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Hale “Bonddad” Stewart is a former bond broker with several regional firms. He currently writes for Bonddad Blog, the Huffington Post and practices domestic and international tax law Website: http://www.bonddad.blogspot.com/ Law office: http://halestewartlaw [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 13:00:55
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Who Should Have Been Mormon of the Year, 1970-1989
Permanent Link : Comments (22) Welcome to Guest Blogger Sheldon Gilbert by Marc Bohn We’re due for an infusion of new blood here at T&S, ... competition and lost interest in being a lawyer altogether. After graduating in May 2008, Sheldon took ... from the practice of law. He now intends to accrue even more student debt by pursuing a Ph.D in [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:00:53
The Credit-Wise Consumer
Louise M. Carwell is a senior attorney with Maryland Legal Aid Bureau in Baltimore, where she has practiced consumer law for more than 20 years ... cards to entice them. Sure, using your store credit card might get you an extra 20 percent off ... , specializes in the areas of credit, foreclosure prevention, consumer protection, and bankruptcy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 21:06:03
Bronx Criminal Lawyer (718) 585-4444
PETER J. SCHAFFER, Attorney at Law devotes his practice to New York State criminal defense, the defense of all federal criminal cases, and representing victims of false arrest and the use of excessive force by law enforcement (“police brutality”) . Mr. Schaffer uses the knowledge and skills he has developed over the past twenty-two years of trial work to help his clients achieve the best result in every case he defends. Mr. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 16:53:25
Protecting Commercial Landlord's Rights - Eviction, Collection and Beyond
Commercial landlords need to be vigilant in protecting their interests in these uncertain economic times ... . Following is a quick primer of questions to ask your attorney about both the eviction and collection ... reviewed the lease? It is important to have an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of New [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 13:04:21
David Ellis's New High Profile Day Job
The mystery and thriller world knows David Ellis for writing five novels, including the Edgar-winning LINE OF VISION, ... , has never been a prosecutor or practiced criminal defense law. Though he said the Senate deliberations would have elements of a trial, it will not be conducted as a criminal trial. Ellis [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:18:32
There Is An Angel After All For Folks Facing Foreclosure
It seems there is at least one lawyer who is in business to help people facing foreclosure. Her name is April Charney ... to take possession of those homes. Her encyclopedic knowledge of contract law, debt-collection practice ... she help people in Florida, her knowledge is shared with lawyers in other states. She has given one day [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 21:00:50
California Court Approves Class-Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collector Accused of Abusive Tactics
Here is a press release I received from Public Citizen. I am forwarding it to you in case you were a victim of ACCS. WASHINGTON, D.C ... and described ACCS’s practices as “debt collection rather than law enforcement.” Members of the class ... . - A California court has ruled that almost a million consumers who were victims of an overly [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 23:16:45
Dems: New Credit Card Regs Are No Substitute for Legislation
After months of proposals, arguments, hearings and public comments, ... sooner to protect American consumers by giving credit card protections the permanence and force of law ... card practices that mire families in debt. Legislation is needed to stop abuses such as charging [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 21:12:36
Posts about Online Sales of Photography as of January 12, 2009 - stephenbaugh.com 01/12/2009 19 Steps To Building A Nationwide Law Practice Part 1 - importantcredit … - and Yourself - on the Web January 11th, … such as virtual tours, photo galleries, e-newsletters, search … in the New Year and Buying New Bed Pillows - realestate.reviewnews [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:38:27
“I’m Going to Put a Judgment on You”
Often we hear reports from clients that a debt collector threatened to put a judgment against them if a debt was not immediately paid. This is a misleading statement and may be actionable under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and/or the corresponding Pennsylvania law protecting consumers from abusive debt collection [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 21:06:20
Consumer Debt Collection Lawsuits: Are They Federal Or State Matters?
