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How Long Does Adverse Information Remain on My Credit Report?
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Credit reports are an important tool that credit lenders use to determine if a
Tenant Background Checks – What You Should Know About FCRA Requirements
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Millions of residents across the United States are prospective renters who will be subject
The FCRA and Your Free Credit Reports – What You Should Know as a Consumer
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Consumers are entitled to a free credit report each year that is generated by
Credit Report vs. Consumer Report: What’s the Difference?
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC In short: a consumer credit report is the file a credit bureau keeps about
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) FAQs
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Many consumers do not know that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) protects their
Background Check Disclosure Lawsuit – Did Employer Violate the FCRA?
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Given advances in technology, it is become common place for many consent forms and
Dish Network Settles FCRA Class Action Lawsuit for $1.75 Million
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Many employers require potential employees to undergo a background check. Background checks include information
Lawsuit Alleges Use of Deceptive Packaging by Manufacturer of Energy Tablets
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC A recently filed class action lawsuit alleges that the producer of Nuun electrolyte-enhanced drink
Wells Fargo Fined for Its Illegal Student Loan Practices and for Reporting False Credit Information
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC The cost to attend college has skyrocketed, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”
Plaintiffs File Claim Against Wells Fargo For Allegedly Violating the FCRA
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Last June, a couple filed a claim against Wells Fargo, alleging that the bank
Background Checks And The Fair Credit Reporting Act
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Due to concerns that applicants were being unfairly denied employment opportunities due to inaccurate
Federal Trade Commission Brings Claim Against Texas-Based Debt Collection Agency
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC As part of an ongoing federal, state, and local initiative known as Operation Collection
Franchise Disputes in Pennsylvania
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC For individuals looking to own their own businesses, the franchise model can provide a
Consumer Warranties
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC As a consumer, you are entitled to certain warranties when you purchase a good
Who Pays Attorney’s Fees in Pennsylvania?
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC In Pennsylvania, the rule is generally that each party involved in litigation pays its
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Issue New Rules for Small-Dollar Lending
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Rising income inequality and the recent recession have taken a toll on consumers’ credit
Long-Term Disability Insurance Litigation
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Disability insurance exists to protect an individual who becomes disabled and is no longer
Unfair Competition
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Pennsylvania has a strong statutory regime protecting consumers from a business’s unfair trade practices.
Tortious Interference
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC Competition between businesses can be fierce, and can take many forms. Some of these
Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Contract Claims
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC As an individual and a consumer, you have many options under the law to
What is a Class Action?
By The Kim Law Firm, LLC A class action is a lawsuit in which one or more individuals sues a