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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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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…

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Recover Investment Losses Blog

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

http://blog.rexsecuritieslaw.com

Sep 19
Tye C. Williams-Former NEXT Financial Group Broker-Named in $1M Customer Dispute

Tye C. Williams-Former NEXT Financial Group Broker-Named in $1M Customer Dispute

September 2017 – Frisco, Texas According to publicly available records Tye C. Williams (CRD#1271046) , a former stockbroker who was most recently employed by NEXT Financial Group , disclose a…
Sep 18
William F. Garbarino-Former Lincoln Financial Broker-Barred From Securities Industry-Danbury, CT

William F. Garbarino-Former Lincoln Financial Broker-Barred From Securities Industry-Danbury, CT

September 2017 – Danbury, CT According to publicly available records William F. Garbarino (CRD#730278) , a former stockbroker who was most recently employed by Lincoln Financial Advisors , disclose a…
Sep 18
Michael O’Connor-Former Morgan Stanley Broker-Agrees to Bar from Securities Industry-Pepper Pike, OH

Michael O’Connor-Former Morgan Stanley Broker-Agrees to Bar from Securities Industry-Pepper Pike, OH

September 2017 – Pepper Pike, OH According to publicly available records Michael J. O’Connor (CRD#5791343) , a former stockbroker who was most recently employed by Morgan Stanley , disclose a…

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Texas Lemon Law Blog

Covers auto loans, car rankings, car manufacturers, consumer warranties, and lemons laws. By Kevin Le.

http://www.texaslemonlawblog.com/

Apr 5
Motorhome and RV Texas Lemon Law

Motorhome and RV Texas Lemon Law

Often times, potential clients would call my office asking if the Texas Lemon Law applies to motorhomes or recreational vehicles. Under the Texas Lemon Law, the term "vehicle" includes: "Cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and all terrain…
Apr 5
Motorhome and RV Texas Lemon Law

Motorhome and RV Texas Lemon Law

Often times, potential clients would call my office asking if the Texas Lemon Law applies to motorhomes or recreational vehicles. Under the Texas Lemon Law, the term “vehicle” includes: “Cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor…
Apr 5
Motorhome and RV Texas Lemon Law

Motorhome and RV Texas Lemon Law

Often times, potential clients would call my office asking if the Texas Lemon Law applies to motorhomes or recreational vehicles. Under the Texas Lemon Law, the term “vehicle” includes: “Cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor…

Rank this Week: 2049

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/

Sep 21
2nd Cir. Remands False Claims Act Claim on Materiality of Bank’s Representation

2nd Cir. Remands False Claims Act Claim on Materiality of Bank’s Representation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently remanded a federal False Claims Act lawsuit based upon alleged misrepresentations made by a bank when it applied to borrow funds from the Federal Reserve System’s discount…
Sep 18
9th Cir. Holds Creditor in Fraudulent Transfer Action May Recover Amounts Above Collateralized Debt

9th Cir. Holds Creditor in Fraudulent Transfer Action May Recover Amounts Above Collateralized Debt

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that, where husband and wife debtors fraudulently transferred assets, the creditor was entitled to the full sum the creditor would have recovered and was not limited to the amount…
Sep 18
11th Cir. Reverses Limited Atty Fee Award Where Plaintiff Had No Actual Damages But Proved Statutory Violation

11th Cir. Reverses Limited Atty Fee Award Where Plaintiff Had No Actual Damages But Proved Statutory Violation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed a trial court’s award of $2,500 in statutory damages to a plaintiff whose private information was improperly viewed by a sheriff’s deputy who had a romantic…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Wexler Wallace Law Firm Blog

Covers legal cases and news.

http://blog.wexlerwallace.com/

Sep 21
How Retrievable are “Retrievable” IVC Filters?

How Retrievable are “Retrievable” IVC Filters?

Pulmonary embolisms (PE) are a serious health risk, especially if the condition goes undiagnosed. According to the Mayo Clinic, about… Read More The post How Retrievable are “Retrievable” IVC Filters? appeared first on…
Sep 12
FDA Requires New Amputation Warning for Diabetes Drug Invokana

FDA Requires New Amputation Warning for Diabetes Drug Invokana

On May 16, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) began requiring new warnings for the diabetes drug Invokana—including their… Read More The post FDA Requires New Amputation Warning for Diabetes Drug…
Sep 6
Alexa, Give me an Update: The Changing Legal Landscape in the World of New Technology

Alexa, Give me an Update: The Changing Legal Landscape in the World of New Technology

Like thousands of others around the world, I recently added a new presence in my home: Alexa. Alexa (the virtual… Read More The post Alexa, Give me an Update: The Changing Legal Landscape in the World of New Technology…

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Making Sense of It. Law and Life

Advice, strategy, tips and tricks to dealing with day-to-day legal issues. By Peter MacSweeney.

http://25dl.blogspot.com/

Mar 26
Buying a Condo? Special Issues to Take Into Consideration.

