LLC debt that was last paid on in 2007. Can they do this?” Ultimately, this boils down to a statute of limitation issue, and the FDCPA, or Fair Debt Collection…

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Alaska Backwoods Lawyer

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

http://backwoodslawyer.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

9th Circuit Panel Halts PortMac Rail Extension

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

Alaska Agency to Block Public Review of Public Pesticide Project

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

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Bailey Class Action Daily

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

http://www.baileydaily.com/

Nov 3
First District Upholds Class-Wide Meal/Rest Break Judgment Based on Employer’s Failure to Maintain Meal/Rest Break Policies and Practice of Counting Time Waiting to Enter/Exit Oakland Port As A Break: Godfrey v. Oakland Port Servs. Corp.

First District Upholds Class-Wide Meal/Rest Break Judgment Based on Employer’s Failure to Maintain Meal/Rest Break Policies and Practice of Counting Time Waiting to Enter/Exit Oakland Port As A Break: Godfrey v. Oakland Port Servs. Corp.

On Oct. 28, 2014, the First District Court of Appeal (Division 2) issued an opinion in Godfrey v. Oakland Port Servs. Corp. , __ Cal.App.4th __; 2014 Cal. App. LEXIS 980 (2014), upholding a $964,557.08 class-wide meal and rest period judgment…
Jul 10
Ninth Circuit Rejects FAAAA Preemption of California Meal and Rest Break Requirements: Dilts v. Penske Logistic

Ninth Circuit Rejects FAAAA Preemption of California Meal and Rest Break Requirements: Dilts v. Penske Logistic

On July 9, 2014, the Ninth Circuit issued its ruling in Dilts v. Penske Logistics, __ F.3d __ (9th Cir. 2014) [2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 12933], concluding that “[t]he FAAAA does not preempt California's meal and rest break laws…
Jul 8
California Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Trial Court Error In Alleged Independent Contractor Misclassification Case: Ayala v. Antelope Valley Newspapers, Inc.

California Supreme Court Upholds Finding of Trial Court Error In Alleged Independent Contractor Misclassification Case: Ayala v. Antelope Valley Newspapers, Inc.

On June 30, 2014, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ayala v. Antelope Valley Newspapers, Inc., __ Cal. 4th __ (2014) [2014 Cal. LEXIS 4649], which reviewed the Second Court of Appeal’s reversal of a trial court order…

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California Consumer Protection Law…

California Consumer Protection Law Blog

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

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

Jan 30
California’s New Fair Debt Buying Practices Act

California’s New Fair Debt Buying Practices Act

California’s Fair Debt Buying Practices Act is now effective, as of January 1, 2014. It applies to any consumer debt sold or resold on or after January 1, 2014. The Fair Debt Buying Practices Act restricts the written statements debt…
Feb 1
California State Senate Passes Fair Debt Buyer Practices Act

California State Senate Passes Fair Debt Buyer Practices Act

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

Denial of The Right to Reinstate

An earlier post details the two rights a California consumer generally has to get his or her car back following repossession or voluntary surrender of a car. To recap, the first right is to “reinstate” the car loan by paying all amounts…

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California Credit Law Blog

Covers consumer credit law. By Anderson, Ogilvie & Brewer LLC.

http://www.californiacreditlaw.com/

Jan 20
Employers Cannot Force Job Applicants to Waive FCRA Rules Applicable to Background Report

Employers Cannot Force Job Applicants to Waive FCRA Rules Applicable to Background Report

Today, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in a FCRA case, Syed v M-I, LLC that involves background reports employers obtain on prospective employees. The background reports are “consumer reports” like credit…
Jan 18
Consumer Agency Sues Navient fka Sallie Mae, for Cheating Student Loan Borrower

Consumer Agency Sues Navient fka Sallie Mae, for Cheating Student Loan Borrower

This is the CFPB’s Announcement of a Very Significant Enforcement Action CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU SUES NATION’S LARGEST STUDENT LOAN COMPANY NAVIENT FOR FAILING BORROWERS AT EVERY STAGE OF REPAYMENT Today the Consumer…
Jan 3
CFPB Orders TransUnion and Equifax to Pay for Deceiving Consumers in Marketing Credit Score

CFPB Orders TransUnion and Equifax to Pay for Deceiving Consumers in Marketing Credit Score