When you’ve been sued or harassed by a debt collection agency or a debt buyer, a company that purchases debt and generally uses illegal, ... federal or state court. *Federal vs. state* While the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA ... have adopted their own laws. We asked Steve Recordon, an attorney from San Diego, California whose firm [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 13:40:47
Homeowners bank on new ways to fight foreclosures
News & TrendsEarly this year, homeowners in Cleveland filed a class action against financial titan Deutsche Bank, ... activity” that flies in the face of state law and the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 07:19:00
AG Holder Would Review Bush Administration Decision to NOT Prosecute Schlozman
If he's confirmed, Attorney General nominee Eric Holder told the U.S ... , the DoJ's Inspector General found, broke federal law and custom vis a vis his hiring practices of only ... charges, criminal charges. ... I have not had a chance to read the report, Senator, and yet I have read [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:33:23
I ain’t your Bee-yotch….bitch!
+++warning! foul mouthed rant ahead!++++ Despite the fact that there are 4 other folks in my office at any given time, ... the collection agency to stop calling for an employee, they are legally required to stop”. (see the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, governed by the FTC) Trust me, I’ve quoted this law to these blood [more...]
Date: 2008-09-05 15:08:48
Thursday Open Thread
Links? I'll show you some links! ? The latest Don Perata story concerned money he took from his own ballot campaign account into his legal defense fund. He's entitled to do that for the time being, but the Fair Political Practices Commission is considering new rules to strengthen the campaign finance laws around these kinds of accounts [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:58:45
Compliant Debt Collection
Far too many uninformed consumers give in to the overbearing intimidation and scare tactics of unscrupulous debt collectors, ... to them from debt collectors. The FDCPA is a strict liability law, which means that a consumer bringing ... Act.The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission under its powers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 19:28:29
Get Collection Agencies Off Your Back
This Article can be found at my blog: www.CreditTipsTricks.Blogspot ... : Dear (Insert Collection Agency Here)\, You are hereby notified under provisions of Public Laws 104-208, also known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, that your services are no longer [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 23:06:57
Best Web Sites to Learn About Consumer Law Issues -- Our Chicago Consumer Attorneys Can Assist You in Your Lemon Law, Predatory Lending, Auto and RV Fraud, Unfair Debt Collection, Unfair Wage Practices Claims and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuits
[ consumer%20protection%20m-Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Attorneys%20--%20Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Lawyers%20--%20Chicago%20Class%20Act ... more trouble Managing credit card debt Stopping eviction, lockouts and utility shut-offs ... consolidation options How to find effective credit counseling agencies Alternatives to filing bankrupt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 18:28:31
Best Web Sites to Learn About Consumer Law Issues -- Our Chicago Consumer Attorneys Can Assist You in Your Lemon Law, Predatory Lending, Auto and RV Fraud, Unfair Debt Collection, Unfair Wage Practices Claims and Other Consumer Rights Lawsuits
[ consumer%20protection%20m-Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Attorneys%20--%20Chicago%20Consumer%20Protection%20Lawyers%20--%20Chicago%20Class%20Act ... get them into even more trouble Managing credit card debt Stopping eviction, lockouts and utility ... while you get back on your feet. When you cannot ignore a particular debt without serious [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:18:05
I Told Off The Debt Collector [Debt Collectors]
Some punkass debt collector called trying to get a hold of some lady he thinks my girlfriend knows. Here's roughly how the conversation went ... immediately. Muted. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices act, debt collectors are allowed to contact ... break any rules, there's no law against having being condescending and arrogant. (Photo [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 21:52:29
Odd search keywords and phrases
One of the biggest sources of traffic to the Blogland is from search engine referrals ... and underhanded debt collection practices is still a top ten read), there are often well over 500 ... ", "insurance mailbox hit", "law hitting mailbox with car", and "offense for hitting a mailbox with car [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 11:39:00
Fair Debt Collection - Know Your Rights!
FAIR DEBT COLLECTION If you use credit cards, owe money on a personal loan, or are paying on a home mortgage, you are a “debtor ... Collection Practices Act requires that debt collectors treat you fairly by prohibiting certain methods of debt collection. Of course, the law does not forgive any legitimate debt you owe. This brochure [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 18:39:33
Practical Internet Privacy-Privacy World
Practical Internet Privacy Paul Green & SR Privacy World: August 15, 2009 There are lots of reasons you might prefer not to have every website you visit and email you send logged and recorded for years to come. I can’t think of any why you would. In many countries, however, internet providers are required by law to do just that. According to the London Telegraph, from April 2009 that now includes all European Union countries. For the tech-minded, here are the gory details. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-27 05:04:37
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