Buying a Condo? Special Issues to Take Into Consideration.

Condominiums are growing in popularity, and for a number of reasons. But when purchasing a condo, people tend to assume that the level of due diligence required prior to purchase is less then that of a standard house. In fact more due…
Mar 16
Property Disclosure, Statement of Condition

Property Disclosure, Statement of Condition

Buying a house can be a very stressful experience. There are so many unknowns with the quality of the house, not including the bucket loads of money you need to spend. Most locations require that sellers provide buyers with a Property…
Mar 16
Land Ownership Basics Explained

Land Ownership Basics Explained

Property law in law school is not one of the most popular subjects, although it is mandatory in most schools. As a result of land existing far before humans, or the creation of law, the rules for land ownership are a mismatch of old and…

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numbrX Security Beat

Tracks reported personal, private and confidential data breaches which can lead to identity theft and credit fraud.

http://www.numbrx.net

Dec 1
University of Tennessee Medical Center Private Patient Info Exposed

University of Tennessee Medical Center Private Patient Info Exposed

University of Tennessee Medical Center officials are alerting about 8,000 patients that hospital reports containing their private information were not properly disposed of and could pose a privacy breach risk. …
Aug 18
Charter Employees Info Lost with Stolen Laptop

Charter Employees Info Lost with Stolen Laptop

Charter Communications Inc. is notifying 9,000 current and former employees across the country that their personal information was stolen, along with the laptop that housed it, last month from a Charter Media office in South Carolina. The…
Apr 20
Patient Data from Wellpoint Exposed to ID Theft

Patient Data from Wellpoint Exposed to ID Theft

Social Security numbers, pharmacy records and other personal health data from about 130,000 people covered by health insurance giant Wellpoint Inc. were left open for possible breach on the Internet, the health insurance giant confirmed…

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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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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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Stock Market Loss

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

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

Aug 31
Oil and Gas Scams Aren’t Slowing Down

Oil and Gas Scams Aren’t Slowing Down

A review of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s records reveals that the SEC is pursuing claims related to four oil and gas scams in the last two months alone. The SEC complaints carry common themes: high pressure sales tactics,…
Aug 25
Automobile Loan Backed Securities: History On the Verge Of Repeating Itself

Automobile Loan Backed Securities: History On the Verge Of Repeating Itself

Most of us still vividly remember the housing bubble and its disastrous aftermath. The underwriting and repackaging of residential sub-prime mortgages helped drive the economy into a meltdown in 2008 and led to our worst recession since…
Jul 18
When Your Stockbroker Betrays You, Nothing Good Will Come of Doing Nothing: A Reminder from the Investor Claims Lawyers of McCarthy Lebit

When Your Stockbroker Betrays You, Nothing Good Will Come of Doing Nothing: A Reminder from the Investor Claims Lawyers of McCarthy Lebit

Do you have an investment account at a brokerage firm? What kind of professional handles that account? Maybe you have a “financial adviser” or a “wealth manager” or an “investment consultant” or an…

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Maryland Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection law, appeals, and family law. By the Law Office of Jason Ostendorf LLC.

http://www.ostendorflaw.com/blog/

Oct 30
How To Stop Foreclosure When The Lender Does Not Grant A Loan Modification

How To Stop Foreclosure When The Lender Does Not Grant A Loan Modification

A homeowner can stop foreclosure when the lender does not grant a loan modification that should be granted. This situation often arises when the homeowner makes the required payments under a temporary loan modification agreement with the…
Jan 29
What To Do After a Car Accident

What To Do After a Car Accident

Steps To Take After A Car Accident Check Your Passengers. Make sure your passengers are not injured. Call 911 immediately for medical assistance if you or any passengers are injured. Call the Police. Always call the police and request an…
Jan 21
Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer

Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents happen, and a Maryland personal injury lawyer can help. A personal injury case seeks to determine four essential issues: who was at fault, should that person have known to act more reasonably, did the failure to act reasonably lead…

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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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Tulsa Bankruptcy and Consumer Law

By F. Bennett Callicoat.

http://tulsabankruptcyandconsumerlaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 3
The Seven Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People* (a "How To" for Going Broke)

The Seven Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People* (a "How To" for Going Broke)

I'm old enough to remember Romper Room -- a kids show on TV back in the dark (as in "black and white") ages. Romper Room had a regular segment called something like "Do Bee vs. Don't Bee" -- the idea being that you should be a "Do Bee"…
Oct 30
Real Garnishment, Real Life: Can the Bank Really Take My Kid's Money?

