The Law Blog

News, Updates, and Valuable Insights. Covering Employment Law and Consumer Rights Issues.

What To Expect During Your Personal Injury Case

December 6, 2012

After an accident in which you have suffered a personal injury and you have sought medical attention for your injuries,

What Type Of Personal Injury Case Do You Have?

December 5, 2012

When a personal injury results from someone else’s negligence, the injured party may be able to collect compensation for their

Bankruptcies On The Rise Due To Shrinking Household Incomes

December 5, 2012

Over the last few years the average median household income has dropped 4.8 percent to $50,964, according to a report by Sentier Research.  If

Class Action Lawsuit Against GameStop Has Been Filed

December 5, 2012

A class action lawsuit  has been filed against GameStop, alleging that they have been collecting and storing customers’ data, violating California

Reinstating vs Redeeming Your Repossessed Vehicle

December 4, 2012

Consumer have the right to  “reinstate” their car loan by paying all amounts past due, plus any applicable delinquency charges,

Deleting Spam and Telemarketers From Your Life

December 4, 2012

Telemarketers, spam emails and spam texts have become heavily engrained into our everyday lives.  So much so, that most of

Wrongful termination is the single most frequent labor claim

December 1, 2012

Due to the poor economy there have been an increasing amount of lay-offs and terminations, sparking a huge surge in wrongful termination lawsuits. A

Beware of Debt Relief Scams

December 1, 2012

Many consumers who are drowning in debt are being duped into seeking help from companies representing themselves as debt relief specialists.  And

Wells Fargo Settles Gender Bias Suit for $32 Million With 3000 Female Employees

November 30, 2012

Washington, DC: A federal judge in Washington has approved a $32 million settlement of a class action brought against Wells Fargo

FTC’s Top Consumer Complaints are Identity Theft and Debt Collection Violations

November 29, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission reports that the #1 complaint category  in 2011 was identity theft. Debt collection was 2nd with

What is the Lemon Law?

November 29, 2012

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?

November 29, 2012

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

November 28, 2012

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the

False Advertising

November 28, 2012

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?

November 27, 2012

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

November 27, 2012

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

November 22, 2012

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

November 21, 2012

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

November 17, 2012

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

November 17, 2012

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.

November 16, 2012

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…

November 16, 2012

In a class action lawsuit, the plaintiffs are grouped together in one lawsuit against the defendant.  The one lawsuit is

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