Supreme Court Arbitration Decision is Bad News for Consumers
In December, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another in a string of decisions favoring mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer
Richard Kim
February 2, 2016
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Pennsylvania’s Consumer Financial Protection Initiative
In November, 2015, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the launch of his administration’s new Consumer Financial Protection Initiative. Governor Wolf
Richard Kim
January 5, 2016
What Does Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Say About Home Improvement Contracts?
Many of us know someone with a nightmare home improvement story: contractors who fail to show up or fail to
Richard Kim
December 10, 2015
Sprint Settles FTC Charges that it Violated the FCRA
According to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) press release, the prominent mobile service provider Sprint has agreed to pay $2.95
Richard Kim
November 10, 2015
What is Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Protection Law?
Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) has been around since 1968, prohibiting businesses from engaging in unfair
Richard Kim
November 3, 2015
3 Things Every Consumer Should Know About the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”)
The Class Action Fairness Act, 28 U.S.C. Sections 1332(d), 1453, and 1711–1715, often referred to collectively, as “CAFA”, is one
Richard Kim
September 15, 2015
Pennsylvania Consumers File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Lumber Liquidators
Lumber Liquidators is a multi-channel specialty retailer of hardwood flooring, and hardwood flooring enhancements and accessories. However, the company has
Richard Kim
May 4, 2015