Real Garnishment, Real Life: Can the Bank Really Take My Kid's Money?

Some clients were in the office and were consulting me about some business debts they'd personally guaranteed from a failed business. Facing the prospect of multiple lawsuits, they wanted to know if a bank could garnish their son's bank…
Sep 13
Help! My Landlord told me to get out by tomorrow!

Help! My Landlord told me to get out by tomorrow!

“Help! My landlord has given me 48 hours to leave my apartment and I have no place to go!” Unfortunately, this was a real life plea I received just the other day. The man on the phone told me that he’d had a dispute with his landlord…

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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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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

Sep 22
NCSLT Litigation Moratorium? – Expect confusion, inconsistent implementation, and need for follow-up

NCSLT Litigation Moratorium? – Expect confusion, inconsistent implementation, and need for follow-up

On Sep. 18, 2017 the CFPB issued an administrative CONSENT ORDER that requires Transworld Systems, Inc. (TSI), the “special servicer” of the National Collegiate Students Trusts for defaulted loans, to clean up its act. See the…
Sep 21
State of Texas (AG Ken Paxton) v Samara Portfolio Management, LLC, Joseph Onwuteaka - One Amicus' Take on $25mil Penalty Price Tag for Venue Violations:

State of Texas (AG Ken Paxton) v Samara Portfolio Management, LLC, Joseph Onwuteaka - One Amicus' Take on $25mil Penalty Price Tag for Venue Violations:

Trial Court Cause No. 2013-35721THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY …
Sep 20
Lawyer v Equifax - Class action against Equifax over data breach filed in Houston 9/19/2017

Lawyer v Equifax - Class action against Equifax over data breach filed in Houston 9/19/2017

Class action suit against Equifax Inc. over massive hack of credit report data filed in state district court in Houston yesterday, Sep. 19, 2017. The class action petition was filed on behalf of a plaintiff with last name Lawyer, and…

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New York & New Jersey Consumer Law…

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law Blog

Covers landlord-tenant and consumer law. By the Major Law Firm.

http://www.nynjconsumerlaw.com

May 27
Evicting a Tenant for Damage Under the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18.61.1(c): Proving the "Mental State."

Evicting a Tenant for Damage Under the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18.61.1(c): Proving the "Mental State."

The Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(c) allows a New Jersey landlord to evict a tenant for "destruction, damage or injury to the [rental] premises" (Section 61.1(c)). Section 61.1(c) requires that a landlord prove two elements. The…
May 27
Evicting a Tenant for Damage Under the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18.61.1(c): Proving the "Mental State."

Evicting a Tenant for Damage Under the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18.61.1(c): Proving the "Mental State."

The Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(c) allows a New Jersey landlord to evict a tenant for "destruction, damage or injury to the [rental] premises" (Section 61.1(c)). Section 61.1(c) requires that a landlord prove two elements. The…
May 27
Evicting a Tenant for Damage Under the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18.61.1(c): Proving the “Mental State.”

Evicting a Tenant for Damage Under the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18.61.1(c): Proving the “Mental State.”

The Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(c) allows a New Jersey landlord to evict a tenant for “destruction, damage or injury to the [rental] premises” (Section 61.1(c)). Section 61.1(c) requires that a landlord prove two…

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Practical Legal Advice

Covers consumer and family law issues in Florida. By Carolyn R. Jones.

http://nefloridalawyer.blogspot.com/

Nov 16
Can You file suit for Alienation of Affection in Florida

Can You file suit for Alienation of Affection in Florida

Alienation of affection(s) is a legal action, a tort based on willful and malicious interference with marriage relations by a third party. The elements constituting the cause of action are wrongful conduct of the defendant, plaintiff's loss…
Nov 15
At what age does Florida allow children to stay alone?

At what age does Florida allow children to stay alone?