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today announced it has taken action against Equifax and TransUnion for deceiving consumers about the usefulness and actual cost of credit scores they sold to consumers. The companies also lured…

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California Debt Blog

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

http://www.californiadebtblog.com/

Jun 6
Ringless Voice Mail and Debt Collector

Ringless Voice Mail and Debt Collector

You take a break at work and find some voice mail messages. The weird thing is that your phone did not ring. How did these messages get here? Lilian Min at Cosmopolitan covers this in a new story she has...
Jan 8
Debt Collection is #1 Again - In Complaint

Debt Collection is #1 Again - In Complaint

So, it turns out that when you are really good at something you should continue doing it. In this case, debt collectors are really good at having complaints filed against them with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. According to…
Sep 18
Portfolio Recovery Associates Dismisses 2 Case

Portfolio Recovery Associates Dismisses 2 Case

In what is good news for one of my clients, she was sued by Portfolio Recovery Associates in 2 separate cases. The lawsuits were filed in 2012 for two alleged credit card debts. She denied she owed any money to...

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California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

http://jasonbuckingham.activerain.com/

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

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

Happy (?) New Year everybody. First off, a toast: here's to getting out of the last decade. We had multiple bubble market bursts (lest we forget the dot-com burst of 2000-2001), and the US entered the world of post-terrorism (in)security. I…
Jan 6
New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

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

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

Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

AP put out a story yesterday about "bidding wars" that are affecting home values in the greater Phoenix area. The article states that in several markets throughout the country, prices on bank-owned homes are being inflated by a combination of…

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California Lemon Law Blog

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

http://www.california-lemon-law-blog.com/

Aug 6
Ford Hit with $17.35 Million Fine for Year-Long Recall Delay

Ford Hit with $17.35 Million Fine for Year-Long Recall Delay

As reported by The Los Angeles Times, Ford Motor Company has recently been fined 17.35 million dollars by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to safety regulators, the fine was levied for the company taking…
Jul 3
Defective Passenger Recognition in Airbags Leads to 5,200 Recalled Hyundai Vehicle

Defective Passenger Recognition in Airbags Leads to 5,200 Recalled Hyundai Vehicle

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), on account of an airbag related problem, Hyundai Motor Company is recalling 5,200 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured between May 22, 2012 and November 23, 2012.…
Jun 21
Corroding Circuit Boards Behind Recall of 193,000 Chevrolet Vehicle

Corroding Circuit Boards Behind Recall of 193,000 Chevrolet Vehicle

According to an ABC News Report, General Motors (GM), in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 193,652 vehicles due to a circuit board corrosion problem that can endanger…

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California Lemon Law Lawyer Blog

Covers California lemon law. By Mark F. Anderson.

http://www.californialemonlawlawyerblog.com/

Dec 6
Hyundai Drops Forced Arbitration Post-Publicity

Hyundai Drops Forced Arbitration Post-Publicity

In a NY Times story Christopher Jensen reported on a disturbing development. Hyundai inserted a force arbitration clause in its warranty. Unless a buyer opted out within 90 days, any lemon law claims could only be brought in an arbitration…
Dec 6
Hyundai Imposes Forced Arbitration on Lemon Car Owner

Hyundai Imposes Forced Arbitration on Lemon Car Owner

In a NY Times story Christopher Jensen reports on a disturbing development. Hyundai has inserted a force arbitration clause in its warranty. Unless a buyer opts out within 90 days, any lemon law claims may only be brought in an arbitration…
Nov 13
Some Accident Reports Available Online from Crashdoc

Some Accident Reports Available Online from Crashdoc

Carfax has a new site where consumers can get accident reports filed by some law enforcement agencies. It is Crashdocs.org. You just need the date and city where the accident took place to get a copy of the police report that is on file with…

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California Lemon Law News

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

http://www.lemonlaw-attorneys.com

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

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

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

Honda Civic Hybrid, The Class Action That Couldn’t

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

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

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

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

Sep 22
CFPB finalizes alignment of Regulation B and Regulation C requirements regarding collection of consumer ethnicity and race information

CFPB finalizes alignment of Regulation B and Regulation C requirements regarding collection of consumer ethnicity and race information

