Consumer Protection – May 23, 2012

by Steven Getman on 5/5/2012

According to a new study by Consumer Reports, approximately 13 million Facebook users in the United States either ignore, don’t know how to use, or aren't aware of Facebook’s privacy settings. Furthermore, the...more

by Jonathan Foxx on 4/12/2012

The CFPB recently announced that it will update the TILA loan originator compensation rule (Rule) in July of 2012. The updated rule may cause some new concerns regarding the implementation of the current Rule or it just may...more

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/26/2012

In December 2011 we reported on a federal bill that would make companies that relocate call centers to locations outside of the United States ineligible for federal grant or guaranteed loan programs for five years. Under this...more

by Venable LLP on 1/2/2012

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") recently went live with a telephone hotline and email address for tipsters and whistleblowers with information about potential violations of federal consumer financial...more

by The Perecman Firm on 11/30/2011

New York Erb’s palsy lawyer David Perecman applauds Adrian Clayborn of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The defensive end is playing outstanding NFL football this season even with damage to his arm caused by Erb’s palsy. “His...more

by George Bourguignon on 11/21/2011

If you are considering filing a lawsuit or whether to accept a settlement offer to resolve a lawsuit or potential claim, you want to read this post. Understand some possible ramifications of litigation before taking your...more

by Michael Goldstein on 9/23/2011

there is a specific Federal law (11 U.S.C. § 525(b)) that prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee including firing that employee for filing bankruptcy. The fresh start that comes with protections under...more

by John Skiba on 8/9/2011

Well, it is that time of year here in Arizona and my kids are headed back to school. With schools and universities starting all over the country, many people are looking into student loans and figuring out how to finance...more