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Insurance Bad Faith Litigation

summary of Idaho and national bad faith insurance litigation

The 40 Cent fight

NRS 629.061 limits what a hospital and/or doctor can charge for medical records. Sometimes, its worth the fight.

Misc. California Decisions re: Phone and Texting Solicitations, and RedBox Data Collection

Misc. California Decisions re: Phone and Texting Solicitations, and RedBox Data Collection

What You Should Know About Asset Protection

A review of basic asset protection considerations in Florida and how to legally and ethically shield assets from potential creditor claims

The Homeowner’s Rights to Surplus Funds Following a Foreclosure Sale

A review of Florida law on surplus funds following a foreclosure sale and how the homeowner may be able to claim the money

The Foreclosure Crisis—Where We Have Been, Where We Are Now and What Lies Ahead

An Overview of the Past, Present and Future of the Foreclosure Crisis

What is a Strategic Default and When is it an Appropriate Decision?

An overview of the strategic default option for distressed mortgage borrowers. This article discusses what is a "strategic default," along with its risks, benefits and consequences to help consumers make an informed decision.

Wearable Technological Devices: a New Tool in Personal Injury Law

In recent years, wearable technological devices such as the Fitbit have evolved as a popular tool to track steps, miles, calories burned, heart rate, and similar information related to physical activity.

What are your legal rights when you get “catfished” online?

The term “catfishing” was coined by a filmmaker named Nev Schulman in 2010 as the title for his documentary about falling in love with a girl on Facebook who turned out not to be the person she claimed to be online.

CONSUMER FRAUD CASE AGAINST NEW JERSEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP FOR REFUSING TO TAKE BACK VEHICLE AFTER CREDIT APPLICATION WAS DECLINED

CONSUMER FRAUD CASE AGAINST NEW JERSEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP FOR REFUSING TO TAKE BACK VEHICLE AFTER CREDIT APPLICATION WAS DECLINED

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