Anyone can fall victim to predatory lending if they do not know how to recognize the red flags. Predatory lenders use unfair business practices to make money at the expense of borrowers. Often, these borrowers are dragged into a cycle of debt and burdened with financial hardship. Here are five warning signs that may indicate a lender …
Most people do not pay much attention to printed receipts. Those little scraps of paper end up crumpled in pockets, littered on the sidewalk, or tossed into trash cans. But wait — do they contain sensitive personal information that could open you up to credit card fraud and identity theft? As long as retailers comply …
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Lockdowns are lifting and vaccines are becoming readily available. Those changes are evident in the travel industry. As many as 72% of Americans have plans to vacation in 2021. If you’re in that group, our attorneys have five tips to help you avoid scams: Don’t pay until you know the terms: Request a copy of …
Class action lawsuits differ from other legal claims. In most cases, they arise when numerous people file individual lawsuits against the same defendant. In some situations, a single plaintiff who has suffered damages due to unfair business practices, wage and hour violations, or another widespread problem can start a class action complaint on behalf of …
Telecommuting. Irregular schedules. Pay cuts. We may be living in unprecedented times, but employers still need to comply with federal and state labor laws. Ahead, our Chicago attorneys answer questions about your rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Can I Get Paid for Responding to Emails and Text Messages After-Hours? It may not seem like a …
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Brands that deceive or mislead the public risk losing more than their good reputation. They can also face class-action lawsuits and hefty fines for tricking unsuspecting consumers. If you think that large companies are above false advertising, think again. Here are three well-known examples of big brands that crossed the line. 1. Dannon Activia Yogurt …
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offered a lifeline to millions of struggling Americans when it called for a temporary halt on certain residential evictions last September. However, tenants, landlords, and even courts have been confused about the agency order ever since. When Does the CDC Eviction Ban End? The CDC’s eviction moratorium …
Having an unpaid debt in collections is stressful enough. You’re worried about your finances and your credit score has taken a dive. Then your phone starts ringing off the hook from callers demanding repayment. And now the rules about how debt collectors can get in touch with you are about to change. The Consumer Financial …
Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently erupted in popularity. A Gallup poll found that one in seven Americans use CBD-based goods. But false advertisements for some of these products go beyond the available science — and the law. If a CBD product says it can prevent or treat serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, or …
It can be difficult to keep track of everything that you order online, especially during the holiday season. That’s why, when you get a text message that’s allegedly from FedEx or UPS, you may not think twice about it. The message says that your package is on the way and prompts you to pay the …
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