Florida does not have a stead fast rule regarding the age that children can stay home alone. Instead the Department of Children's and Families does offer guidance to parents at the criteria they need to consider prior to allowing there…
Jul 5
How Child Support is Determined in Florida

How Child Support is Determined in Florida

Child support is a substantial commitment. Under Florida law, child support payments are intended to be used for your child's portion of expenses such as rent, electricity, food, transportation, and his or her hobbies/entertainment. …

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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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Nebraska Debt & Bankrtupcy Blog

By Samuel J. Turco Jr.

http://www.nebraskadebtbankruptcyblog.com/

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…
Apr 11
Closing the Business: A Step-By-Step Instruction

Closing the Business: A Step-By-Step Instruction

The writing is on the wall and your company must close. Despite throwing everything you had into making the business successful, it’s not working. The funding is depleted. You have drained all your personal resources, emptied the…
Feb 20
Student Loan Discharged Despite Zero Monthly Payment Option

Student Loan Discharged Despite Zero Monthly Payment Option

The Eight Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (8th BAP) affirmed the discharge of a $27,000 of federal student loan debt despite the fact that the debtor, Sara Fern, was eligible to pay nothing in an Income Based Repayment (IBR) plan.…

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Wisconsin-Consumer Blog

Information for consumers on their legal rights in consumer and employment matters. By Gordon Leech.

http://wisconsin-consumer.com/

Jun 11
Wisconsin Legislature Introduces Bill to Hamstring Employees with Non-Compete Agreements in 2015 Assembly Bill 91

Wisconsin Legislature Introduces Bill to Hamstring Employees with Non-Compete Agreements in 2015 Assembly Bill 91

Another fast-track bill aimed at limiting employee rights in Wisconsin with a proposal to overhaul Wisconsin’s law on non-compete agreements in employment. More to come, but this bill, if passed, will significantly rewrite the law to…
Jun 11
Anti-consumer Bill Introduced in Wisconsin To Hike Up Interest Rates on Judgments in Small Claims: 2015 Assembly Bill 226

Anti-consumer Bill Introduced in Wisconsin To Hike Up Interest Rates on Judgments in Small Claims: 2015 Assembly Bill 226

The vast majority of judgments obtained in small claims courts throughout the country are in favor of credit card companies, payday lenders, auto finance companies, banks and other lenders against consumers, and many of these judgments are…
Jun 11
Wisconsin Bill to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Status of Being Unemployed

Wisconsin Bill to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Status of Being Unemployed

On June 6, 2015, the Wisconsin Assembly introduced a bill to prohibit discrimination based on “employment status.” Employment status, under Assembly Bill 261, means the status of being employed or unemployed. AB261, if passed,…

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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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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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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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The Antitrust Attorney Blog

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

http://www.theantitrustattorney.com/

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…
Aug 16
Marketplace Bullying and Bona Law’s Antitrust Lawsuit in the Cement and Ready Mix Concrete Market

Marketplace Bullying and Bona Law’s Antitrust Lawsuit in the Cement and Ready Mix Concrete Market

Bona Law filed an antitrust lawsuit on behalf of our client in the Northern District of Georgia alleging antitrust violations in the cement and ready mix concrete markets. More on that later. But first I am going to tell you a fictional story…

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Norris Law Firm Blog

Covers areas of concern to North Carolina consumers, including lemon law, consumer law, auto vehicle repossessions.

http://www.lemonlawnc.com/blog/

Apr 18
General Mills Arbitration – Can Buying a Product Force You to Give Up Your Legal Rights?

General Mills Arbitration – Can Buying a Product Force You to Give Up Your Legal Rights?

So now General Mills is forcing you to arbitrate disputes simply by engaging with them in an online forum, or even using a coupon to purchase one of its products! Could you imagine that using a coupon for .25c off a box of cereal meant that…
Apr 18
General Mills Arbitration – Can Buying a Product Force You to Give Up Your Legal Rights?

General Mills Arbitration – Can Buying a Product Force You to Give Up Your Legal Rights?

So now @General Mills is forcing you to arbitrate disputes simply by engaging with them in an online forum, or even using a coupon to purchase one of its products! Could you imagine that using a coupon for .25c off a box of cereal meant…
Apr 11
GM Ignition Recalls – Unmerchantable Vehicles?

GM Ignition Recalls – Unmerchantable Vehicles?

