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Dish Network Settles FCRA Class Action Lawsuit for $1.75 Million
Many employers require potential employees to undergo a background check. Background checks include information such as credit history, criminal history
Lawsuit Alleges Use of Deceptive Packaging by Manufacturer of Energy Tablets
A recently filed class action lawsuit alleges that the producer of Nuun electrolyte-enhanced drink tablets used deceptive practices in its
Wells Fargo Fined for Its Illegal Student Loan Practices and for Reporting False Credit Information
The cost to attend college has skyrocketed, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo” or the “Bank”) intended to profit
Plaintiffs File Claim Against Wells Fargo For Allegedly Violating the FCRA
Last June, a couple filed a claim against Wells Fargo, alleging that the bank reported false information on their credit
Background Checks And The Fair Credit Reporting Act
Due to concerns that applicants were being unfairly denied employment opportunities due to inaccurate consumer reports, Congress amended the Fair
Federal Trade Commission Brings Claim Against Texas-Based Debt Collection Agency
As part of an ongoing federal, state, and local initiative known as Operation Collection Protection, which is aimed at exposing
Franchise Disputes in Pennsylvania
For individuals looking to own their own businesses, the franchise model can provide a good opportunity. Franchising offers many advantages
Consumer Warranties
As a consumer, you are entitled to certain warranties when you purchase a good from a merchant. There are two
Who Pays Attorney’s Fees in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the rule is generally that each party involved in litigation pays its own attorney’s fees. See 42 Pa.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Issue New Rules for Small-Dollar Lending
Rising income inequality and the recent recession have taken a toll on consumers’ credit scores as well as their pocketbooks.
Long-Term Disability Insurance Litigation
Disability insurance exists to protect an individual who becomes disabled and is no longer able to work. Short-term disability benefits
Unfair Competition
Pennsylvania has a strong statutory regime protecting consumers from a business’s unfair trade practices. Businesses, on the other hand, are
Tortious Interference
Competition between businesses can be fierce, and can take many forms. Some of these forms are fair and legal, while
Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Contract Claims
As an individual and a consumer, you have many options under the law to seek compensation for harm experienced as
What is a Class Action?
A class action is a lawsuit in which one or more individuals sues a defendant on behalf of a larger
The Growth of Big Data and Consumer Protection
Big Data, according to PC Magazine’s online encyclopedia, refers to the massive amounts of data that companies collect over time
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
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
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
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
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
