With the increase in unsolicited and unregulated phone calls and text messages being made, action was required. This led to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) becoming a law. Regulations have been put in place to control the type of calls that they are allowed to make and to whom.
Motorcycles share the same rights as any other driver on the road. But due to their lack of protection, there are additional laws put in place to ensure the safety of riders. Lane splitting is the practice where a motorcyclist rides between lanes of traffic. It typically occurs in heavy
In May 2024, Evolve Bank & Trust published a notice, identifying a significant data breach arranged by the LockBit ransomware group. This breach affects over 7.6 million people, including Evolve employees, their personal banking customers, and customers of its financial technology partners. The information accessed includes names, Social Security numbers, bank
Unpaid PTO refers to time off from work that an employee takes without receiving their regular wages during the absence. Employers must establish clear, comprehensive, and consistent PTO policies compliant with federal and state labor laws. These policies should be detailed in the employee handbook and communicated to employees. What
First Advantage Corporation allegedly violates multiple regulations regarding background checks. This includes failure in report delivery and inaccuracies in reporting outdated information. Who is First Advantage Corporation Founded in 2003, First Advantage Corporation is a global provider of background screening and identity solutions with their headquarters located in Atlanta, GA.
From flagging customers on late payments that have been paid or failing to inform customers about incomplete payments, TD Auto Finance has found itself in numerous lawsuits with claims of improper credit reporting. This is causing customers’ credit ratings to drop a significant amount, putting job and housing situations at
Mobility scooters are a common transportation aid for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities. Similar to electric scooters, which are particularly prevalent in big cities, mobility scooters increase vulnerability of their users in the event of a collision due to their limited safety features. In addition, these vehicles are compact
If you are paying more than 16% interest on an Upgrade or Prosper personal loan, contact our consumer protection attorneys today. The rise of financial technology (fintech) has brought a flood of new companies operating differently from standard banks. Companies like Upgrade, Inc., and Prosper Marketplace are two of the
Taking out a loan of any kind comes with risks, fees, and interest. However, not all loans are equal, and not all lenders are trustworthy. State laws aim to protect us from predatory lenders who utilize short-term loans at high interest rates to profit off a consumer’s emergent need for