There has been a lot of news lately about vehicle recalls, especially with the GM Ignition Recalls fiasco. This leads to an interesting question of whether someone who has recently, but unwittingly, purchased a vehicle that falls under…

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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…

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The Helpful Lawyer

A Texas sole practioner's blog on issues that face my clients.

http://www.jackrobinson.com/blog/

Apr 13
A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person

A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person

A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person A Power of Attorney can be misused to financially exploit an elderly person In this last part of a 4 part blog, we focus on the serious harm caused when people misuse…
Apr 11
Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly

Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly

Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly Wrongful use of a Power of Attorney is financial abuse the elderly In this 3rd part of a 4 part blog, we focus on the serious harm caused when people misuse the powers granted…
Apr 6
Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse

Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse

Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse Stop financial abuse of the elderly through Power of Attorney misuse In this 2nd part of a 4 part blog, we focus on the serious harm caused when people misuse the powers…

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Will Geer's Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Chapter 11 and Consumer Bankruptcy Issues.

http://www.atlbankruptcyhelp.com/articles

Feb 1
How To Use Bankruptcy to Lower Your Car Payment

How To Use Bankruptcy to Lower Your Car Payment

Paying a car payment each month with interest you know is exorbitant can be agony. But did you know that you could use bankruptcy to lower your car payments? There are actually two different ways to accomplish a lower car payment by filing…
Jan 15
4 Common Tax Myths Demystified

4 Common Tax Myths Demystified

The United States tax code can be a bear to understand. There are a lot of misconceptions about how we are taxed, so we’ll tackle four of the more commonly held misinformed beliefs in this article. Higher Tax Brackets Do Not Mean ALL…
Jan 4
A Guide to Being Sued by Unifund CCR, LLC

A Guide to Being Sued by Unifund CCR, LLC

If Unifund CCR, LLC has served you with a debt collection lawsuit, the end is not near. Like Cavalry Portfolio and Midland Funding, Unifund CCR, LLC is a junk debt buyer with a business model that relies on the fact that 95% of consumers…

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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

Sep 4
New Jersey Lawyer Negotiates Student Loan Debt Reduction

New Jersey Lawyer Negotiates Student Loan Debt Reduction

Not sure where to turn for help with student loans? With ever-increasing interest rates, large fees, and complicated payment plans, it's easy to get overwhelmed. When facing default, student borrowers may be subject to a barrage of…
Aug 10
Do I Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?

Do I Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?

If you are struggling to pay off your student debt, you’ve likely asked yourself whether or not you qualify for student loan forgiveness. There are various programs, most of which are federally funded, that are designed to help…
Aug 1
How to Avoid Business Insolvency

How to Avoid Business Insolvency

When business slows down or unexpected expenses come up, it can be difficult to stay on top of your monthly loan payments. Unfortunately, the repercussions for missing payments can lead you to default on your loan, prompting your lander…

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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…

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NextGen Financial Services Report

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

http://www.nextgenfinancialservicesreport.com/

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…

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Consumer Products Law Blog

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

http://www.consumerproductslawblog.com/

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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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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Richard West Law Office Blog

Covers bankruptcy and the debt relief process.

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

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…
Sep 12
Can I File Bankruptcy for Free?

Can I File Bankruptcy for Free?

IF you didn’t know, filing for bankruptcy does have a cost associated with it. When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy there are filing fees, costs for take the required courses, bankruptcy attorney fees, and bankruptcy…
Sep 4
Objections to Bankruptcy Discharge

Objections to Bankruptcy Discharge

In filing for bankruptcy, an individual or business approaches the court with a full record of their finances, both debts and assets, and asks the courts for help in satisfying the debt. If all guidelines are met, then the court will make a…

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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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Ron's Rants

By Ronald L. M. Goldman.

http://www.baumhedlundlaw.com/rons-rants/

Nov 18
Fight Not Flight

Fight Not Flight

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Nov 18
Fight Not Flight

Fight Not Flight

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Oct 8
Train Crashes and Groundhog Day

Train Crashes and Groundhog Day

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Unlock The Law

Legal blog designed to help people and businesses in the UK to understand their legal problem, with blogs explaining the legal angle on the latest news (family law, sports law, personal injury, business law and much more).

https://www.unlockthelaw.co.uk/News.html

Aug 9
Should I be paid for training at work?

Should I be paid for training at work?

Whether you must be paid for training in your job will depend on your contract of employment and also the nature of your job. If unpaid training is mentioned in your contract of employment, it may be that you are not entitled to pay. For…
Aug 2
Lewis Nedas Law Announces Co-operation with Leading Frankfurt Law Practice, Edificia

Lewis Nedas Law Announces Co-operation with Leading Frankfurt Law Practice, Edificia

The following is a guest contribution from Lewis Nedas Law....
May 16
What happens if I don’t leave a will, Scotland?

What happens if I don’t leave a will, Scotland?

There is no legal requirement to leave a will, but there are a number of practical and financial reasons as to why you should do so. If you fail to leave a will in Scotland, your estate will be distributed in accordance with the rules of…

Rank this Week: 4542

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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