On September 21, the CFPB finalized its proposal to amend Regulation B requirements related to the collection of consumer ethnicity and race information, in order to resolve the differences between Regulation B and revised Regulation C (the…
Sep 20
Court denies restitution sought by CFPB in lawsuit against biweekly mortgage payment companie

Court denies restitution sought by CFPB in lawsuit against biweekly mortgage payment companie

In another recent defeat for the CFPB, a California federal district court refused to award restitution sought by the CFPB in its lawsuit filed in May 2015 against two related companies offering a biweekly mortgage payment program and their…
Sep 20
CFPB Provides Some Clarity on Alternative-Data Models Through No-Action Letter

CFPB Provides Some Clarity on Alternative-Data Models Through No-Action Letter

On September 14, 2017, the CFPB issued a no-action letter – the first one ever issued by the agency – to a marketplace lender, stating that the agency had no present intention to take enforcement or supervisory action against the…

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Chinese Hotel Law Blog

Covers consumer law. By Hotel Lawyer Jim Butler & the Hotel Law Attorneys of the Global Hospitality Group.

http://www.chinesehotellawblog.com/

Jul 16
2017 酒店融资大会的讲演资料可以下载了。

2017 酒店融资大会的讲演资料可以下载了。

Meet the Money 2017 presentations now available for download! 金百德律师及其环球酒店律师专业团队 2017年5月15日…
Jul 16
2017美国住宿行业投资委员会Top10：投资趋势及挑战的年度调查报告

2017美国住宿行业投资委员会Top10：投资趋势及挑战的年度调查报告

The Lodging Industry Investment Council’s Top Ten: investment trends and challenges 注：住宿行业投资委员会即Lodging Industry Investment Counsel （LIIC）…
Jul 16
EB-5资金的新发展：杰美百明律师所帮助客户完成了超过15亿美元的EB-5融资

EB-5资金的新发展：杰美百明律师所帮助客户完成了超过15亿美元的EB-5融资

EB-5 funding for new development: JMBM has closed more than $1.5 billion of EB-5 financing 金百德律师及其环球酒店专业律师团队…

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Class Action Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/

Oct 18
Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit heard the case of Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.. The claims were brought by former employees who were subjected to security screenings by the company to curb employee theft of retail…
Oct 18
Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit heard the case of Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.. The claims were brought by former employees who were subjected to security screenings by the company to curb employee theft of retail…
Oct 18
Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Getting Paid for Security Screenings?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit heard the case of Busk, et al. v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.. The claims were brought by former employees who were subjected to security screenings by the company to curb employee theft of retail…

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Consumer Advocate Legal Update

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

https://consumeradvocatelegalupdate.wordpress.com

Nov 17
Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Have you ever planned to make a purchase of an item solely because you thought it was on sale, only to find out at the cash register that the item is being sold at full-price? If so, you are not alone. Consumers in California have banned…
Nov 17
Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Class Action Lawsuit against Gap and Banana Republic for Misleading Sales Tactic

Have you ever planned to make a purchase of an item solely because you thought it was on sale, only to find out at the cash register that the item is being sold at full-price? If so, you are not alone. Consumers in California have banned…
Nov 17
Tylenol Liver Failure Lawsuit

Tylenol Liver Failure Lawsuit

Tylenol, the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain relief and a name trusted by Americans for years to treat aches and reduce fevers, has been linked to liver failure. A Tylenol liver failure lawsuit has been filed against Johnson &…

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Consumer Finance Law Ledger

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://consumerfinance.foxrothschild.com/

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…
Jun 15
3 Takeaways from the CFPB’s Report on Strategies for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Mortgage Industry

3 Takeaways from the CFPB’s Report on Strategies for Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Mortgage Industry

On April 27, 2017, the CFPB issued a report on strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the mortgage industry. The report identifies what many people are already aware of, a company that promotes and encourages a culture of…

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Consumer Goods & Retail…

Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Litigation Blog

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

http://cpg-retail-litigation.kotchen.com/

Mar 6
News America Marketing Settles Advertiser Antitrust Claims for $280 Million

News America Marketing Settles Advertiser Antitrust Claims for $280 Million

News America Marketing agreed last week to pay approximately $280 million to settle claims brought by advertising customers for alleged antitrust overcharges.The settlement was announced on the first day of trial, at which Dial Corporation,…
Jan 28
Advertiser Class Action Against News Corp Related to In-Store Advertising Scheduled for February 29, 2016 Trial

