Los Angeles Consumer & Employment Law Blog
Can you be charged a foreign transaction fee from your couch?
Retail for two decades has been trending online from brick-and-mortar storefronts. The high-speed internet surge and smartphone revolution caters to a digital bazaar that lets consumers globe trot for goods without leaving their couch. Moreover, the pandemic has...
Check your credit card agreements before you travel
If you only use your credit cards in California, you shouldn't have any foreign transaction fees. But what happens if you take your credit card to a U.S. territory that is off the mainland? You may be surprised to find out that some credit card companies charge...
Fixing errors on your credit report
Those who are applying for a loan or credit card in California know the importance of having a high credit score and a clean credit report. Among other things, your credit report shows the places you have resided, the amount of debt you have and if you pay your bills...
What should you do if you’re issued a false debt?
You can spend years building up a high credit score that makes it easy for you to apply for loans and mortgages. Unfortunately, a single mistake or a false charge can bring your credit score down 200 points or more. What can you do if your credit score suddenly drops...
How can you deal with sexual harassment at work?
Women all over California have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. While most forms of sexual harassment are obvious, some forms are more subtle; sexual harassment can be so subtle that the woman might find herself wondering if her manager was hitting on...
Consumer rights to fix credit report errors
Many people don't take the time to think about what's listed on their credit report until they're applying for a loan, a mortgage or a new vehicle. However, the information found on a credit report might make doing those things nearly impossible. Consumers in...
How can an individual prove their sexual harassment case?
If an individual in California is subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, their first instinct might be to file a lawsuit. But before they take the matter to court, they'll need to gather crucial evidence to prove that the harassment took place. Otherwise,...
The difficulty of fixing credit reports
One of the biggest hassles facing consumers in California is attempting to fix a mistake on their credit reports. Consumers have complained about error-filled credit reports for years. But credit agencies have not done much to prevent errors or simplify the process...
Common credit report mistakes to watch for
According to a Federal Trade Commission study, roughly 20% of Americans have errors on their credit reports. An error on your credit report may result in a lower credit score, which could make it harder to convince California lenders to approve a loan application....
California has strict price gouging regulation in place
In March and April, when the coronavirus really began spreading throughout the United States, many Californians rushed to the store to stock up on essentials: hand sanitizer, hand soap, paper towels and toilet paper. N95 masks were nearly impossible to find for those...
