Employment law and consumer protection, explained by the attorneys who litigate it. Straight answers on your rights at work and in the marketplace.
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 […]
Lemon Law
Buying a new car is a significant investment for most people. If you’re considering making a car purchase sometime soon, you want to make sure you’re buying something reliable that will stand the test of time. Unfortunately, new cars can have hidden problems that might not be obvious until they’ve been driven for a year […]
Personal Injury
The pandemic has affected every part of society, from how we work to how we spend our free time. It’s also affected how Americans drive, not in a good way. According to a recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2020 saw an estimated 38,680 fatal accidents on the roads, the most since […]
Employment Law
It’s natural to assume that the “minimum” wage is just that: the least any employer in the country can pay someone for their labor. However, the minimum has exceptions. Depending on everything from your age and ability to the industry in which you work, your employer may be able to pay you a lower “subminimum […]
Employment Law
2021 has been an incredible year for workers’ rights. Employees around the country and the world have realized that they have the power to fight for their needs. This has led to a massive upswell in everything from individuals negotiating higher salaries to successful unionizations to new employment laws protecting your rights. If you live […]
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 […]
Personal Injury
The holidays are upon us. That means different things for different people. It could mean great food, vacations with family, or just some time off to rest. There’s one thing it means for everyone, though: an increased risk of accidents and injuries. The end of the year is full of unique opportunities for injuries related […]
Employment Law
Americans have been fighting for equal rights for decades. One of the most recent battles is also the most ignored: the fight for disability rights. Being disabled is the only minority group that anyone may be forced to join at any time, but it’s still one of the least-acknowledged issues in many workplaces. Still, disabled […]
Personal Injury
You probably know someone with a story about how they had a medical emergency, and a stranger stepped up to help. One of the best things about humanity is the urge to care for strangers. Good Samaritan laws are rules to protect kind-hearted people from legal action for helping someone else. Of course, sometimes, people […]
Personal Injury
It’s a common experience. You buy something that you expect to be a good investment, but when you get it home, it turns out to be broken. Maybe something went wrong when it was made, perhaps the basic design is flawed, or it just has dangers you didn’t expect. Regardless, the product isn’t usable, and […]
Personal Injury
If there’s one thing that’s more likely to cause someone to hurt another person, it’s alcohol. Drinking is well-known for its ability to lower people’s inhibitions and coordination, leading to problems like bar fights and drunk driving. In fact, these problems are so widely understood that there are laws in place that dictate who’s responsible […]
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 […]
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