Advertiser Class Action Against News Corp Related to In-Store Advertising Scheduled for February 29, 2016 Trial

A class action lawsuit filed by Dial Corporation against News Corporation has survived multiple procedural hurdles and appears to be headed for trial on February 29.On June 18, 2015, Dial won a motion for class certification, permitting…
Nov 25
Retailer Challenges Clorox’s “Club Pack” Policy as Robinson-Patman Violation

Retailer Challenges Clorox’s “Club Pack” Policy as Robinson-Patman Violation

Woodman’s Food Market, Inc. recently filed a lawsuit against The Clorox Company, alleging that Clorox’s policy of no longer selling “large pack” – a.k.a.…

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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/

Sep 22
Response to Trump Prosecutors’ Effort to Attack Peaceful Protest

Response to Trump Prosecutors’ Effort to Attack Peaceful Protest

by Paul Alan Levy In my blog post yesterday about developments in the litigation over the search warrant to DreamHost, I recounted the encouraging signs from DC Superior Court Chief Judge Morin’s written order and colloquys with counsel…
Sep 22
Senate Banking Committee To Hold Equifax Hearing; Equifax CEO Only Witne

Senate Banking Committee To Hold Equifax Hearing; Equifax CEO Only Witne

by Jeff Sovern More here. We can expect that the senators will attempt to outdo each other in attacking Mr. Smith, but that some will still try to protect Equifax when the cameras are off, by weakening regulators (as some...
Sep 22
More and More Republicans Support the CFPB Arbitration Rule

More and More Republicans Support the CFPB Arbitration Rule

by Jeff Sovern The latest example is an op-ed by Dean Clancy, a former senior Republican official in Congress and the White House, in the American Banker, CFPB arbitration rule is an undeniable win for consumers. Clancy takes issue, as...

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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/

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…
Aug 29
CPSC removes seven plastic types from CPSIA third party testing for phthalate

CPSC removes seven plastic types from CPSIA third party testing for phthalate

In an effort to reduce the burdens of compliance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to remove seven types of plastics (containing specified additives) from the…
Aug 7
New Jersey passes new drivers license swipe law

New Jersey passes new drivers license swipe law

In enacting the Personal Information and Privacy Protection Act (S-1913), New Jersey joins a growing minority of states with so-called “swipe laws.” New Jersey’s law generally aligns with swipe laws in the approximately…

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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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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/

Sep 16
Visa's Maginot Line: Chip Cards and the Equifax Breach

Visa's Maginot Line: Chip Cards and the Equifax Breach

The media attention on the Equifax breach has been primarily on consumer harm. There's real consumer harm, but it's generally not direct pecuniary harm. Instead, the direct pecuniary harm from the breach will be borne by banks and merchants,…
Sep 14
Update on ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Commission

Update on ABI Consumer Bankruptcy Commission

This afternoon, I am off to New Orleans and the annual meeting for the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT). Tomorrow (September 15) from 12:30 - 2:30 PM, we are holding a public meeting for the Committee on Chapter 7...
Sep 14
A Quiet Revolution in Pension Reform

A Quiet Revolution in Pension Reform

A historic vote was announced overnight that signals a new era for large pension reform. As is often the case, "reform" here means that ordinary, hard-working folks will suffer a significant amount of pain as big companies are…

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David F. Sugarman

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

http://www.davidsugerman.com/

Dec 21
VW “Clean” Diesel Fraud: A new approach

VW “Clean” Diesel Fraud: A new approach

The many, many federal class action cases against Volkswagen have been consolidated in Northern California, and it looks like consumers are in for a slow slog. My co-counsel, Tim Quenelle, and I put our heads together and have developed a new…
Nov 16
VW Clean Diesel Fraud and the “Goodwill” Package

VW Clean Diesel Fraud and the “Goodwill” Package

I spent most of last week at the National Consumer Rights Litigation Conference in San Antonio. Among the many benefits is the chance to visit with colleagues who are the best consumer-side advocates in the country. I caught up with my…
Nov 10
VW Customer Care Diesel Fraud: Hello South Dakota

VW Customer Care Diesel Fraud: Hello South Dakota

Volkswagen announced its customer care program for consumers cheated by the clean diesel fraud. The program gives consumers who register a $500 Visa gift card, a $500 dealer coupon, and three years of free roadside assistance. The last two…

