What is the Lemon Law?
Lemon laws cover the sale of faulty motor vehicles, also known as “lemons” and make it easier for consumers to get
Buried in Student Loan Debt?
A greater-than-ever percentage of Americans are going to college these days, but unfortunately for them, tuition has risen sharply as
Consumer Product Safety Commission And You
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the
False Advertising
California has laws imposing penalties on businesses that try to deceive consumers or other companies through unfair practices such as false
Is your credit report information accurate?
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the three nationwide reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are required to give you one free copy
Employee Rights
Many people are confused about what their rights are in the workplace. You may have rights you didn’t even know about, or think
Debt Collector Uses Social Media to Harass Debtor
Social media websites are a great tool for entertainment and to keep in touch with family and friends, but always
How To Spot A Debt Relief Scam
Many consumers who have found themselves swimming in debt have begun seeking help from companies presenting themselves as “debt relief” providers.
Different types of Class Action Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits involve large groups of people suffering similar damages from the same entity. There are basically four types of lawsuits…. Consumer
7 Bankruptcy Myths Cleared Up
1. Bankruptcy Will Permanently Ruin My Credit. Bankruptcy stays on your credit history for ten years at all three major
In-N-Out is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit from a job applicant.
Oakland, CA: In-N-Out Burger chain is facing an discrimination class action lawsuit, over allegations that it refuses to hire African Americans
Class Action Lawsuits Explained…
In a class action lawsuit, the plaintiffs are grouped together in one lawsuit against the defendant. The one lawsuit is
Are debt collectors allowed to sue you?
One common tactic debt collectors employ is to threaten to sue the debtor unless the debt is paid. Most people
BMW Reaches Settlement in Privacy Violations Class Action
BMW has reached a settlement in a privacy violation class action against them. The lawsuit alleged that BMW recorded BMW Assist calls
How to avoid telemarketing scams
Unfortunately, many con-artists posing as legitimate companies or charities use the phone to bilk consumers out of millions of dollars
Racial Discrimination At Work
Treating an employee unfairly based on their race, color, or ethnicity in regards to hiring, termination, promotions, benefits, compensation, and
Is Your Social Security Check Protected From Collection Liens?
Yes, The State of California has a statutory homestead exemption of at least $75,000 of equity in your primary residence. If
Reuters reports, “The Supreme Court to review American Express Arbitration case”
(Reuters) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider whether American Express Co (AXP.N) may invoke an arbitration clause to
Wrongful Termination Law
There are many labor laws protecting you from being wrongfully terminated. Below is a compilation of a few… The Bankruptcy
Telemarketing Scams
Anyone can be victimized by telemarketing scams. It doesn’t matter your age, race, sex or educational level, scam artists have tailored their pitches
What is the California Lemon Law
The California Lemon Law protects consumers who have purchased or leased a vehicle with major unfixable flaws. According to the California’s Department of Consumer
How the TCPA protects you from unwanted telemarketing calls.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects consumers from being harassed by aggressive telemarketing tactics. Such as, sending unsolicited faxes,
