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Consumer Rights
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the government body responsible for regulations about advertising, has approved new amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule several times over the past few years. This regulation covers most kinds of phone calls businesses make to potential customers. The new amendments cover a range of topics, but they heavily focus on […]
Consumer Rights
The end of the year is well-known for being hard on your credit cards. It’s a time of high spending and lots of work for financial institutions of all types. Unfortunately, that means that it’s a time when mistakes are both more likely and more damaging. Having a holiday credit error on your report can […]
Consumer Rights
If there’s one thing that you’d want to be labeled correctly, it’s your food. The US has some of the most stringent food labeling laws in the world, covering everything from nutrition labels to advertising. However, just because rules are in place doesn’t mean that manufacturers are following them. That may be the root of […]
Consumer Rights
Los Angeles, CA. August 18, 2021 - Todd Friedman is pleased to announce the premiere of his film, Collection, on September 17, 2021. The film, which is co-produced by The Warner Davis Company and Dark Dreams Entertainment, will receive a limited release in California theaters and on streaming services worldwide. Starring Alex Pettyfer (I Am […]
Consumer Rights
No one likes unsolicited phone calls. They’re not just annoying. Unwanted calls can actually be dangerous in large numbers. Think about what would happen if you received so many spam calls that you didn’t pick up the phone when someone you love is in trouble. That’s why the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 […]
Consumer Rights
The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman are proud to announce that the firm is among the top five US law firms for filing consumer protection lawsuits, according to a report by Lex Machina. The report covers the trends and data on litigation in the following fields: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Fair Credit […]
Consumer Rights
Good credit is crucial to keeping your finances in order. You put in the work to pay your bills on time and keep your credit score high. The problem is that you can only do so much to protect your financial reputation. Sometimes, your score will take a dip when you haven’t done anything. That […]
Consumer Rights
There’s no doubt that privacy is in short supply today. From apps that track your location to social media encouraging you to share every detail, you might feel like you’re in a fishbowl. However, with a bit of effort, you can still avoid these invasions of privacy. The problem is that some businesses profit from […]
Consumer Rights
No one likes getting interrupted by unnecessary phone calls. A call from an unknown number is irritating at best and scary at worst. If that call happens to be from a telemarketer, you’re right to be upset that your life has been interrupted, albeit briefly, by an unwelcome stranger. That’s why the national Do Not […]
Consumer Rights
It’s all too easy to find yourself struggling with debt. Especially after the past year, many people in California are fighting to pay their bills and facing mounting credit card debt. If this sounds familiar, you may also recognize a common but illegal creditor strategy: harassment. While some creditors will work with you to develop […]
Consumer Rights
Retail for two decades has been trending online from brick-and-mortar storefronts. The high-speed internet surge and smartphone revolution caters to a digital bazaar that lets consumers globe trot for goods without leaving their couch. Moreover, the pandemic has driven people indoors and forced them to shop even more on the internet. Credit cards are the […]
Consumer Rights
If you only use your credit cards in California, you shouldn’t have any foreign transaction fees. But what happens if you take your credit card to a U.S. territory that is off the mainland? You may be surprised to find out that some credit card companies charge foreign transaction fees even when you pay in […]
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