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Davids' Blog

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

http://www.pspc.com

Dec 31
Signing off

Signing off

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

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

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

Western Culinary Institute and the trouble with for-profit college

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

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Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

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

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

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…
Nov 2
Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report – Frequently Asked Question

Bankruptcy and Your Credit Report – Frequently Asked Question

How Does a Bankruptcy Affect my Credit Score? If you’ve been doing a great job making payments on your debts, bankruptcy will have a significant impact on your credit score in the short term. However, by the time you start…
Oct 15
Bankruptcy Means Test Median Income by State – After April 1, 2017

Bankruptcy Means Test Median Income by State – After April 1, 2017

Your household income is an important element in determining whether you are eligible for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and calculating the payment amount and duration of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy repayment plan. The bankruptcy means test…

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FDCPAlaw

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

http://fdcpalaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

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

Annuities Are Partially Protected Against Creditor Garnishment in New Jersey

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

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

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

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Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Parker DuFresne.

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

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…
Aug 18
Renting After Bankruptcy in Florida

Renting After Bankruptcy in Florida

Many clients ask us how a bankruptcy filing will affect their ability to rent a home or apartment. While bankruptcy can certainly make it more difficult to rent, it is not impossible. Potential landlords will take several factors into…
Aug 9
Can Spouses File Bankruptcy Separately?

Can Spouses File Bankruptcy Separately?

If you and your spouse are contemplating filing for bankruptcy, you may wonder if you are required to file jointly. Married couples can, in fact, file separately. When filing for bankruptcy in Jacksonville, married couples have the following…

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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

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…
Sep 18
Post-Irma Impacts on Association Annual Meetings and Election

Post-Irma Impacts on Association Annual Meetings and Election

While recovery from property damage and power outages may take precedence in the hours and days following a hurricane, it is also important to consider—and to take swift action to recover from— not-so-apparent implications of a…
Sep 15
Helpful Tips to Consider When Filing an Insurance Claim

Helpful Tips to Consider When Filing an Insurance Claim

We hope that you and your loved ones are safe after the storm with little to no damage to your property. Our thoughts remain with those whose homes and loved ones were impacted by Hurricane Irma. As local, state and federal…

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Florida Securities Fraud Attorney…

Florida Securities Fraud Attorney Blog

Covers Florida securities fraud cases and issues. By the Law Offices of Ralph Behr.

http://www.floridasecuritiesfraudattorney.com/

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

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

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

New Rules for Expungement of Certain Broker Check Complaint

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

WHY ARE EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS BY ARBITRATORS IGNORED BY BROKER CHECK?

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

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Fraud, Phishing and Financial…

Fraud, Phishing and Financial Misdeeds

Covers identity theft.

http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

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

Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information

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

Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?

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

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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/

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…
Mar 16
How to get your credit report and credit score

How to get your credit report and credit score

Federal law allows you to get one free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union) every 12 months. Use the website AnnualCreditReport.com to get your free copy. This is the only…

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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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Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://www.helpingfloridaconsumers.com/

Sep 12
Flood Damaged Cars and How to Avoid Them

Flood Damaged Cars and How to Avoid Them

Now that Hurricane Irma has passed through Florida and Hurricane Harvey has passed through Texas, it is a good time to discuss flood damaged cars. Both of those hurricanes caused extensive flooding in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and…
Sep 4
Payless Car Sales Sued for Auto Fraud

Payless Car Sales Sued for Auto Fraud

Seeing new cars advertised for a modest price, our retired client told the salesman at Payless Car Sales that she was looking for a new car, but was on a limited budget. She told him the range of payments she was willing to make. That…
Sep 3
Garage Autos Pays to Settle Client’s Claim

Garage Autos Pays to Settle Client’s Claim

Garage Autos, Inc. advertised a car on Craigslist as being a 1-owner car, with no accidents, and in exceptional and extremely reliable condition with no mechanical/cosmetic problems. Our client saw the advertisement, and ended up…

