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Consumer Rights
There’s no doubt that managing your credit is a fundamental part of living in the US. Good credit can help you access better interest rates, nicer homes, and even better jobs. Meanwhile, bad credit can prevent you from improving your situation, even if it wasn’t your fault. That’s why it’s so important to understand your […]
Class Action
In an outstanding win for gig workers, the Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C., have reached a $100 million settlement on behalf of drivers who worked for the food delivery service DoorDash, Inc. On January 13, 2020, a California Federal Judge gave final approval to the class action settlement in Marko v. DoorDash, Inc., […]
Consumer Rights
Your credit is a critical factor in getting loans, finding housing, and even getting jobs. Organizations often use your credit to determine whether you’re trustworthy with money, which means bad credit can cut you off from many opportunities. Monitoring your credit allows you to ensure that your credit is always accurate, so you don’t lose […]
Consumer Rights
Credit is fundamental to the US financial system. Without a credit usage history, you might find it hard to apply for credit cards, find housing, or even get a job. However, credit can also be dangerous. If you’re not careful to monitor your usage and stay on top of your payments, It’s all too easy […]
Consumer Rights
Background checks are becoming more common every day. You may need to submit to a background check for everything from getting a new apartment to getting a job. Understanding what these checks cover allows you to find out how you come across before submitting your next application requiring a background check. Many people assume that […]
Consumer Rights
Your credit impacts every part of your life, from where you can live to whether you can get a job. It’s a fundamental part of how companies determine if you’re a safe person to offer financing. A bad credit score can prevent you from renting or buying homes you can afford or opening a new […]
Consumer Rights
You may know that unsolicited spam calls are illegal. That just makes sense. Spam calls are annoying, distracting, and they can make it hard to spot actually important calls. What you may not know is that spam text messages are illegal, too. If you’re receiving unsolicited texts trying to get you to buy things, you’re […]
Consumer Rights
On March 2, 2022, Fitbit issued a recall on one of its popular smartwatch models due to injuries that many customers experienced. Which Fitbit watches were affected? Fitbit’s Ionic smartwatch has been recalled because a problem with the watch’s lithium ion battery can cause overheating and burn injuries. Around one million of these watches were […]
Consumer Rights
The modern world sometimes seems like it runs on marketing. Companies of all sizes are trying to get your attention and convince you to buy their products. In such a competitive environment, the practice of false advertising can start to look pretty appealing to businesses looking for an edge. False advertising is marketing a product […]
Consumer Rights
As of January 1st 2022, California’s new medical debt collection law is officially in force. Assembly Bill (AB) 1020 is a landmark new bill that will help protect California residents from overwhelming medical debt. The law institutes several critical restrictions on hospitals, limiting how they can pursue and assign debt. As a result, it will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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