Auto Recalls. Is Your Car Safe?
January 15, 2013
Does Toyota’s $1 billion “sticky gas pedal” class-action lawsuit have you questioning the quality of your car? It is not
Junk Fax Class Action Lawsuit Filed
January 12, 2013
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Forest Laboratories following allegations that the pharmaceutical company sent junk faxes in violation of
Top Causes of Consumer Bankruptcy
January 11, 2013
Overspending or spending more than is coming in, is the #1 cause of people falling into Bankruptcy. Sometimes overspending is unavoidable due to
Settlement Reached In Workers Compensation Lawsuit Against Walmart
January 10, 2013
An $8 million settlement was granted by a federal judge, ending a workers compensation class action lawsuit brought by injured
What Every Employee Should Know About Breaks At Work
January 9, 2013
Clarification of California’s employment laws regarding meal and rest breaks were given in the recent court case “Brinker Restaurant Corp.
Settlement Reached Regarding Lucky Brand Dungarees Spam Texts
January 9, 2013
Preliminarily approval of a $9.9 million class action lawsuit settlement with Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. has been made following allegations
Class Action Filed Against Huffington Post For Spam Texts
January 8, 2013
A class action lawsuit has been filed against TheHuffingtonPost.com for allegedly bombarding consumers with spam text-message “news alerts” at all
Man Awarded $65,000 As A Result Of Unwanted Robo-Calls
January 8, 2013
Dan Harris of Flint, Michigan was awarded $65,000 in a federal lawsuit following allegations that he received 56 unsolicited robo-calls
Domino’s Pizza Reaches Settlement Over Spam Robo-Calls
January 5, 2013
Domino’s Pizza has reached a $9.75 million class action lawsuit settlement after allegations that they sent pre-recorded phone calls (robo-calls) to consumers’
TCPA Class Action Settlement Against Sallie Mae Approved
January 5, 2013
A federal judge has recently granted final approval of an amended Sallie Mae class action lawsuit settlement. Sallie Mae agreed
Investigating Those Spam Calls And Text Messages
January 4, 2013
Do you hate getting unsolicited telemarketing calls and text messages as much as I do? Did you know it is
Ice Cream Recalled Due To Salmonella Scare
January 3, 2013
Albertsons supermarkets are conducting a voluntary recall of “Peanut Butter Cup” and “Peanut Butter Chocolate” flavored ice cream as a precautionary measure due
Bankruptcy and Student Loans
January 2, 2013
In order to discharge a student loan through bankruptcy, you must show that paying your student loan would impose an “undue hardship” to
Granola Recalled Due to Undeclared Almonds
December 29, 2012
Udi’s Healthy Foods is recalling their “Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola” due to a common allergen that was omitted from the ingredient
Fools Gold Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Macy’s
December 29, 2012
I hope you kept your gift receipt! A class action lawsuit has been filed against Macy’s Inc., alleging that they fraudulently advertised
Sara Lee Recalls Coffee Cakes due to Undeclared Pecans
December 28, 2012
Sara Lee is recalling their Streusel Coffee Cake due to a common, potentially deadly allergen that they omitted from their ingredient list. Unfortunately, nuts such as
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Reached in a Class Action Lawsuit Against Steve Madden for Sending Spam Texts
December 28, 2012
A $10 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed against shoe designer Steve Madden, Ltd., after allegations that countless
Lemons Top The Consumer Complaint List
December 27, 2012
In a list released by The Consumer Federation of America, (CFA) autos topped the list of consumer complaints. The CFA is
If You Need To Take Medical Leave, Don’t Worry Your Job Will Still Be There…
December 22, 2012
As an employee you are protected by the The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the California Family Rights Act
New Laws In 2013 Every Employee Should Know
December 22, 2012
Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media passwords are off limits! Thanks to new Labor Code section 980 employers
Stop Telemarketers From Interrupting You At Dinner!
December 21, 2012
Just heard from a new client who says she keeps getting robocalls from a company promising to lower her credit card
Beware of the Payday Loans!
December 20, 2012
Many Payday Lenders bank on your need for fast cash that you probably can not pay back. And be forewarned