Rank this Week: 4625

Hunton Retail Law Resource Blog

Analysis and Insight in Retail Law

https://www.huntonretailindustryblog.com/

Sep 21
Retail Insureds Should Act Now to Ensure Insurance Coverage for Lost Income Due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Retail Insureds Should Act Now to Ensure Insurance Coverage for Lost Income Due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have devastated portions of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. For retail insureds in particular, the losses due to property damage and business interruption will be staggering. In an article published September 12,…
Sep 20
DOL Drops Appellate Defense of Overtime Rule

DOL Drops Appellate Defense of Overtime Rule

Earlier this month, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) dropped its defense of an Obama-era regulation that sought to increase the salary level for overtime-exempt employees from $23,660 per year to $47,476 per year. That…
Sep 15
FTC Allows Amazon/Whole Foods Deal to Go Through, but Not Everyone Agree

FTC Allows Amazon/Whole Foods Deal to Go Through, but Not Everyone Agree

As consumers celebrated lower avocado prices at Whole Foods during the last week in August, the FTC faced controversy for its decision not to challenge the Amazon/Whole Foods merger. … Continue Reading

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ID Theft Blog

Resources for the prevention, detection, and recovery of identity theft. By KnightsBridge Castle.

http://knightsbridgecastle.blogspot.com/

Apr 25
HOW WIDESPREAD IS IDENTITY THEFT – DELOITTE AND TOUCHE REVEALS 15,000,000 VICTIMS LAST YEAR.

HOW WIDESPREAD IS IDENTITY THEFT – DELOITTE AND TOUCHE REVEALS 15,000,000 VICTIMS LAST YEAR.

KnightsBridge Castle participated in the California Governors Identity Theft Summit on April 11, 2007 and once again we had the opportunity to view a widely divergent set of statistics concerning the growth of Identity Theft crimes in the US.
Apr 12
IRS FRAUDS AND TAX SEASON

IRS FRAUDS AND TAX SEASON

KnightsBridge Castle staff was interviewed a second time last week by NBC television about IRS Tax Frauds. The program will be aired tonight on the Bay Area NBC affiliate channel 11. We offer here on our blog the critical issues discussed…
Mar 29
TJ MAXX – ADVICE TO CONSUMERS - NBC INTERVIEW

TJ MAXX – ADVICE TO CONSUMERS - NBC INTERVIEW

Tim Logan, CEO of KnightsBridge Castle spoke to NBC television today about the risks of fraud and impersonation crimes resulting from the loss of over 45 million credit card and debit card records by the retail company TJ Maxx. NBC wanted to…

Rank this Week: 315

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…

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Indiana Consumer Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.indianaconsumerlawyerblog.com/

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…
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…

Rank this Week: 378

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/

Sep 18
Alleged $283M Institutional Investor Fraud Involving Biotech Companies Leads to Criminal Indictment

Alleged $283M Institutional Investor Fraud Involving Biotech Companies Leads to Criminal Indictment

A federal grand jury has indicted two men for their alleged involvement in a nearly $230M financial scam involving biotech companies. G. Steven Burrill, the owner and CEO of Burrill & Company, and Marc Howard Berger are the two defendants…
Sep 13
FINRA Hearing Panel Orders C.L. King & Associates to Pay $750K Over Inadequate AML Program

FINRA Hearing Panel Orders C.L. King & Associates to Pay $750K Over Inadequate AML Program

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority extended hearing panel has ordered brokerage firm C.L. King & Associates, Inc. to pay a $750,000 for purportedly acting negligently by making material representations and omissions to issuers in…
Sep 11
US Sues Ex-Head Deutsche Bank Trader for Subprime Mortgage Fraud

US Sues Ex-Head Deutsche Bank Trader for Subprime Mortgage Fraud

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil securities fraud case against Paul Mangione, a former senior Deutsche Bank (DB) trader. According to the government, Mangione, who headed up the bank’s subprime trading, took part in a…

Rank this Week: 2748

Justice Begins Here

Covers consumer legal issues in Alabama. By Lewis & McAtee.

http://justicebeginshere.wordpress.com

May 4
Seat Belt Recall

Seat Belt Recall

Toyota Motor Corp.
May 4
Seat Belt Recall

Seat Belt Recall

Toyota Motor Corp. has recalled 90,189 Highlander SUV’s because third-row seat belts may not lock in some child-safety seats. So far, there have been no complaints of injuries as a result of the defect, but what if there had been?…
May 1
Take Another One Away

Take Another One Away

Well, another judge has taken away a jury verdict. Where’s the outrage? The whole point of juries is for twelve individuals to come together to make a unified decision. Instead, Circuit Judge William Gordon has decided that the twelve…

Rank this Week: 755

Know Your Rights, Credit-wise

Information about laws that protect you as a consumer. By Deborah G. Roher.

http://roherlaw.net/

Apr 17
Class action settlement

Class action settlement

Watch this space!
Dec 24
Target shoppers, don’t panic!

Target shoppers, don’t panic!

So, maybe you are among the 40,000,000 Target shoppers whose credit and debit card accounts have been compromised by a security breach that took place over the three weeks after Thanksgiving. In response, consumers are being warned to…
Nov 27
CFPB: Our government at its best

CFPB: Our government at its best

I recently returned from the annual training event at which over 900 consumer lawyers shared their successes and challenges and were brought up to date on the latest rules, court cases, and public policy issues in the world of consumer…

Rank this Week: 3219

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: 4596

Lakeblawg

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy, and mortgage foreclosure defense. By Lake Law.

http://www.lakelaw.com/blog/

Dec 28
Avoid Student Loan in Bankruptcy if no Educational Benefit

Avoid Student Loan in Bankruptcy if no Educational Benefit

Hope for Student Loan Debt Did you get a student loan? Did your school let you down? Some […] The post Avoid Student Loan in Bankruptcy if no Educational Benefit appeared first on LakeLaw.
Oct 27
I want to file for bankruptcy. Can I sell my tools, jewelry, or car with a lien on it beforehand?

I want to file for bankruptcy. Can I sell my tools, jewelry, or car with a lien on it beforehand?

A lien gives your creditor to repossess and sell your property if you don’t pay. A mortgage creates […] The post I want to file for bankruptcy. Can I sell my tools, jewelry, or car with a lien on it beforehand? appeared…
Oct 27
I want to file for bankruptcy. Can I sell my tools, jewelry, or car with a lien on it beforehand?

I want to file for bankruptcy. Can I sell my tools, jewelry, or car with a lien on it beforehand?

A lien gives your creditor to repossess and sell your property if you don’t pay. A mortgage creates […] The post I want to file for bankruptcy. Can I sell my tools, jewelry, or car with a lien on it beforehand? appeared…

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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

Sep 21
Ways to Spot the Flood Cars They Will Try to Palm Off on You

Ways to Spot the Flood Cars They Will Try to Palm Off on You

A master mechanic told me that any inspection should now include putting a probe inside the door. Apparently that will show water damage. (Illinois Consumer Attorney Dan Daneen)And consumer attorney extraordinaire Joanne Faulkner of New…
Sep 21
The Story of an Oregon Consumer Who Won a Battle Over a Flood-Damaged Car - most popular story on MoneyGeek.com (19-21 Sept.)

The Story of an Oregon Consumer Who Won a Battle Over a Flood-Damaged Car - most popular story on MoneyGeek.com (19-21 Sept.)

‘Flood Cars’ Sneaking Onto the Market After HurricanesAndrew Shawcroft was pleased with the new car he bought from an Oregon dealership in 2015: a 2004 Nissan Murano that he paid for with $12,000 in cash. What the 27-year-old high…
Sep 20
What to do about the Equifax Hack that Puts You at High Risk of ID Theft

What to do about the Equifax Hack that Puts You at High Risk of ID Theft

Where can you find unbiased, objective advice about ways to minimize the damage and risk from Equifax's outrageous computer security negligence and its lengthy cover-up afterwards?Equifax's gross misconduct means that nearly every adult with…

Rank this Week: 2793

Legal Tips & Commentary

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

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

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…
Jan 30
The Hazards of Debt Consolidation With LoanMe

The Hazards of Debt Consolidation With LoanMe

In recent weeks, a lender based in California called LoanMe started flooding local radio stations with advertisements for debt consolidation loans. LoanMe offers unsecured personal loans up to $100,000 and unsecured business loan up to…
Oct 17
Fix the Hole First, Then Bail the Water

Fix the Hole First, Then Bail the Water

You’ve read in the past about signs that might warrant delaying a bankruptcy. In this article, I want to focus more on unresolved addiction or behavioral issues. Sometimes you need to fix the hole in your boat before you can get…

Rank this Week: 655

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